Viikki Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
Finlandia Hall
Attend an international music event and take a guided tour of this multipurpose Helsinki venue to learn about its significant architectural history.
Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Olympic Stadium during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Kauppatori Market Square
Shop for locally made handicrafts, gourmet Finnish food, souvenirs and many more exceptional items in this famous market in the center of Helsinki.
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.
Activities
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library
Our pick of the best Viikki Hotel Deals
Marski by Scandic
Great location, good size room
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
I love staying at this hotel anytime I come to Helsinki. The service is amazing, and the location right outside the central train station is unbeatable. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, and the breakfast buffet has great selection. Most any place I wanted to go was a short walk, tram, or ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
Nice Hotel. Quiet when above ground floor, nice corridors. Room was clean - but small. Disappointed that initially there was no table in the room, I had to commandeer one from the corridor. No fridge either, but staff were happy to store some items in their fridge for me. Lovely bed with spotless ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Beautiful hotel, comfortable bed and amazing View of Helsinki, we recommend 👌
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Nice building- large rooms
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki
We really enjoyed our stay at the Seaside location. The room was comfortable and the buffet breakfast was excellent. The hotel is close to transit and the West Harbour Terminal. It’s our second time staying here and we enjoyed it as much as the first time!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Viikki
Keskinen District
The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Keskinen District. Iittala Outlet Arabia and Mall of Tripla are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Paavalin Kirkko Station or Makelanrinne Station to get around the larger area.
Pasila
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Pasila. Mall of Tripla is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to see more of the city.
Kallio
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.
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.
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.
Kaisaniemi
While visiting Kaisaniemi, you might make a stop by sights like Kaisaniemen Kasvitieteellinen Puutarha and Kaunissaari Island.
