Otaniemi Travel Guide

Helsinki

Otaniemi

Popular places to visit

Kauppatori Market Square featuring a fountain

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.

Kauppatori Market Square
Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre

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 walkable area.

Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
Helsinki Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral

Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.

Helsinki Cathedral
Olympic Stadium

Olympic Stadium

Catch an event at Olympic Stadium during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.

Olympic Stadium
Helsinki Zoo which includes cuddly or friendly animals

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.

Helsinki Zoo
Senate Square which includes a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and night scenes

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.

Senate Square

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

฿98
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Tallink Shuttle MyStar

Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki

฿1,683
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
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Helsinki Archipelago: Sightseeing Boat Tour

฿1,010
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Helsinki Archipelago: Sightseeing Boat Tour
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki

Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)

฿4,484
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
Tallinn Tour From Helsinki

Tallinn Day Trip from Helsinki

฿8,040
per adult
Tallinn Day Trip from Helsinki
Helsinki English Speaking Walking Tour

Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour

฿748
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Otaniemi

Heymo 1 by Sokos Hotels

Heymo 1 by Sokos Hotels

3 out of 5
Miestentie, 5, Espoo
The price is ฿2,128 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,128
฿2,426 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Espoo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Kauppatori Market Square ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews)
"Really good social areas and very helpful staff all coupled with relatively low cost."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Heymo 1 by Sokos Hotels
Hotel Hanasaari

Hotel Hanasaari

3.5 out of 5
Hanasaarenranta 5, Espoo
The price is ฿5,463 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿5,463
฿6,228 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Espoo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kauppatori Market Square and Espoo Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Nordic idyll
"A relaxing stay close to the city, yet in nature. Very good restaurant and breakfast."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2024

Hotel Hanasaari
Marski by Scandic

Marski by Scandic

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 10, Helsinki
The price is ฿3,664 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,664
฿4,177 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,407 reviews)
"Breakfast was exceptional."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Marski by Scandic
Clarion Hotel Helsinki

Clarion Hotel Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Tyynenmerenkatu 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,642 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,642
฿5,291 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,342 reviews)
Good hotel with some areas for improvements
"Nice rooms, however one of the two rooms we stayed in was distinctly smaller than the other. The blackout blinds were suboptimal with openings on the sides that were hard to fix/plug. The relax area and swimming pool was top notch. We could hear the trams even though we were on floor 7, albeit not ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Hobo Helsinki

Hobo Helsinki

4 out of 5
Kluuvikatu 4, Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,259 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,259
฿4,855 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Kauppatori Market Square and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (763 reviews)
Finnish cool
"Great location and modern vibe. Everything you need and nothing you don’t"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hobo Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
The price is ฿4,226 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿4,226
฿4,817 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,761 reviews)
"Excellent in every way but accessing the hotel reception area with a heavy suitcase was difficult. I had to take the ramp-access which took me to the conferencing area of the hotel. In the end a kindly guest showed to to reception as I would not have found this on my own via the ramp access to the ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
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Other neighbourhoods around Otaniemi

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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.

Leppavaara
Helsinki showing a statue or sculpture and a park

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.

Taka-Toolo
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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.

Jatkasaari
Helsinki featuring heritage architecture

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.

Töölö
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Kamppi

4.5/5(80 area reviews)

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.

Kamppi
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Pasila

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Pasila. Mall of Tripla is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to see more of the city.

Pasila

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