15 November, 2025

Living Like a Traveler, Traveling While Living: Tips for Travelers and Locals by Yumi Matsumoto




Yumi Matsumoto is a social media content creator, writer, translator and Helsinki Guide. She was the first to stay in St. George Literature Residency in October 2025 and now shares her travel tips with us – both in English and Japanese for those of us who prefer experiencing a new city through the eyes of a local.

Give yourself permission to rest

Klaus Haapaniemi’s exhibition dives into the ocean depths

Helsinki Design Week 5–14 September – Can human happiness be designed?

St. George invites guests to a unique scent experience in partnership with MALIA Company

Coolcation Inspiration: Helsinki’s Hotel St. George sets the standard

Experiencing art befits the new age of luxury

Hotel life through a camera lens

Moments bring joy at Hotel St. George

At Hotel St. George’s breakfast, luxury means premium ingredients and exceptional service

Taste Sensations From Bangkok to Helsinki

Ai WeiWei's art piece in Hotel St. George's entrance

An art gallery in a hotel - Ai Weiwei’s dragon welcomes visitors to Hotel St. George

Enjoy a book, coffee and the smell of fresh bread at St. George bakery

From newspapers to books: Hotel St. George is full of stories

Wintergarden is the living room of the Hotel St. George, place for the guests and locals to meet.

Pekka Jylhä's "Learning to Fly" spreads its wings in Wintergarden

St. George is a unique and elegant hotel in the heart of Helsinki city centre. Read more about the hotel, rooms, services and location!

From national awakening to Nordic design: Hotel St. George echoes Helsinki’s history

A girl sitting in St. George Care Spa reading magazine

The unknown design classic that invites you to relax: Arne Jacobsen's Paris Chair

Ai WeiWei's art piece in Hotel St. George's entrance

An art gallery in a hotel - Ai Weiwei’s dragon welcomes visitors to Hotel St. George

Alvar Aalto A805: Artek’s iconic lamp shines in a new colour at Hotel St. George Helsinki

Alvar Aalto A805: Artek’s iconic lamp shines in a new colour