Ochanomizu can be reached by Chuo Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Chiyoda Line (Shin-Ochanomizu Station) and Toei Shinjuku Line (Ogawamachi Station).
An area from Ochanomizu to Suidobashi is called 「学生の街 (gakusei-no-machi; student city)」, a home to many colleges and universities. Musical instrument stores line up at in front of the station.