Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo
29 PäijänteentieThe best coffee.
Ravintola Danphe
Basic but good Nepalese.
Kahvila Suvanto
18 SuvannontieCute place for coffee/breakfast/lunch
Sävy
12 Aleksis Kiven katuGreat coffee and something small to eat.
Helsinki Abattoir complex (restaurants, bars, events, especially in the summer)
92 lokale anbefaler
Teurastamo
2 TyöpajankatuHelsinki Abattoir complex (restaurants, bars, events, especially in the summer)
Best artesan ice cream in town. In Helsinki Abattori complex (Teurastamo).
9 lokale anbefaler
Jädelino
2 TyöpajankatuBest artesan ice cream in town. In Helsinki Abattori complex (Teurastamo).
Kombo winebar & kitchen
2 KulmavuorenkatuCosy tapas place - highly recommended!
Pinto B'Staurant
3 VilhonvuorenkatuSuper thai food!
Ravintola Soi Soi
9 VaasankatuBurgers/salads for veggie food lovers.
Peking
16 Aleksis Kiven katuChinese restaurant
Bergga
14 Viides linjaGreat cafe
Such fantastic food and brunch (reservation recommended). Other Sandro is in Eira.
165 lokale anbefaler
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaSuch fantastic food and brunch (reservation recommended). Other Sandro is in Eira.
Silvoplee
3 Toinen linjaGreat vegetarian food
Street Gastro
13 VaasankatuGreat street food.
Sen Vegetarian Restaurant
3-5 SiltasaarenkatuWell-hidden vegetarian restaurant with an Asian vibe.
Shopping
Alko Helsinki Arabianranta Arabia
109 HämeentieThe liquor store in Arabia shopping center
Hakaniemen torihalli
1 HämeentieMarket hall
Ansa second hand
5 AgricolankatuVintage store / clothes and stuff for women.
Hoochie Mama Jane
11 AgricolankatuVintage gear.
Essentials
Arabia shopping center (two bigger grocery stores, Alko & some chain restaurants/coffee places)
31 lokale anbefaler
Arabia Shopping Centre
111 HämeentieArabia shopping center (two bigger grocery stores, Alko & some chain restaurants/coffee places)
Valintatalo Sturenkatu 40
40 SturenkatuClosest grocery store. Alepa is net door to Valintatalo.
Arts & Culture
Ääniwalli
13 PälkäneentieMusic club - check out the programme!
Kuudes linja
13 B HämeentieMusic club - great gigs
Restaurant, circus, flea market and festivals (e.g. Flow Festival in August)
17 lokale anbefaler
Suvilahti station
Restaurant, circus, flea market and festivals (e.g. Flow Festival in August)
Rupla
16 HelsinginkatuCafe, gallery, artsy space
Entertainment & Activities
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaThe most famous amusement park in Finland and Sea Life
Kumpula Outdoor Swimming Pool
1 AllastieOutdoor swimming pool (in summer)
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuThe zoo
A fun, small movie theater operating in the auditorium of the School of Arts.
9 lokale anbefaler
Kino Sheryl
135 HämeentieA fun, small movie theater operating in the auditorium of the School of Arts.
Everything Else
Mäkelänrinteen uimahalli
49 MäkelänkatuSwimming pool
Fårholmen
A fun walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaiku
4 KaikukatuMusic club - great gigs
Ølhus Oslo
3-5 HaapaniemenkatuBeer.
Onda
13 b HämeentieBar/ cafe/ vietnamese food (Lie Mi)
Sivukirjasto
5 FleminginkatuCosy bar
Bar Molotow
29 VaasankatuA bar worth visiting
Kuja Bar and Bistro
7 HakaniemenkatuBistro with a cosy atmosphere
Pub Sirdie
21 Kolmas linjaLegendary and the tiniest pub in the heart of Kallio.
Musta Härkä
52 MäkelänkatuGo at your own risk, karaoke and dancing until the early hours.