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Below you can find information about the city centre hotels offering special room rates for the NordiCHI 2026 participants. All the hotels are within a walking distance from the conference venues. Please see the map at the end of the page for hotel locations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rooms can be booked until each hotel\u2019s individual reservation deadline, subject to availability. As autumn is a busy season in Vaasa due to business travel, we recommend making your booking early.<\/p>\n

Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel (reservation details are provided below). Each participant is responsible for their own reservation. For details such as cancellation policies, please refer to the hotel\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Important notice:<\/strong> Please be cautious of any contacts from parties claiming to arrange travel or accommodation for the conference participants. Such approaches are often phishing attempts.<\/p>\n

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Original Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located in the town center, 2,5 km from the university.<\/p>\n

Hovioikeudenpuistikko 18, 65100 Vaasa<\/p>\n

Tel. +358 20 1234 619
\nEmail: royal.vaasa@sokoshotels.fi
\nWebsite https:\/\/www.sokoshotels.fi\/en\/hotels\/vaasa\/original-sokos-hotel-royal-vaasa<\/a><\/p>\n

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The hotel Original Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa has been under complete renovation and offers a bright atrium lobby, magnificent rooftop sauna, comfortable and sunny rooms, and new restaurants.<\/p>\n

Single room per night 143 \u20ac
\nDouble room per night 163 \u20ac
\nRates include breakfast and VAT<\/em><\/p>\n

Reservations <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reservations via the hotel website
\nOriginal Sokos Hotel Royal | Hotellit Vaasa – sokoshotels.fi<\/a>
\nusing the reservation code: \u00a0BNORDCHI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note: Reservations must be made by 18 September 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Payment and cancellation terms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Payments must be guaranteed with a credit card or paid upon reservation directly to the hotel.
\nIndividual reservations made from a quota may be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. Cancellations made later will be charged in full.<\/p>\n

Reception opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open 24 hours<\/p>\n

Check in: 15:00
\nCheck out: 12:00<\/p>\n

Parking: Payable parking available near the hotel, both outdoor and indoor parking.<\/p>\n

Accessibility<\/strong>
\nOriginal Sokos Royal Vaasa has six fully wheelchair-accessible rooms, with adapted furnishings and bathroom facilities. The hotel’s main entrance is accessible, with accessible facilities. The width of the lift doors is 100 cm. The parking area on the hotel’s second floor has four marked accessible parking spaces.<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/strong>
\nSokos Hotel Royal Vaasa has the Green Key and Sustainable Travel Finland certificate. This means that the hotel operates in accordance with strict environmental criteria. https:\/\/greenkey.fi\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hotel Astor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located in the town center, 2.5 km from the University.<\/p>\n

Asemakatu 4, <\/strong>65100 Vaasa<\/p>\n

Tel. +35863269 111
\nEmail: astor@astorvaasa.fi<\/a>
\nWebsite https:\/\/www.astorvaasa.fi\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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The charming, privately owned Hotel Astor is centrally located, across the street from the railway station. The hotel\u2019s high standard rooms are all individually decorated and unique. The hotel’s acclaimed breakfast is served in the Gustavian-style decorated breakfast room.<\/p>\n

Single room per night 132 \u20ac
\nDouble room per night 145 \u20ac
\nRates include breakfast and VAT<\/em><\/p>\n

Reservations <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reservations by email to astor@astorvaasa.fi<\/a>
\nusing the reservation code: NordiCHI 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note: Reservations must be made by 3 September 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Payment <\/strong><\/p>\n

Payments are made directly to the hotel.<\/p>\n

Reception opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open 24 hours
\nCheck out: 12:00<\/p>\n

Parking: Payable parking available on the nearby parking area, 100 meters from the hotel.<\/p>\n

Accessibility
\n<\/strong>Due to the hotel Astor being located in a historic building with a compact layout, unfortunately it is not accessible for wheelchair users.<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/strong>
\nHotel Astor has been granted a Green Key eco-label. Green Key is an international eco-label awarded to accommodation and congress companies that pay special attention to the environment, and Green Key aims to contribute to sustainable consumption and environmental impact reduction. https:\/\/www.greenkey.global\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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GreenStar Hotel Vaasa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located 1 km east to the town center, 3 km from the University.<\/p>\n

