Helsinki
Guide
From bars and saunas to public transportation, this is your guide to the happiest city on Earth.
Coffee | Drink | Eat | Sauna | See & Do
Allas Sea Pool
Allas combines all-year-round swimming and sauna experiences with culture and entertainment, right by the seashore in Kauppatori. Also serves food and drinks.
Coffee
Andante
What could be better than a combined flowershop and café? Well, a combined flowershop and café serving Japanese tea and delicious cakes!
Drink
Ateljée Bar
This fine cocktail bar sits atop the roofs of Helsinki. Pay the bathroom a visit (you’ll understand when you see it).
Drink
Bar Chaplin
This pool restaurant is placed in the very center of Helsinki. As a Helsinki classic, the concept is easy: beverages, nice service and a large selection of activities such as pool, darts and table soccer. Feel free to just grab a few, or spend the whole night challenging your colleagues to different games.
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Bar Cón
Bar Cón is a vibrant tapas bar floating on top of the city. The drink selection includes local Spanish wines, craft beers, cocktails, and, as a specialty, the North’s widest selection of vermouths. The atmosphere is boosted by live deejays and a rooftop terrace with city views.
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Bar Sandro
Ethnic restaurant with a multitude of vegetarian choices. One of the tastiest brunches Helsinki has to offer.
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Baskeri & Basso
Basbas has stolen our hearts with their cosy bistro atmosphere, great wines and ‘outrageously simple’ food made with passion. Busy, but no worries. Head downstairs to BasBas & Staff Wine Bar, where you can enjoy small pieces of heavenly food with a vast selection of wines.
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Boulevard Social
Socialize in a fine restaurant by one of the most decorated chefs in Finland.
Transport
Buses
All internal and regional bus timetables in the Helsinki area are available in the HSL Journey Planner (see link below). Buses from other parts of Finland arrive at Kamppi bus terminal.
Eat
Cafe Bar No 9
Laid-back diner with comforting portions. Try their legendary Pollo Limonello or the rich & spicy Tom Yum soup.
Coffee
Café Engel
Simple and classy. Breakfast until 5pm in one of the oldest buildings in Helsinki.
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Cafe Regatta
Endearing outdoor cafe by the shore. The countless prizes hung on the walls say it all; a Helsinki summer must see. Cash only!
Coffee
Cafe Tintin Tango
Continental breakfast with a personal touch, served all day long. Do your laundry for a few coins while you are at it.
Sleep
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Stay the night above city rooftops by the sea, in Helsinki’s newest hotel. Enjoy the stunning heated rooftop pool, sauna with a view, Sky Room bar and Kitchen & Table restaurant by topchef Marcus Samuelsson. Only 8 minutes by tram from the city centre.
Drink
Club Kaiku
Underground hotspot known for topical local and international DJs. Located in ‘Borough’.
See & Do
Design Museum Helsinki
The home of Finnish design. Collection Exhibition Utopia Now – The story of Finnish design and two changing exhibitions. Also Juuri Café Bar for coffee, drinks and lunch and Design Shop.
Drink
El Fant
A café and wine bar where you can enjoy tasty sandwiches and pastries and a cup of coffee from a small roastery. El Fant’s breakfast and Sunday brunch are hard to beat!
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Fafas
Best falafel served in Finland, grab a tasty pita to go and you’re all set for your day.
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Fat Ramen
Fat Ramen is a fast casual noodle bar located in the unique Hietalahti Market Hall. From lunch time to evening, offering a variety of hand-made ramen bowls. The restaurant uses always the best ingredients of the season and ambitiously combines Asian and Nordic flavors.
Coffee
Fazer Café
This café opened its doors over a hundred years ago, and is Fazer’s flagship store. Still one of the most popular meeting points, a modern classic so to speak.
Drink
Goldfish
Goldfish, the urban bar, draws inspiration from the library bars of London’s luxury hotels and the best cocktail bars the world over. The full-service bar also has an extensive wine list and quality food on offer. Book a table for the evening or drop by ad hoc for a glass of champagne.
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Grotesk
A wide variety of heavenly meat dishes. High class all the way.
See & Do
Hietalahden kauppahalli
One of Helsinki’s three market halls that serve fresh ingredients seasoned with expert service.
