Sini's Guidebook

Sini
Sini's Guidebook

Food scene

The steaks are arguably the best in Helsinki if you are after a meaty feast! The restaurant has been operating since 1971 and it is much loved by locals. Make a reservation especially for Friday’s and Saturdays, because it gets very busy.
40 helybéli ajánlásával
Ravintola Amigo
15 Aleksanterinkatu
40 helybéli ajánlásával
The steaks are arguably the best in Helsinki if you are after a meaty feast! The restaurant has been operating since 1971 and it is much loved by locals. Make a reservation especially for Friday’s and Saturdays, because it gets very busy.
If you feel like eating a Russian feast, this is the place to go! They have live traditional music every night. Make a reservation if planning to go on the weekend. It is a popular spot to dine for groups as you can book cabinets of different sizes! You will not leave hungry.
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Saslik
12 Neitsytpolku
17 helybéli ajánlásával
If you feel like eating a Russian feast, this is the place to go! They have live traditional music every night. Make a reservation if planning to go on the weekend. It is a popular spot to dine for groups as you can book cabinets of different sizes! You will not leave hungry.
A easygoing local place just across the street! Pizzas, local food and great Finnish style pancakes for desert. Good for families as everyone will find something from the menu.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Ravintola Central
15 Pietarinkatu
14 helybéli ajánlásával
A easygoing local place just across the street! Pizzas, local food and great Finnish style pancakes for desert. Good for families as everyone will find something from the menu.
Historic place with very traditional casual/home style Finnish food. If you have a hangover and need a plate full of oily salty relief, then go for the “pyttipannu”. Legend says that the mural was painted by art students in dept to the restaurant, in truth the students were actually paid for the job.
97 helybéli ajánlásával
Sea Horse
11 Kapteeninkatu
97 helybéli ajánlásával
Historic place with very traditional casual/home style Finnish food. If you have a hangover and need a plate full of oily salty relief, then go for the “pyttipannu”. Legend says that the mural was painted by art students in dept to the restaurant, in truth the students were actually paid for the job.
If you are tired of Macdonald’s style burgers this is the place to go. One of our favorites for burgers!
26 helybéli ajánlásával
NAUGHTY BRGR
13 Lönnrotinkatu
26 helybéli ajánlásával
If you are tired of Macdonald’s style burgers this is the place to go. One of our favorites for burgers!
A market hall full of nice cafes and restaurants. Iconic art nouveau building and interior. Worth stopping by for lunch!
105 helybéli ajánlásával
Hietalahti piac
34 Lönnrotinkatu
105 helybéli ajánlásával
A market hall full of nice cafes and restaurants. Iconic art nouveau building and interior. Worth stopping by for lunch!
Summertime restaurant with fun and tasty pizza’s. Good weather brings a long que, but it is worth the wait.
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Ravintola Skiffer Liuskaluoto
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Summertime restaurant with fun and tasty pizza’s. Good weather brings a long que, but it is worth the wait.
A fine dining experience not to be missed! One Michelin star.
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Olo
5 Pohjoisesplanadi
17 helybéli ajánlásával
A fine dining experience not to be missed! One Michelin star.

