Guidebook for Helsinki
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Moko is part home decor / part lunch place / part coffee shop. They have daily soups, salads and pasta, as well as other menu items. They also have a coffee shop located inside. Bang for the buck!
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Moko Market Café & Store Punavuori
10 PerämiehenkatuMoko is part home decor / part lunch place / part coffee shop. They have daily soups, salads and pasta, as well as other menu items. They also have a coffee shop located inside. Bang for the buck!
The only nude beach in Helsinki is here, but you can take a boat here and have amazing nature walks as well as some great "beaches" :) A summertime must-do.
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Pihlajasaari
The only nude beach in Helsinki is here, but you can take a boat here and have amazing nature walks as well as some great "beaches" :) A summertime must-do.
Annankatu 8
8 AnnankatuIn case you need to mail something, this is the local post office...
Lovely laser cut jewelry. Very cool and original...makes great gifts for friends! Owned by a good friend of mine, as well. Go in and tell her Adriana sent you and she'll probably hook you up :)
titiMadam miniFarm
14 FredrikinkatuLovely laser cut jewelry. Very cool and original...makes great gifts for friends! Owned by a good friend of mine, as well. Go in and tell her Adriana sent you and she'll probably hook you up :)
Food Scene
Best Thai restaurant in Helsinki. Family run and very affordable. The massaman curry and pad thai are my favourites! Everything is homemade - can't beat it.
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Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linjaBest Thai restaurant in Helsinki. Family run and very affordable. The massaman curry and pad thai are my favourites! Everything is homemade - can't beat it.
It's not the most expensive nor the most economical of restaurants. Get the chef's (surprise!) 4 course tasting menu - not going to disappoint! Great selection of wines, and sommelier on staff.
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Artek Helsinki
1 B KeskuskatuIt's not the most expensive nor the most economical of restaurants. Get the chef's (surprise!) 4 course tasting menu - not going to disappoint! Great selection of wines, and sommelier on staff.
Voted best restaurant in Helsinki and has a Michelin nod. Reservations recommended.
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Ravintola Muru
41 FredrikinkatuVoted best restaurant in Helsinki and has a Michelin nod. Reservations recommended.
Probably one of the best coffee shops in Helsinki. But, they have the most AMAZING hot chocolate...skip the coffee (it's generally not so great in Finland) and try the hot choco. You won't regret it!
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Kaffecentralen
59 FredrikinkatuProbably one of the best coffee shops in Helsinki. But, they have the most AMAZING hot chocolate...skip the coffee (it's generally not so great in Finland) and try the hot choco. You won't regret it!
Italian owner looks like Robert Deniro...very grumpy, but the place had great salads and sandwiches for pretty reasonable prices!
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Gran Delicato, Kalevankatu
31 AlbertinkatuItalian owner looks like Robert Deniro...very grumpy, but the place had great salads and sandwiches for pretty reasonable prices!
Mexican - Finnish fusion restaurant...it actually is pretty delicious. Order the chips and guacamole to start...NOM.
Unioninkatu 18
18 UnioninkatuMexican - Finnish fusion restaurant...it actually is pretty delicious. Order the chips and guacamole to start...NOM.
Awesome coffee and cool concept store. Right by the Bridge of Love! A good stop while sightseeing in the area.
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Johan & Nyström - Kanavaranta
KanavarantaAwesome coffee and cool concept store. Right by the Bridge of Love! A good stop while sightseeing in the area.
Modern take on Finnish classics. Super tasty food and great service. Expect to pay about 40 EUR per person.
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Ateljé Finne
14 ArkadiankatuModern take on Finnish classics. Super tasty food and great service. Expect to pay about 40 EUR per person.
Charming mexican place with tasty food but terrible service. Don't come here if you're in a hurry ;) Finland is not known for great service...be warned!
Annankatu 20
20 AnnankatuCharming mexican place with tasty food but terrible service. Don't come here if you're in a hurry ;) Finland is not known for great service...be warned!
Drinks & Nightlife
Good for a cheap drink and a game of pool any day of the week.
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Corona bar & billiard
3 TraverssikujaGood for a cheap drink and a game of pool any day of the week.
Great cocktails, not so cheap, but worth every penny. The staff is easy on the eyes and can make anything you ask or make a cocktail to your liking. It's a win-win. Quite small, so get there early!
Erottajankatu 5
5 ErottajankatuGreat cocktails, not so cheap, but worth every penny. The staff is easy on the eyes and can make anything you ask or make a cocktail to your liking. It's a win-win. Quite small, so get there early!
You can see a band play, dance or just mingle. Good late night spot, but long queues. Close to my flat and usually my last stop home :)
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Bar Loose
21 AnnankatuYou can see a band play, dance or just mingle. Good late night spot, but long queues. Close to my flat and usually my last stop home :)
Considered one of the hippest bars in Helsinki. Good ambiance - music is hit or miss. But when it hits right, it's a good party til 4 in the morning :)
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Hämeentie 13
13 HämeentieConsidered one of the hippest bars in Helsinki. Good ambiance - music is hit or miss. But when it hits right, it's a good party til 4 in the morning :)
Good finger food, swing dancing and RUM. Decorated in the traditional Americana style of tattooing. One of my favourite bars to frequent!
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Sanduddsgatan 2
2 HietaniemenkatuGood finger food, swing dancing and RUM. Decorated in the traditional Americana style of tattooing. One of my favourite bars to frequent!
Arts & Culture
Modern and Contemporary Art Museum - only houses about 2 exhibitions at a time. The architecture amazing and some of the art on display is pretty rad. Always worth a look!
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Muzeum Sztuki Współczesnej KIASMA
2 MannerheiminaukioModern and Contemporary Art Museum - only houses about 2 exhibitions at a time. The architecture amazing and some of the art on display is pretty rad. Always worth a look!
Definitely worth the trek to Espoo...always have great exhibitions and their permanent collection on Finnish modernist design rocks. Check it out!
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EMMA - Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej w Espoo
5 AhertajantieDefinitely worth the trek to Espoo...always have great exhibitions and their permanent collection on Finnish modernist design rocks. Check it out!
Big movie theater, playing all the popular stuff!
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HAM Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuBig movie theater, playing all the popular stuff!
Shopping
Pino
22 FredrikinkatuMarvelous array of cards, wrapping paper, home knick knack, stationary, etc...
The most famous department store in Helsinki. It literally has EVERYTHING. I kid you not...and great customer service.
Stockmann Sverige AB Suomen sivuliike
1 KutomotieThe most famous department store in Helsinki. It literally has EVERYTHING. I kid you not...and great customer service.
If you're in the market for a super awesome bike, then go here. Or just to browse and drool over their beautiful bikes!
Pelago
32 KalevankatuIf you're in the market for a super awesome bike, then go here. Or just to browse and drool over their beautiful bikes!
Sightseeing
Suomenlinna Fortress is one of Finland's UNESCO world heritage sites. You can enjoy different museums, shops, cafes, and restaurants for. Take a ferry from Helsinki's Market Square.
Hostel Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna Fortress is one of Finland's UNESCO world heritage sites. You can enjoy different museums, shops, cafes, and restaurants for. Take a ferry from Helsinki's Market Square.
Right in the center of central historic Helsinki - cathedral dates back to the 1600s - just a lovely building.
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Katedra w Helsinkach
29 UnioninkatuRight in the center of central historic Helsinki - cathedral dates back to the 1600s - just a lovely building.
You can take tours inside (if you like that sort of thing!)
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The Parliament House
30 MannerheimintieYou can take tours inside (if you like that sort of thing!)