Etelainen District Travel Guide

Helsinki

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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Things to do

Tallink Shuttle MyStar

Tallinn day cruise from Helsinki (independent visit)

£42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tallinn day cruise from Helsinki (independent visit)
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Archipelago Cruise

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

£43
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Archipelago Cruise
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

£31
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library

A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library

£9
per adult
A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library
Helsinki: Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket

Helsinki: Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket

£7
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Helsinki: Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket
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Top hotels in Etelainen District

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

4 out of 5
Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
The price is £69 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£69
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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
Scandic Grand Marina

Scandic Grand Marina

4 out of 5
Katajanokanlaituri 7 Helsinki
The price is £81 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£81
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
"Great location. Nice hotel. Decent breakfast."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Scandic Grand Marina
Clarion Hotel Helsinki

Clarion Hotel Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Tyynenmerenkatu 2 Helsinki Uusimaa
The price is £95 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£95
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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! (1,559 reviews)
"Pros: very clean, attractive hotel with an outstanding breakfast buffet. Areas for improvement: fitness center is cramped and doesn't open until 7am, which almost renders it unusable for those with early morning agenda. Was very difficult to cool the room, even in September."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23 Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £118 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
£118
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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 ...
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Scandic Simonkenttä

Scandic Simonkenttä

4 out of 5
Simonkatu 9 Helsinki
The price is £81 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£81
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"My wife and I had a short stay over in Helsinki, and this hotel was perfect! The location is unbeatable with access to the main train station, downtown, and a lot of food options within a few minutes walk. The hotel itself was very clean, and comfortable. The sauna was amazing, and you have to make ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Scandic Simonkenttä
Scandic Helsinki Hub

Scandic Helsinki Hub

3 out of 5
Annankatu 18 Helsinki
The price is £77 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£77
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,260 reviews)
"Perfect location opposite the park and convenient to all Helsinki attractions. Rooms are spacious and comfortable."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Scandic Helsinki Hub
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Where to stay in Etelainen District

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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 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 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 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 Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki City Hall, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.

A large, ornate church with multiple spires and a green roof.

Katajanokka

Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Katajanokka. Top attractions like Allas Sea Pool and Helsinki Sky Wheel are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Vyokatu Tram Station or Mastokatu Station to see more of the city.

Etelainen District Travel Guide

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