Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide
Helsinki
Visit Helsinki City Centre
Popular places to visit
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
Senate Square
Snap photos of the fascinating buildings surrounding this huge square, which is the cultural center of politics, religion and science in the city.
Stockmann
Discover one of Scandinavia’s largest shopping malls, filled with all your favorite brands and some of the city’s best food outlets.
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Study many exceptional works from the Finnish National Gallery’s collection of contemporary art and admire this museum’s stunning architectural design.
Helsinki Music Centre
Take a seat in one of Helsinki’s premier music venues, which is both a cultural hub in the city and an eye-catching architectural landmark.
National Theater
Admire the neo-Romantic façade of this historic theater that played a role in the Finnish cultural movement of the 19th century.
Things to do
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library
The 1st Helsinki Free Tour - Since 2016
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
Top hotels in Helsinki City Centre
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Nice hotel the supervisor on duty helped me to change my room coz it was cold and on the corner noise from train station. She gave me a lovely room .all helpful
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Clean comfortable helpful staff and grea location
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Arthur
My room like the hotel, it's location, the services provided, the welcoming and helpful staff day and night and costs including the provision of breakfast in the hotel's magnificent dining room with so many sympathetic guests from so many nations was beyond praise and enhanced my first visit to Helsinki ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Noli Katajanokka
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Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Scandic Grand Marina
We had to go across the road to another building for breakfast due to renovations. It was snowing. It wasn’t ideal but it was okay. Breakfast was lovely when we got there. It was a large conference room so was cold.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hobo Helsinki
I had an excellent stay at the Hobo Hotel in Helsinki. The rooms are surprisingly spacious, giving you plenty of room to spread out and settle in — a rare treat for a city‑center hotel. Everything was spotless from the moment I walked in, and the cleanliness stayed consistent throughout my stay. ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Helsinki City Centre
Kruununhaka
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kruununhaka. Top attractions like Senate Square and Military Museum of Finland are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Snellmaninkatu Station or Vironkatu Station to see more of the city.
Kaisaniemi
While visiting Kaisaniemi, you might make a stop by sights like Kaunissaari Island and Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden.
Katajanokka
Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Katajanokka. Top attractions like Helsinki Sky Wheel and Allas Sea Pool are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Vyokatu Tram Station or Mastokatu Station to see more of the city.
Kaartinkaupunki
Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Kaartinkaupunki. You can visit top attractions like Design Museum and Kauppatori Market Square, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.
Kluuvi
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Kluuvi. If sightseeing is on the list, Helsinki Central Library Oodi is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Rautatientori Station or Rautatieasema Station to see more of the area.
Kamppi
Travellers choose Kamppi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Kamppi Station or Simonkatu Tram Stop and check out top sights like Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema.
