Eat, drink & sauna

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Eat, drink & sauna

Restaurants - Harju/Kallio/Hakaniemi

Here are my recommendations for food in the area.
This is one of the most popular spots to meet friends, eat a casual meal or have a drink! Open till 2 am
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Harju 8
8 Harjutori
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This is one of the most popular spots to meet friends, eat a casual meal or have a drink! Open till 2 am
Cute little restaurant & bakery. Perfect for breakfast, a glass of wine or a nicer lunch. You can also grab some freshly baked bread to go!
31 locals raden deze aan
Way Bakery and Wine Bar
9 Agricolankatu
31 locals raden deze aan
Cute little restaurant & bakery. Perfect for breakfast, a glass of wine or a nicer lunch. You can also grab some freshly baked bread to go!
Traditional and relaxed lunch place and great for dinner too!
40 locals raden deze aan
Gastro Cafe Kallio
7 Fleminginkatu
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Traditional and relaxed lunch place and great for dinner too!
Located on the 2nd floor of nearby Hakaniemi market hall, this is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner after visiting the market hall!
Restaurant Kirsikka
Located on the 2nd floor of nearby Hakaniemi market hall, this is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner after visiting the market hall!
The best döner kebabs in the city, right across the street.
118 locals raden deze aan
Döner Harju
23 Fleminginkatu
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The best döner kebabs in the city, right across the street.
A lovely little wine and tapas place just a block away. Nice wine, on the pricier side.
Vinolito Wine & Tapas
8 Vaasankatu
A lovely little wine and tapas place just a block away. Nice wine, on the pricier side.
Cool spot for dinner, brunch or a drink. Tends to be crowded on weekend evenings
21 locals raden deze aan
Tanner
11 Hämeentie
21 locals raden deze aan
Cool spot for dinner, brunch or a drink. Tends to be crowded on weekend evenings
Faselli Italian street food
Really nice vegetarian & vegan restaurant. Their “go nuts” noodle salad (lunchtime) is so so good.
13 locals raden deze aan
Green Hippo Kallio
10 Fleminginkatu
13 locals raden deze aan
Really nice vegetarian & vegan restaurant. Their “go nuts” noodle salad (lunchtime) is so so good.
A quirky Italian! They make the most wonderful limoncello from scratch. A little pricier but worth the visit.
7 locals raden deze aan
Madonna
5 B Haapaniemenkatu
7 locals raden deze aan
A quirky Italian! They make the most wonderful limoncello from scratch. A little pricier but worth the visit.
Excellent food and natural wines. On the pricier side!
55 locals raden deze aan
Wino
11 Fleminginkatu
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Excellent food and natural wines. On the pricier side!
The best chicken burger fast food. Also vegan option! Highly recommend ordering in advance through the Wolt app, tend to be long lines/wait.
KotKot Kallio
The best chicken burger fast food. Also vegan option! Highly recommend ordering in advance through the Wolt app, tend to be long lines/wait.
"Natural wines & excellent food in Vallila" A nice 10 min walk through the old Puu-Vallila neighborhood that features old wooden houses - what is left of "old-time Helsinki."
10 locals raden deze aan
Restaurant Plein
18 Suvannontie
10 locals raden deze aan
"Natural wines & excellent food in Vallila" A nice 10 min walk through the old Puu-Vallila neighborhood that features old wooden houses - what is left of "old-time Helsinki."
My go-to Thai takeout
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Thai O'Cha Sörnäinen
11 Helsinginkatu
7 locals raden deze aan
My go-to Thai takeout
Pizza and a good place for a chill evening. Tenho offers live music often, check out their schedule. I recommend their live jazz Sundays, live performances start at 8 pm but I recommend getting a table earlier.
85 locals raden deze aan
Tenho Restobar
15 Helsinginkatu
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Pizza and a good place for a chill evening. Tenho offers live music often, check out their schedule. I recommend their live jazz Sundays, live performances start at 8 pm but I recommend getting a table earlier.
The chicken kara-age is really good...
Bistro Koi
58-60 Hämeentie
The chicken kara-age is really good...

Cafes - Harju/Kallio

One of the most popular spots for breakfast.
31 locals raden deze aan
Way Bakery and Wine Bar
9 Agricolankatu
31 locals raden deze aan
One of the most popular spots for breakfast.
Located a block away.
15 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Bakery Meli
11 Helsinginkatu
15 locals raden deze aan
Located a block away.
68 locals raden deze aan
Ipi Kulmakuppila
13 Porthaninkatu
68 locals raden deze aan
A really lovely summer/autumn cafe about 15-20 min walk from the apartment. Situated by Töölönlahti lake it has pretty views over the neighborhood too. There are two cafes next to each other.
73 locals raden deze aan
Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H Linnunlauluntie
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A really lovely summer/autumn cafe about 15-20 min walk from the apartment. Situated by Töölönlahti lake it has pretty views over the neighborhood too. There are two cafes next to each other.
Donuts!
Round Kallio
15 Helsinginkatu
Donuts!

