Reviews for Helsinki, Finland

Kamppi is the latest, the greatest and the biggest shopping mall under one root in Helsinki downtown. Opened on spring 2006, the shopping mall stands on top of the old local bus terminal. The place is a microcity itself; there are several floors of shops, including grocery store, a number of restaur... More >

Kämp Galleria is the most exclusive mall in Helsinki. The mall is located next to the only five star hotel in Helsinki, so you can rest your sore feets in their bar.

There are several Finnish design shops, such as Marimekko flagship store, Tarsala Creations shoe store and Moomin store. There is ... More >

Kellarikrouvi is a traditional Finnish restaurant near the old market hall. The place is easy to miss on the street as most of it is on the basement.

The menu is inclined a little bit towards Finnish dishes, but there is also more international favourites available. The food is nothing special, g... More >

If you are an arts fan, consider visiting Kiasma, the contemporary art museum. It is very centrally located, near Sokos department store, and the exhibitions are well-thought. You may not recognise a single name on the walls, as Kiasma is focusing mostly to Finnish and Scandinavian art, but you coul... More >

Kone Helsinki store on the fifth floor in Kamppi shopping mall is really spacious -- in fact, you wonder whether they can make a living by selling such small amount of clothes... Anyhow, if you are interested in unique Finnish young fashion, this is one of the stores to check.

For the rest of us,... More >

Updated May 9, 2007: The restaurant has moved to Hotel Glo on Kluuvinkatu.

La Cocina is a premium Spanish restaurant in the Palace hotel complex on the seabank next to the old Market Square and other poshy stuff in Helsinki. The window tables have a magnificent view towards the sea and Suomenlinn... More >

La Famiglia is a relaxed and easy-going Italian-American restaurant in the very centre of Helsinki, next to Stockmann department store and the busy shopping district nearby Aleksanterinkatu. The restaurant is surprisingly big, there is two floors, ground floor and basement, and thus chances are quit... More >

Maranello is an excellent place to find stylish clothes for white collar workforce. The shop stocks clothes from Barcelona and Scandinavia for both men and women.

The shop isn't that huge, but the selection is good and the staff is very attentive. You can find also jeans and other non-formal wear... More >

Marimekko is one of the modern Finnish design flagships. Their colourful clothes, bags and other accessories have a refreshing mix of retro and trendy feel.

There are several Marimekko stores in Helsinki, and the biggest of them is located in Kämp Galleria on Pohjois-Esplanadi. The store has two... More >

Mecca is a brainchild of Hans Välimäki, the only chef having two Michelin star restaurant in Helsinki, and Palace restaurants, a big chain of upscale restaurants and hotels. So far very promising...

The restaurant occupies two floors nearby Esplanadi park. The place is designed by one of the fo... More >