Kamppi Travel Guide

Helsinki

Kamppi
Kamppi Chapel
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Kamppi Chapel
Old Church of Helsinki showing religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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 ArtOpens in a new window just west celebrates the unusual with bright colors and strange sculptures.

Walk northwest to see the colossal Parliament BuildingOpens in a new window 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 ChurchOpens in a new window. 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 ChapelOpens in a new window 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 StockmannOpens in a new window 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.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Kamppi

Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki

4 out of 5
Ruoholahdenranta 3, Helsinki
The price is ₹10,186 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹10,186
₹11,612 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Very nice hotel
"Upgraded to a business class room which was exceptional. Breakfast was also very good. My only complaint is the bar was closed permanently & even if open was small & limited. Plus a plethora of mosquitoes in the foyer gave me a bunch of unwelcome bites"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki
Bob W Helsinki Kamppi

Bob W Helsinki Kamppi

4 out of 5
20 Lönnrotinkatu, Helsinki
The price is ₹6,955 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹6,955
₹7,928 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Helsinki Cathedral and Sinebrychoff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
"The room was still very new and clean. I had an issue with passcode not showing, but it was solved quickly by chatting on WhatsApp."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Bob W Helsinki Kamppi
Scandic Simonkenttä

Scandic Simonkenttä

4 out of 5
Simonkatu 9, Helsinki
The price is ₹8,083 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹8,083
₹9,214 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
"This is a nice hotel in a good location. I've stayed here 4 or 5 times and most likely will be back again. Offer to upgrade for 20€/night gave us huge balcony from 7th floor. It was definitely worth the money! On this visit we had some issues with cleaning. One day we left room around 10am with sing ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Scandic Simonkenttä
Klaus K Hotel

Klaus K Hotel

4 out of 5
Bulevardi 2-4, Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,949 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹8,949
₹10,202 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Klaus K Hotel
Scandic Helsinki Hub

Scandic Helsinki Hub

3 out of 5
Annankatu 18, Helsinki
The price is ₹9,277 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹9,277
₹10,575 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,096 reviews)
"Everything about Scandic Helsinki Hub was excellent. The room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Great breakfast buffet. Gym and facilities were also great. Would definitely book this hotel again,"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Scandic Helsinki Hub
Home Hotel Jugend

Home Hotel Jugend

4 out of 5
Loennrotinkatu 29, Helsinki
The price is ₹10,440 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹10,440
₹11,902 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
"Wow — this hotel exceeded our expectations! The property is absolutely beautiful and spotlessly clean. Our room was the perfect size for two and incredibly comfortable. The included breakfast and dinner were the cherry on top — every evening featured a beautiful spread, and the food was consistently ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Home Hotel Jugend
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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.

Kluuvi
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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 Sinebrychoff Art Museum and Museum of Foreign Art are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Iso Roobertinkatu Station or Viiskulma Station to see more of the city.

Punavuori
Kauppatori Market Square which includes a square or plaza, a monument and a city

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 Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki City Hall, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.

Kaartinkaupunki
Helsinki featuring heritage architecture

Töölö

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

Töölö
Helsinki Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Kruununhaka

Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kruununhaka. Top attractions like Military Museum of Finland and Helsinki Cathedral are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Snellmaninkatu Station or Vironkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kruununhaka
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Helsinki City Centre

Noted for its museums and live music, there's plenty to explore in Helsinki City Centre. Top attractions like Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vironkatu Station or Hallituskatu Station to see more of the city.

Helsinki City Centre

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