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[[File:Yonakyma kallioon.jpg|400px|thumbnail|Night view of the Kallio district, including the "Round building" of Hakaniemi ]]
'''Inner East''' comprises the parts of [[Helsinki]] east of the railway, north of Pitkäsilta, south of freeways 4 and 45 and west of Kulosaari.
==Get in==
Most buses to and from the eastern parts of Vantaa (including the airport bus 615 to the city center) and northeastern Helsinki drive along Hämeentie, the major artery of this district. Trams 1, 3B, 6, 7B and 9 as well as the Metro (get off at Hakaniemi, Sörnäinen or Kalasatama) all bring you to the Inner east from the city center. From Western Helsinki, catch tram 3T or 8 from Töölö or tram 6 or 9 from the southwest. Freeways 4 from [[Lahti]] and 45 from [[Tuusula]] enter Helsinki here, as does highway 170 from [[Porvoo]].
==See==
[[File:Karhupuisto Helsinki.jpg|thumbnail|Karhupuisto]]
[[File:Waterfall (5594892420).jpg|thumbnail|Vanhakaupunki rapids in the winter]]
* {{see
| name=Alppipuisto | alt= | url=http://www.alppipuistonkesa.info | email=
| address= | lat=60.19044 | long=24.93755 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Located on the west side of the Linnanmäki amusement park, this beautiful park is a hidden gem during the summer due to the many free concerts and other events that are held there throughout the summer months.
}}
* {{see
| name=Bear park | alt=Karhupuisto | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A cozy small park on the hill next to Kallio church and one of Kallio's symbols. The park got its name from the bear statue in the middle of it.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of Kallio | alt=Kallion kirkko | url= | email=
| address= | lat=60.184155 | long=24.949338 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Tu-F 12AM-6PM, Sa-Su 10AM-6PM. | price=Free.
| content=On top of the hill at the end of Siltasaarenkatu. The church is built of grey granite (1912) and its massive looks dominate the view from Hakaniemi. It was designed by Finnish architect Lars Sonck. The church has both baroque and French romantic organs and concerts are organized frequently.
}}
* {{see
| name=Church of St.Paul | alt=Paavalinkirkko | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=tram 6, 8
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A church from the 1930's built of red tiles, one of the first landmarks one will see when driving into Helsinki from Lahti.
}}
* {{see
| name=Old and new architecture | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=In this part of the city you can see both old wooden districts and postmodern concrete districts built as the "city districts of the future" in the 1970's. The former consists of the wooden parts of Käpylä (take tram 1 or 1A to its northern terminus) and Vallila (in the area between Sturenkatu, Teollisuuskatu, Hämeenkatu and Päijänteentie). The latter consist of Itä-Pasila (east of Pasila railway station) and Merihaka (east of Hakaniemi).
}}
* {{see
| name=Technology museum | alt=Tekniikan museo | url=http://www.tekniikanmuseo.fi/engl_museo.html | email=
| address=Viikintie 1 | lat=60.21650 | long=24.98270 | directions=Vanhakaupunki
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=admission 6€
| content=A small museum dedicated to technology, machines and industry.
}}
* {{see
| name=Tropicario | alt= | url=http://www.tropicario.com | email=
| address=Sturenkatu 27 | lat= | long= | directions=tram 1, 6, 7B
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=10AM-7PM | price=
| content=Watch some of those tropical animals you wouldn't want to bite or sting you in the indoor terrarium Tropicario.
}}
* {{see
| name=Vanhakaupunki and Vanhakaupunki rapids | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The place where Vantaa river flows into the sea was the place where Helsinki was founded in 1550. Despite its name "Old town", don't expect to find any medieval buildings there, as the area was devastated by a fire and a plague outbreak and subsequently the city was moved south to its current location. The rapids are worth seeing though.
}}
==Do==
[[File:Linnanrollerc.JPG|thumbnail|Linnanmäki]]
* {{do
| name=Helsinki Fair Grounds | alt=Helsingin Messukeskus | url=http://www.finnexpo.fi/en/Pages/EventCalendar.aspx | email=
| address=Messuaukio 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in Pasila, east of the railway
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=For many business travelers the reason to visit Helsinki, but there are also some events around the year that aren't exclusively geared towards professionals like the American car show in April, the Book fair in October, Ski expo in November and of course the Travel expo in January!
}}
* {{do
| name=Linnanmäki | alt= | url=http://www.linnanmaki.fi/en | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Tram 3T, 8, bus 23
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The oldest amusement park in Finland, famous for its wooden roller coaster. Entrance to the park is free of charge, all-day passes €35 (adults) and €22 (children). Open only during the summer, however the adjacent '''Sea Life''' [http://www.sealifehelsinki.fi] aquarium at Tivolikuja 1 is open throughout the year.
