Helsinki City Centre

Helsinki

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

Popular places to visit

Helsinki Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Helsinki Cathedral

4.5/5(233 reviews)

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 showing night scenes, a monument and a square or plaza

Senate Square

4.5/5(236 reviews)

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 signage and heritage architecture

Stockmann

4.5/5(158 reviews)

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

Stockmann
Ateneum Art Museum

Ateneum Art Museum

4.5/5(40 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ateneum Art Museum during your travels in Helsinki. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

Ateneum Art Museum
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

4/5(42 reviews)

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
Uspenski Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture as well as an individual femail

Uspenski Cathedral

4.5/5(111 reviews)

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

Things to do

Helsinki English Speaking Walking Tour

Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour

$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour
Tallinn Tour From Helsinki

Tallinn Day Trip from Helsinki

$248
per adult
Tallinn Day Trip from Helsinki
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour

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

$58
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour
Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation

Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation

$133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation
CITY Tour with Food Tasting in Helsinki

CITY Tour with Food Tasting in Helsinki

$195
per adult
CITY Tour with Food Tasting in Helsinki
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

$17
per adult
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket
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Helsinki City Centre Hotel Deals

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
$118 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$135 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,582 reviews)
"Awesome location. Everything was great."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
4 out of 5
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki
$132 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$151 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Old fashioned with small lifts and long walks to rooms. Old bathrooms. Restricted electricity plugs so need specific sized as well type of connectors, but reception very helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23, Helsinki
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$158 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice building, average service. Breakfast was understaffed"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Hobo Helsinki
Hobo Helsinki
4 out of 5
Kluuvikatu 4, Helsinki
$126 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$144 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Helsinki Cathedral and Olympic ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (629 reviews)
"This was one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Very helpful staff, amazing room, large spaces, great breakfast, central downtown location and very green!"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Hobo Helsinki
Radisson RED Helsinki
Radisson RED Helsinki
3 out of 5
Vuorikatu 24, Helsinki
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$139 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-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! (477 reviews)
"Friendly staffs & helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Radisson RED Helsinki
Scandic Grand Marina
Scandic Grand Marina
4 out of 5
Katajanokanlaituri 7, Helsinki
$95 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$109 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
room with a sauna
"Nice classy hotel. The rooms aren't' spectacular and a little out of fashion, but we took the upgrade for an in-room sauna that was great once we figured out how to use it. They also have a downstairs communal sauna."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Scandic Grand Marina
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Other neighborhoods around Helsinki City Centre

Helsinki Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Kruununhaka

Noted for its coffeehouses and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kruununhaka. Top attractions like Helsinki Cathedral 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 featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Katajanokka

4.5/5(66 area reviews)

Dominated by a passenger harbour, Katajanokka boasts the former prison-turned-hotel, Uspenski Cathedral, and Katajanokka Casino. Easily accessible via four bridges, enjoy the area's renovated restaurants and cafés.

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

Kaartinkaupunki

5/5(52 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Kaartinkaupunki. Top attractions like Design Museum and Kauppatori Market Square are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.

Kaartinkaupunki
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kluuvi

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Helsinki Central Library Oodi and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Kluuvi. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rautatientori Station or Rautatieasema Station.

Kluuvi
Old Church of Helsinki which includes a garden

Kamppi

4.5/5(142 area reviews)

In the heart of Helsinki's Central Business District, Kamppi boasts the largest cinema multiplex, Tennispalatsi, and the modern underground central bus station. Explore Narinkka Square or shop at Kamppi Center.

Kamppi
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Kallio

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

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

Kallio
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Helsinki City Centre

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