Sauna & balcon – Joyau calme et pratique à Helsinki

Tucked in vibrant Vallila’s Machine Shop, your stylish 1BR mini-retreat. Three steps from bed to private sauna – flip the switch and melt the day away.

Open-plan living/kitchen, fully equipped. Unwind with Netflix on the 65” smart TV + Super Nintendo Classic retro games. Step onto the peaceful ground-floor balcony overlooking a green courtyard. Comfy queen bed, fast Wi-Fi.

2-min walk to tram, 15 min to city centre, 5 min to craft beer & cafés. Quiet building, perfect calm base.

Welcome home!

A modern Scandinavian style 1-bedroom apartment built for comfort, convenience, and the ultimate Finnish perk: your own private electric sauna, just off the bathroom.

The bedroom is cozy yet spacious: luxurious queen bed, hotel-quality linens, soft natural light – your calm sanctuary after a day of Helsinki adventures.

The bathroom is sleek and practical with a good shower and direct door to the sauna. Flip the switch, wait 15 minutes, and let the steam melt everything away – the classic Finnish reset, no axe required.

Bright open-plan living & kitchen comes fully equipped: stove, oven, fridge, microwave, , cookware – perfect for quick meals or midnight toast.

Sink into the sofa, fire up Netflix on the 65-inch smart TV, or plug in the SNES Classic Mini (loads of legendary retro games + 2 controllers) for instant ’90s nostalgia.

Step out onto your private ground-floor balcony overlooking a peaceful green courtyard – the ideal spot for morning coffee or evening wine while the city hums nearby.

Fast facts
• 10-minute flat walk to Tripla Mall and connected Pasila Train Station (airport trains every 10 min)
• 2-minute walk to tram → 15 min to city centre
• Less than 5-minute stroll to Machine Shop bars, breweries & cafés
• Fast Wi-Fi, fresh towels & basics included
• Quiet building in one of Helsinki’s coolest up-and-coming neighbourhoods
• Sofa and airbed available for 3rd and 4th guests



Come home, heat the sauna, breathe. We can’t wait to host you!

Machine Shop (Konepaja) is Helsinki’s creative engine room—former industrial buildings now home to startups, design studios, breweries, and some of the city’s best casual dining. It’s where old-school grit meets new-school hustle. You’re surrounded by brick-and-beam charm, but with all the modern perks: supermarkets (Lidl, K-Market) within 3 minutes, 24/7 corner shops, and bike rentals nearby.
Quiet residential building, family-friendly, and safe. Despite the energy of the area, your courtyard-facing apartment stays peaceful—ideal for focused work, deep rest, or late-night level grinding.

Helsinki’s public transport is fast, clean, and super efficient. The Kotkankatu tram stop (lines 7 & 9) is just a 2-minute walk from the apartment.

- Mall of Tripla & Pasila train station: 8–10 min walk or 3–4 min by tram
- City center (Railway Square / Kamppi): 15 min by tram
- Kallio & Teurastamo (bars, cafés, breweries): 5–7 min by tram
- Messukeskus expo center: 6–8 min by tram (4 stops) or 14-min walk (1.1 km)
- Airport (HEL): 30 min by train from Pasila station (10 min walk or quick tram ride to the station) – trains every 10 min
-Linnanmäki amusement park: ~15 min walk or short tram

HSL app = easiest way to buy single tickets (€3.20) or day/multi-day passes (e.g. 3-day AB pass €18). City bikes are available 2 min away in summer.
Taxis, Bolt, and Uber pick up in 2–3 min and cost €10–15 to the city center.
Everything is flat and walkable – perfect for exploring on foot too!