Otaniemi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Kauppatori Market Square
Shop for locally made handicrafts, gourmet Finnish food, souvenirs and many more exceptional items in this famous market in the center of Helsinki.
Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Olympic Stadium during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Helsinki Zoo
Explore the planet’s wildest environments and discover the animals that live in this zoo, one of only a few in the world located on an island.
Senate Square
Snap photos of the fascinating buildings surrounding this huge square, which is the cultural center of politics, religion and science in the city.
Activities
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
From Helsinki: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna
Helsinki Supersaver: Hop On-Hop Off Bus and Helsinki Canal Cruise
Our pick of the best Otaniemi Hotel Deals
Heymo 1 by Sokos Hotels
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Marski by Scandic
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Hobo Helsinki
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Other neighbourhoods around Otaniemi
Tapiola
The beaches and coffee shops are just a few things visitors like about Tapiola. Espoo Museum of Modern Art and Espoo Metro Areena are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Urheilupuisto Station or Tapiola Station to get around the larger area.
Leppavaara
Discover Leppavaara, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Leppavaara include Sello Shopping Centre and Vermon Arena, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kilo Station.
Taka-Toolo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Taka-Toolo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Korjaamo Cultural Factory, and catch the metro at Toolon Halli Station or Kansanelakelaitos Station to see more of the area.
Jatkasaari
While you're in Jatkasaari, take in top sights like West Harbour Terminal or Helsinki West Terminal, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saukonpaasi Tram Stop or Saukonkatu Tram Station.
Töölö
If you're spending time in Töölö, check out sights like Finnish National Opera or Finlandia Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Toolontori Station or Hesperian Puisto Station.
Kamppi
Travellers choose Kamppi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Kamppi Station or Simonkatu Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kamppi Shopping Center.
