Depends on what are the requirements, price range and life style. Do you want to live in the city, or more suburban areas? Where is your workplace located (or campus, or other place you need to go to regularly)? Are you single or looking for a family-friendly environment? read more
If you are looking for more suburban places with some nature around, and a bit more modest rent prices or more space with same price, I recommend eastern Helsinki, along the metro route. There's also seashore nearby. If you live outside the city area, metro is the most reliable and comfortable transportation. read more
If by best you mean most expensive Kaivopuisto, Ullanlinna and Eira in the center by the sea, Lauttasaari, Lehtisaari, Kaskisaari, Kuusisaari in the west and Kulosaari, Tammisalo, Marjaniemi in the east. read more
Neighborhood of Eira, Photo Credit: Aku Pöllänen The best neighborhoods in Helsinki are Eira, Ullanlinna, Kaivopuisto, Punavuori and Töölö in the southern parts of the city. Kulosaari, Munkkiniemi, Lehtisaari and Kuusisaari are a bit farther away, but still worth visiting. read more