Completed in 1929, the property on Kaisaniemenkatu 4 is also known as the Paulo Building. Built by Herman Paulo, the building is an architectural masterpiece of its time, combining features of the neoclassical and functionalist styles. The building was originally used both as a residential building and business premises, and it was designed to serve the growing business centre of Helsinki.
Today, the building features retail spaces at street level and office spaces on the upper floors. The eight-storey property offers bright and easily adaptable premises that can be tailored to a company’s needs. A pipe and sewer renovation was carried out in the property during 2025, and at the same time, all the toilet surfaces and sanitary fixtures were renewed.
The property is ideal for companies that value a central and accessible location and a wide variety of services nearby. The property, located above the University of Helsinki metro station, is easily accessible by public transport from all corners of the Helsinki metropolitan area. Thanks to its central location, the services of the city centre are all within a short walking distance.
All properties in the Fennia Block have been awarded a BREEAM In-Use Excellent -level certification and they operate on 100% emission-free energy such as wind power and renewable district heating.
Located next to building are the Helsinki railway station, the Rautatientori bus station, the Helsinki University metro station just below the block, and the tram services, all of which provide first-class public transport connections, ensuring smooth and quick mobility with effortless links in every direction. Nearest connections: Metro: a 2-minute walk to Yliopisto metro station. Train: a 4-minute walk to Helsinki Central Station. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport: approximately 30 minutes by train from the Central Station.
The Fennia Block offers a large number of restaurants and other entertainment services. The central lo-cation of the property ensures that all commercial and business services are located within a short walking distance. In the same city block: There is an indoor bike storage as well as locker rooms and showers available for commuter cyclists. Fennia’s Ruoka & Mat food court and movie theater Finnkino Kinopalatsi. Within walking distance, among others: Restaurants: All city center restaurants. Hotels: Scandic Grand Central Helsinki, Bob W Helsinki Kluuvi and Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Helsinki. Pharmacies: Kluuvin apteekki and Steissin apteekki.
For those arriving by car, parking is available at the Kluuvi parking facility, with direct access via the University of Helsinki metro station. The nearest parking facilities: EuroPark P-Kluuvi is just a 3-minute walk away and Aimo Park Kluuvi is just a 4-minute walk away.
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| Name | Floor | Area | Availability | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office space | 6 | 352 m2 | Free | The space suits a company of 25–50 people and offers flexible premises to adapt the interiors exactly to your own needs. Four separate entrances increase the space's adaptability for use by multiple companies or departments. Open views extend to Kaisaniemenkatu and the property's peaceful inner courtyard. Paulon talo is a well-known office and commercial property in Helsinki's city centre Fennia block. The property has a BREEAM In-Use Excellent certification, demonstrating responsible operation and maintenance, energy efficiency, and healthy indoor conditions. The property is located above Helsinki University metro station, with a direct tunnel connection from the station. Pricing on request. Contact for quote. The space is available immediately. |
| Retail space | 0 | 258 m2 | Free | Restaurant space next to Fennia's popular Ruoka & Mat food court in its own customer area. Baba Döner, which offers premium kebabs, Freshman, which specializes in tropical poke dishes, Sizzle Station, which swears by experiential food preparation, Onni Nepal, which offers Nepali delicacies, and Shoku burger, which offers delicious burgers, operate in the adjacent food court. Next door to the restaurant is FLQ, which offers a sushi buffet. |
| Office space | 5 | 253 m2 | Free | The space suits a company of 20–36 people and is a move-in ready, through-floor apartment. All its restrooms were comprehensively renewed during a pipe renovation in 2025, modernizing surfaces and fixtures. Paulon talo is an office and retail property, renovated in 2011, located in Helsinki's city centre within the historic Fennia block. The property has a BREEAM In-Use Excellent certification, demonstrating responsible operation and maintenance, energy efficiency, and healthy indoor conditions. The property is situated directly above the University of Helsinki metro station, to which it has a direct tunnel connection. Pricing on request. Contact for quote. The space is available immediately. |
| Office space | 2 | 220 m2 | Free | The space suits a company of 15–30 people and can be easily converted from an open-plan office into several private offices. Glass walls allow natural light to effectively penetrate deeper into the space. The layout allows for efficient and flexible use of the space. Paulon talo is a well-known office and retail property in Fennia Block, located in the immediate vicinity of the Citycenter shopping mall. The property has a BREEAM In-Use Excellent certification, demonstrating responsible operation and maintenance, energy efficiency, and healthy indoor conditions. Kaisaniemenkatu 4 is located directly above the University of Helsinki metro station, offering a direct tunnel connection to the station. Pricing on request. Contact for quote. The space is available immediately. |
| Office space | 4 | 174 m2 | Free | The space suits a company of 13–25 people. Its current layout offers open workstations as well as separate rooms for teams and quiet work. The space can be modified according to the tenant's needs and is in good condition, with no need for major alterations. Paulon talo is a modernized office and commercial property in the Fennia Block of Helsinki city centre. The property has a BREEAM In-Use Excellent certification, demonstrating responsible operation and maintenance, energy efficiency, and healthy indoor conditions. Paulon talo is located above the University of Helsinki metro station, with a direct tunnel connection to the metro. Pricing on request. Contact for quote. The space is available immediately. |
| Retail space | 1 | 19 m2 | Free | A small, convenient retail space with a separate storage unit on Kaisaniemenkatu, in the popular Fennia block. Not suitable for restaurant or café use. |
