Advantages: lots of variety
Disadvantages: expensive jewely!!!

What only can be described as the Selfridges of Scandanavia - Stockmanns provides an excellent afternoon out for any taste. Apart from the fact it will take you a whole afternoon to look around with floors full of everything including half a floor dedicat ... Read review

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We managed to avoid Stockmann while in Helsinki but got dragged into the one in Tallinn instead! by fizzytom

Definately the biggest store in Helsinki, nice review by larsbaby

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the big Finnish department store
by amber07

Stockmann, stocks everything!
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Advantages: relaxing
Disadvantages: not for the thrill seekers

A stroll over on a sunny sunday afternoon in May ended up in gentle thrill at the amusement park. The rides were baby-like, although the water ride (Hurjakuru) proved the most fun with us getting literally drenched! You have a rather long tram ride fro ... Read review

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Thank you for your review...This needs to have a lot more informative detail to be rated higher. I will re-rate if you edit. Thanks. J. by headcase44

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Thouse where the days my friend...
by Winterangel76

Not for thrill seekers!
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Advantages: Excellent location, good value, variety of accommodation
Disadvantages: Noisy, lack of shower facilities

Earlier this year a local news item caught my eye; it was about changes to youth hostels in North Yorkshire, though the changes have been taking place all over the country in Youth Hostel Association establishments. The reporter visited the premises, show ... Read review

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This sounds like a great, cheap place to stay in in Helsinki as long as you're prepared to put up with the noise, as you say. I'd be willing to give it a shot! by avacarrdo

It must be exciting doing all your travels, I have enjoyed reading about them and the places you have stayed, I would hate it being noisy, I like to sleep in silence - lyn x by arnoldhenryrufus

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Eurohostel
by Elizabeth

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Advantages: amazing food hall, clean, efficient, comfortable, great range of stuff
Disadvantages: Not many! No paper cups?

The central Stockmann store in Helsinki is essentially the Finnish equivalent of Harrods, I think! It's a massive department store, located just a couple of minutes walk from Rautatientori, or the Central Railway Station (which is handily next to the Cent ... Read review

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I could spend hours in this store too! x by HotBabes

I gave you an exceptional because you've written masses of information which is very helpful to people intrested in going to Finland and visiting stockmann, or people who didnt know about Stockmann like myself untill reading this well structured review. Well done x by Sarahhhx

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the big Finnish department store
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All you need under one roof
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Advantages: tastes fabulous, relatively cheap.
Disadvantages: crowded, busy, long queues, very unhealthy

Mc Donalds is a very well known fast food restaurant situated on newport road and in town. The service rate depends entirely on what day and time you come, however there are usually long queues to order. The service however is quite impressive and the wor ... Read review

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As others say by Bens__mummy

I'm surprised to here they use £s in Finland! by marymoose99

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WORKERS!
by sarahd1111

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Advantages: Great architecture, good food, lots to do
Disadvantages: Closure of many attractions in the off season, expensive by UK prices

Helsinki was not my choice. My partner had for a long time wanted to visit Finland's capital (he collects capital cities) and so I treated him for his 40th birthday. I wasn't against the idea, I just didn't really know anything about the place. We did buy ... Read review

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Awesome review! by jjllss

So, they're forgiven for Renny Harlin then? ;-) by greenierexyboy

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Beautiful Capital of Finland
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Scandinavian Delight
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Scruffy Shoe Diaries NORDIC HIGH TEMPERATURE SHOCK
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Advantages: pool, restaurant, ambassador lounge, comfortable rooms
Disadvantages: Not especially cheap

My mum frequently comes to Finland on business and this is where she stays whenever she's in Helsinki. This means it's the place I've stayed on all my previous visits here. I've never found a reason to complain about it, but then again, my mum has always ... Read review

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Great review, loads of info. I tried to rate it as exceptional but the gremlins seem to be at work again! it wouldn't work, it only let me rate as very helpful... sorry about that... very good review though! by IzzyS

A lovely informative review - lyn x by arnoldhenryrufus

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Advantages: Absolutely outstanding fireworks
Disadvantages: The crowds

