Haaga

Helsinki

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Haaga, close to central Helsinki, is popular among students and offers visitors peaceful parks with good transport links.

The busy capital city has numerous districts that tourists may not see the first time they visit the city. Haaga, located in northern Helsinki, is a former market town. Travellers coming to Helsinki on a city break should stop off in Haaga, which is well known for its many parks. There are also two well-equipped golf courses in the immediate vicinity of Haaga.

An absolute must is the Haaga Rhododendron Park, one of Helsinki's most beautiful parks. The park has an amazingly wide range of rhododendron varieties, the oldest of which were planted in the 1970s. The park is easy to navigate along trails and duckboards. The park also has deciduous azaleas in addition to evergreen rhododendrons.

Haaga’s parks make it great for travellers with pets. Spend a pleasant weekend break exploring the Haaga area with a dog – Haaga park has a dog enclosure for your four-legged friend. It is easy to reach Haaga from central Helsinki and Helsinki Airport by train. Huopalahti station is a short distance from the rhododendron park and Haaga park.

In addition to beautiful parks, Haaga has a few interesting buildings worth visiting, such as Huopalahti Church, which hosted a folk school and meetings of the Finnish-speaking population at the beginning of the last century. The wooden church has an altarpiece painted after a work by Rubens in addition to the current altarpiece, as well as a wood carving by Eeva Ryynänen and a relief work by Auli Korhonen. The church remains in active use, as the replacement church designed by Eliel Saarinen was never built.

Holidays in central Helsinki can be expensive but it is easy to take a cheap holiday in Haaga. With the money you save, you can visit the Kaari shopping centre to the north of Haaga, which has around 80 speciality stores ranging from children's clothing shops to pet shops.

Fans of golf should head straight to Haaga as the two golf courses within Helsinki’s borders are located close to the district. Paloheinä Golf, located to the northeast of Haaga, is a suitable course for beginners and experienced players. To the southwest, the traditional Helsinki golf club, known as Tali Golf, is suitable for players looking for a full-scale golfing challenge.


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Hotel Haaga Central Park

Hotel Haaga Central Park

4 out of 5
Nuijamiestentie 10, Helsinki, Helsinki
The price is P5,357 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P5,357
P6,106 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast and a convenient location. Great pool and sauna"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Hotel Haaga Central Park
Marski by Scandic

Marski by Scandic

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 10, Helsinki
The price is P7,676 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P7,676
P8,751 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,360 reviews)
"Highly recommended In the geart of helsinki So clean"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Marski by Scandic
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 109, Helsinki
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,638 reviews)
"Quiet & clean stay. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
The price is P7,036 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P7,036
P8,021 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,677 reviews)
"Great location and staff. But not designed well with ramps to bring suitcases up into the hotel (and the room). Bathroom was not clean - had hair in it."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Clarion Hotel Helsinki

Clarion Hotel Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Tyynenmerenkatu 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa
The price is P7,252 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P7,252
P8,267 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,336 reviews)
"The 16th-floor bar and pool are amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23, Helsinki
The price is P8,112 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P8,112
P9,248 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
"The location was nice, walkable to the surrounding tourist attractions."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
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Other neighbourhoods around Haaga

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Pasila

Pasila is a destination travelers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to explore sights like Mall of Tripla.

Pasila
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Keskinen District

Get to know Keskinen District and its many features like its churches and live music. You might want to explore sights like Helsinki City Library and Iittala Outlet Arabia, and you can jump on the metro at Paavalin Kirkko Station or Makelanrinne Station to get around the city.

Keskinen District
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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 the city at Toolontori Station or Hesperian Puisto Station.

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Kallio

You might enjoy the shopping while in Kallio. Kallio Church is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Karhupuisto Station or Kaarlenkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kallio
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Leppavaara

Discover Leppavaara, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Leppavaara include Sello Shopping Centre and Vermon Arena, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kilo Station.

Leppavaara
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kluuvi

4/5(1 area review)

Consider a visit to Helsinki Central Library Oodi and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Kluuvi. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rautatientori Station or Rautatieasema Station.

Kluuvi

Haaga