Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Helsinki City Centre
Senate Square which includes a monument, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral which includes a marina
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art which includes modern architecture

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Helsinki City Centre Hotel Deals

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
The price is AU$227 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$227
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,917 reviews)
"Overall a good experience."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Hobo Helsinki

Hobo Helsinki

4 out of 5
Kluuvikatu 4, Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$214 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$214
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Kauppatori Market Square and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (878 reviews)
"The hotel is very well located, near the most must seen attractions on the city. The breakfast is great, with excellent choices. The coffee in the breakfast coffee machine is not so good, but there is an espresso coffee machine at the bar. I did not like the food on their restaurant, but there are ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hobo Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23, Helsinki
The price is AU$265 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$265
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,060 reviews)
"I had good room excellent receptionists helpful"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Hotel Arthur

Hotel Arthur

3 out of 5
Vuorikatu 19, Helsinki
The price is AU$138 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$138
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,608 reviews)
"It was very convinient and perfect for our stay"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hotel Arthur
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4 out of 5
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki
The price is AU$286 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$286
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Good location. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Radisson RED Helsinki

Radisson RED Helsinki

4 out of 5
Vuorikatu 24, Helsinki
The price is AU$249 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$249
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (691 reviews)
"A great hotel in a quiet area of Helsinki, yet close to tram and bus stops. You must visit the Botanical Gardens."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Radisson RED Helsinki
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Helsinki City Centre

Helsinki Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Kruununhaka

Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kruununhaka. Top attractions like Military Museum of Finland and Senate Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Snellmaninkatu Station or Vironkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kruununhaka
Katajanokka showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Katajanokka

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Katajanokka
Kauppatori Market Square showing a square or plaza, a monument and a city

Kaartinkaupunki

5/5(14 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Kaartinkaupunki. You can visit top attractions like Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki City Hall, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.

Kaartinkaupunki
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kluuvi

5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Kluuvi
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Kamppi

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Kamppi
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Kallio

4/5(1 area review)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Kallio. Hakaniemi Market Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Karhupuisto Station or Kaarlenkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kallio


Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide

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