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Vanha ylioppilastalo

usually just Vanha

A bar/café opposite Stockmann, owned by University of Helsinki's filthy rich students' union. Not very special in the winter, but the rooftop patio in the summer is nice. In the evenings, the club attracts a slightly-over-18 audience.

nightlife

Address: Mannerheimintie 3
Website: vanhaylioppilastalo.fi (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Helsinki/Central, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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