Helsinki

A curated guide to Helsinki, Finland: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Ateneum Art Museum 4.6★ (9,000 reviews) · Art museum
  2. Natural History Museum 4.6★ (6,000 reviews) · Natural history museum
  3. Seurasaari Open-Air Museum 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Open air museum
  4. Suomenlinna 4.6★ (27,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Helsinki Cathedral 4.6★ (14,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Uspenski Cathedral 4.6★ (8,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Sinebrychoff Art Museum 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Art museum
  8. Didrichsen Art Museum 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Art museum

Where to eat

  1. Cafe Regatta 4.6★ (6,000 reviews) · Cafe
  2. Fazer Café Kluuvikatu 4.4★ (5,000 reviews) · Cafe
  3. Ravintola Ragu 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  4. Osteria dei Gusti 4.7★ (867 reviews) · Italian
  5. Cafetoria Café & Shop 4.8★ (683 reviews) · Coffee shop
  6. Enchanté Café 4.8★ (646 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Roasberg 4.4★ (1,000 reviews) · Cafe
  8. Kaffa Roastery 4.7★ (558 reviews) · Coffee shop

Where to drink

  1. Liberty or Death 4.5★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  2. The Riff 4.5★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
  3. One Pint Pub 4.5★ (879 reviews) · Bar
  4. Ateljee Bar 4.3★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
  5. Kitty's Public House 4.2★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar

Where to stay

  1. Lappi Ravintola 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Finnish
  2. Restaurant Savotta 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Finnish
  3. Ravintola Nokka 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Finnish
  4. Restaurant Kuu 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Finnish
  5. Savoy 4.7★ (840 reviews) · Finnish

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Helsinki?

With 17 notable sights and 14 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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