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For Uniarts Helsinki visitors and newcomers

Welcome to the University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland! Here you will find information about us and our venues as well as how to move around in Helsinki and where to visit.

For CARPA conference attendees

Accommodation options for visitors of the CARPA conference 28.-30.8.2025.

  • Scandic hotels

    Use the code EVNT to get the attendee discount. The booking must be done at least 10 days before your arrival to get the discount. It can be used at Scandic Hakaniemi or Scandic Paasi. Both hotels are within 5 minutes walkable distance from the Theatre Academy.

  • Forenom apartment hotel

    Use the code SUOD6 to get a 10% discount on bookings made directly through web shop at www.forenom.com. The discount is valid for stays of 1 to 4 nights between August 27–31. It applies to all door code properties in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The promo code must be entered in the campaign code field before confirming the booking.

  • Other accommodation options

    Here are some suggestions for other hotels nearby: Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti on Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 4, Park Hotel on Pohjolankatu 38, self-service Omena Hotels in various locations, The Yard Concept Hostel on Kalevankatu 3 A 45, Hostel Diana Park on Uudenmaankatu 9. You can also explore Airbnb accommodation or Eurohostel.

Getting to and around Helsinki

If you come to Helsinki by train or boat, you can take the bus or the tram from the central railway station or different harbours to everywhere. The railway station is in the centre and all the harbours are a tram journey away from there. Here you will find more information on the public transport in Helsinki and how to get here.

  • Getting to Helsinki

    Whether you come by plane, boat, train or bus, My Helsinki website has simple and clear instructions on how to get around.

  • Helsinki public transport tickets and fares

    Find the right tickets for your needs: single tickets, day tickets and travel zones.

  • City bikes

    City bikes are shared-use bicycles that can be borrowed for a fee by anyone, residents and visitors alike. Read more from My Helsinki website.

  • Journey planner

    The Helsinki Region Transport service (HSL) offers a handy journey planner tool to help you plan your route with any form of public transportation.

Venues and locations

Uniarts Helsinki has two campuses, one in Töölö and one in Sörnäinen. Töölö campus is within a walking distance and Sörnäinen campus a short bus or tram ride away from the Helsinki central railway station.

  • Töölö campus

    The teaching facilities and performance venues for music are located primarily on Uniarts Helsinki’s Töölö Campus. The buildings are located in the heart of Helsinki.

  • Sörnäinen campus

    The Sörnäinen Campus in central Helsinki offers an inspiring learning environment especially for students of fine arts, theatre and dance.

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Safer spaces for all

Get to know our guidelines for how to make our spaces psychologically safer for everyone.

  • Safer space guidelines for academic events

    We encourage academic discussion, but ask everyone to keep their comments constructive and respectful, thus contributing to a positive, encouraging, and safer atmosphere in Uniarts Helsinki.

Practical information for visitors

It is safe to drink tap water in Finland. Most Finnish people understand and speak English. Pack a jacket, get some woolly socks and enjoy your stay!

Where to visit and what to do