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

Helsinki Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Helsinki Cathedral

Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.

Helsinki Cathedral
Senate Square featuring a monument, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

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.

Senate Square
Stockmann featuring heritage architecture and signage

Stockmann

Discover one of Scandinavia’s largest shopping malls, filled with all your favorite brands and some of the city’s best food outlets.

Stockmann
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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.

Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Ateneum Art Museum

Ateneum Art Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Ateneum Art Museum
Uspenski Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture as well as an individual female

Uspenski Cathedral

Standing atop a hill in Helsinki’s historic Katajanokka district, the largest Russian Orthodox church in western Europe is a remnant of the Russian Empire in Finland.

Uspenski Cathedral

Activities

Tallink Shuttle MyStar

Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki

AU$73
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

AU$27
per adult
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket
From Helsinki: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna

From Helsinki: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna

AU$16
per adult
From Helsinki: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

AU$62
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour

Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour

AU$89
per adult
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour
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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$159 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$159
19 Oct - 20 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! (1,871 reviews)
"Sauna facilities were nice"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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$229 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$229
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (843 reviews)
"Stayed at Raddison Blu night before the Hobo was a far better hotel and far cheaper really enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 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$240 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$240
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,053 reviews)
"A"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Radisson RED Helsinki

Radisson RED Helsinki

4 out of 5
Vuorikatu 24, Helsinki
The price is AU$219 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$219
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (658 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay at Radisson Red Helsinki. Our room (twin) was spacious clean and comfortable and quiet. We had breakfast included there was a good selection of food and drinks available which set us up nicely for the day. Reception staff were friendly and helpful, we were able to leave our luggage ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Radisson RED Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4 out of 5
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki
The price is AU$221 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$221
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,033 reviews)
"Corner of the building 6th floor “Railway station view room” was a stretch when the view was from side window and rest of the windows faced building across the road and room was on top of the tram line. Room itself was great, superior king, lots of space and nice retro vibe. Inside the hotel and ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Hotel Arthur

Hotel Arthur

3 out of 5
Vuorikatu 19, Helsinki
The price is AU$161 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$161
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,594 reviews)
"The staff were helpful. Allowed us to leave our bags in the room early as it was ready. They booked an early morning taxi and made us a take away breakfast. Great location for walking into town."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Hotel Arthur
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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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