Accommodation, arriving and getting around
Options for accommodation
The course price for our Intensive Courses in Finnish Language and Culture does not include accommodation. Here are a few suggestions on where to find accommodation during the course. In case you need assistance with finding accommodation, you can contact our office at summeruni@jyu.fi.
- Finlandia Hotelli Alba
Economy single person room 100€/night
Standard single person room 108,52€/night
Superior room 118,48€/night (rooms renovated recently)
Two-person Standard room 129,43€/night/room
Junior Suite for two (with own sauna) 190,00€/night/room
The prices include a buffet breakfast, free parking, Wi-Fi, and the possibility to use the hotel's sauna. To get the discount, book with the code KESÄYO.
- Time Hostel City, Time Hostel Nova, Time Hotel and Time Apartments Ylistönmäki
The discounted prices are valid from January 26th until February 7th 2027. Bookings are made directly via email at info(at)timetostay.fi. You can find more detailed information in the PDF file linked below.
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Omena Hotel
The Summer University has a code for a small discount for this hotel. If you want to book your stay at this hotel, please ask us for the code at summeruni@jyu.fi. NB! We only give the discount code to participants who have already registered on our course in Jyväskylä. -
Scandic Hotels
The Summer University has a code for a small discount for this hotel. If you want to book your stay at this hotel, please ask us for the code at summeruni@jyu.fi. NB! We only give the discount code to participants who have already registered on our course in Jyväskylä.
Visit Jyväskylä Region has a long list of accommodation options on their website.
Soihtu – Accommodation in Kortepohja's Student Village (ONLY POSSIBLE FOR THE SUMMER COURSE!)
Arriving in Jyväskylä
Most people travel to Finland on a plane. It is also possible (and very much recommended!) to take a ferry from Stockholm to Turku or Helsinki, from Tallinn to Helsinki or from Travemünde to Helsinki (Finnlines). Ferry companies operating between Stockholm/Tallinn and Helsinki are Viking Line and Silja Line. Eckerö Line operates only between Tallinn and Helsinki.
If you fly to Helsinki, you can get on the Jyväskylä train connecting directly from the airport with changing trains only once in less than 3,5 hours. Buy your tickets in the VR web shop here. You can find the VR mobile app at App Store or in Google Play store.
Bus is also a good option to travel to Jyväskylä. However, there is no long-distance bus going straight from the airport to Jyväskylä, so you have to take the bus from Helsinki. Check out the long-distance bus schedules and prices here and Onnibus journeys here
Getting around in Jyväskylä
The public transport system in the Jyväskylä region is called Linkki. In the Jyväskylä regional public transportation buses you can pay either with Mobile ticket (Linkki App), cash or payment card. Check the local transport trip planner for information on routes.
Biking is a perfect way of getting around in Jyväskylä in summertime. You can rent a bicycle from e.g. Polkupyörätori (Vaasankatu 8) when you arrive. Make sure to follow Finnish traffic rules while biking and note that cyclists are required to wear a protective helmet (Road Traffic Act section 92).
Campus and course venue
All Finnish lessons are held at Agora-building, Mattilanniemi university campus. You can use this map to find buildings and classrooms: https://navi.jyu.fi/
Summer University's office can be found on the 4th floor of the Agora-building.
Route from Soihtu/Kortepohja student village to Mattilanniemi campus (the course venue) on the map here: http://bit.ly/2DQNCPM
Please note that parking on the campus is not free of charge! You need the eParking app to park on campus. You can read more from here: https://www.jyu.fi/en/about-us/maps-and-visitor-information/parking-on-jyu-campuses