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City Centre (Keskusta)
sightseeingDowntown with Senate Square, Market Square, and Esplanadi.
Kallio
localHip neighborhood with bars, cafes, and alternative culture.
Suomenlinna
cultureUNESCO sea fortress on islands accessible by ferry.
Kamppi
localModern shopping area with design district nearby.
Töölö
cultureResidential area with Sibelius Monument and Finlandia Hall.
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faq.subtitle Helsinki
Yes, one of Europe's priciest cities. Budget €80-120/day. Save money with HSL day passes, lunch specials (lounas) for €10-14, free attractions (churches, design district walks), and tap water (excellent quality).
Summer (June-August) for long days (almost 24h light) and outdoor events. May-September for best weather. Winter (December-February) for Christmas markets and snow, but cold (-10°C) and dark (6h daylight).
Public saunas: Löyly (modern, sea swimming), Allas Sea Pool (central, pools + sauna), Kotiharjun Sauna (traditional since 1928), Kulttuurisauna (minimalist design). Most hotels have saunas. Etiquette: naked, shower first, be quiet, cool down between sessions.
Yes! Only 2 hours by ferry (€20-40 round trip). Tallinn's medieval Old Town is stunning and cheaper than Helsinki. Book Tallink or Eckerö Line. Leave early morning, return evening. Very popular day trip.
City center is very walkable (2km across). Trams excellent for sightseeing - tram 2 circles key spots. Metro connects east/west. HSL app for all tickets. Free city bikes (May-October) with registration. Ferries to islands included in HSL tickets.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Helsinki
HSL app is essential - buy all transport tickets there. Single ticket valid 80 min (including ferry to Suomenlinna). Day pass €9 includes unlimited trams, metro, buses, ferries within zones AB.
Lunch (lounas) is best value: many restaurants offer buffet or set lunch for €10-14 including salad bar, bread, and coffee. Same food at dinner costs €25+. Look for 'lounas' signs.
Finnish tap water is among world's best - drink freely from any tap and save money on bottled water. Restaurants provide free tap water.
Finns are quiet and respect personal space - don't take silence as unfriendliness. They warm up quickly when engaged. 'Kiitos' (thanks) and 'Moi' (hi/bye) are useful words.
Suomenlinna fortress is a must-do half-day trip. Ferry included in HSL ticket (zone AB). Bring picnic lunch, explore museums, enjoy Baltic views. Less crowded on weekday mornings.
Alcohol is expensive and restricted. Supermarkets sell only beer/cider up to 5.5%. Stronger drinks only at Alko stores (closed Sundays). Bars are pricey - €8-10/beer.
Weather
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
10 - 15 €
~12.5 $
Mid-range
18 - 35 €
~26.5 $
Fine dining
60 - 150 €
~105 $
Street Food
Local dish
8 - 14 €
~11.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
3 - 5 €
~4.0 $
Local beer
7 - 10 €
~8.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1.5 - 3 €
~2.3 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
25 - 45 € / night
~35.0 $
Guesthouse
70 - 100 € / night
~85.0 $
Hotel 3★
120 - 180 € / night
~150 $
Hotel 5★
200 - 400 € / night
~300 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Nearly CASHLESS! Contactless payments surpassed chip-based cards in Q2 2025! Public transport accepts contactless since March 2025 - no cash! Cards everywhere.
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Uses Euro. Finland CONTACTLESS PIONEER! Q2 2025: total value of contactless payments EXCEEDED chip-based for first time! HSL public transport rolled out contactless March 2025 - Visa/Mastercard/Apple Pay/Google Pay on all buses, trams, Metro, commuter trains, ferries. NO CASH accepted on transit! Card serves as ticket - show to inspectors. From 2025, offline card payments enabled for network failures - resilience priority. Truly cashless Nordic capital!
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Service included. Tipping not expected. Round up for exceptional service only - very rare.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Helsinki is extremely safe - consistently ranked among world's safest cities. Virtually no violent crime in tourist areas. Standard precautions for pickpockets at Central Station and during events.
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
