Commercial Premises Helsinki City Centre

Helsinki city centre is Finland's most prestigious and demanded office location. It extends from Rautatientori and Kluuvi through Esplanadi to Kamppi, Punavuori, Kruununhaka, and Katajanokka. Here you will find headquarters of banks, law firms, consulting companies, and flagship stores of international brands. The address speaks volumes to customers and job seekers even before the first meeting.

We lease office and retail premises throughout the entire city centre area, ranging from small office units to entire floors and street-level retail spaces. Our service is completely free for tenants; the landlord always pays the brokerage fee.

A brief overview of the Helsinki city centre commercial property market

The city centre is Finland's most expensive area for office and retail space, and its main competitors in the office market are Pasila, Ruoholahti and KeilaniemiThe market has clearly differentiated in recent years: high-quality, renovated and well-located premises are rented out, while older and less well-equipped premises have greater availability.

The situation is favourable for space seekers. There is more choice than in years, and landlords are often willing to be flexible regarding, for example, alterations or lease terms. A broker familiar with the market can help find the right options and negotiate favourable conditions.

Downtown commercial premises areas

The city centre is not a single unified market; each district has its own character and user base.

Kluuvi, Esplanadi and Kaartinkaupunki

The city's most prestigious commercial centre. Aleksanterinkatu, Esplanadit and Keskuskatu are among Finland's most renowned shopping streets, hosting department stores, international brands and flagship stores. The upper floors feature representative office spaces ideal for the financial sector, law firms and consulting companies. View available commercial premises. In Kluuvi and In Kaartinkaupunki.

Kamppi and Etu-Töölö

Kamppi is the transport hub of the city centre, where a shopping centre, metro station, and bus station are all located together. The area offers a diverse range of office spaces, with prices often more moderate than on Esplanadi. On the Etu-Töölö side, around Runeberginkatu and Arkadiankatu, there are quieter office buildings within walking distance of everything. View available commercial premises. Kampii and Etu-Töölö.

Punavuori and Design District

The Punavuori and Bulevardi areas host the boutiques, galleries, restaurants and creative industry offices of Design District Helsinki. Ground floor premises suit speciality shops, showrooms and restaurants, and old apartment buildings offer distinctive offices for smaller companies. See more. available commercial premises in Punavuori.

Kruununhaka and Katajanokka

Kruununhaka is Helsinki's oldest district, located adjacent to Senate Square, and its quiet office premises are popular among organisations and expert companies. On Katajanokka, the Kanavaranta office buildings offer sea views and a short commute to the city centre. See available offices. Kruununhaka and In Katajanokka.

Types of Spaces in the City Centre

Office premises

The central office offering spans from historic landmark buildings to refurbished, modern office buildings. The size range is extensive, from single-person offices to entire floors, and even renovated properties offer small offices and flexible spaces. An office near Rautatientori and Kamppi is a strong recruitment asset, due to short commuting times across the Greater Helsinki Area.

Retail premises

The value of ground floor retail premises is determined by pedestrian traffic. Locations on Aleksanterinkatu, Esplanadi, and Keskuskatu are at the higher end of the price range, whereas side streets, Punavuori, and Kruununhaka offer more affordable premises for specialty stores, service companies, and restaurants. For restaurant premises, it is advisable to ensure ventilation and grease trap readiness during the initial search phase.

Warehouse Facilities

There is limited storage space in the city centre, usually located in basement areas alongside retail premises. Larger warehouses are advisable to seek outside the city centre; see... Warehouse Facilities in Helsinki.

Why is Helsinki city centre an excellent choice for your business?

Accessibility is the city centre's outstanding advantage. Local and long-distance trains depart from the railway station, the airport is reachable by train in about half an hour, and the metro, trams and buses cover the entire Helsinki metropolitan area. Staff have short commutes from any direction.

Another advantage is the environment. Restaurants, hotels, conference venues, culture, and clients are all within walking distance. During hybrid working, a city-centre office also serves as a means for many companies to attract their staff back to the workplace.

If you wish to compare options, also see Commercial premises in Hakaniemi, Office premises available in Kalasatama and Sörnäinen. and All commercial premises in Helsinki.