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ITiCSE 2000 Hotel Information

All hotel prices include taxes.  The exchange rate between Finnish Mark and Euro is fixed 1 EUR = 5.94573 FIM.  The exchange rate between American Dollar and Euro is 1 EUR = 1.00 USD (Jan 25, 2000).

For roommate matching, information about the hotels or the locations, please contact Ms Arja Koponen tkt_kopo@cs.helsinki.fi.


Strand Inter-Continental Helsinki

First-class hotel by the sea with superb views over the harbor. Within a walking distance from the center of Helsinki.

Address: John Stenbergin ranta 4 00530 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: +358 9 39 351
Fax: +358 9 39 35255
strand@interconti.com
http://www.interconti.com

Special ITiCSE rate (buffet breakfast 105 FIM, continental breakfast 65 FIM):

  • single room 890 FIM  (149.69 EUR)
  • double room 1090 FIM (183.32 EUR)

Distance from the international airport: 18 km
Time by taxi/shuttle/bus nr 615: approx. 20/30/40 minutes
Cost by taxi/shuttle/bus nr 615: approx. FIM 125/100/16

The hotel located approximately 2 km from the conference venue.  The venue is best reachable from the hotel by trams 1 and 7B , buses 62-67, 72 and 611-652 (nearest stop in the marketplace next to the hotel).

Please make your reservation no later than June 10, 2000 and make sure to quote "ITiCSE" with your reservation to take advantage of the special price.
 

Scandic Hotel Marski

The Scandic Marski is a first-class property located right in the heart of Helsinki.  It is situated in the most bustling area of town, surrounded by a variety of restaurants and shops.

Address: Mannerheimintie 10  00100 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: +358 9 680 61
Fax: +358 9 642 377

Special ITiCSE rate including buffet breakfast:

  • single room 600 FIM  (100.91 EUR)
  • double room 850 FIM  (142.96 EUR)
Distance from the international airport: 18 km
Time by taxi/shuttle: approx. 30/40 minutes
Cost by taxi/shuttle: approx. FIM 140/100

The hotel is located approximately 3 km from the conference venue.  The venue is best reachable by tram nr 7B from the tram stop in front of the Stockmann's department store.  Buses 62-67, 72 and 611-652 from the main railway station can be used, also.

Please make your reservation to this hotel no later than July 3, 2000, and quote "ITiCSE" with your reservation to take advantage of the special price.
 

Holiday Inn Helsinki - Congress Center

The Holiday Inn Helsinki-Congress center is located next to the Helsinki Fair center, 5 km from the city center.  City center can be reached in five minutes by train, 20 minutes by bus or 20 minutes by tram.

Address: Messuaukio 1  00520 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: +358 9 150 900
Fax: +358 9 1509 6665
holidayinn@iaf.fi

Special ITiCSE rate including buffet breakfast:

  • single room 590 FIM  (99.23 EUR)
  • double room 710 FIM  (119.41 EUR)
Distance from the international airport: 15 km
Time by taxi/shuttle: approx. 20/30 minutes
Cost by taxi/shuttle: approx. FIM 125/100

The hotel is located approximately 1 km from the conference venue.  The venue is best reachable by tram nr 7A.

Please make your reservation no later than May 31, 2000.  Please quote "ITiCSE" with your reservation to take advantage of the special price.
 

Radisson SAS Hesperia Hotel Helsinki

Radisson SAS Hesperia is very near the Finnish National Opera, located on Helsinki's main avenue.  The hotel faces the Hesperia Park and the Töölö bay.  City center is reachable in 20 minutes by foot, and in 5 minutes by a tram.

Address: Mannerheimintie 50 00260 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: +358 9 43 101
Fax: +358 9 4310 995
http://www.radisson.com

Special ITiCSE rate including buffet breakfast and morning sauna:

  • single room 575 FIM  (96.71 EUR)
  • double room 675 FIM  (113.53 EUR)
Distance from the international airport: 16 km
Time by taxi/shuttle/Finnair bus: approx. 20/30/30 minutes
Cost by taxi/shuttle/Finnair bus: approx. FIM 125/100/25

The hotel located approximately 2 km from the conference venue.  The venue is reachable in less than 10 minutes from the hotel by a bus nr 70T from the bus stop next to the Opera.

Please make your reservation no later than June 26, 2000.  Please quote "ITiCSE" with your reservation to take advantage of the special price.
 

