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 walkable 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.
Things to do
From Helsinki: Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour
The 1st Helsinki Free Tour - Since 2016
From Helsinki: Ferry Ride to Suomenlinna & Walking Tour
Top hotels in Tapiola
Marski by Scandic
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Hobo Helsinki
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tapiola
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.
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.
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.
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.