Etelainen District Travel Guide

Helsinki

A public square with a fountain, a statue, and a large white building in the background.
A crowded park with people sitting on the grass and walking around.
A bronze statue with a flower pot and daisies.
An interior space with modern furniture and white curtains.
A bustling outdoor market with white tents, various stalls selling crafts and textiles, and a prominent tower in the background.

Stay near popular Etelainen District attractions

A white building with ornate columns and a green dome.

Helsinki Cathedral

9.0/10 (2,178 reviews)
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
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Things to do

Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

฿1,754
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library

A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library

฿397
per adult
A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

฿574
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket
Helsinki: Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket

Helsinki: Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket

฿306
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Helsinki: Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

฿1,377
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Helsinki Canal Cruise

Helsinki Canal Cruise

฿1,098
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Helsinki Canal Cruise
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Top hotels in Etelainen District

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

4 out of 5
Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
The price is ฿3,495 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,495
฿3,967 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,283 reviews)
"My second stay here and would stay again"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Scandic Grand Marina

Scandic Grand Marina

4 out of 5
Katajanokanlaituri 7 Helsinki
The price is ฿2,851 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,851
฿3,235 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
"Clean room. Great for suomelinna ferry access and city. Also easy access to the ferry port. Would recommend a stay for sure."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Scandic Grand Marina
Clarion Hotel Helsinki

Clarion Hotel Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Tyynenmerenkatu 2 Helsinki Uusimaa
The price is ฿4,240 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,240
฿4,813 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,551 reviews)
"Excellent facilities. Room was clean and housekeeping staff great. Breakfast buffet was fantastic. So much choice, exceptional all round and would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23 Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,819 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿4,819
฿5,469 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,451 reviews)
"Room was very clean, nice staff and excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Scandic Simonkenttä

Scandic Simonkenttä

4 out of 5
Simonkatu 9 Helsinki
The price is ฿3,088 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,088
฿3,505 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"My wife and I had a short stay over in Helsinki, and this hotel was perfect! The location is unbeatable with access to the main train station, downtown, and a lot of food options within a few minutes walk. The hotel itself was very clean, and comfortable. The sauna was amazing, and you have to make ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Scandic Simonkenttä
Scandic Helsinki Hub

Scandic Helsinki Hub

3 out of 5
Annankatu 18 Helsinki
The price is ฿3,563 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,563
฿4,044 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,250 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel! There's nothing to say negative about this hotel. The rooms were very nice and spacious. Really enjoyed and very comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Scandic Helsinki Hub
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Where to stay in Etelainen District

Find the best Etelainen District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cobblestone street with buildings, a red umbrella café, and a domed building in the background.

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.

A large, curved, wooden structure in an urban plaza with modern buildings in the background.

Kamppi

Travellers choose Kamppi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Kamppi Station or Simonkatu Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kamppi Shopping Center.

A modern building with a reflective pool in front.

Kluuvi

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Kluuvi. If sightseeing is on the list, Helsinki Central Library Oodi is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Rautatientori Station or Rautatieasema Station to see more of the area.

A historic building complex with a central red-roofed structure, surrounded by colorful buildings and cobblestone streets.

Kaartinkaupunki

Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Kaartinkaupunki. You can visit top attractions like Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki City Hall, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.

A large, ornate church with multiple spires and a green roof.

Katajanokka

Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Katajanokka. Top attractions like Allas Sea Pool and Helsinki Sky Wheel are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Vyokatu Tram Station or Mastokatu Station to see more of the city.

Etelainen District Travel Guide