}}
* {{do
| name=Suvilahti | alt= | url=http://www.suvilahti.fi | email=
| address=Sörnäisten rantatie 22 | lat=60.18665 | long=24.97193 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A former power plant, nowadays a center for alternative culture that hosts a circus and some exhibitions. The electronic music festival Flow each August are held on the premises.
}}
* {{do
| name=Tokoinranta | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=60.18008 | long=24.94105 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A park northwest of Hakaniemi, which in August turns into an outdoor scene during the Helsingin Juhlaviikot cultural festival.. Check out the City theater, and if you understand Finnish or Swedish, go see some theather.
}}
===Sports===
[[File:BraheField.jpg|thumbnail|Brahenkenttä]]
* {{do
| name=Brahenkenttä | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=An open sports pitch in northern Kallio where you can play football (soccer) in the summer and ice hockey or bandy in the winter or watch a home game of the Finnish bandy league team HIFK.
}}
* {{do
| name=Mäkelä street swimming pool | alt=Mäkelänkadun uimahalli | url=http://www.urheiluhallit.fi/eng/makelanrinne.html | email=
| address=Mäkelänkatu 49 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Indoor swimming pool which has also been used for international competitions. Great if you feel like swimming in the winter but don't care for the traditional Finnish "hole in the ice" swimming.
}}
* {{do
| name=Urheilutalo | alt= | url=http://www.urheiluhallit.fi/eng/kallio.html | email=
| address=Helsinginkatu 25 | lat=60.18632 | long=24.94914 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The "Sports house" offers swimming, bowling or exercising.
}}
===Saunas===
* {{do
| name=Arlan sauna | alt=also known as '''Sauna Arla''' | url=http://www.arlansauna.net/ | email=
| address=Kaarlenkatu 15 | lat=60.18660 | long=24.95183 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price= €9 for adults, students €7
| content=Old public sauna in Kallio. Separate saunas for men and women. Washing service and traditional bloodletting (''kuppaus'') also available.
}}
* {{do
| name=Kotiharjun sauna | alt= | url=http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/ | email=
| address=Harjutorinkatu 1 | lat=60.18650 | long=24.95743 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€12 for adults, students & pensioners €8.5, towel €3 extra.
| content=This is the last wood burning public sauna in Helsinki. Separate saunas for men and women. There's a good chance you'll find a top level chess match in the dressing room. Don't miss cooling off outside, especially in winter. On Saturdays you'll find bachelor partiers (Kotiharju is pretty near to Kallio's nightlife).
}}
* {{do
| name=Sauna Hermanni | alt= | url=http://www.saunahermanni.fi/ | email=
| address=Hämeentie 63 | lat=60.19346 | long=24.96519 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€8 for adults, students €5.
| content=
}}
==Buy==
===Design===
* {{buy
| name=Aarikka Factory Shop | alt= | url=http://www.aarikka.com/en/stores-and-retailers/aarikka-shops | email=
| address=Nokiantie 2-4C | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mon-Thu 9AM-5PM, Fri 9AM-4PM
| price=
| content=Jewellery, decoration ware and trinket maker Aarikka have their factory shop in Vallila.
}}
* {{see
| name=Arabia Factory Shop | alt= | url=http://www.arabia.fi | email=
| address=Hämeentie 135 | lat= | long= | directions=Tram 6 & 8 terminus
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open M-F 10AM-8PM, Sa-Su 10AM-4PM. | price=
| content=Factory outlet for '''Arabia''' ceramics and '''Iittala''' glassware, best known for selling slightly defective goods at modestly discounted prices.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Vallilan Akseli | alt= | url=http://www.akseli-showroom.fi | email=
| address=Lemuntie 3-5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Here you can watch and buy "design"-furniture and kitchen utilities.
}}
===General stores===
* {{see
| name=Sokos | alt= | url=http://www.sokos.fi | email=
| address=Siltasaarenkatu 6-10 | lat=60.17797 | long=24.94971 | directions=tram 1, 1A, 3B, 6, 7B, 9, Metro: Hakaniemi
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The only real department store in this area is located in Hakaniemi at the southwestern edge of the square. It's a bit smaller than the Sokos in the city center.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Kauppakeskus Arabia | alt= | url=http://www.kauppakeskusarabia.fi | email=
| address=Hämeentie 111 | lat=60.20295 | long=24.96822 | directions=tram 6 and 8
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A shopping mall in northwestern Helsinki with two supermarkets and some speciality stores.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Saiturinpörssi | alt= | url=http://saiturinporssi.fi | email=
| address=Porthaninkatu 11 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Forgot to take toothpaste, socks or some snacks with you on the trip or have you always wanted to shop in a Finnish rock-bottom prices store?
