Venue
The ruggedly beautiful granite building, known today as Paasitorni will provide us three stores high main ballroom with over 500m2 hardwood floor. Congress Hall is the pearl of Paasitorni with its tall ceilings, splendid chandeliers and impressive balconies. As early as in 1908, when it was completed, the venue was referred to as “the biggest and grandest evening entertainment hall in the city”.
Paasitorni is located in Siltasaari, Helsinki, right next to Hakaniemi, beside Eläintarhanlahti Bay. The location is close to nature, yet central. Paasitorni is easily accessible, and there are ample entertainment and cultural services in the immediate vicinity, as well as a variety of accommodation options within.
Accommodation
There are three accomodation options at different price points: Scandic Paasi, Scandic Hakaniemi and Citybox Helsinki.
Scandic Paasi and Scandic Hakaniemi are the closest to the event venue, with Paasi being directly connected to the venue. Scandic Hakaniemi is a 3 minute walk away.
All Scandic hotel reservations are done via their website scandichotels.fi. By using the discount code CGRO you will get a discount from their rates. There is a possibility for extra discount if you pay the room immediately at checkout.
Discounted rooms must be reserved 10 days before arrival at the latest. Depending on the type of reservation you make, different terms and conditions apply for cancellations etc.
The third option Citybox Helsinki is the most affordable option and is a 8 minute walk from the venue.
*** Important note about reserving at Citybox! ***
The website doesn't accept discount codes at time of writing, so reservation are to be done using email. Mail to:helsinki@cityboxhotels.com. Mention the discount code FINNFEST in your message.
Discounted prices for the Citybox Helsinki:
- 70€ - double room (extra bed + 20€)
- 75€ - double large for two (extra bed + 20€)
- 109€ - family room for four (double bed + bunk bed)
- 129€ - family large room for six (double bed + bunk beds + sofa bed)
How to find us
From the Helsinki-Vantaa airport
We recommend arriving at Paasitorni by public transportation.
There is direct bus line, 600, straight to Hakaniemi. It's the fastest and easiest way to travel without transfers.
If you feel a bit more adventurous, you can also take local train, line P or I, to Helsinki Central Railway Station and use eather metro or walk to the Hotel, ~1,2km.
For an easy way to locate Paasitorni with public transportation, go to:
Taxies
If you are interested using taxi, we recommend one of these options:
Parking
Guests arriving by car can find parking spaces in the vicinity of Paasitorni. The spaces are subject to a charge. The car park at Jaffa Station (Arena Center Hakaniemi) provides long-term parking options.
Public Transportation
Metro, tram and bus
Trams 3, 6 and 9 will take you directly to Hakaniemi market square from the front of the Central Railway Station.
Several buses departing from Railway Square (at the Central Railway Station, next to the Finnish National Theatre) have stops in Hakaniemi. If you arrive by metro from the city centre, get off at Hakaniemi station.
More information can be found here:
Trains
All long-distance and commuter trains arriving in Helsinki stop at the Central Railway Station. The Ring Rail Line will take you from Helsinki Airport to the city centre in about 30 minutes. The distance from the Central Railway Station to Paasitorni is short and convenient.
Timetables: