I live in central Helsinki with my dog and these are the places we keep returning to to have a coffee, to grab a bite, for a staycation and for wardrobe and home decor updates. Most of them are dog friendly!
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Coffee stops
For a bite to eat
Dinner recommendations
Where to sleep
Shopping
To experience
Coffee stops
For breakfast and afternoon coffee
Sourdough bread, variety of pastries and for lunch great pasta
Way Bakery Kallio
Cosy, welcoming vibes and fun community activities
Café Clé
Their cinnamon rolls are famous for a reason
Rams Roasters
Multiple locations around town. The Lauttasaari café is my favourite.
Patisserie Teemu Aura
For a bite to eat
For lunch or a more substantial snack
Delicious grilled cheese sandwiches to eat in and excellent selection of cheese to take home
Rolling Cheese
Smoothies and bowl from berries. Multiple location around town.
Good Stuff From Berries - Bär Bar
Dinner recommendations
Sit down for proper meal
Best pizza in town with excellent customer service in the heart of the city in Sofiankatu
Pizzeria Via Tribunali
Seasonal food from local ingredients. Excellent service. Unpretentious fine dining. Also a great wine bar Klaava next door.
Restaurant Kuurna
High quality, relaxed italian fine dining
Ristorante Scolare
Where to sleep
Whether you are visiting from out of town or thinking about a staycation
Granted I have not stayed in that many hotels in my home town, but I've done a staycation in St. George and can confirm it is excellent hotel.
Hotel St. George Helsinki
If you want to sleep close to nature, but camping is not your thing, then check out Nolla Cabins. Helsinki region has a few different locations. I warmly recommend the cabins in Vasikkasaari.
Nolla Cabins
Shopping
My go to shops for home goods, clothing and books
Beautiful towels, throw blankets and other home goods, made in Finland.
Lapuan Kankurit
This book store is worth visiting for the architecture, designed by Alvar Aalto, and for the wide selection of books and stationery
Academic Bookstore
Curated selection of Finnish and international brands. Great customer service!
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To experience
Some unique places to visit while in Helsinki
So much more than a place to borrow books! Dogs are unfortunately not welcome.
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
Street in Katajanokka neighborhood lined with art nouveau architecture facades.
Luotsikatu
Dive in to the history of Finnish design!
Architecture & Design Museum
Oldest, newly renovated, public swimming hall in Finland with spa-like vibes. Note that there are separate days for men and women. Buy access to the second floor for your own cabinet, robe and cafe services.
