Meilahti

Meilahti is a district and neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland. It lies in the western part of the city and forms part of the Western major district. The coastline along the Meilahti Bay and the surrounding green areas give the area a suburban character within the capital. The district is known for its medical campus and cemetery. The Meilahti campus of Helsinki University Hospital (HUS HYKS Meilahti) hosts several medical departments and research units, and serves as a major healthcare hub for the city. Meilahden hautausmaa, the municipal cemetery, is located in Meilahti and is a notable local landmark. Residential development includes a mix of housing types, ranging from older apartment blocks to newer housing projects, set among parks and waterfront areas.

Public transport connects Meilahti with central Helsinki and other neighborhoods, with several bus routes serving the area and nearby tram routes offering access to the city center and beyond. The district is characterized by a calm, residential feel with relatively low-rise development and preserved green spaces. Its proximity to the sea and to major health services has shaped its land use and urban character.

Meilahti's history is tied to its hospital and cemetery, with early 20th-century growth and later expansion into a residential suburb. The area continues to evolve with ongoing city planning and redevelopment projects aimed at improving housing, services, and connectivity.