Helsinki, Finland travel guide

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Helsinki

Helsinki

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Things to Do

Discover what makes this city so unique

See & Do

An Alternative Guide to Helsinki and Its Best-Kept Secrets

Guides & Tips

The Best Walking Tours in Helsinki, Finland

See & Do

The Best Hiking Trails In and Around Helsinki

Art

10 Top Art Galleries in Helsinki

Fashion

The Best Thrift Stores and Flea Markets in Helsinki

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The 10 Most Instagrammable Spots in Helsinki

Guides & Tips

10 Top Places to Buy Souvenirs in Helsinki

See & Do

7 Places to Celebrate Halloween in Helsinki

Health & Wellness

The Best Running Routes In Helsinki

Handpicked Hotels

One of a kind places, handpicked by us - book hotels and places to stay here

Hotel Haven, Unionsgatan

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Hotel Finn, Helsinki

Rating: 3.9 out of 5

GLO Hotel Art, Helsinki

Rating: 4.2 out of 5

Eurohostel, Helsinki

Rating: 4.0 out of 5

Hotel Rantapuisto, Helsinki

Rating: 4.3 out of 5

Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki

Rating: 4.6 out of 5

(1269 Google Reviews)

Hotel Fabian, Fabianinkatu

Rating: 4.6 out of 5

Hotel Anna, Helsinki

Rating: 3.8 out of 5

Hotel Helka, Helsinki

Rating: 4.3 out of 5

Guides and Features

Make the most of your trip

See & Do

10 Top Things to Do in Helsinki

See & Do

20 Unmissable Attractions in Helsinki

See & Do

10 Top Things to See and Do in Helsinki

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20 Top Things to Do in Helsinki in Your 20s

See & Do

An Essential Guide to Helsinki's Market Square

Travel Tips and Itineraries

Things to know before visiting

Guides & Tips

The Best Road Trips in Helsinki You Need to Take This Year

Guides & Tips

How to Spend 24 Hours in Helsinki

Guides & Tips

Helsinki's Most Trendy Neighbourhoods

Guides & Tips

Why Visiting Helsinki Should Be Added to Your Bucket List

See & Do

How Couples Can Explore Helsinki

Guides & Tips

A Millennial's Guide to Kallio, Helsinki

Guides & Tips

What to Do on a Layover in Helsinki

Know Before You Go

Learn about the city's local customs, traditions and festivals

Fashion

How Helsinki Positioned Itself as an Innovator of Nordic Style

Books

Helsinki's 'Library of the Future' Will Usher Books Into a New Age

Sports

Olympic Heroes: Emil Zátopek's Triple Gold

Sports

How Sisu Has Made the Finns the Ultimate Racing Drivers

See & Do

Why the Best of Finland is Found Beyond Helsinki

See & Do

The Best Day Trips to Take From Helsinki

Health & Wellness

This Wellness Island Is an Actual No Man's Land

Fashion

Meet AALTO, the Label Exporting Finnish Fashion to an International Stage

Guides & Tips

7 Beaches You Need to Visit Outside Helsinki

Cultural Highlights

Immerse yourself in the city's lifestyle

Food & Drink

10 Local Foods You Need to Try in Helsinki

Art

10 Top Art Galleries in Helsinki

Art

A Street Art Tour of Helsinki

Art

10 Top Art Galleries in Helsinki

Art

10 Best Museums To Visit in Helsinki

See & Do

Tumble into Helsinki's Contemporary Circus Scene

Neighborhoods in Helsinki