}}
===Markets===
[[File:Hakaniemen kauppahalli2008b.jpg|thumbnail|Hakaniemi market hall]]
* {{buy
| name=Hakaniemi Market Hall and Open-Air Market | alt=Hakaniemen kauppahalli, Hakaniemen tori | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Metro: Hakaniemi. Tram: 1, 1A, 3B, 6, 7, 9.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A busy market frequented by locals, this is where you can find specialities at affordable prices. The first floor of the market hall is largely food. Head to the second floor for handicrafts and souvenirs. The open-air market offers fresh vegetables and seasonal products, and a flea market on the first Sunday each month.. Walking up Hämeentie from Hakaniemi market, you'll find most of Helsinki's African, Middle Eastern, Indian and Asian grocery stores.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Valtteri Flea Market | alt= | url=http://www.kirpputori.com/valtteri | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions= Trams 1, 1A, 3B, 9 and bus 70T
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open Wed, Sat and Su 9AM-3PM. | price=
| content=An indoor flea market popular among locals. Located in an old industrial building in Vallila district.
}}
===Record stores===
* {{buy
| name=Black & White | alt= | url=http://www.blackandwhite.fi/newshop/ | email=
| address=Toinen Linja 1 | lat=60.18146 | long=24.94923 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Rock.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Hippie Shake records | alt= | url=http://www.hippieshakerecords.com/ | email=
| address=Hämeentie 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Rare 60/70s rock and hard rock.
}}
* {{buy
| name=Goofin Records | alt= | url=http://www.goofinrecords.com/shop/ | email=
| address=Hämeentie 46 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Rockabilly.
}}
==Eat==
===Budget===
* {{eat
| name=Pelmenit | url=http://eat.fi/en/helsinki/pelmenit | email=
| address=Kustaankatu 7 | lat=60.18875 | long=24.95613 | directions=Close to Sörnäinen metro station
| phone=+358 41 783 9069 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 11:00-17:00, F-Su: 10:00-22:00 | price=Around €10 for a dish
| content=Serves ''pelmeny'' (Russian dumplings), ''blini'' (Russian crepes), soups and salads. The menu depends on the mood of the Russian owner.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Blinit| url=http://eat.fi/en/helsinki/blini | email=raritet.international@gmail.com
| address=Sturenkatu 9 | lat=60.187908 | long=24.945031 | directions=opposite Alvar Aalto's Hall of Culture
| phone=+358 468106161 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 11:00-21:00, F-Su: 11:00-22:00 | price=Lunch menu €7
| content=Another Russian eatery specialized in ''blini'' with different fillings. Also ''pelmeny'' and soups (''borscht'' specially recommended) on daily offer.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Sawat Dee | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Alppikatu 5 | lat=60.18501 | long=24.94160 | directions=
| phone=+358 9 773 2745 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Main dishes €10-12, lunch set €7.5
| content=Serves very tasty Thai food in a milieu resembling backwoods gas station bar.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Student's restaurant at Arcada| alt= | url=http://www.amica.fi/en/Ravintolat/Amica-restaurants/Areas/Helsinki/In-English/ | email=
| address=Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1 | lat= | long= | directions=from the main entrance, walk up the stairs and turn right
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=food around lunchtime, coffee, sandwich and cakes all day | price=around 5€ without a student card
| content=Like most other university campuses, the Swedish-language polytechnic Arcada has a lunch restaurant operated by Amica. Even if you aren't a student, the prices for lunch is quite cheap.
}}
===Mid-range===
* {{eat
| name=Cella | alt= | url=http://www.kantri.fi/cella/ | email=
| address=Fleminginkatu 15 | lat=60.18644 | long=24.95348 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Established 1969, this is one of the oldest restaurants in the Kallio disctrict, serving classic Finnish food with lots of grease and salt. For a "real" restaurant (not fast food) in Helsinki it's reasonably priced, around € 10-20 for main dishes. The chef himself often serves the food, complete with a sexist joke or an insult, and may even force feed you the leftovers if you don't finish your meal! Also serves as a pub with a decent selection of beers, ciders and single malts.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Weeruska | alt= | url=http://www.weeruska.com | email=
| address=Porvoonkatu 18 | lat=60.19134 | long=24.94382 | directions=
| phone=+358 20 7424 270 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Meals between €8-17.
