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- 5★ hotel in Rovaniemi
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- Return airport transfers
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Helsinki City Break
Three nights in central Helsinki, with a 5-star hotel, breakfast each morning, return flights and airport transfers.
- 3 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London, direct or with one stop
From
£429
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Three nights in central Helsinki, with a 5-star hotel close to the Central Railway Station. Trams, the harbour and the Market Square are all nearby, and many of the sights are within walking distance.
The package includes return flights from London, a 5-star hotel with breakfast each morning and return airport transfers. Spend your two full days around Senate Square and the Market Square, taking the ferry out to the Suomenlinna sea fortress and visiting the Oodi central library.
- Duration
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotel
- 5★ in central Helsinki
- Flights
- London, direct or one stop
- Transfers
- Return, approx. 30 mins
- Good for
- Couples, friends, families
5★ hotel in central Helsinki
You stay in a 5-star hotel in the centre of Helsinki, close to the Central Railway Station and the tram lines. Hotels here usually have a breakfast room and often a sauna. We confirm the hotel with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast served daily
- Free Wi-Fi
- Heating throughout
- 24-hour reception
- Family rooms on request
- Sauna at many hotels
Walking time from the hotel area
- Oodi central libraryapprox. 5 mins
- Esplanadi parkapprox. 10 mins
- Senate Square and cathedralapprox. 15 mins
- Market Squareapprox. 15 mins
- Uspenski Cathedralapprox. 20 mins
- Helsinki Airportapprox. 30 mins by road
Walking times are approximate and depend on your hotel.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from London, with checked baggage
- 3 nights in a 5★ hotel in central Helsinki
- Breakfast every morning
- Return airport transfers in Helsinki
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Entry fees, tours and excursions
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 3 hours direct from London to Helsinki (HEL), then approx. 30 minutes by road to the centre.
Time difference
Finland is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
Money
The currency is the euro. Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere, so you need little cash.
Shoes indoors
Finns usually take their shoes off when entering a home, and some hotels and cabins ask the same. Saunas are a normal part of daily life.
Language
Finnish and Swedish are the official languages. English is widely spoken, including in hotels, shops and restaurants.
Weather
Helsinki averages around 19–21°C from June to August. From December to February it is around -4°C to -1°C, often with snow.
Day by day
Days 2 and 3 are yours to plan. These are suggestions; entry fees, tours and the ferry to Suomenlinna are not included.
- Day 1
Arrive in Helsinki
Fly from London to Helsinki, approx. 3 hours direct. Your transfer takes you to your hotel in the centre, approx. 30 minutes. Walk to the harbour in the evening.
- Day 2
Senate Square and the harbour
Walk to Senate Square, with Helsinki Cathedral at the top of its steps, then down to the Market Square on the waterfront. Visit the red-brick Uspenski Cathedral on the hill nearby, and walk along the Esplanadi park in the afternoon.
- Day 3
Suomenlinna
Take the public ferry from near the Market Square to the island fortress of Suomenlinna, approx. 15 minutes, and walk the walls and gates. Back in the city, visit the Oodi central library or browse the shops of the Design District.
- Day 4
Fly home
Breakfast at your hotel, then your transfer back to Helsinki Airport for your flight to London.
Questions about this package
Is breakfast included in the Helsinki City Break?
Yes. Breakfast is included every morning at your hotel. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not, so you are free to try Helsinki’s market hall and harbour-side stalls.
Are there direct flights from London to Helsinki?
Yes. Direct flights run from London Heathrow and take approx. 3 hours. From other UK airports you usually fly with one stop. We confirm the flights with your quote.
Is halal food easy to find in Helsinki?
There are halal restaurants and takeaways in Helsinki, mainly Middle Eastern, Turkish and South Asian, and fish and vegetarian dishes are on most menus. Choice is smaller than in a Muslim-majority country, and hotel breakfasts may include pork. Tell us what you need and we’ll check before you book.
Can I add Tallinn?
Yes. Tallinn is approx. 2 hours from Helsinki by ferry. Our Helsinki & Tallinn holiday adds two nights there, with the ferry included, or we can arrange a day trip.
How do I book this holiday?
Send an enquiry or call us on 020 7871 4545. We’ll confirm the price for your dates, then a deposit secures your booking and you receive an ATOL Certificate.
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Questions about this holiday?
Talk to a UK consultant
Call us or send an enquiry, and we’ll check prices for your dates, suggest hotels and change the package to suit you.