Title: Visit Helsinki: Best of Helsinki Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Helsinki](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Hotels.d178261.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Helsinki](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Vacation-Rentals.d178261.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Helsinki](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Helsinki.d178261.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Helsinki](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Helsinki.d178261.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Helsinki Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Helsinki.d178261.Car-Rental-Guide)[Helsinki Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki.d178261.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Helsinki ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by Visit Finland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25820-Helsinki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Visit Finland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25820-Helsinki.jpg) ![Photo provided by Visit Finland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25817-Helsinki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Visit Finland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25817-Helsinki.jpg) ![Photo provided by Visit Finland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25812-Helsinki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Visit Finland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25812-Helsinki.jpg) ![Photo provided by Visit Finland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25819-Helsinki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Visit Finland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25819-Helsinki.jpg) ![Photo provided by Visit Helsinki](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99168-Helsinki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Visit Helsinki](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99168-Helsinki.jpg) ## Visit Helsinki Where to stay Things to do Reviews #### Visit Helsinki for its sophisticated charm and vibrant cultural scene, its beautiful buildings and its many museums and galleries. Helsinki’s art, architecture, and cultural practices are influenced by both Western and Eastern European traditions, giving it a distinct character and singular charm. Head to Senate Square for a look at the statues and buildings of the city’s best-known public space. You’ll see the imposing Helsinki Lutheran Cathedral as well as Government Palace. Architecture and design fans will notice the work of Carl Ludvig Engel, Eliel Saarinen, and Alvar Aalto all around town. Visit the Helsinki City Museum, the Museum of Finnish Architecture, Aalto House, or the Design Museum to learn about Finnish and Helsinkian design traditions. History buffs will want to visit the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. Built by the Swedish in the 18th century, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features a museum, cafés, and even restaurants. To see artifacts from throughout the country’s history, spend a few hours in the National Museum of Finland. Set aside at least a day to explore the city’s many art museums and galleries. Head to the Ateneum and Sinebrychoff Museums for a collection of classical Finnish and European works. For contemporary art, visit the Kiasma Museum. Anyone looking to pick up a cool souvenir or a bite to eat should visit Old Market Hall and Market Square. For a cool atmosphere and trendy shops, explore the Design District or walk along the Esplanade. To take a break from the city, catch a ferry to one of the nearby islands. You’ll find historical houses on Seurasaari and Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari. Helsinki is the cultural and economic hub of Finland and sits on a peninsula at the very south of the country and is surrounded by the waters of the Baltic Sea. It is a Nordic capital with a special charm, offering style, architecture, and a large number of museums and galleries. ### Where to stay in Helsinki ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/175000/175219-Senate-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Helsinki City Centre Noted for its museums and live music, there's plenty to explore in Helsinki City Centre. Top attractions like Senate Square and Presidential Palace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vironkatu Station or Hallituskatu Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Helsinki-City-Centre.dx553248633981744117) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137556-Old-Church-Of-Helsinki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kamppi 4.5/5(30 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Kamppi.dx6278775) ![Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/175000/175228-Kiasma-Museum-Of-Contemporary-Art.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kluuvi 5/5(17 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Kluuvi.dx178661) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ecfe1917e36eeabe79bd6075cb9a882f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pasila Major transportation hub Pasila boasts the Tripla complex with 250 shops, Helsinki Urban Art center, and a pedestrian-friendly design in Eastern Pasila. Explore the largest commercial center in the Nordic countries and enjoy street art in Finland. [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Pasila.dx6139010) ![Katajanokka showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/175000/175209-Katajanokka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Katajanokka 4.5/5(13 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Katajanokka.dx178663) ![Kauppatori Market Square featuring a city, a square or plaza and a monument](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137382-Helsinki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaartinkaupunki 5/5(3 area reviews) Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Kaartinkaupunki. Top attractions like Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki City Hall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Kaartinkaupunki.dx6361129) - Helsinki Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Helsinki ![Marski by Scandic](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6800/6741/95c1fdf5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marski by Scandic Mannerheimintie 10, Helsinki CA $157 CA $179 total Nov 9 - Nov 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,499 reviews) "Central location and great breakfast options!" Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=6741&PinnedHotelID=6741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=178261) ![Scandic Grand Central Helsinki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59660000/59652600/59652561/579fea0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki CA $165 CA $188 total Oct 26 - Oct 27 includes taxes & 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! (1,890 reviews) "Stunning hotel for a good price. Super handy location right next to the train station and walking distance to many of the main sights in Helsinki. 