How to Save on Your Holiday – A Budget Trip to Helsinki!
You can enjoy a vacation in Helsinki even on a smaller budget. Check out this surprising hotel tip and other ways to cut travel costs!
1. Book Your Trip in Advance
If you’re a budget-conscious traveler, start planning early and avoid peak seasons. This is especially important if you're arriving by plane, train, or bus. Booking your accommodation well in advance can also save you money. If you’re flexible with your dates, consider staying on a Sunday, which is often cheaper. Keep an eye out for great deals!
2. Explore Attractions on a Budget
Beautiful parks, stunning architecture, fascinating museums, and rich history—Helsinki offers plenty of experiences for free or at a low cost. Visit the National Library for its unique atmosphere, relax by the water at Vanhankaupunginkoski, stroll through Ullanlinna to admire Art Nouveau and 1930s Functionalist buildings, and indulge in delicious treats at the Old Market Hall.
3. Bring Snacks and a Water Bottle
Avoid overpriced cafés and impulse restaurant choices by packing some snacks in your backpack. Buying snacks and bottled water from a supermarket is much more affordable.
4. Walk and Use Public Transport
One of the best things about Helsinki is that you don’t need a car or taxi to get around. The city center is easy to explore on foot, and hopping on a tram or metro is part of the experience. Since public transport works well, you can even stay outside the city center and save on accommodation costs.
5. A Budget-Friendly Hotel Tip
A brand-new flexible service hotel, Heymo 1, has opened in Espoo’s Keilaniemi district. This cozy and high-quality hotel lets you pay only for what you need. With an S-Etukortti membership card, rooms start from just €66 per night.
Heymo focuses on what truly matters in a hotel stay, offering premium-quality beds for a great night's sleep. You can check in and out easily via self-service kiosks at any time, and breakfast is available 24/7 from the smart fridge. The hotel staff is available around the clock to assist you. Plus, it’s just a 10-minute metro ride to Helsinki city center, and the hotel’s Fixer can provide the best local tips for your stay.