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

Tallink Shuttle MyStar

Tallinn day cruise from Helsinki (independent visit)

฿1,873
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tallinn day cruise from Helsinki (independent visit)
Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

฿1,738
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

฿393
per adult
A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library
Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included

Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included

฿4,931
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

฿573
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

฿1,376
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
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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 ฿2,619 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,619
฿2,973 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Scandic Grand Marina

Scandic Grand Marina

4 out of 5
Katajanokanlaituri 7 Helsinki
The price is ฿2,789 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,789
฿3,165 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (156 reviews)
"So close to the train... great for airport train Sauna on site"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Scandic Grand Marina
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23 Helsinki
The price is ฿4,321 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿4,321
฿4,904 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (1,454 reviews)
"Overall, this is a somewhat dated hotel in a good location with an excellent breakfast buffet. The location is very good - close to the Helsinki Central Railway Station and Ateneum Art Museum. Room check-in took some time because only one person was helping the front desk and the lobby bar/drink ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Clarion Hotel Helsinki

Clarion Hotel Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Tyynenmerenkatu 2 Helsinki Uusimaa
The price is ฿4,080 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿4,080
฿4,631 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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! (1,563 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with an amazing breakfast including gluten free options."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Scandic Simonkenttä

Scandic Simonkenttä

4 out of 5
Simonkatu 9 Helsinki
The price is ฿2,646 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,646
฿3,004 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,000 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
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki

4 out of 5
Ruoholahdenranta 3 Helsinki
The price is ฿3,882 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿3,882
฿4,406 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,033 reviews)
"Hotel was across from port room was very nice breakfast was great. Our room had claw foot bathtub was difficult to get into to take a shower . Staff was very helpful ."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki
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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 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 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 Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema.

A modern stadium with a curved roof and glass facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

Pasila

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Pasila. Mall of Tripla is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to see more of the city.

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.

Etelainen District Travel Guide