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What to do in Helsinki?


Hostel Academica is located in the city centre. Most of the sights in Helsinki are within walking distance of the hostel. Trams also offer you handy means of transport around town.

Main attractions:

Sea Life
Korkeasaari Zoo
The Market Square

The Senate Square
The Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

Amusement Park Linnanmäki

Churches:

The Temppeliaukio Church (closest to the hostel)
Uspenski Cathedral
The Senate Square Cathedral

Museums:
The Ateneum Art Museum
National Museum of Finland
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

Parks:
Töölö Bay
Sibelius Park
Esplanadi Park
Kaivopuisto Park
Kaisaniemi Park


Please notice that construction works will occur at the hostel area summer 2008. 

Hostel Academica doesn´t have any  parking facilities for customers. You are able to park on the streets  near to the hostel.

 

Some restaurants and cafés in Helsinki

UniCafe (homemade dishes at friendly prices)
Vanha (hostel recommends)
Santa Fé
Amarillo
Koto
Iguana
Lappi (traditional Finnish food)
Papa Giovanni
Cantina West
Satkar
Kynsilaukka

Some bars and clubs in Helsinki

Vanha (hostel recommends)
Aussie bar
SK-restaurants
Tavastia & Semifinal
Nosturi
Molly Malones