Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide

Helsinki

Senate Square showing street scenes
Senate Square showing street scenes
Senate Square which includes a church or cathedral, a monument and a statue or sculpture
Uspenski Cathedral showing a marina
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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Things to do


Top hotels in Helsinki City Centre

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
The price is £108 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£108
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,081 reviews)
The room is Clean and the staff is nice.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Noli Katajanokka

Noli Katajanokka

3 out of 5
Kanavakatu 1 Helsinki
The price is £86 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
£86
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,324 reviews)
Really smart rooms and spaces. Love that utilities such as hairdryer and ironboard / ironed are shared with other guests. The sauna and gym was great and we slept well and enjoyed our stay tremendously. Thank you! We’ll be back!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Noli Katajanokka
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23 Helsinki
The price is £138 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
£138
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,159 reviews)
Room clean and comfy, staff kind and helpful, breakfast was fantastic.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Scandic Grand Marina

Scandic Grand Marina

4 out of 5
Katajanokanlaituri 7 Helsinki
The price is £67 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£67
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,201 reviews)
Room was basic and had a fridge but no kettle or tea/coffee supplies in room

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Scandic Grand Marina
Hobo Helsinki

Hobo Helsinki

4 out of 5
Kluuvikatu 4 Helsinki
The price is £118 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£118
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Esplanadi and Helsinki City Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,094 reviews)
Excellent hotel, I would have been happy to stay longer than one night. Self check-in worked well and was convenient. Hobo Sleeper was a great size for a solo traveller. Nice big bathroom with a quality shower. All the facilities I needed. Breakfast was high quality with some nice Finnish choices ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hobo Helsinki
Hotel Arthur

Hotel Arthur

3 out of 5
Vuorikatu 19 Helsinki
The price is £79 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£79
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,616 reviews)
Beautiful. Great location

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hotel Arthur
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Other neighbourhoods around Helsinki City Centre

Helsinki Cathedral and the magnificent blue sky.

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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.

Kruununhaka
Beautiful houses in Helsinki. View over Kaisaniemenlahti

Kaisaniemi

While visiting Kaisaniemi, you might make a stop by sights like Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden and Kaunissaari Island.

Kaisaniemi
Katajanokka which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Katajanokka

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
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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.

Kaartinkaupunki
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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.

Kluuvi
Old Church of Helsinki which includes a garden

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 Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema.

Kamppi


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