District Guide 2026•Helsinki•Uusimaa

Etu-Töölö (Helsinki): Neighborhood guide, property prices & living

Kulttuurihistoriallisesti arvokas kantakaupungin kivikaupunki Eduskuntatalon, Kansallismuseon ja Hietaniemen rannan kainalossa.

Avg. price / m²

8 650 €

existing apartments
Rent level

27.20 € / m²

avg. rent / m²
Families

16 %

of households
Safety

96 / 100

Police statistics
Location on map60.172, 24.924
Etu-Töölö, Helsinki

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Transit & Commute

Commuting & Transit

To centre approx.4 min

Ratikat (1, 2, 4, 8, 10) 4 min keskustaan

Population: 14,900 residents
Area highlights

Why people enjoy living in Etu-Töölö

Temppeliaukion kirkko
Eduskuntatalo & Kansallismuseo
Hietaniemen uimaranta (Hietsu)
Helsingin Taidehalli & Museokatu
Schools & Daycare

Education & Daycare

Early education & school enrollment:Alongside municipal daycares and schools, private voucher daycares (Finnish, Swedish, bilingual and specialized) serve the area. The nearest daycare spot and primary school are assigned based on your exact street address.
Daycare & Early Education:
  • Päiväkoti Apollo
  • Päiväkoti Runeberg
Primary schools:
  • Taivallahden peruskoulu (1–6 lk)
  • Ressun peruskoulu
Middle schools:
  • Taivallahden peruskoulu (7–9 lk)
Upper secondary & High schools:
  • Etu-Töölön lukio
  • Hanken (Svenska handelshögskolan)
Service map and school areas:Capital region service map (external)

Municipal school catchment areas and placements are determined by the municipality based on your exact home address.

Daily services

Groceries & Healthcare

Groceries:
  • K-Market Museokatu
  • K-Market Arkadia
  • S-Market Hesperia
Healthcare:
  • Töölön terveysasema
  • Mehiläinen Töölö
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Sources: Statistics Finland, Police records & OKF Master Database