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Holiday Bar
A piece of summer right by the sea, serving tasty food with a hip atmosphere.
Sleep
Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre
A casual and friendly hotel in a modern building located in the heart of Helsinki, and only a few steps away from the central railway station, where the trains will take you in five minutes to the Slush venue!
Sleep
Holiday Inn Helsinki Expo & Convention Center
Located in the same building as Slush (Messukeskus, Helsinki convention center) this modern conference hotel offers all necessary comfort you need.
Sleep
Hotel Fabian
Situated right in the heart of Helsinki, Hotel Fabian is a 58-room boutique hotel with a uniquely welcoming atmosphere. Guests of Hotel Fabian can enjoy exquisite interior details plus all the comforts of home.
Sleep
Hotel Glo
A very modern hotel in the heart of Helsinki (just across the street from the Fazer flagship store, which serves delicious brunch and breakfast).
Sleep
Hotel Haven
A little boutique hotel conveniently situated in the old downtown Helsinki.
Sleep
Hotel Klaus K
Klaus K Hotel is the first design hotel in Helsinki, located in the center of Helsinki and provide you with the perfect location within walking distance of all the city center has to offer.
Sleep
Hotel Lilla Roberts
A stylish luxury art deco hotel in the centre of Punavuori area in Helsinki.
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Juuri
Scandinavian bistro – classic dishes with a contemporary take. You won’t find tapas here, but you can try sapas, the Finnish kind.
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Kafe Mockba
A place where time stands still and Finnish melancholy is put on display.
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Kolmon3n
Located in the heart of Kallio neighborhood, Kolmon3n is known for its delicious food, stylish design and super friendly staff.
Sauna
Kotiharjun Sauna
The only remaining traditional wood heated public sauna in Helsinki. The most original sauna experience you can possibly find!
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Kuurna
A unique gem in the Helsinki restaurant scene. Menu covers all the Finnish seasons with a modern touch – absolutely delicious.
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Latva
Fresh and Finnish, supporting their local deliverers in both food and drinks.
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Liberty Or Death
Atmospheric bar with an exquisite cocktail menu, great for after work.
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Linko
A laid back pizzabar with a friendly crew to share laughs with.
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Löyly
Enjoy the real Finnish sauna experience by the sea in a cool urban surrounding and breathtaking wooden architecture.
Drink
Milli Miglia
Named after an Italian car race, Milli Miglia truly is something to count on. Enjoy the beverages from Italy, try out the tapas pizza slice that comes together with the drink and reload your batteries for another day at Slush.
Drink
Navy Jerry’s
Time to set the sails! Navy Jerry’s is a beautiful mix of pacific kitch and naval officer’s mess. Choose between exotic drinks and classic cocktails, and feel the sea breeze in your hair in this navy themed bar. The music is the best of the 50’s and 60’s, so we promise you will have an amazing time.
See & Do
Old Market Hall
From dairy, fish, fruits and spices to intimate restaurants where you can enjoy your purchases right away.
Eat
Ora
ORA is a small restaurant using local ingredients with modern interpretation.
Sleep
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
The functionalist Vaakuna building, completed in 1952 for the Olympics, is situated in the core of Helsinki. The Loiste Restaurant serves you from breakfast till late in the evening, with terraces boasting great rooftop panoramas! Next to the central railway station, just one stop away from Slush!
Drink
Pastor
Pastor invites you in with its relaxed, yet sophisticated atmosphere. No difference if you choose a beer, some sparkling or a cocktail, they are all going to blow your mind away. Stay for the night at the hip bar, or continue to the restaurant side to enjoy a lovely dinner.
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Pjazza
Live jazz music three nights a week & hearty pizzas in a friendly Italian atmosphere.
Sleep
Radisson Blu Seaside
A casual and friendly hotel in a modern building located in the heart of Helsinki, and only a few steps away from the central railway station, where the trains will take you in five minutes to the Slush venue!
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Ragu
A delicious blend of scandinavian creativity and Italian traditions.
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Ilves
Great food with a sidekick of rock’n’roll. Popular amongst people in the music industry.
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Sake Baby
Authentic Japanese lunch during the day and unique cocktails during the later hours.
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Shelter
An old warehouse at Katajanokka harbor gives shelter to friends of good food and drink. We believe in crafting, genuine customer service and working together.
