Tapiola Travel Guide

Helsinki

Photo by Tim Thomas
Photo by Tim Thomas
Photo by Tim Thomas
Photo by Tim Thomas

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 fascinating museums 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

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
From Helsinki: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna

From Helsinki: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna

฿344
per adult
From Helsinki: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

฿561
per adult
Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

฿1,309
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour

Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour

฿1,870
per adult
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour
FIRST STEPS IN HELSINKI - Beginners Tour

FIRST STEPS IN HELSINKI - Beginners Tour (2025)

฿112
per adult
FIRST STEPS IN HELSINKI - Beginners Tour (2025)
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Top hotels in Tapiola

Marski by Scandic

Marski by Scandic

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 10, Helsinki
The price is ฿3,674 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,674
฿4,189 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,372 reviews)
"Comfy room."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Marski by Scandic
Clarion Hotel Helsinki

Clarion Hotel Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Tyynenmerenkatu 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa
The price is ฿4,221 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,221
฿4,811 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,331 reviews)
"I enjoyed my 3 night weekend stay very much and am happy I took a friend’s recommendation to stay at Clarion during my time in Helsinki. I appreciated the later breakfast times finishing at 11:00AM and the facilities (scenic rooftop sauna and pool) on offer. However, during my last morning before ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,038 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,038
฿4,604 total
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,707 reviews)
"Every need is met with facility quality and location"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Hobo Helsinki

Hobo Helsinki

4 out of 5
Kluuvikatu 4, Helsinki
The price is ฿4,206 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿4,206
฿4,794 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (723 reviews)
"This hotel was so funky and was in auch a great location. The staff were helpful, breakfast was epic and happy hour was a lovely addition."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hobo Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4 out of 5
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki
The price is ฿4,369 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,369
฿4,981 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The decor in our room was gorgeous. It felt so luxurious. Breakfast was a great buffet. Very accessible to the trains/transit."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 109, Helsinki
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,638 reviews)
"All the services the hotel provided were great and breakfast (included) was awesome (wide variety of food)."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Tapiola

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Otaniemi

Otaniemi is well liked for its beaches and shopping. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Laajalahti Nature Reserve and Karhusaaren uimaranta are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Keilaniemi Station or Aalto-yliopisto Station to get 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
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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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Haaga

You might enjoy the restaurants while you're in Haaga, and if you want to see some more of the larger Helsinki area, you can take a ride on the metro at Korppaanmaki Station.

Haaga

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