Commercial premises Helsinki

Helsinki is Finland's largest city and by far the busiest commercial property market. It offers more supply than anywhere else in Finland: offices, retail premises, warehouses, and production facilities can be found from the city centre to industrial areas, ranging from small units to entire floors.

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A brief overview of the Helsinki commercial property market

Helsinki’s commercial premises market is the largest but also the most demanding in Finland. There is over one million square metres of office space available in the metropolitan area, but this figure can be misleading: demand increasingly focuses on high-quality and well-located premises, while older and less accessible properties struggle to attract tenants.

The situation is different for warehouse and production spaces: demand exceeds supply, and well-located industrial premises fill quickly. The retail premises sector is divided; the best locations maintain their appeal, while less accessible spaces seek new tenants.

Types of premises in Helsinki

Office premises

Helsinki's office market is extensive and diverse across districts. Practically all neighbourhoods offer some form of office space, but clear concentrations make the search easier.

Key office districts:

• City Centre (Kamppi, Ruoholahti, Esplanadi): highest rental levels and profile, best accessibility by public transport, popular among financial and consultancy firms.
• Pasila: Helsinki's second busiest office hub, excellent train connections, many modern office properties.
• Kalasatama: a developing eastern business hub, metro station, extensive new construction
• Pitäjänmäki and Vallila: traditional office and industrial areas, offering significantly more affordable rents than the city centre, with good railway connections.
• Herttoniemi and Laajasalo: eastern business districts, metro access, diverse offerings

Rule of thumb: the further away from the city centre you go, the more affordable the rental rates become; however, public transport connections are crucial for recruitment. Proximity to a metro or train station significantly compensates for the location.

Retail premises

Helsinki’s retail premises market is diverse. The pedestrian streets in the city centre, Esplanadi and Aleksanterinkatu, attract international brands and high foot traffic, but rental levels are high.

Significant retail premises areas:

• City Centre: Aleksanterinkatu, Esplanadi, Iso Roobertinkatu — highest visibility, highest price
• Kamppi Shopping Centre and neighbouring shops: bustling shopping centre, high foot traffic, diverse customer base.
• Jätkäsaari: a new residential district, increasing local service demand, and retail premises emerging from new construction.
• Itäkeskus: southern commercial hub, metro station, extensive retail offering

Ground floor premises suitable for restaurant and café use become available regularly in Helsinki. There is strong local demand for such services especially in densely populated residential areas like Kallio, Töölö, and Arabianranta.

Warehouse and Production Facilities

Helsinki's warehouse and production premises are concentrated in a few traditional industrial areas. The supply is more limited than the demand, and well-located premises are rented quickly.

Key warehouse and production areas in Helsinki:

• Pitäjänmäki: Helsinki's largest traditional industrial area, offering a versatile selection with excellent road and rail connections.
• Vallila: a central industrial area gradually transforming into a district focused more on offices and culture.
• Herttoniemi: versatile business district in the east, metro station nearby, offering both office and warehouse facilities
• Konala: western industrial area with excellent road connections to the ring road, larger hall spaces available.
• Vuosaari Harbour area: logistics facilities with access to maritime transport, suitable for import and export companies

If you are searching for a large warehouse or production facility and cannot find a suitable option in Helsinki, consider Vantaa or Espoo, where the supply is often broader and rental prices more affordable.

Why is Helsinki an excellent choice for your company?

Helsinki is Finland's economic and administrative centre. It hosts the headquarters of the country's largest companies, decision-makers, and a dense talent pool. Its international connections make Helsinki a natural location for globally operating businesses.

The city’s public transport network is dense: metro, trams, buses and commuter trains ensure staff can easily reach the premises from various parts of the Helsinki metropolitan area.