We highly recommend starting your day with breakfast at Roasberg. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with your accommodation for €13.50 or choose from a selection of pastries and get a 15% discount. Simple, satisfying, and always worth waking up for. If you have breakfast included in your reservation, this is served here. Just exit from the main entrance and walk up the hill to the side of the building to find the entrance. Breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 10:00, and weekends from 08:00 to 10:30.

And don’t worry, if you’re a late sleeper, the cafe also offers lunch salads and killer coffee!

Bistro O’Mat, our next-door neighbor, offers a mix of French traditions and Nordic influences in their seasonal menu. Enjoy lunch and dinner daily, with a tempting brunch on the weekends. The restaurant’s stunning interior and rooftop terrace with a fantastic view of Hakaniemi create a perfect dining atmosphere. As a Citybox guest, you can enjoy a 15% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages. Don’t miss their must-try entrecote! Try it, and let us know what you think.

K-Market Lyyra is a new, fresh, fast, and varied grocery store on the ticket hall level of the Metro; enter from the second line and take the stairs or lift down. In addition to basic groceries, the shop offers a variety of drinks, snacks, and ready meals from the shop’s kitchen! You can choose your favorite dish from the salad bar, and from the hot selection, you can select from various snacks. You can grab a quick, easy, and affordable breakfast at the bake shop and coffee bar. Various chemical products, socks, and office supplies are also available to make your day easier.

Remember to show your Citybox key card when you pay at the register to receive your discount. Welcome to K-Market Lyyra!

If you’re looking for a relaxed yet ambitious craft beer spot in the heart of Kallio, we warmly recommend checking out Oluthuone Haka! With 26 taps featuring a carefully curated and rotating selection, there’s always something new to discover.

Tip: Ask what’s on tap in the Finnish NEIPA category — it’s been a crowd (and ours) favorite and pairs perfectly with a chill early evening vibe. The weekend DJ keeps the atmosphere warm and easygoing, so you can enjoy both music and conversation without having to shout.

Kanniston Leipomo is a traditional and charming café and bakery located only 3 minutes from our hotel. With a history stretching back to 1914, Kanniston Leipomo has become known for its handmade pastries and bread made with carefully selected ingredients and a love for the craft. The atmosphere in the café is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxing start to your day. Here you can enjoy everything from freshly baked buns and cakes to tasty sandwiches and a good cup of coffee.

As a Citybox guest you’ll get a 10% discount when showing your keycard.

Our local taco heaven, Seksico Tacos, offers a 10% discount for all Citybox guests! The menu includes delicious tacos, quesadillas, and other Mexican-style food with a bit of Finnish touch. The restaurant is super cozy, and they also have a nice variety of beers, wine, and house-made cocktails. Welcome!

Craving a taste of Mexico? Klandestina is an Authentic Mexican experience! We are now offering a 15% discount for Citybox guests.

Klandestina has an authentic Mexican homestyle lunch menu, and a street food a la carte for all the Taco lovers out there. The food is made with the best ingredients and love. We would recommend a specific dish, but you can’t really go wrong when ordering. Why not bring a bunch of friends and share?

Restaurant Oiva has been a classic restaurant in Helsinki, in the heart of Kallio, since 1940. Restaurant Oiva modernly respects the old Helsinki restaurant culture and offers a buffet lunch on weekdays, a classic -à la carte menu, and weekend brunch.  Oiva’s brunch has been voted the best in Finland several times. Oiva has a weekly program, such as music quizzes, bingo, and live music. Karaoke is sung on Friday and Saturday evenings. They have a wide selection of beers and an excellent wine list. 

The restaurant is located right across the street from Citybox Helsinki, with a relaxed atmosphere from morning to night. Remember to show your Citybox keycard to get a 10% discount on food.

The ever-lively Juttutupa is one of the oldest restaurants in Helsinki. Its roots stretch back all the way to the year 1884. This pub-like bar and restaurant has hosted a variety of guests. For example, take a seat where Vladimir Lenin sat – called the “revolution table”.

Open for lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday. Get a 15% discount by showing your Citybox keycard.

24Rent shared cars – available whenever you need them, every day of the year. 24Rent cars are available all over the city, with the nearest one located near the hotel. Reserve easily online at www.24rent.fi or via the 24Rent mobile app. When your reservation starts, unlock the doors with your phone and start your journey. Returning the car is just as simple – refuel, return it to the starting point, and lock the doors with your phone. Many of our cars have a Z parking permit, allowing you to park for free in designated city-approved areas.

Get a 10 % discount on your reservation with the code 24RBOX. The discount does not apply to additional services or fuel.

Reserve the car online via www.24rent.fi or download the application.

