PRACTICAL INFORMATION

HELSINKI

Arrival by public transportation:
You can reach VALO through a few different public transportation routes from Helsinki Airport. We recommend taking the train I from the airport station to Ilmala and hopping on a bus for a few stops. However as there are multiple choices we recommend you to use HSL Route Guide to check what’s the most convenient for you.

• The closest stops by the hotel are called Ruskeasuo.

• Price: 4,40 € (on app) / 4,70 € (contactless payment) 

• Time used: 48-55 mins (depending on the route)
  
  

Arrival by a Taxi:
There are four taxi lanes at Helsinki Airport. Follow Taxi signs on the ground level once exiting the customs. Taxi lines reserved for Finavia's four contractual partners for taxi services.

• Price: Depending on which service you choose, a taxi to VALO should not cost more than 40 €. 

• Travel time: 15-20 mins depending on the traffic.
  
  

Arrival by an App-ride:
If you wish to book an app-ride to the hotel apps Uber and Bolt work in Finland. After ordering follow the signs for "App Rides" inside the terminal to get to the P2 parking hall. The designated pickup area is on the street level and is marked with "App Rides" signs. Go to the location shown in your app to meet your driver. Verify that the car's make, color, and driver's name match the information in the app before you get in. 

• Price: Depending on the service and car availability, price varies between 20-40 €.

• Travel time: 15-20 mins depending on the traffic.

Public transportation in Helsinki
Public transport in Helsinki is well accessible and works efficiently. The same tickets work in trams, buses, the Metro, commuter trains, light rail, and the Suomenlinna ferry in the centre area.

HSL app
The HSL app allows you to buy tickets, find the best route to your destination and get up-to-date information about service changes. We strongly recommend you to download it in case you’re planning to use public transport.

If you wish not to download the app you can also use the HSL Ticket Store webpage. You can access the store through a web browser on your phone, tablet or computer. 

Besides the online and in-app purchases a contactless payment is a fast and easy way to purchase adult single tickets. However please note there are slight differences on the prices depending on where you buy the ticket.

•  Closest pharmacy:
  Pikku Huopalahden Sivuapteekki
  https://maps.app.goo.gl/aPtGYyVmS4aw5a8r5?g_st=aw
  
  

• Closest hospital:
  Meilahden yhteispäivystys
  Paciuksenkatu 3, Helsinki. (Phone 116117 )
  In an emergency call: 112
  
  

• Closest supermarket: Alepa Pikku Huoplahti
  https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ly7qDLAo3XkFYH9A9?g_st=aw
  
  

• Closest place for a walk & jog:
  Helsinki Central Park
  Massive forest / park area with walking paths 

To Eat

• • Kappeli Café and Restaurant
    Historical old building in Esplanadi, having famously served Finnish artists since late 1800’s. Finnish food in a traditional environment, next to Market Square.
    
    

  • Café Engel
    Classical café next to Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral in one of the oldest houses of the city. Serving Scandinavian and European food, and even running a small cinema downstairs.

Note - the best traditional Finnish dish is salmon soup, widely available in Scandinavian restaurants (including Engel and Kappeli).

To Drink

• Apotek Wine Bar
  An old jugend pharmacy turned into a bar serving carefully selected wines and entrées.
  
  

• Trillby & Chadwick
  Listed as one of the 10 of the Most Alluring Hidden Bars in the World by New York Times - charming speakeasy bar in the heart of Helsinki.

To Visit 

• Allas Sea Pool
  Allas is the place to be for anyone who enjoys a refreshing swim. Jump into a cold or warm pool, grab refreshments and take in the views of the presidential palace, Uspenski cathedral and harborside market.
  
  

• Löyly
  Founded by actor Jasper Pääkkönen, Löyly offers great architecture, fantastic saunas, dip in the cold sea and a restaurant serving scandinavian food.
  
  

• Helsinki Central Library Oodi
  If you like hanging out in libraries - this is something for you. A unique, modern facility to do so much more than just borrow books.
  
  

• Finnish National Gallery Ateneum
  A classic for art lovers. The current exhibition explores acclaimed Finnish painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s art developed in interaction with international modernists, such as Gustav Klimt and Koloman Moser.
  
  

• Amos Rex
  For contemporary art we recommend visiting Amos Rex. The current exhibition features works of an Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich whose art, often carried out in a huge scale, blurs the perceptions of reality.