Bakeries - Harju/Kallio

A block away
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Kanniston leipomo
6 Kankurinkatu
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A very, VERY traditional bakery. It's been there FOREVER. No seating.
22 locals raden deze aan
Avikainen
10 Franzeninkatu
22 locals raden deze aan
A very, VERY traditional bakery. It's been there FOREVER. No seating.
Traditional karjalanpiirakka on Vaasankatu!
Hermannin piirakkaleipomon myymälä
Traditional karjalanpiirakka on Vaasankatu!

Bars - Harju/Kallio

Your new local, just across the street from the building. A classic dive bar.
66 locals raden deze aan
Bar Molotow
29 Vaasankatu
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Your new local, just across the street from the building. A classic dive bar.
One of my favorite bars on Vaasankatu. Inexpensive & relaxed.
22 locals raden deze aan
Solmu Pub
8 Vaasankatu
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One of my favorite bars on Vaasankatu. Inexpensive & relaxed.
A newish good basic bar really close to the apartment
Limbo Bar
21 Helsinginkatu
A newish good basic bar really close to the apartment
The legendary Corona bar, founded by Aki and Mika Kaurismäki, recently moved from central Helsinki to Vallila, a 10 min walk from the apartment.
33 locals raden deze aan
Corona bar & billiard
3 Traverssikuja
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The legendary Corona bar, founded by Aki and Mika Kaurismäki, recently moved from central Helsinki to Vallila, a 10 min walk from the apartment.
A traditional small neighborhood bar in the picturesque Puu-Vallila area, about 5-10min walk from the apartment. If you have extra time, this little neighborhood is worth a peek.
29 locals raden deze aan
Pikku-Vallila
19 Vallilantie
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A traditional small neighborhood bar in the picturesque Puu-Vallila area, about 5-10min walk from the apartment. If you have extra time, this little neighborhood is worth a peek.
Great for a drink outside
Flying Dutch
Great for a drink outside

Nightlife - Harju/Kallio

"Late-night club featuring DJs playing techno & house music in an old factory building." Located in a cluster of clubs 5-10 min walk from the apartment.
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Kaiku
4 Kaikukatu
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"Late-night club featuring DJs playing techno & house music in an old factory building." Located in a cluster of clubs 5-10 min walk from the apartment.
"Hip concert venue with a programme of local & international bands, plus a bar & restaurant."
128 locals raden deze aan
Kuudes linja
13 B Hämeentie
128 locals raden deze aan
"Hip concert venue with a programme of local & international bands, plus a bar & restaurant."
"A music bar and dance club dedicated to you. Whether you want to dance or just hang out, you’re welcome here, as long as you treat others and the vibe with respect."
8 locals raden deze aan
Post Bar
2 Kaikukatu
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"A music bar and dance club dedicated to you. Whether you want to dance or just hang out, you’re welcome here, as long as you treat others and the vibe with respect."

Saunas - Harju/Kallio

You haven't experienced Helsinki OR Finland if you haven't been to a sauna. Some of these are very traditional and some might say rough - when the local buildings didn't have running water, these saunas were where people came to bathe.
The classic scene is seeing naked people in towels sitting on the sidewalk outside of the sauna. Perfect combination with Harju8 as they’re next to each other. "Traditional wood-fired sauna offering an old-timey atmosphere & limited refreshments (BYOB)." *Please note no swimming suits* Men & women separate.
151 locals raden deze aan
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 Harjutorinkatu
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The classic scene is seeing naked people in towels sitting on the sidewalk outside of the sauna. Perfect combination with Harju8 as they’re next to each other. "Traditional wood-fired sauna offering an old-timey atmosphere & limited refreshments (BYOB)." *Please note no swimming suits* Men & women separate.
Open year round, this traditional waterside sauna has separate areas for men & women but common cooling room. *Please note no swimsuits in the sauna but wear one when going swimming*
113 locals raden deze aan
Kulttuurisauna
17 Hakaniemenranta
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Open year round, this traditional waterside sauna has separate areas for men & women but common cooling room. *Please note no swimsuits in the sauna but wear one when going swimming*
This started off with a few people deciding to build a sauna in a deserted industrial area. Much has changed since then, and this UG sauna has become a go-to place during the summer months! You'll find people there at noon and at 4 am. This is very DIY - no dressing rooms. If you're not comfortable with seeing nudity this might not be the place for you. Best accessed by bike but you can walk. Either walk all the way or take The metro one stop to Kalasatama and walk from there. Bring everything you need with you. Unisex. Expect nudity.
69 locals raden deze aan
Sompasauna
6 Verkkosaarenkuja
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This started off with a few people deciding to build a sauna in a deserted industrial area. Much has changed since then, and this UG sauna has become a go-to place during the summer months! You'll find people there at noon and at 4 am. This is very DIY - no dressing rooms. If you're not comfortable with seeing nudity this might not be the place for you. Best accessed by bike but you can walk. Either walk all the way or take The metro one stop to Kalasatama and walk from there. Bring everything you need with you. Unisex. Expect nudity.

Fun / random

Your neighborhood cinema is just two blocks away! 59-seat indie cinema in a historic building, with a bar providing movie-inspired cocktails & snacks. I recommend booking asap.
88 locals raden deze aan
RIVIERA
2 Harjukatu
88 locals raden deze aan
Your neighborhood cinema is just two blocks away! 59-seat indie cinema in a historic building, with a bar providing movie-inspired cocktails & snacks. I recommend booking asap.