Hotels near Aalto University

If you'd like to get a taste of Espoo student life, check out Helsinki University of Technology in Otaniemi. Our travellers also like the museums in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Laajalahti Nature Reserve, located 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from central Espoo. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Winter Garden and Meilahden Arboretum, both nearby.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Ainoa Shopping Center in Tapiola.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Espoo City Theatre - The Revontuli Hall in Tapiola. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Finnish National Opera, Helsinki Music Centre, and National Theater are not far.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Karhusaaren uimaranta, located 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from central Espoo. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Westendin uimaranta located nearby.

Espoo Museum of Modern Art is just one of the attractions in Tapiola, Espoo so you might want to stop by during your trip. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Espoo has to offer, head to Espoo Metro Areena, Helsinki University of Technology, and Aalto University.

WeeGee Exhibition Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Tapiola. Our travellers also like the museums in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Westendin uimaranta is a spot you might want to check out, located 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from central Espoo. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Karhusaaren uimaranta located nearby.