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(1,364 reviews) "The pool and the staff made it special" Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F10%2F2025&endDate=12%2F10%2F2025&selected=12923918&PinnedHotelID=12923918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=178261) [See all 695 properties in Helsinki](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F10%2F2025&endDate=11%2F10%2F2025®ionId=178261) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Bob W Helsinki Kamppi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115570000/115566200/115566172/d491792c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bob W Helsinki Kamppi 20 Lönnrotinkatu, Helsinki Stay at this 4-star apartment in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kauppatori Market Square and Sinebrychoff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews) "Stayed here before when they just opened and love the location and the kitchenette in the rooms. A fire alarm went off and we were out on the street for an hour in the cold, the alarm did not trigger lights so did anyone hard of hearing beware. This is a younger persons hotel or those more comfortable ..." Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Hotels-Bob-W-Helsinki-Kamppi.h115566172.Hotel-Information) ![Bob W Kaarti](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103980000/103977800/103977752/cd4e4812_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bob W Kaarti Kasarmikatu 40, Helsinki Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Kauppatori Market Square and Esplanadi ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews) "Great location. Quiet. Clean and spacious. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Kauppatori-Market-Square-Kaartinkaupunki.d6061913.Vacation-Attraction) ![Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/699c2672c1a5ac745562ea66747303f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre Learn about the events happening at Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Exhibition-And-Convention-Centre-Helsinki.d6146531.Vacation-Attraction) ![Helsinki Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137373-Helsinki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki Cathedral Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures. [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Cathedral-Helsinki-City-Centre.d501191.Vacation-Attraction) ![Olympic Stadium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7aa87a00076704cba2f0836948ea5d03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olympic Stadium Catch an event at Olympic Stadium during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Olympic-Stadium-Helsinki.d501194.Vacation-Attraction) ![Helsinki Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/88000/88743-Helsinki-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki Zoo Explore the planet’s wildest environments and discover the animals that live in this zoo, one of only a few in the world located on an island. [](https://expedia.ca/Helsinki-Zoo-Kaakkoinen-District.d501195.Vacation-Attraction) ![Senate Square showing night scenes, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/175000/175222-Senate-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Senate Square Snap photos of the fascinating buildings surrounding this huge square, which is the cultural center of politics, religion and science in the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Senate-Square-Helsinki-City-Centre.d507708.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Tallink Shuttle MyStar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2211846/87b39c1b-7137-4487-9152-85c6c5db795a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki CA $67 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-tallinn-self-guided-day-cruise-from-helsinki.a2211846.activity-details) ![Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48357942/3f641fb2-e899-46fa-8d7d-a0cf2642c135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket CA $24 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/helsinki-skywheel-helsinki-entry-ticket.a48357942.activity-details) ![Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1147474/7744fdbe-0439-4ead-9124-95cb13b3eea7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour CA $57 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-city-tour.a1147474.activity-details) ![Suomenlinna Aerial view](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1131430/cc090247-8e0a-4d9b-9b1e-1b6b1d7b377e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour CA $224 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/helsinki-and-suomenlinna-sightseeing-tour.a1131430.activity-details) ![Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2213369/4c422b68-eb03-4deb-ab69-3cbd5aff136a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time) CA $195 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tallinn-day-tour-from-helsinki-ferry-tickets-guiding-own-time.a2213369.activity-details) ![Helsinki: Tram Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4538776/1fcb34c8-6e77-41ce-b864-5cbfe9cd45f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki: Tram Tour CA $98 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/helsinki-tram-tour.a4538776.activity-details) [See all activities in Helsinki](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Helsinki.d178261.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Helsinki 4.6 Top destination 5 - Excellent 35 4 - Good 22 3 - Okay 2 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Need paper map of public transportation showing bus, train and tram routes as WiFi not reliable and many still dont speak english ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller top three attractions designmuseo loyly spa pasila station shopping center ### 3/5 - Okay Verified traveller Spent the weekend at the Robot Uprising robot challenge so didn’t get to see much of Helsinki. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Learned history by visiting castle and fortress. Also has modern art. Best design I’ve ever seen along 25 countries visited. Fabulous architecture. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Great home coming after 28 years away. Clean and very charming capital city ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Due to limitations of time, I chose to use a 'hop on, hop off,' bus ride to see as much of Helsinki as I could. ## Cities near Helsinki ![Vantaa featuring hiking or walking, a lake or waterhole and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99176-Vantaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vantaa [](https://expedia.ca/Vantaa.dx4240) ![Espoo which includes forests and a lake or waterhole as well as an individual female](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99184-Espoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Espoo [](https://expedia.ca/Espoo.dx5270) ### Other places like Helsinki ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Other - [Alppila Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Alppila-Helsinki-Hotels.0-n705003791978065920-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Uusimaa Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Uusimaa.d553248635964611304.Hotel-Destinations) - 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