Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linjaLovely pad thai, full lunch time.
Ihana kahvila, situated in the end of Sompasaari, is a small hidden café with a nudist sauna next to it. The walk via Suvilahti festival area is a must, as the easter Helsinki coal harbors Kalasatama and Sompasaari are both being rebuilt into residential areas with graffiti walls, skate parks and new leisure parks. Continue the walk via the newly opened Isoisän Silta bridge into Mustikkamaa island, and Korkeasaari Zoo island. Take the metro from Kulosaari villa island back to Sörnäinen.
15 residents recomanen
Ihana Kahvila
Ihana kahvila, situated in the end of Sompasaari, is a small hidden café with a nudist sauna next to it. The walk via Suvilahti festival area is a must, as the easter Helsinki coal harbors Kalasatama and Sompasaari are both being rebuilt into residential areas with graffiti walls, skate parks and new leisure parks. Continue the walk via the newly opened Isoisän Silta bridge into Mustikkamaa island, and Korkeasaari Zoo island. Take the metro from Kulosaari villa island back to Sörnäinen.
Excellent brunch on sundays with pancakes and sparkling. Great home-made truffle chocolate ice cream, try with chocolate or licquorice sauce.
26 residents recomanen
Karl Fazer Café
3 KluuvikatuExcellent brunch on sundays with pancakes and sparkling. Great home-made truffle chocolate ice cream, try with chocolate or licquorice sauce.
Hanko Sushi
3 ItämerenkatuBest sushi in town.
Gread sushi with well decorated and smart spaces. Sushibar+wine in Kamppi is also a great choice for lunch or dinner.
50 residents recomanen
Sushibar + Wine
42 FredrikinkatuGread sushi with well decorated and smart spaces. Sushibar+wine in Kamppi is also a great choice for lunch or dinner.
Close to the studio, a spacious loft made into a café with a design shop, meeting spaces etc. Another one in Punavuori, close to Hernesaari, where the new tram 1 takes you from door to door (30-40 min) from August, 2017.
10 residents recomanen
Moko Market Café Sörnäinen
11 VilhonvuorenkatuClose to the studio, a spacious loft made into a café with a design shop, meeting spaces etc. Another one in Punavuori, close to Hernesaari, where the new tram 1 takes you from door to door (30-40 min) from August, 2017.
Good quality nepalese in the new peer of the reecently built residential area of Kalasatama (M). Views to Mustikkamaa, Kulosaari and Korkeasaari Zoo islands, maritime easter Helsinki.
Pikku Nepal Cross Kitchen
3 SörnäistenlaituriGood quality nepalese in the new peer of the reecently built residential area of Kalasatama (M). Views to Mustikkamaa, Kulosaari and Korkeasaari Zoo islands, maritime easter Helsinki.
Visit the numerous Asian, fusion, old Kallio eatery style, vegetarian, pizza and street food scene just around the corner for lunch. From here, take the tram 10 min to Töölönlahti recreational area, and enjoy the views or a jog around the bay.
33 residents recomanen
Vaasankatu
VaasankatuVisit the numerous Asian, fusion, old Kallio eatery style, vegetarian, pizza and street food scene just around the corner for lunch. From here, take the tram 10 min to Töölönlahti recreational area, and enjoy the views or a jog around the bay.
Traditional, good Finnish food in a local Alppila setting. Very original Finland experience with all its spices, try e.g. the liver with mashed potatoes and lingonberry purée.
31 residents recomanen
Weeruska
19 PorvoonkatuTraditional, good Finnish food in a local Alppila setting. Very original Finland experience with all its spices, try e.g. the liver with mashed potatoes and lingonberry purée.
Cella
15 FleminginkatuTraditional Finnish food close to the studio.
Parks & Nature
Karhupuisto atmosphere in the heart of Kallio (with a bear statue) is a must. Old Kallio library, lovely new cafés and views to town are guaranteed from a beautiful 5 min walk away from the studio.
39 residents recomanen
Karhupuisto station
Karhupuisto atmosphere in the heart of Kallio (with a bear statue) is a must. Old Kallio library, lovely new cafés and views to town are guaranteed from a beautiful 5 min walk away from the studio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer restaurant Hilpeä Hauki is a Kallio classic with adoring guests since 25 years. Nothing to add.
11 residents recomanen
Olutravintola Hilpeä Hauki
7 VaasankatuBeer restaurant Hilpeä Hauki is a Kallio classic with adoring guests since 25 years. Nothing to add.
Sightseeing
Visit the 18th century gorgeous Suomenlinna island, cafes and restaurants, such as Valimo guest harbor, in the end of the eldest shipyard in Helsinki, and a day in the sea (regular bus/metro ticket, 1.5 hours change from metro Helsinki University + 2 minute walk to the Salutorget harbor). Ferries run until 2 am, just don't miss the last metro 23.30 back to Sörnäinen :)
430 residents recomanen
Suomenlinna
Visit the 18th century gorgeous Suomenlinna island, cafes and restaurants, such as Valimo guest harbor, in the end of the eldest shipyard in Helsinki, and a day in the sea (regular bus/metro ticket, 1.5 hours change from metro Helsinki University + 2 minute walk to the Salutorget harbor). Ferries run until 2 am, just don't miss the last metro 23.30 back to Sörnäinen :)