Hotel Ava

Hotel Ava is located in the Helsinki district of Vallila, approximately 3 km from the city center.  It is in the general proximity to the Swim Center and the Helsinki Fair Center.  Excellent connections to city center by buses or trams.

Address: Karstulantie 6  00550 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: +358 9 774 751
Fax: +358 9 730 090
varaukset@hotelli-ava.fi
http://www.hotelli-ava.fi/english.htm

Special ITiCSE rate, breakfast additional 30 FIM per person:

  • single 260 FIM (43.77 EUR)
  • double 300 FIM (50.46 EUR), studio 320 FIM (53.82 EUR),
  • double with kitchen 480 FIM (80.73 EUR)
  • triple with kitchen 660 FIM (111 EUR)
Distance from the international airport: 16 km
Time by taxi/shuttle/Finnair bus/bus nr 615: approx. 20/25/25/30 minutes
Cost by taxi/shuttle/Finnair bus/bus nr 615: approx. FIM 120/100/25/16

The hotel is located within a walking distance to the conference venue. Reception is open daily from 7.30 am to 8 pm.  If you arrive after 8 pm, there is another entrance to the right of the main entrance.  Please press B and 1, and wait for further instructions from the loudspeaker.

Please make your reservation no later than June 10, 2000.  Please quote "ITiCSE" with your reservation to take advantage of the special price.
 

Hostel Academica

Inexpensive summer hostel near the center of Helsinki.  Within the walking distance from the business center and the best-known sights. Ten minutes walk away from the most popular public beach in Helsinki. Every room has a small kitchen.

Address: Hietaniemenkatu 14 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: +358 9 1311 4334
Fax: +358 9 441 201
hostel.academica@hyy.fi
http://www.hyy.fi/hostel.htm

Special ITiCSE rate includes buffet breakfast:

  • single room 240 FIM  (40.37 EUR)
  • double room 340 FIM  (57.18 EUR)
Distance from the international airport: 20 km
Time by taxi/shuttle: approx. 30/35 minutes
Cost by taxi/shuttle: approx. FIM 140/100

The hostel is located approximately 3,5 km from the conference venue. The venue is best reachable by the bus nr70T (in 15 minutes).

Please make your reservation no later than June 10, 2000.  Please quote "ITiCSE" with your reservation to take advantage of the special price.
 

Stadion Hostel

Very inexpensive hostel between the conference venue and city center, inside the Helsinki Stadium.  City center can be reached by a tram or bus in 10-15 minutes.  You can bring your own sheets to avoid the extra charge on sheets.  Sleeping bags are not allowed.  Correction The hostel does accept credit cards.

Address: Pohjoinen Stadiontie 3 B 00250 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: +358 9 496 071
Fax: +358 9 496 466
stadion@hostel.inet.fi

Special conference rate (no breakfast):

  • single room 135 FIM  (22.71 EUR)
  • double room 180 FIM  (30.27 EUR)
  • dormitory (room for 9-12 persons) 65 FIM per person  (10.93 EUR)
Distance from the international airport: 16 km
Time by taxi/shuttle/Finnair bus: approx. 20/25/25 minutes
Cost by taxi/shuttle/Finnair bus: approx. FIM 120/100/25

The hostel is less than 2 km from the conference venue.  In addition to walking, the venue can be reached by bus nr 70T from the opera bus stop (500 meters walk from the hostel to the bus stop).

The hostel is open from 8 am to 2 am.  Please make your reservation no later than June 10, 2000.  Please quote "ITiCSE" with your reservation to take advantage of the special price.
 

Information about the transportation

Taxis

Finnish taxis are very reliable but rather expensive. Information about the prices and other practical issues can be found from http://www.taksiliitto.fi/engl.htm .

Airport taxi (Yellow line)

Airport taxi is a shared shuttle bus, normally yellow vans for eight people. The cost for one person depends on the amount of passengers. The pricelist and additional information can be found from http://www.airporttaxi.fi/indexeng.htm.

Finnair bus

Most of the conference hotels are conveniently located along the route of the Finnair bus. Timetables can be found from Finnair's website http://www.finnair.com/flights/citybus.htm.

City buses

You can use city buses also for transportation to and from the airport. The best choice between Helsinki city center and the airport is bus number 615. Timetables and other info can be found from http://www.ytv.fi/aikataulut/seutu/s615.html