Sightseeing

If you are interested in design, this museum is a must! A short walk from our place.
149 helybéli ajánlásával
Helsinki Design Múzeum
23 Korkeavuorenkatu
149 helybéli ajánlásával
If you are interested in design, this museum is a must! A short walk from our place.
A historic park just a few minutes away. There is a telescope tower at the top of the hill and lovely seaside views!
189 helybéli ajánlásával
Kaivopuisto
189 helybéli ajánlásával
A historic park just a few minutes away. There is a telescope tower at the top of the hill and lovely seaside views!
The historic sea fortress built to protect Helsinki. Take the HSL ferry (cost around 3 € and ticket valid in other public transport). A great place to enjoy good weather and views. Nice restaurants and a brewery on the island too. Fun for a day out especially for the active and adventurous. Take at least 3 hours to see.
430 helybéli ajánlásával
Suomenlinna
430 helybéli ajánlásával
The historic sea fortress built to protect Helsinki. Take the HSL ferry (cost around 3 € and ticket valid in other public transport). A great place to enjoy good weather and views. Nice restaurants and a brewery on the island too. Fun for a day out especially for the active and adventurous. Take at least 3 hours to see.
A busy outdoor marketplace. If you are on your way to Suomenlinna with the ferry you will walk through this market.
125 helybéli ajánlásával
Kauppatori
Eteläranta
125 helybéli ajánlásával
A busy outdoor marketplace. If you are on your way to Suomenlinna with the ferry you will walk through this market.
A fun place to visit especially in the summer. There is a restaurant and sauna on the island.
40 helybéli ajánlásával
Lonnan sauna
40 helybéli ajánlásával
A fun place to visit especially in the summer. There is a restaurant and sauna on the island.

Bars and Pubs

A nice nearby pub where you can also order some nice pizza’s.
37 helybéli ajánlásával
The Old Skiffer
10 Laivurinkatu
37 helybéli ajánlásával
A nice nearby pub where you can also order some nice pizza’s.
Need beer? They have a great many varieties to choose from!
34 helybéli ajánlásával
BrewDog Helsinki
20 Tarkk'ampujankatu
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Need beer? They have a great many varieties to choose from!
Hands down the best place for drinks in Helsinki. The trick is to press the doorbell to ask for a table. The drinks cost around 14.50 but are well worth it. If you want a sophisticated and charming ambiance while enjoying wonderful creations this is the place to go.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Chihuahua Julep
9 Erottajankatu
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Hands down the best place for drinks in Helsinki. The trick is to press the doorbell to ask for a table. The drinks cost around 14.50 but are well worth it. If you want a sophisticated and charming ambiance while enjoying wonderful creations this is the place to go.

Saunas

The sauna is a must when traveling in Finland!
A stylish place to experience the sauna and take a dip in the sea. Make a reservation and take your swimsuit. This is a good option if you don’t want to go completely without clothes. There is a bar and restaurant on the premises as well.
322 helybéli ajánlásával
Löyly Helsinki
4 Hernesaarenranta
322 helybéli ajánlásával
A stylish place to experience the sauna and take a dip in the sea. Make a reservation and take your swimsuit. This is a good option if you don’t want to go completely without clothes. There is a bar and restaurant on the premises as well.
If you are adventurous this is the choice sauna for you. No swimsuit needed. Not owned by anyone and free spirited.
69 helybéli ajánlásával
Sompasauna
6 Verkkosaarenkuja
69 helybéli ajánlásával
If you are adventurous this is the choice sauna for you. No swimsuit needed. Not owned by anyone and free spirited.

Neighbourhoods

Historic and prestigious neighborhood in Helsinki. Lovely architecture, parks, restaurants and boutiques.
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Ullanlinna
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Historic and prestigious neighborhood in Helsinki. Lovely architecture, parks, restaurants and boutiques.
The Creme de la creme live here! Nice and very nearby for a short walk. Beautiful buildings and green surroundings. Recommended for a nice walk in the summer.
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Eira
29 helybéli ajánlásával
The Creme de la creme live here! Nice and very nearby for a short walk. Beautiful buildings and green surroundings. Recommended for a nice walk in the summer.

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Közlekedés

Public transport

Use the Helsingin seudun liikenne website and app to find the best public transport connections for you. You can easily buy a ticket from the app. The best way from the airport is to take the train to the central station and taking a tram from there (be sure to check that the tram is going in the right direction :) )
Hasznos kifejezések

Hei!

Greet your neighbors in the stairway and lobby with a friendly “Hei!” Or “Moi!”. To say thank you say “Kiitos”. If you are asking someone to make way say “anteeksi” this doubles as “sorry”. Most people in Helsinki speak good English so don’t be too worried about a language barrier.
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Löyly

Book a time at Löyly. They usually can’t take walk ins.