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Sis. Deli & Café
A wide variety of fresh food, delicious coffees, bakeries and deli products to eat at the stores or to take away. A beautiful spot for lunch, breakfast or brunch!
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Skiffer
Stone oven baked pizzas in the beautiful archipelago just off the shore of Kaivopuisto during the summer. When winter comes, hit Erottaja.
Eat
Starter Helsinki
Handmade and atmospheric living room for innovators, developers, workers, and starters. From breakfast meetings to lunch, afternoon coffee house to after-work meeting hub.
See & Do
Startup Sauna
The Startup Sauna co-working space is a focal meeting point in Northern Europe for entrepreneurs and investors alike. It’s a 1500 square meter industry hall open for everyone – no membership or previous ties to Startup Sauna are required.
It’s a regular event space for founder talks, pitching competitions, hackathons and BBQs, hosting nearly 100 events a year related to startups and entrepreneurship.
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Story Kortteli
Enjoy friendly service, famously good coffee, superb wines and fresh dishes prepared by top chefs and pâtissiers. You can either visit the Old Market Hall with a seaside terrace or Kortteli in Kamppi.
Drink
Storyville
Storyville provides you with a relaxed, international jazz music experience. Come and hang out, continue your Slush talks, and enjoy quality beverages to some fine vibes. Here you will also find a classic selection of dishes, so no need to change places when you get hungry.
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Sushibar + Wine
Looking for an Instagram moment among Alvar Aalto furniture and the best sushi in town? This is the place to go to.
Sushibar + Wine can be found:
– Uudenmaankatu 15
– Fredrikinkatu 42
– Hämeentie 19
– Töölönkatu 51 b
– Shopping center Citycenter (Kaivokatu 8)
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Taquería El Rey
Delicious tacos and churros in the trendy Punavuori district.
Transport
Taxis
Taxis are available through Helsinki taxi service, on call at +358 100 0700 or by using Taksi Helsinki mobile app. A taxi rank is in front of the Messukeskus.
Drink
Teerenpeli
Teerenpeli is located in the center of Helsinki, in Kamppi. Specialized in beers, these guys sure can help you find your new favorite out of their wide selection of small brewery beverages. Teerenpeli also serve beers produced by their own brewery, make sure to try them out.
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Teurastamo
The abattoir was overtaken by Helsinki citizens and turned into an area of urban culture, events, markets and street food. Try out ribs at B-Smokery or delicious gelatos at Jädelino.
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The Cock
Oysters, tartar, stake frites… You’re not gonna leave this place hungry! P.S. Serving the best Gin&Tonics in town!
Drink
Tommyknocker Craft Beer Bar
Named after the pioneer of small American breweries, Tommyknocker Craft Beer Bar knows what American Style beers are all about. With a huge selection of small brewery beers, many of them imported from Colorado, and a lovely lineup of American inspired Finnish brewery beers, an aw here is a success.
Transport
Trains
Helsinki is served with excellent train connections from all around Finland and from Helsinki airport. Helsinki Central Railway station is located in the heart of the city. Also, all trains stop at Pasila Railway Station, just a 300 meter walk from Slush venue Messukeskus.
Transport
Trams
Trams are easy and convenient way to go around the city and enjoy some Helsinki sightseeing at the same time. Also, trams 7 and 9, that leave from the city center, stop in front of the southern entrance of Slush venue, Messukeskus.
Drink
Trillby & Chadwick
The mysterious speakeasy in the heart of Helsinki is a must for those hunting the best cocktails in town.
Transport
Uber
You can download the Uber app from App Store or Google Play, create an account and order a ride!
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Ventuno
Ventuno is a cosmopolitan restaurant serving the best flavours of Italy from succulent fresh pastas to enticing cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere.
Drink
Villi Wäinö
Finnish beers and Finnish afterwork at its best. At Villi Wäinö you find 17 tap beers from Finnish breweries and countless bottled beers, all handcrafted. This is the place to go when you want to spend an evening that starts with enjoying the finest of beers and ends with dancing on the tables.
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Restaurant Vinkkeli
A food and wine restaurant, presenting a friendly, honest, and uncomplicated take on classic cuisine, where the wine and drink selection is given the same devotion as the selection of ingredients in the kitchen.