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Climate and Culture
Helsinki benefits from a maritime climate, which gives it a warm (but short) summer, while its high latitude makes the summer days extremely long. Unfortunately for some activities, the reverse is also true, with the sun barely rising during the long winters. Consummately, Helsinki natives seem to spend most of their warm-weather time outdoors, while navigating the cold-weather months from nightclubs and bars. Like the popular winter sport of skiing, Helsinki's nightlife has beginner and expert slopes, and keeping up with the locals can be hazardous to those who overestimate their skills. The city's attractions include the National Museum of Finland and the Finnish National Gallery, as well as the country's National Opera and National Theatre.
Helsinki Luxury Hotels
- Hotel Kamp Phone: 09/57-61-11 Google Map
- Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, Travel + Leisure 500, Frommer's Exceptional Rating
- Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel Phone: 09/775-90 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended, Fodor's Choice
- Hilton Strand Hotel Phone: 800/445-8667 in the U.S., 09/393-51 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating, Fodor's Choice
Helsinki Moderate Hotels
- Hotel Seurahuone Phone: 09/691-41 Google Map
- Frommer's Highly Recommended
- Marttahotelli Phone: 09/618-74-00 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Rivoli Hotel Jardin Phone: 09/68-15-00 Google Map
- Frommer's Highly Recommended, Fodor's Choice, Lonely Planet Top 5 Pick
Helsinki Affordable Hotels
- Hotel Anna Phone: 09/616-621 Google Map
- Frommer's Highly Recommended
- Hotelli Finn Phone: 09/684-43-60 Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Hotel Arthur Phone: 09/17-34-41 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Helka Hotel Phone: 09/613-580 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
Helsinki Hostels
- Academica Hostel Phone: 9/1311-4334 Google Map
- Lonely Planet Top 5 Pick
- HostelBookers.com
- Hostels.com