Guidebook for Helsinki
Drinks & Nightlife
Pub Sirdie
21 Kolmas linjaA tiny authentic Kallio bar. Especially for Kaurismäki fans!
Kallion Sävel
2 HämeentieNice bar for a few and quite good (and heavy) food.
Beaver Bar
9 PorthaninkatuMy favorite bar in the area. Might be yours too, if you're into metal.
Juttutupa
6 SäästöpankinrantaGreat for beers, live music and best pizzas in the area.
Parks & Nature
Töölö bay
Go for a walk, morning run or rent out a sup.
Tervasaari
Great hang out place in the summer.
Shopping
Here you get all the goodies from fresh bread to smoked fish. Visit also the outdoor market next to it. If it's summer, sit down, have a coffee and enjoy the atmosphere!
185 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hakaniemi tržnica
1 HämeentieHere you get all the goodies from fresh bread to smoked fish. Visit also the outdoor market next to it. If it's summer, sit down, have a coffee and enjoy the atmosphere!
Essentials
The "Round House" ("Ympyrätalo") has a grocery store with a good selection, open every day until 22.00, and a pharmacy, also open every day.
At the same place you'll also find the liquor store Alko, where you can buy your wines and spirits (closed on Sundays and public holidays).
Broholmsgatan 18
18 SiltasaarenkatuThe "Round House" ("Ympyrätalo") has a grocery store with a good selection, open every day until 22.00, and a pharmacy, also open every day.
At the same place you'll also find the liquor store Alko, where you can buy your wines and spirits (closed on Sundays and public holidays).
Getting Around
Helsinki has an excellent public transportation system. Go to https://www.hsl.fi/en for information on routes, timetables and ticket prices. Plenty of buses and trams stop next to the Hakaniemi market square. Entrance to the Hakaniemi metro station is right next to the market hall.
Broholmsgatan
SiltasaarenkatuHelsinki has an excellent public transportation system. Go to https://www.hsl.fi/en for information on routes, timetables and ticket prices. Plenty of buses and trams stop next to the Hakaniemi market square. Entrance to the Hakaniemi metro station is right next to the market hall.
The brand new Helsinki City Bikes Rock! Check https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes for info and pricing. Just remember to read the rules carefully to avoid any nasty surprises (such as a hefty penalty fee for exceeding the time limits).
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hagnäskajen
HakaniemenrantaThe brand new Helsinki City Bikes Rock! Check https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes for info and pricing. Just remember to read the rules carefully to avoid any nasty surprises (such as a hefty penalty fee for exceeding the time limits).
Everything Else
The brand new Helsinki City Bikes Rock! Check https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes for info and pricing. Just remember to read the rules carefully to avoid any nasty surprises (such as a hefty penalty fee for exceeding the time limits).
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hagnäskajen
HakaniemenrantaThe brand new Helsinki City Bikes Rock! Check https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes for info and pricing. Just remember to read the rules carefully to avoid any nasty surprises (such as a hefty penalty fee for exceeding the time limits).
Food scene
Onda
13 b HämeentieAwesome lunch! Huge terrace during the summer.
Lie Mi
19 HämeentieAbout the best Vietnamese restaurant in Helsinki. Great lunch!
Tanner
11 HämeentieGood food and great vibes.