Short term and entry-level accommodation
Töölö Towers
Töölö Towers is part of the housing services provided by Aalto University. Owned by Aalto University together with the University of Helsinki, Töölö Towers are designed to accommodate incoming international researchers and other guests from a week to a maximum of six months. Töölö Towers are centrally located in the city of Helsinki at Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 23 A, close to the Töölö Campus of Aalto University. There is an easy access to the Otaniemi Campus via a near-by Kamppi Bus Terminal and to the Arabia Campus via tram.
Töölö Towers consist of 66 single rooms and 32 small apartments each with a kitchen. In addition there are also shared cooking facilities on every floor. All apartments and rooms are furnished. Price range is 280-490 € / week and 789-1443 € / month for one person. Breakfast and weekly cleaning including a change of bed linen are included in the price. Extra person fee including breakfast is 84€/week and 315€/month.
Reservations and enquiries of Töölö Towers should only be made by the receiving Aalto University units.
Tel:+358 9 191 24727
Email: guestrooms [at] helsinki [dot] fi
Forenom-furnished flats
Forenom (forenom.fi) is a privately owned company which offers furnished flats for either short or long term needs. The rent includes furniture, electricity, water and TV, pillows, blankets (without bed linen) and dishes.
Email: asuntotoimisto [at] forenom [dot] fi
HOAS Guest Rooms
Foundation for student Housing in the Helsinki, HOAS has a Guest Room service for researchers, students, and other people who need temporary accommodation. The Guest Rooms are located in Viikki and Lauttasaari, both in Helsinki. More information and an application form can be found by following this link (hoas.fi).
Other types of accommodation: Apartment hotels, hotels, hostels
There are plenty of other accommodation solutions available within the Helsinki Metropolitan Area suitable for short term needs. Apartment hotels, Bed & Breakfast providers, hotels, hostels etc.
The City of Helsinki website has gathered a good list of hotels and other accommodation types on its Visit Helsinki pages. (visithelsinki.fi)
The City of Espoo has an accommodation search tool on their websites Visit Espoo. (visitespoo.fi)
