10 Places to Party in Finland"s Capital
Looking for some great nightlife in Helsinki? Keep in mind that Finns love late nights: Clubs in Helsinki often don't open before 10 pm and close at 4 am. At most nightclubs, you have to be 20 to get in. Here are the 10 best and most popular nightlife locations in Helsinki, Finland:
If you're looking for nightlife with class, go party at the Tiger (previously The Lux). It's got five bars and big terraces, along with a suitable dress code, and is more expensive than other nightlife locations in Helsinki. Location: Kamppi Shopping Mall, Urho Kekkosen katu 1 A. (City Street Maps)
Ever heard of ice hotels? Well, Helsinki has an ice bar, located at Yliopistonkatu 5! The Arctic Icebar (temperature: -5 C) is a unique nightclub that provides you with gloves upon entering. EUR 10 admission includes a drink.
Two nightclubs that are fused into one for special events, with great live rock music from Europe and the US. Tavastia attracts a more mature audience than the Semifinal. Location: Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 in Helsinki.
You'll find Molly Malone's close to Helsinki's central rail station. This is an irish-style pub that is loved by many, with live music performances daily. One of the "Top 50 Irish Pubs in Europe". At Kaisaniemenkatu 1 in Helsinki. (City Street Maps)
One of Helsinki's best gay-friendly nightlife spots. You'll find a mixed crowd with quite a few celebrity guests. Minimum age is 24 here. Open daily, at Annankatu 6.
A popular but pricey nightlife spot in Helsinki especially during tourist season, the cafe-bar of Hotel Torni (at Kalevankatu 5) has a classy atmosphere and gives you a great view over the roofs of Helsinki.
"Bar Stuff" at Eerikinkatu 14 is a relaxing, partially smoke-free gay/GLBT bar with a patio, wireless internet access, and great special events. Minimum age is only 18 here.
Feel like watching a game or two? Visit the Sports Academy bar by Helsinki's train station. It can get really busy here when a popular game is on. Location: Kaivokatu 8. (City Street Maps)
1. The Tiger Nightclub
If you're looking for nightlife with class, go party at the Tiger (previously The Lux). It's got five bars and big terraces, along with a suitable dress code, and is more expensive than other nightlife locations in Helsinki. Location: Kamppi Shopping Mall, Urho Kekkosen katu 1 A. (City Street Maps)
2. Helsinki's Arctic Icebar
Ever heard of ice hotels? Well, Helsinki has an ice bar, located at Yliopistonkatu 5! The Arctic Icebar (temperature: -5 C) is a unique nightclub that provides you with gloves upon entering. EUR 10 admission includes a drink.
3. The Tavastia & Semifinal Nightclubs
Two nightclubs that are fused into one for special events, with great live rock music from Europe and the US. Tavastia attracts a more mature audience than the Semifinal. Location: Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 in Helsinki.
4. Molly Malone's Irish Pub
You'll find Molly Malone's close to Helsinki's central rail station. This is an irish-style pub that is loved by many, with live music performances daily. One of the "Top 50 Irish Pubs in Europe". At Kaisaniemenkatu 1 in Helsinki. (City Street Maps)
5. Nightclub Kaarle XII
Six bars, two floors, and a young, energetic crowd dancing to pop music make Kaarle XII at Kasarmikatu 40 one of Helsinki's biggest (and best) nightclubs. Open Thursday-Saturday.6. The Lost & Found in Helsinki
One of Helsinki's best gay-friendly nightlife spots. You'll find a mixed crowd with quite a few celebrity guests. Minimum age is 24 here. Open daily, at Annankatu 6.
7. The Redrum Nightclub
At Vuorikatu 2 you'll find the Redrum, a pulsing club that attracts a young crowd. Music styles range from hip hop to house to reggae and indie. Open daily, admission price varies.8. Ateljee Baari at Torni
A popular but pricey nightlife spot in Helsinki especially during tourist season, the cafe-bar of Hotel Torni (at Kalevankatu 5) has a classy atmosphere and gives you a great view over the roofs of Helsinki.
9. Helsinki's Bar "Stuff"
"Bar Stuff" at Eerikinkatu 14 is a relaxing, partially smoke-free gay/GLBT bar with a patio, wireless internet access, and great special events. Minimum age is only 18 here.
10. Helsinki Sports Academy
Feel like watching a game or two? Visit the Sports Academy bar by Helsinki's train station. It can get really busy here when a popular game is on. Location: Kaivokatu 8. (City Street Maps)
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