Kaartinkaupunki, Helsinki: Things to Do & Map

Esplanadi Park and the historic Kaartin barracks, originally built in 1822. The area is walkable and includes streets like Yrjönkatu and Uudenmaankatu.

PalaceFine Dining
Ravintola VinkkeliEuropean
Helsinki Market SquareMarket

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Kaartinkaupunki

Helsinki Market Square
★ 4.4 · 31.8k
Market
Harborside market open year-round with food stalls, handicrafts & a heated cafe tent in winter.
Mon–Fri
6:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
6:30 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Market Square and Old Market Hall
★ 4.5 · 4.8k
Market
This traditional, 19th-century venue features shops & stalls offering unique Finnish specialties.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 6 PM
Sat
8 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Kaartinkaupunki

Palace
Michelin ★★
Fine Dining· $$$$
Take in magical views over the harbour from the 10th floor of this modernist building, constructed in 1952 for the Olympic Games.
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Ravintola Vinkkeli
★ 4.7 · 722
European· €50+
This charming, deservedly popular restaurant is smartly laid out and run by a delightful team, whose attentive and personable service will make you want to become a regular.
Mon
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Tue–Fri
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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Restaurant Badger & Co
★ 4.6 · 344
Bar· €15-35
Mon
11 AM – 12 AM
Tue–Thu
11 AM – 1 AM
Fri
11 AM – 2 AM
Sat
3 PM – 2 AM
Sun
3 PM – 12 AM
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Kappeli
★ 4.4 · 5.5k
Soup· $$$
Traditional Finnish dishes: reindeer, fish, etc. Some of the prices are a bit high, but you should get polite service and well-prepared food with a lovely presentation.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 12 AM
Sat
10 AM – 12 AM
Sun
9 AM – 12 AM
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Rioni
★ 4.6 · 2.0k
Restaurant· €50+
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 11 PM
Fri
4 PM – 12 AM
Sat
1 PM – 12 AM
Sun
1 PM – 10 PM
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Oven Helsinki
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Asian Fusion· €15–30
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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SOUP+MORE Vanha Kauppahalli
★ 4.5 · 830
Restaurant· €10–15
A restaurant serving Finnish soups with global flavor inspiration, prepared on-site in its own kitchen.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 4 PM
Sat
11 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Ho Khao - Thai & Fusion Food
★ 4.7 · 328
Thai· €15-20
Mon–Fri
10:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9 PM
Sun
Closed
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Savoy
★ 4.7 · 855
French· €50+
Sophisticated choice executing French & Finnish cuisine in an iconic locale featuring city views.
Mon–Fri
11:30 AM – 4 PM, 6 PM – 12 AM
Sat
6 PM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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Winest
★ 4.8 · 603
Eastern European
An authentic Georgian restaurant in Helsinki, known for its traditional dishes like Khinkali Qalaquri, Shkmeruli, and homemade cheesecake, served in a rustic-chic interior.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
2 PM – 11 PM
Sun
2 PM – 10 PM
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