Etelainen District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A public square with a fountain, a statue, and a large white building in the background.
A crowded park with people sitting on the grass and walking around.
A bronze statue with a flower pot and daisies.
An interior space with modern furniture and white curtains.
A bustling outdoor market with white tents, various stalls selling crafts and textiles, and a prominent tower in the background.

Stay near popular Etelainen District attractions

A white building with ornate columns and a green dome.

Helsinki Cathedral

9.0/10 (2,178 reviews)
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
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Activities

Tallink Shuttle MyStar

Tallinn day cruise from Helsinki (independent visit)

AU$81
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tallinn day cruise from Helsinki (independent visit)
Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

AU$77
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

AU$53
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

AU$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket
Sightseeing Cruise in Archipelago of Helsinki

Sightseeing Cruise in Archipelago of Helsinki

AU$46
per adult
Sightseeing Cruise in Archipelago of Helsinki
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Archipelago Cruise

Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Archipelago Cruise

AU$83
per adult
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Archipelago Cruise
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Our pick of the best Etelainen District Hotel Deals

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

4 out of 5
Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$202 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$202
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Clarion Hotel Helsinki

Clarion Hotel Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Tyynenmerenkatu 2 Helsinki Uusimaa
The price is AU$160 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$160
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,492 reviews)
"Great place to stay in a good location. Sky bar and pool/sauna were great. Breakfast was top notch!"

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23 Helsinki
The price is AU$244 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$244
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,375 reviews)
"The Buffet breakfast was superb! There were so many selections plus very nice ambience in the buffet area. The room is really nice. The hotel is centrally located and the grand central stations is just a few blocks away. I highly recommend this hotel while in Helsinki."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Clarion Hotel Mestari

Clarion Hotel Mestari

4 out of 5
51 Fredrikinkatu Helsinki
The price is AU$203 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$203
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,256 reviews)
"We were traveling from the US and we got a suite for our daughters and us. It was absolutely perfect and so clean. The suite had 1 door w 2 doors behind it so the security was great. It has a sauna, restaurant, coffee shop, and luggage closet. Awesome atmosphere. Great location for shopping, restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Clarion Hotel Mestari
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4 out of 5
Asema-Aukio 2 Helsinki
The price is AU$223 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$223
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Location, breakfast, staff are the best"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Scandic Grand Marina

Scandic Grand Marina

4 out of 5
Katajanokanlaituri 7 Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$164 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$164
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
"Great spacious rooms, fantastic buffet breakfast and our son enjoyed the gym."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Scandic Grand Marina
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Our guide on where to stay in Etelainen District

Find the best Etelainen District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cobblestone street with buildings, a red umbrella café, and a domed building in the background.

Helsinki City Centre

Noted for its museums and live music, there's plenty to explore in Helsinki City Centre. Top attractions like Senate Square and Presidential Palace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vironkatu Station or Hallituskatu Station to see more of the city.

A large, curved, wooden structure in an urban plaza with modern buildings in the background.

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 Kamppi Shopping Center.

A modern building with a reflective pool in front.

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.

A historic building complex with a central red-roofed structure, surrounded by colorful buildings and cobblestone streets.

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.

A pedestrian street lined with cafes, shops, and trees.

Punavuori

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Punavuori. Top attractions like Sinebrychoff Art Museum and Mikael Agricola Church are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Iso Roobertinkatu Station or Viiskulma Station to see more of the city.

Etelainen District Travel Guide

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