Kamppi

Helsinki
Kamppi
The city’s bustling central district hosts an inspiring collection of fantastic galleries, remarkable buildings and a landmark department store offering eight floors of Finnish style.

Admire Finland’s largest collection of paintings and sculptures and enjoy the sight of an award-winning chapel in Kamppi. See the grand structure that holds the nation’s government and relax in front of a show at the fabulous underground auditorium.

Nowhere in Finland will you find a larger variety of high quality museums than in Kamppi. A great place to begin is the National Museum of Finland. View enthralling exhibits that chart history from prehistoric times. Don’t miss the basement treasury with its glistening coins, medals and swords.

Find more excellent displays at the Ateneum Art Museum, a short stroll south. Works from the painters Edelfelt, Simberg and Halonen are hung proudly here while the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art just west celebrates the unusual with bright colors and strange sculptures.

Walk northwest to see the colossal Parliament Building which dates back to the 1920s. Gaze up at the tall pillars that support a classical façade made completely from red granite.

Continue until you reach the Temppeliaukio Church. This remarkable structure is built into solid stone with sheet glass and copper stripping forming a beautiful domed roof. Check online or at the tourist office in town for times of upcoming concerts.

Don’t miss Kamppi Chapel in Narinkkatori Square. Crafted from intricately shaped wood, the chapel has been awarded several international architecture awards.

The square’s other point of interest is the vast Stockmann shopping center. Delight in all the latest designer labels of clothes, perfumes and electronic gadgets. Find some of the best restaurants in the district here, with a range of internationally themed menus available.

Find Helsinki’s main train station in Kamppi. Buses travel regularly from here to other parts of the city.

Spend days enjoying the superb collection of cultural highlights in Kamppi.


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Top hotels in Kamppi

Clarion Hotel Mestari
Clarion Hotel Mestari
4 out of 5
51 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki
The price is S$200 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
S$200
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
"Great place in the city. Pleanty of shopping, marts, restaurants and walkable to train stops and stations."

Reviewed on 3 Nov,2024

Clarion Hotel Mestari
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki
4 out of 5
Ruoholahdenranta 3, Helsinki
The price is S$174 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
S$174
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The price was really good for a family room and the breakfast buffet was awesome with lots of choices and variety. Overall a good stay and would definitely recommend for families."

Reviewed on 16 Sep,2024

Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki
Klaus K Hotel
Klaus K Hotel
4 out of 5
Bulevardi 2-4, Helsinki
The price is S$164 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$164
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful receptionist"

Reviewed on 14 Oct,2024

Klaus K Hotel
GLO Hotel Art
GLO Hotel Art
4 out of 5
Loennrotinkatu 29, Helsinki
The price is S$172 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
S$172
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet selection is as great. Location is brilliant as well.! Just was a tad bit disappointed with the mattress. It is not firm, so for those who like that you’ll sleep well"

Reviewed on 1 Nov,2024

GLO Hotel Art
Scandic Helsinki Hub
Scandic Helsinki Hub
3 out of 5
Annankatu 18, Helsinki
The price is S$178 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
S$178
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (823 reviews)
"Our stay far exceeded expectations. The breakfast was incredible, the staff were so kind & went out of their way to help in any way. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 2 Nov,2024

Scandic Helsinki Hub
Scandic Simonkenttä
Scandic Simonkenttä
4 out of 5
Simonkatu 9, Helsinki
The price is S$197 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$197
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Our room faced the plaza and the lights from the billboards made sleeping difficult. The noise from wherever the music was coming from (I was on 4th floor) was disruptive. My dirty glassware was never removed from my room (I was there 8 days-and I mentioned it twice to the front desk)."

Reviewed on 11 Oct,2024

Scandic Simonkenttä
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Other neighbourhoods around Kamppi

Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kluuvi

4.5/5(53 area reviews)

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.

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Punavuori

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Punavuori. Top attractions like Museum of Foreign Art and Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Iso Roobertinkatu Station or Viiskulma Station to see more of the city.

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Kaartinkaupunki

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Kaartinkaupunki. You can visit top attractions like Esplanadi and Statue of Havis Amanda, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.

Kaartinkaupunki
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Töölö

If you're spending time in Töölö, check out sights like Hesperia Park or Finnish National Opera and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Toolontori Station or Hesperian Puisto Station.

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Ruoholahti

4/5(5 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Ruoholahti. Top attractions like Ruoholahti Shopping Center and Dance House are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Salmisaari Station or Kaapelitehdas Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Länsisatama

If you're spending time in Länsisatama, check out sights like West Harbour Terminal or Helsinki West Terminal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Välimerenkatu Tram Stop or Saukonpaasi Tram Stop.

Länsisatama


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