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Visiting Helsinki, Finland


Modern, cosmopolitan Helsinki sits on the brink of the Baltic. Walking tours of the city center show layers of its history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge design stake the city's claim to the future. The Helsinki Card allows unlimited travel by bus, ferry and metro. Suomenlinna Castle, the historic village of Seurasaari and the Church in the Rock present unique insights into Finnish life. Choose Helsinki during its endless summer days or get adventurous on crisp, snowy winter nights.
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Hotel Glo

4 of 5 stars
Paris, France
Nov 21, 2009

The hotel is perfecly located. Although the common facilities look like we are in the 70´s, once you get into your room, your perception changes completely. Very well decorated and very quiet rooms. I...more

Sokos Hotel Albert

5 of 5 stars
Virginia, USA
Nov 21, 2009

I loved this hotel and would not hesitate to stay there again. While not in the city center, it was close enough. There was a convenient bus just down the street and it was an easy walk to the ferry...more

Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka

Nov 20, 2009

The way they have converted this former prison is stuning. A truly wonderfull hotel more

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