There are hundreds of Omago car rentals available around the city, and they can be rented 24/7. Find the nearest car and rent it from their website or through the Omago app available in app stores. When the rental period begins, you will find the car and unlock its doors by using the app. The rental price includes fuel and parking fees within the Helsinki area. Remember to use the discount code when making the rental to claim your discount.

With the discount code CITYBOX25, you get a 10% discount on Omago car rentals.

Safe travels!

We highly recommend starting your day with breakfast at Roasberg. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with your accommodation for €13.50 or choose from a selection of pastries and get a 15% discount. Simple, satisfying, and always worth waking up for. If you have breakfast included in your reservation, this is served here. Just exit from the main entrance and walk up the hill to the side of the building to find the entrance. Breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 10:00, and weekends from 08:00 to 10:30.

And don’t worry, if you’re a late sleeper, the cafe also offers lunch salads and killer coffee!

Bistro O’Mat, our next-door neighbor, offers a mix of French traditions and Nordic influences in their seasonal menu. Enjoy lunch and dinner daily, with a tempting brunch on the weekends. The restaurant’s stunning interior and rooftop terrace with a fantastic view of Hakaniemi create a perfect dining atmosphere. As a Citybox guest, you can enjoy a 15% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages. Don’t miss their must-try entrecote! Try it, and let us know what you think.

Kanniston Leipomo is a traditional and charming café and bakery located only 3 minutes from our hotel. With a history stretching back to 1914, Kanniston Leipomo has become known for its handmade pastries and bread made with carefully selected ingredients and a love for the craft. The atmosphere in the café is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxing start to your day. Here you can enjoy everything from freshly baked buns and cakes to tasty sandwiches and a good cup of coffee.

As a Citybox guest you’ll get a 10% discount when showing your keycard.

Our local taco heaven, Seksico Tacos, offers a 10% discount for all Citybox guests! The menu includes delicious tacos, quesadillas, and other Mexican-style food with a bit of Finnish touch. The restaurant is super cozy, and they also have a nice variety of beers, wine, and house-made cocktails. Welcome!

Craving a taste of Mexico? Klandestina is an Authentic Mexican experience! We are now offering a 15% discount for Citybox guests.

Klandestina has an authentic Mexican homestyle lunch menu, and a street food a la carte for all the Taco lovers out there. The food is made with the best ingredients and love. We would recommend a specific dish, but you can’t really go wrong when ordering. Why not bring a bunch of friends and share?

Restaurant Oiva has been a classic restaurant in Helsinki, in the heart of Kallio, since 1940. Restaurant Oiva modernly respects the old Helsinki restaurant culture and offers a buffet lunch on weekdays, a classic -à la carte menu, and weekend brunch.  Oiva’s brunch has been voted the best in Finland several times. Oiva has a weekly program, such as music quizzes, bingo, and live music. Karaoke is sung on Friday and Saturday evenings. They have a wide selection of beers and an excellent wine list. 

The restaurant is located right across the street from Citybox Helsinki, with a relaxed atmosphere from morning to night. Remember to show your Citybox keycard to get a 10% discount on food.

The ever-lively Juttutupa is one of the oldest restaurants in Helsinki. Its roots stretch back all the way to the year 1884. This pub-like bar and restaurant has hosted a variety of guests. For example, take a seat where Vladimir Lenin sat – called the “revolution table”.

Open for lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday. Get a 15% discount by showing your Citybox keycard.

Flät no 14 is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of Kallio, Helsinki. This living room setting promises good vibes only. In the morning and during the day, they offer a mix-and-match menu between 9-15 and weekly changing lunch between 11-15. There’s also casual and delicious dinner available from Wednesday ’til Saturday between 16.30-21.30. They serve simple and high-quality food made with love and care (of course). All their drinks are carefully selected to suit many different tastes. 

As a Citybox quest you get a 10% discount when you show your room key to the cashier.

Enjoy!

Fazer Café is a modern classic that serves breakfast, lunch and even brunches (although the latter is only on the weekends). For chocolate lovers, this cafe and cake shop offers flavors featuring the beloved Fazer brand. Our favorite is the Geisha Latte. We promise you won’t be disappointed.

Did you know that some of the goodies are still made in Kluuvikatu? If you are lucky you might get to see the confectioners in action!

A short walk from the hotel you will find this charming restaurant on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall. You can order by the bar and watch as they prepare all the lovely dishes. Inspired by the food stalls in the 1st floor, you’ll get the very best of Helsinki food.

We would recommend this as both a lunch and dinner place – depending on what you are in the mood for!

When you are done with your meal we recommend that you take a look around the Market Hall to discover all the treasures!

This newly renovated market hall offers products from local vendors and authentic Finnish flavors.

