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Helsinki by Locals

Helsinki by Locals

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Created by Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals • Updated On: June 24, 2015

Spotted by Locals is a series of blogs, Android & iPhone apps with up-to-date tips by handpicked local city lovers. This is a list of our Helsinki locals' favorite spots!

Bar Bäkkäri is one of Helsinki by Locals.

1. Bar Bäkkäri

7.3
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rock Club · Kamppi · 23 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Entrance in the bar downstairs is always free, the upstairs fee is always around € 6 including the wardrobe Read more.

UniCafe Ylioppilasaukio is one of Helsinki by Locals.

2. UniCafe Ylioppilasaukio

Mannerheimintie 3 B (Kaivopiha), Helsinki, Uusimaa
College Cafeteria · Kluuvi · 27 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Always various options, alternatives for vegetarians and vegans are also available! Read more.

Morrison’s Grill & Green is one of Helsinki by Locals.

3. Morrison’s Grill & Green

6.5
Ateneuminkuja, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Burger Joint · Kluuvi · 92 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Best burgers in Helsinki’s city centre! Read more.

mbar Terassi is one of Helsinki by Locals.

4. mbar Terassi

mbar (Mannerheimintie 22-24), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beer Garden · Kamppi · 33 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Great place for social get-togethers: nice selection of snacks and drinks, free WiFi. Read more.

Brooklyn Cafe is one of Helsinki by Locals.

5. Brooklyn Cafe

Fredrikinkatu 19, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Bagel Shop · Punavuori · 84 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: How the little things in life can make a day so perfect! Read more.

Kioskikahvila Tyyni is one of Helsinki by Locals.

6. Kioskikahvila Tyyni

Helsinginkatu 56, Helsinki, Southern Finland
Café · Taka-Töölö · 21 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: It is unbelievable that you’re basically right in the city centre! Read more.

Yobot Frozen Yogurt is one of Helsinki by Locals.

7. Yobot Frozen Yogurt

Runeberginkatu 54 A (Töölönkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Taka-Töölö · 24 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Choose your size of cup, fill it up with natural yogurt – and then the real fun starts with the great choice of toppings! Read more.

Linko is one of Helsinki by Locals.

8. Linko

8.4
Ruusulankatu 3-5, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pizzeria · Taka-Töölö · 60 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: They change the menu frequently. Fresh and great taste! Read more.

Espan lava is one of Helsinki by Locals.

9. Espan lava

8.1
Esplanadin puisto, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Music Venue · Kaartinkaupunki · 3 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: You’ll find amusements fast! Read more.

Bar Molotow is one of Helsinki by Locals.

10. Bar Molotow

8.4
Vaasankatu 29 (Fleminginkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Bar · Harju · 27 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Bar always has a new variety of surprises! Read more.

Qulma is one of Helsinki by Locals.

11. Qulma

8.1
Mariankatu 13 B, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Soup Spot · Kruununhaka · 39 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Everything is fresh and an absolute explosion of taste! Read more.