Bar Haven is the bar that is inside the Hotel Haven. Comfortable, stylish, not terribly expensive…read more We had our final round of the night here before we retired to our separate hotels (two of our party were here at the Hotel Haven and three were at the Hilton Strand). Service was good and they had a decent selection of beers. My wine-drinking friend found a nice white that we all enjoyed too. Well worth the stop in this part of town. [Review 10093 overall, 1679 of 2018.]

Bar Haven is a really nice stylish hangout where you will always still find a free table or sofa…read more Even during the busiest weekends there is always enough space. And they have quite and amazing selection of drinks. You can find big varieties among spirits and wines. Bar Haven is an upper price location but definitely worth visiting at least for one drink. So make yourself comfortable next to the fireplace and enjoy the evening!

One of the top wine bars if not the best one in helsinki. They have a very impressive list of wines…read moreby the glass and prices are also reasonable. I was impressed on my last visit when they for example had 5 different sparkling wines (2 champagnes, 1 prosecoo, 1 cava and 1 cremant) by the glass, prices ranging from €7 to €14. Most of the wines are ecological and while they are not fanatical about it they strive to have mostly ecological but most importantly good wines. The staff are very knowledgeable and very happy to chat about the wines. They also serve some cheese and charcuteries to go with the wine. The space is a bit weird as they share it with a hair salon but it is an efficient use of the space. It does however work best when it is a bit dark as it otherwise is very visible that the furniture is a bit worn. Still a nice place f glass of wine or more.

The small bar in the corner of Kalevankatu and Yrjönkatu is well known for its excellent wine…read moreselection. At Vin-Vin you will most of all find organic wines from small producers. For that reason you can be sure to find get some wines here you most probably won't find at Alko. Ask the bar tender for a recommendation. There will surely be something to suit your taste. Vin-Vin of course also has other drinks than wine but for anything else. Wine is their specialty though and for anything else you will probably find something more suitable elsewhere in town. Especially if you consider coming here during the weekend try to be early. The place doesn't have too many seats and it get's crowded here pretty fast. I managed to get in only after the fourth try.

Good enough food, but it's reheated. I got the salmon soup but disappointingly, after it was made…read morefresh, it was refrigerated and popped in the microwave (and was a tad unevenly heated). Would give 2.5 stars if I could; perfectly okay.

Seeing is believing if you ask me ..It was a blast when i visited Finland for a holiday and words…read morecant tell exactly how i felt after dealing with this ..yummy yummy !!!!

This is a dream come true for an American who grew up going to amusement parks in California where…read moretrash, junk food, and fat girls shoved into children's size clothing prevail. Sweet, serene, adorable, and still fun (and FREE to enter), Linnanmäki is all that and more. This is a place I am happy to take my infant son to and will be happy to take him to as an older child. The Panorama "ride" is free and gives you a quick but lovely panoramic (hence the name) view of the entire city! The rides are not overwhelming, the grounds are not chaotic and filthy (think Great America or Six Flags, NorCal or SoCal), and there are a lot of families and children vs. loud, foul-mouthed teenagers. I recommend going when school is in session since it will be a much quieter scene. The location is ideal - with idyllic park surroundings and nice views. i will probably have a much different opinion when I go during the crazy Summer month(s) but for now I have only the nicest things to say.

I have been to a handful of amusement parks in my time, and to be honest, Linnanmäki (aka…read moreBorgbacken) is not the best of the best. But what it does have going for it is that visitors can enter without having to pay an entrance fee. Then, they can choose to purchase a full-day wristband, or buy rides individually. I ended up visiting Linnanmäki after hanging out in the adjoining Alppipuisto Park. My companions and I had the idea to go up in the Panorama Tower, which is free to visit. As the name suggests, it gives riders a 360-degree view of the city from above. We also then opted to try out the Vuoristorata rollercoaster, which is the most iconic ride in the park. Although it wasn't the best wooden rollercoaster I have been on (the Giant Dipper is perhaps my favorite), it still is quite cool. Fun fact: it was the last rollercoaster in the world to be built with side friction technology. All in all, I think Linnanmäki knows what it's doing with allowing anyone to enter, because that means people will buy one-off ride tickets, food, etc. If you are in Helsinki for a few days and nearby, consider checking it out and, at the very least, taking a ride up in the tower.

Wouldn't notice this u less you search online. Took our son twice to let him run and play. Perfect…read morefor a reprieve from the cold and kills time before airport. Highly recommend for kiddos.

We officially found the best spot, since time began, to run off kid energy! Located an amazing deep…read more5 stories down, this may be the Finnish answer to how to keep kids entertained in the event of a nuclear war or alien invasion! Regardless of variety if apocalypse, this place is pretty too notch! There definitely not giving it away at 18€ per kid (or 10 € if they're under 2), but for some time to chat and some kids that will sleep well, I'd probably pay double. They have an elaborate array of jungle themed, multi leveled play places throughout this place. It's hard to estimate just how big it is, but there's more here than most kids can get to in a day. Areas are grouped based on age, with some ranging from 0-4 with a parent, while others are 5 and up. There are tons of slides, stuff to climb up and on, trampolines and a couple area that require extra pay - one was a small go cart track. Food and beverage are available for purchase and while expensive, it's worth it to not have to leave. If you have kids, they'll love this place and aside from the price, you will too!