So what should you to try? Finns love their rye bread, fish, pastries, and anything with berries. For the braver palate, we recommend reindeer meat or blood sausage. In addition to vendor stalls, there are a couple of restaurants.

Helsinki Bryggeri Brewhouse is a restaurant and brewhouse that offers both international flavors and traditional Finnish dishes. Their beers are brewed on the premises, and the wide selection offers a delightful experience for everyone. Beers are also sold in 1dl sizes – optimal for beer tasting.

The restaurant is located between Helsinki Market square and the Senate Square – dare we say one of the most centrally located breweries in the world?

Enjoy an all-day breakfast or lunch while shopping!

This cafe chain is unique as it combines a vegetarian-emphasized kitchen with a secondhand thrift shop. But don’t be fooled by the word thrift shop; a lot of the garments are famous brands and good quality! And the best part is that Relove can be found in multiple locations in Helsinki.

When you visit Helsinki, we recommend you visit Savotta. This is as traditional as it gets – these dishes and interiors bring you back to a simpler time in the countryside. Ask for a table by the window facing the cathedral. Honestly, one of the most romantic settings when it’s dark and snowing.

The Bull & The Firm has an almost speakeasy looking entrance that opens up to a relaxed vibe and a kitchen offering exquisite foods made with seasonal ingredients. For the complete experience, pair your dishes with a wide selection of natural wines.

Its about 18 minutes to walk from the hotel or 10 minutes with a taxi – we promise its worth it! PS: We recommend making a reservation as the restaurant is quite small. Enjoy!

If you are into Asian street food, this is the place for you! Momotoko can be found in several places in Helsinki and is the perfect spot if you are in the mood for ramen. Everything from their ramen noodle soups to rice bowls and bao buns takes you on a culinary, yet affordable, journey. This place can’t be missed when visiting Helsinki!

What exactly can you do with a library card? At Oodi, you can use it, for example, for 3-D printing, recording music, playing games with VR glasses, and obviously, borrowing books. Oodi represents the modern library under an architecturally fascinating building.

It is a venue for events, a house of reading and gives you a real, diverse and urban experience.

For an outdoor experience, why not stroll around our biggest open-air museum?

This museum island, Seurasaari, holds old Finnish houses and displays some of our old farm life history. As children, we used to feed nuts to the squirrels. I don’t know if that’s allowed anymore – but if it is, take a few almonds in your pocket to see if you can get a squirrel to eat out of your hand.

Also, the bridge over to the island is iconic to us Helsinki-ers. A selfie upon each visit is a must!

Ateneum Museum is Finland’s most renowned art museum. Their permanent collection consists of some international but mostly Finnish art from the 18th century up until Modernism. Artists like Schjerfbeck, Gallen-Kallela, and Edelfelt are names every Finn has grown up with.

If you are an art-geek, you can be sure to find your place here. And if you are not, you are guaranteed to leave more inspired than you were when you came!

For a sauna experience close by, this old public sauna is part of the neighbourhood’s history. Back in the day, not all houses had saunas (or even showers), so people would bathe in public saunas.

If you go Thursday or Saturday, you can even book a time with a “washer” lady who will scrub you clean. Culture shock warning – Finns traditionally sauna naked. There will also be naked men (in towels, of course, we’re not barbarians) outside on the street.

Finns LOVE to sauna, and we mean LOVE. Want to try it out? Löyly offers both the traditional wood sauna and a smoke sauna to try out our most beloved tradition. Enjoy the burning heat, then cool off with a beverage on the terrace, rinse, and repeat.

This place is truly unique, and it is also less than two kilometers away from the city centre. This is definitely the perfect way to start your day.

Amos Rex is a quirky little museum that brings history, the present, and the future together in its immersive installations. A visit here may require planning – some exhibitions have sold out quickly in the past, so you may need to book tickets in advance.

If you have children, it is worth to note that everyone under 18 years visits Amos Rex for free. So bring your family and spend a day exploring this fantastic museum.

Want to see the city of Helsinki in a different way? SpåraKOFF is a one-of-a-kind tram that has been converted into a bar and drives around the city centre. With its vivid red color, you will recognize the tram straight away. Enjoy the Helsinki views with a drink in your hand! Google it; you won’t regret it!

Timetable and stops vary, so we recommend that you plan your trip ahead of time.

Allas Sea Pool has enlivened the city’s waterfront and claimed its place as a popular spot for seaside sunbathing and urban culture for Helsinki residents.

Located next to the market square, you can swim in a heated pool while admiring some of our cultural landmarks. Take a dip in the Baltic Sea – it may be cold, but don’t worry – the sauna will warm you up after.

Whether you are looking to relax, bathe in the sun or enjoy some live music, Allas Sea Pool offers a unique moment for you to enjoy with the ones you love.