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Visiting Helsinki

Couples looking to get away will find a romantic atmosphere in Helsinki, and visitors give high marks for the shopping, fascinating museums, and top-notch restaurants. This city also attracts tourists with its theaters and festivals. Top sights in the city include Ateneum Art Museum, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, and Helsinki Cathedral.

• There are 769 hotels and other accommodations in Helsinki
• The closest major airport is in Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa), 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from the city center

Sightseeing and Staying in Helsinki

Known for its museums, theaters, and festivals, the city's cultural venues include Ateneum Art Museum, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, and National Museum. Families come for attractions such as Allas Sea Pool, Linnanmaki Amusement Park, and Helsinki Zoo. The city is notable for landmarks like Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, and Uspenski Cathedral.

In Helsinki, there are 769 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have plenty of choices for your holiday retreat. Here you'll find highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Hotel F6 - This 4-star hotel in Kaartinkaupunki features free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its bar and quiet location.
• Helsinki Homes Apartments - Our customers love the overall value and central location at this apartment. Located in Kamppi, this 4-star apartment features a kitchen and free WiFi.
• Hotel Lilla Roberts - This 4.5-star hotel in Kaartinkaupunki features a restaurant, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Expedia customers like its bar and quiet location.

Other favorite sights in Helsinki include Presidential Palace, Finlandia Hall, and Suomenlinna Fortress.

Getting Around Helsinki

With so many choices for transportation, exploring all of Helsinki is simple. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Ylioppilastalo Station, Rautatieasema Station, and Rautatientori Station. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Helsinki Central Station, Helsinki Koydenpunojankatu Station, or Helsinki Pasilan Station. You can take a ferry and cross the water to see more of the region.

Dressing for Helsinki

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 38°F during the day and 14°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 70°F, while the average at night is 26°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 72°F with nighttime averages of 41°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 53°F and nighttime averages of 20°F
• About 0.87 inches of rain falls on Helsinki each year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 69°F, whereas February and January are often coldest, averaging 16°F