Myllykatu 17, 65100 Vaasa<\/p>\n

Tel. +358 10 423 9393
\nEmail: vaasa@greenstar.fi<\/a>
\nWebsite https:\/\/www.greenstar.fi\/en\/hotels\/greenstar-hotel-vaasa\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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GreenStar Hotel Vaasa, located just a short walk away from the Vaasa market square. The hotel has 98 rooms, with fresh colours and genuine natural materials creating a soft and peaceful atmosphere. The hotel’s shared kitchens and laundry facilities are free for guests to use. Coffee and tea are available free of charge in the hotel lobby.<\/p>\n

Single room\u00a0 per night 129 \u20ac
\nDouble room per night 141 \u20ac
\nRates include breakfast and VAT<\/em><\/p>\n

Reservations <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reservations by email vaasa@greenstar.fi<\/a>
\nor via the hotel website
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/www.greenstar.fi\/en\/hotels\/greenstar-hotel-vaasa\/<\/strong><\/a> using the reservation code: NORDICHI2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note: Reservations must be made by 10 August 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Payment <\/strong><\/p>\n

Payment on site in cash or by credit card.<\/p>\n

Arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n

A pin code will be provided with the reservation confirmation, which you can use to check in at the check-in machine when the reception is closed.<\/p>\n

Check-in is done using the reservation number and pin code.<\/p>\n

Reception opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon \u2013 Sat 6.00 \u2013 21.00
\nSun and Public holidays 7.00 \u2013 20.00<\/p>\n

Check-in\u00a015.00
\nCheck-out\u00a012.00<\/p>\n

Parking: Payable parking available.<\/p>\n

Accessibility
\n<\/strong>The hotel has four wheelchair accessible rooms with spacious bathrooms, accessible elevator and wheelchair ramp to the main entrance.<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/strong>
\n<\/em>GreenStar hotels are committed to sustainability and environmental friendliness through every detail: the hotel operates with green and emission-free electricity and district heating. All beds, the paints and detergents used, as well as the cleaning services have the Nordic Swan Ecolabel https:\/\/www.nordic-swan-ecolabel.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Scandic Vaasa<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Located in the town center, 2,5 km from the University.<\/p>\n

Rosteninkatu 6, Vaasa<\/p>\n

Tel. +358 300308460
\nEmail: vaasa@scandichotels.com<\/a>
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.scandichotels.com\/en\/hotels\/scandic-vaasa<\/a><\/p>\n

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Scandic Vaasa is located right next to the shopping streets and the market square, a stone\u2019s throw from the railway station. The hotel offers excellent facilities and comfortable cosy rooms for you to enjoy your stay in Vaasa.<\/p>\n

Reservations <\/strong><\/p>\n

NordiCHI2026 participants are offered a discount in the Scandic Vaasa hotel.<\/p>\n

Room reservations can be easily made using the following link: https:\/\/www.scandichotels.com\/fi?bookingCode=CCON<\/a><\/p>\n

Through the link, guests can book a discounted room directly.<\/p>\n

Guests can choose their preferred room type and receive an additional discount when paying for the reservation upon booking. The cancellation policy for individual accommodation reservations depends on the reservation type chosen by the guest. In order to confirm the reservation, the guest must provide the hotel with valid credit card details. Rooms are available for booking, subject to the hotel’s availability, no later than 10 days before arrival.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reception opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open 24 hours<\/p>\n

Check in: 16:00
\nCheck out: 12:00<\/p>\n

Parking: Payable parking available in the nearby, partly covered outdoor parking area.<\/p>\n

Accessibility
\n<\/strong>The hotel Scandic Vaasa is accessible for wheelchair users and has 5 disability rooms available.<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/strong>
\nSustainability is a part of the values at the Scandic hotels, and an integral element of all operations. The hotel Scandic Vaasa has a Nordic Swan eco-label. https:\/\/www.nordic-swan-ecolabel.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hotel Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Please note that the indicated walking distance and time reflect a route that includes all hotels and venues.<\/p>\n