| content=Serves simple, but tasty, home-made style food. The clientele at lunch is primarily blue-collar workers and the portions are sized accordingly.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Silvoplee | alt= | url=http://www.silvoplee.com/ | email=
| address=Toinen linja 3 | lat=60.18093 | long=24.95073 | directions=
| phone=+358 9 726 0900 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Vegetarian restaurant specializing in living and raw foods but also serves warm dishes. Buffet, pay per weight. Closed on Sun.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Vegemesta | alt= | url=http://www.vegemesta.com/ | email=
| address=Vaasankatu 6 and Pieni Roobertinkatu 2-4 | lat=60.18823 | long=24.95842 | directions=
| phone=+358 44 9385 212 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content= This take out burger place has the best vegetarian burgers you could imagine. Ask for your burger with dark bread. Cash only. You can get to Vaasankatu by taking metro to Sörnäinen. Another branch is located in southern Helsinki.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Musta Härkä | alt= | url=http://mustaharka.fi | email=
| address=Mäkelänkatu 52 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Tu 9AM-2AM, We-Sa 9AM-4AM | price=lunch buffet 5.90€, mains mostly 10-15€
| content=Decent restaurant in Vallila serving both Indian and Western food, although most people just drop in to have a beer or two. Karaoke and sometimes live music.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Restaurant boat Wäiski | alt=Ravintolalaiva Wäiski | url=http://www.waiski.com | email=
| address=Hakaniemenranta 11 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+358 10 420 3600 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=lunch 9€, most mains 10-15€
| content=Wäiski is the only year-round restaurant boat in Helsinki. You cannot travel anywhere with it, as it is firmly docked at Hakaniemi Pier. Both indoor and outdoor seating and fair prices. However the boat is sometimes rented for private parties and conferences and in that case you need to go elsewhere.
}}
===Splurge===
* {{eat
| name=Taverna Zorbas | alt= | url=http://zorbas.fi | email=
| address=Läntinen Brahenkatu 4 | lat=60.18758 | long=24.94803 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=mains 20-30€
| content=Kallio's favorite Greek restaurant next to Brahenkenttä sports field.
}}
==Drink==
===Cafes===
* {{drink
| name=Kahvila Sävy | alt= | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kahvila-Savy/120657571290663 | email=
| address=Kinaporinkatu 1 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Small, retro style café with excellent coffee from a Finnish roastery. There are only a few seats in the former barbershop, next to the Sörnäinen metro. Also peculiar percolators for sale.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Kipsari | alt= | url=http://www.kipsari.com/ | email=
| address=Hämeentie 135 E | lat=60.20863 | long=24.97626 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Student cafe at the University of Art and Industrial Design in Arabia. Relaxed atmosphere with live music and DJs at times. Not open during summer when the school's out.
}}
===Bars and pubs===
Drinking in Helsinki (and in Finland generally) is relatively expensive, wherefore the Kallio district with its lower prices in pubs and bars has established itself as a party district. Popular places include '''Heinähattu''', '''Roskapankki''', '''Iltakoulu''', '''Bar Molotow''' and '''Lepakkomies''' but there are lots more to choose from, just walk along Helsinginkatu or Vaasankatu. You can reach Kallio from the center by walking, by tram (lines 1, 3B, 6 or 7B) or by metro (get off at Hakaniemi and walk uphill, or Sörnäinen, and head west). Nearly all bars in Kallio have to close at the latest at 2AM, whereas in city centre there are many that are open until 4AM, this reinforces Kallio as a 'party starting district'.
* {{drink
| name=Bar Molotow | alt= | url=http://www.barmolotow.com/ | email=
| address=Vaasankatu 29 | lat=60.18853 | long=24.95347 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Small and always cozy indie/alternative/electro/goth rock bar. Nice summer terrace. Located in Kallio/Harju district.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Juttutupa | url=http://www.juttutupa.fi | email=
| address=Säästöpankinranta 5 | lat=60.17919 | long=24.94783 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=In a nice old granite house called Graniittilinna you'll find (probably) Helsinki's oldest still operational pub, Juttutupa. Juttutupa is housed in the "workers house" and has historically been the Bar of the political left. In fact, while Lenin was hiding out in Finland planning the upcoming Russian revolution he was known to frequent Juttutupa, where the table he used to sit at is kept in his memory (the one in the back with a good view of the entrance). On Wednesdays there are often free Jazz concerts. Juttutupa also serves food from the neighboring restaurant's kitchen.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Musta kissa | alt= | url=http://www.barmustakissa.fi/ | email=
| address=Toinen linja 15 | lat=60.18241 | long=24.94695 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A popular bar among young and beautiful expats and their Finnish friends in Kallio. Often nights with alternative DJs, awesome live music, performances and experimental art.
