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HELSINKI, FINLAND

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Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Helsinki

4.5 star

Kaartinkaupunki

$179-$275

Hotel Lilla Roberts

5 star

Kamppi

$205-$323

Hotel St. George Helsinki

4 star

Kluuvi

$246-$364

Hotel F6

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Helsinki

4 star

Kamppi

$89 - $281

Marski by Scandic

4 star

Etelainen District

$181-$243

Lapland Hotels Bulevardi

4 star

Kaartinkaupunki

$141-$227

Hotel Fabian

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Helsinki

Backpacker Hostel

Kamppi

$41-$50

The Yard Hostel

Backpacker Hostel

Ruskeasuo

$30-$40

Myö Hostel

3 star

Kamppi

$73-$107

Forenom Aparthotel Helsinki Kamppi

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour

Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion

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Duration:

5 hours

Tour Helsinki with a city planner

Get a fresh perspective on Helsinki on this quirky small-group tour, led by a city planner.

Duration:

3 hours

Half-Day Nature Adventure to Nuuksio National Park from Helsinki

Escape the city without the hassle of arranging transport, and explore one of Finland's top natural attractions in the company of a biologist guide who provides depth to your experience.

Duration:

5 hours

Helsinki Nature E-Bike Tour

Bike tour Helsinki Nature takes you to forests, fields and seaside. Helsinki is one of the greenest cities in the world and perfect for biking.

Duration:

3.5 hours

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Attractions

Helsinki Cathedral

Café Regatta

Esplanadi

Old Market Hall

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Restaurants

TOP DINING & DRINKING

Fine Dining

Finnjavel Salonki

Cuisine

Scandinavian

Price

$$$$

Vinkkeli

Cuisine

Scandinavian

Price

$$$$

Old Ravintola

Cuisine

Scandinavian

Price

$$$$

Casual Dining

Shelter

Cuisine

Scandinavian

Price

$$

Pompier Espa

Cuisine

Scandinavian

Price

$$

Baskeri & Basso

Cuisine

European

Price

$$

Bars

The Riff

Cuisine

Pub

Price

$$

Hemmingway Bar

Cuisine

Pub

Price

$$

Liberty or Death

Cuisine

Cocktail Bar

Price

$$$

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS

Currency & Tipping Info

Tipping Etiquette

Restaurants: 5-10% tip is appreciated (if no service fee) Bellhops: 1-2 euro/bag Housekeepers: 1-2 euro/night Taxi: Round up to next euro

Cash vs. Credit Rating

4 on scale of 1 to 4 (Credit Widely Accepted)

Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Exchange Rate

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Purchasing Power Rating

$$$$ (Expensive City)

Currency Name

Euro

Culture Tips

Government Safety Rating

1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Percentage of English Speakers

70%

Prevalance of Tourism

3: Moderately High

Experience Level Needed

1: Little Experience Needed

Taxi Availability

3: Usually Available

Population Size

660,000 (City) 1.5 Million (Metro)

Airports

Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Type of Outlets

Europlug (Flat, two-pole, round-pin)

Train Stations

Helsinki Central Station

Vaccinations Needed?

No

Time Zone

Eastern European Time Zone (GMT+2)

Visa Needed?

Not required for trips under 90 days

Language & Culture

Language Assistance

Finnish

Hei

"Hay"

Hello

Missä on vessa?

"MEES-sa ohn VEHS-sah"

Where is the toilet?

Kiitos

"KEE-tohss"

Thank You

ole kiltti

"OLAY-Kiltee"

Please

Olut

"Olote"

Beer

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