I like fireworks. I like them a lot. I like them enough that friends have joked about me setting up a pyromaniac society at university. So, when we found out there would be a big firework display in Helsinki, my boyfriend and I decided to go. When we disc ... Read review

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Great review! This sounds fab!x by hannahmc3

I love fireworks! Great Review! Lisa x by abcdefg

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Advantages: excellent food, large portions, decent price
Disadvantages: None

With only a couple of weeks before my boyfriend heads home to England, we decided to go for a meal out. We looked at wikitravel, we followed the links to the restaurants' websites and we came up with a couple of possibilities. That evening, we caught the ... Read review

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Great review, very nicely laid out and in an easy to read manner :o)x by just.bcoz

Sounds wonderful! :) by magicloudz

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Advantages: Excellent food, friendly service
Disadvantages: Not that cheap

As you will know if you've been reading my recent reviews, I'm currently in Helsinki, Finland. I'm staying here for three months with my boyfriend. My mum came out to Finland on business a couple of weeks ago so she decided to treat us to a meal out. We a ... Read review

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mmmm..........I love venison! Cloudberries are being 'trialled' in Northern Scotland at the moment. by Paul99ine

I'm not vegetarian but don't think I could try reindeer! If the veg is as good as you say though, it wouldn't be a problem. :) by lesa60

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Advantages: Hard workers
Disadvantages: NO AIR CONDITIONING

In 1988, an unheralded, and often derided film was released, which despite its lack of positive reviews went on to become one of the most famous and loved British films of all time. That film was of course, A Fish Called Wanda. *** The Plot (Without Gi ... Read review

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good review by costas1234

Hi. Whats happened, you obviously don't like McDonalds, but do like a fish called Wanda. Its a great film review, just spoilt by a complete glich of category allocation. Let me know if I can help at all. Catherine x by catkinsays

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Mc Donalds= unhealthy BUT scrumptious
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Pizza Hut Wrexham North Wales after waiting for 1 hour 6 minutes we were eventually approached by the waitress for drinks. Orders were taken and another 25 minutes passed before the drinks were served. The latte was nearly cold apparently the staff were not taught how to place a frothy topping to the coffee! The place was jammed packed, understaffed and those few members of staf rushed off their feet (area manager would be glad to hear this) The takeaway section seemed to be good value at the expence of those wishing to dine. I shall not be going to Pizza Hut again. £60 POORL SPENT

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A Pizza Hut
by Amyea3

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Advantages: Central location, great breakfasts, friendly staff
Disadvantages: Somewhat overpriced, small bedrooms, tiny bathrooms

Recently, I relocated from Australia back to Scotland and decided that as it's a very long journey I would break the trip in several places. Thanks to a direct flight from Singapore to Helsinki I was able to visit the Finnish capital for a few days and wa ... Read review

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Another brilliant review. Would love to visit Finland one day especially the northern part of the country. Love places where there is lots of space and few people when on holiday! by UKRushbrook

Brilliant review - well written and enjoyable! xx by weaholt

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Advantages: great service, great pizza, not bad value for money
Disadvantages: Dessert was disappointing

Pizza Hut Pizza Hut KFC and a Pizza Hut. Ok enough of that. The last time we went to Pizza Hut must have been just after Christmas. It was quite busy and we had to wait 20 mins to be seated. No problem! They have a lovely seating area where you ca ... Read review

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This has been posted in the wrong category and there are obviously not enough people working at ciao to fix silly things like this which will reduce your points score. Sorry by magicloudz

Much better. I have rerated this on the grounds that you are getting it moved. It is much better now that a lot more detail has been added. See Coooeee's comment - if you need any help, she is the person to go to. by kismet

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Advantages: As Close to The city centre that you can be
Disadvantages: We could not think of any.

A very comfortable hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful located not more than 5 minutes walk from the central station and the main shopping area. We were there at Christmas and it was beautiful, with a snow covered city centre, in the evening ... Read review

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Spunds like a good place to stay. Maureen by MAFARRIMOND

Oh so sorry for the low rate but nine lines is not enough to make me want to go and book a day here , yet alone a week. Loads more detail please and I will re-rate higher, promise. xx by mrsmopples

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