}}
* {{drink
| name=Siltanen | alt= | url=http://www.siltanen.org | email=
| address=Hämeentie 13 | lat=60.18396 | long=24.95998 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Open 11AM-2AM daily | price=
| content= A popular hipster haunt from the owners of the next door ''Kuudes Linja'' club venue (see below). Part bar, part club and part café (with food served until 10PM) with a big terrace and weird décor and DJs and the occasional live gig in the evenings. Weekend DJ brunch noon-4PM, prepare to wait for a table though.
}}
*{{drink
| name=Toveri | url= | email=
| address=Castreninkatu 3 | lat=60.18419 | long=24.94565 | directions=
| phone=+358 9 753 3862 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Th 5PM-1AM, F-Sa 5PM-2AM | price=
| content=You'll find various types of beer in this little bar. It's been here in various forms since 1937, and after its most recent transformation it is one of the prettiest bars in Kallio.
}}
===Nightclubs===
* {{drink
| name=Kuudes linja | alt=entrance from the inner court at Kaikukatu 4 | url=http://www.kuudeslinja.com/ | email=
| address=Hämeentie 13 | lat=60.18355 | long=24.95937 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Club open W, F, Sa 10PM-4AM, Th 9PM–4AM. | price=
| content=A live music oriented nightclub for the somewhat artsy crowd. Located in the Kallio district Kuudes linja usually offers more experimental/alternative music than the mainstream downtown clubs and also hosts electronic music parties. Arrive early to avoid queues on popular nights — admittance is not guaranteed once the place gets full. The weatherproof terrace in the courtyard is open during the summer – you can bring your own food to the terrace and cook it on their gas grill.
}}
==Sleep==
===Budget===
* {{sleep
| name=CheapSleep Helsinki | url=http://www.cheapsleep.fi/ | email=
| address=Sturenkatu 27 | lat=60.19379 | long=24.95603 | directions=Trams 1, 1A, 7A, 7B, numerous buses (inc. airport bus 615)
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Dorms from 18€ and private doubles from 70€ per room
| checkin=14.00 | checkout=11.00
| content=Helsinki's newest hostel, excellent transport connections, near social Kallio neighborhood, stylish vibe. Opened in May 2012.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=AVA Hotelli | alt= | url=http://www.ava.fi | email=varaukset@ava.fi
| address=Karstulantie 6 | lat=60.19798 | long=24.95367 | directions=
| phone=+358 9 774 751 | tollfree= | fax=
| price=rates start from €49 in the low season, also monthly rates | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Affordable hotel in Kumpula, popular among Russian visitors.
}}
===Mid-range===
* {{sleep
| name=Cumulus Hakaniemi | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/hakaniemi/en_GB/hakaniemi/ | email=
| address=Siltasaarenkatu 14 | lat=60.17903 | long=24.94952 | directions=M Hakaniemi
| phone=+358 (0)9 5466 0100 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From €83 for a double in the low season
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=A centrally located business hotel.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Cumulus Olympia | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/olympia/en_GB/olympia/ | email=
| address=Läntinen Brahenkatu 2 | lat=60.18685 | long=24.94816 | directions=Tram 3
| phone=+358 (0)9 69151 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From €83 for a double in the low season
| checkin= | checkout=
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| name=Hotel Room | url=http://www.hotelroom.fi/ | email=info@hotelroom.fi
| address=Helsinginkatu 12 | lat=60.18696 | long=24.95496 | directions=
| phone=+358 40 833 6696 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Around €100
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| content=Hotel Room is actually not a hotel, but a funkily furnished 30 sq.m. flat in the Kallio district.
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===Splurge===
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| name=Hilton Strand | url=http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/HELHIHI-Hilton-Helsinki-Strand/index.do | email=
| address=John Stenbergin ranta 4 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=358-9-39351 | tollfree= | fax=358-9-3935-3255
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| content=Located across the Pitkäsilta bridge, a 15-minute walk or short tram ride away from the main railway station.
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==Stay safe==
The Kallio area is generally a bit rougher than the rest of the city and is as close as Helsinki gets to a red light district. However, it is a lot more tame than most 'such parts of town' in Europe. You will be fine there at any hour as long as you look out not to get in between a fight of two drunkards about who the remaining vodka belongs to.
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