Read the writing on the tombstones and get to know the region's history at Hietaniemi Cemetery. You'll find lots of intriguing stories among the monuments here.

This burial ground is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Etelainen District. But Hietaniemi Cemetery isn't the only highlight in the area. Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, and Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art are some other worthwhile sights nearby.

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Finlandia Park Hotel Helsinki

Keskinen District

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Oct 24 - Oct 27

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New York (NYC) to Helsinki (HEL)

7.4/10 Good! (460 reviews)

It was a nice stay for 3 nights good location easy walk to train station and also tram stops outside

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

The Hotel Maria

Helsinki City Centre

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Oct 24 - Oct 27

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New York (NYC) to Helsinki (HEL)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)

Very nice hotel looks very fancy , it is fairly new hotel, the furniture looks like from RH I loved my stay the staff were amazing very friendly and the area around the hotel is really nice very close to a lot of landmarks

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa

Helsinki City Centre

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Oct 24 - Oct 27

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New York (NYC) to Helsinki (HEL)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (347 reviews)

In a great area. Hotel is clean, staff very friendly decent breakfast. Rooms are a little small but nice. Would recommend!

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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