Practical information

Contemplating Qualitative Longitudinal Research: Temporalities, Theories and Methods

10 Jun 2024 - 11 Jun 2024 The House of Science and Letters 

Kirkkokatu 6, 00170 Helsinki


The conference venue

The conference will be held at  The House of Science and Letters. Kirkkokatu 6, 00170 Helsinki

Photos by Arno de la Chapelle. More photos here.


Registration fees

Early bird registration (by 15 March 2024): 80 euros

Late registration (by 30 April 2024): 120 euros

Conference dinner: 78 euros

The registration opens: early 2024

Accommodation

A successful conference also requires restful sleep and a tasty breakfast. The Conference organizers are happy to recommend you the following favorable offers in Helsinki for all conference delegates.

In cooperation with the Strawberry hotels:

Hotel Haven

Address: Unioninkatu 17, 00130 Helsinki

Distance to The House of Science and Letters:

Hotel Haven is an elegant and stylish boutique hotel by the South Harbour and the Market Square in Helsinki. Hotel Haven's 137 comfortable and spacious hotel rooms, its versatile meeting facilities, the bar, the three high-class restaurants and a gym provide unforgettable experiences for any and all tastes.

Room reservations must be made no later than May 19, 2024. After this day, all unbooked rooms will be released from the quota.

If necessary, the hotel has the right to unilaterally limit the availability of the quota before the last day of booking.

A quota reservation can be canceled free of charge no later than 72 hours before arrival.

For later cancellations or reservations left without cancellation and no-show, the hotel will charge the full amount for the first night.

Booking: https://app.mews.com/distributor/a5d754d6-642b-4ed4-9232-afcc00ec959d?mewsAvailabilityBlockId=254375c5-d0be-4ce7-b340-b10200ec7803&mewsStart=2024-06-09&mewsEnd=2024-06-11 


Klaus K Hotel

Address: Bulevardi 2-4, 00120 Helsinki

Distance to The House of Science and Letters: 

Hotel Klaus K welcomes you to Helsinki city center where a beautiful Art Nouveau building meets the modern Scandinavian lifestyle and design.

Our distinct hotel is an ideal location near shopping, galleries, museums, and tourist destinations – everything within walking distance. Or in case you prefer to use public transportation or you need to travel farther from the city center, all connections are near, a tram stop right in front of the hotel, for example.

Klaus K is the first member of Preferred Hotels & ResortsTM in Finland.

Our very unique Art Rooms are created in collaboration with some of the most famous Finnish contemporary artists.

Room reservations must be made no later than May 19, 2024. After this day, all unbooked rooms will be released from the quota.

If necessary, the hotel has the right to unilaterally limit the availability of the quota before the last day of booking.

A quota reservation can be canceled free of charge no later than 72 hours before arrival.

For later cancellations or reservations left without cancellation and no-show, the hotel will charge the full amount for the first night.

Booking: https://app.mews.com/distributor/802216b2-fe55-4625-9047-af7f00c34763?mewsAvailabilityBlockId=1c3f3d09-2c7e-4896-8a37-b10200edf530&mewsStart=2024-06-09&mewsEnd=2024-06-11 


Hotel Lilla Roberts

Address: Pieni Roobertinkatu 1, 00130 Helsinki

Distance to The House of Science and Letters:

Hotel Lilla Roberts offers an elegant environment - a simultaneous dichotomy of the modern, and rich with history. In the hotel's stylish lobby you can sense the times gone by, and be charmed by the wonderful history of the building. You are welcome to enjoy the services of the lobby bar, while browsing the daily papers by the fireplace in our beautiful lobby. Bar Lilla e, and its gorgeous windows bring light and open up to the heart of the Design District of Helsinki.

The Hotel is located between Helsinki's busiest business district and the most prestigious residential area, making it the perfect home for you whether travelling for business, pleasure… or why not both? Located on the serenely quiet street ensures a pleasant and peaceful stay at the hotel, which is just a stone's throw away from the hustle and buzzle of the best restaurant and bars Helsinki can offer. What is more, Lilla Roberts houses a great restaurant - Krog Roba - right next door, accessible from the hotel.

Room reservations must be made no later than May 19, 2024. After this day, all unbooked rooms will be released from the quota.

If necessary, the hotel has the right to unilaterally limit the availability of the quota before the last day of booking.

A quota reservation can be canceled free of charge no later than 72 hours before arrival.

For later cancellations or reservations left without cancellation and no-show, the hotel will charge the full amount for the first night.

Booking: https://app.mews.com/distributor/81e01cb3-4b27-44be-bb8c-afcc00ead68d?mewsAvailabilityBlockId=d578bdfa-4a69-4c9f-aa69-b10200e67bfc&mewsStart=2024-06-09&mewsEnd=2024-06-11


In cooperation with the Sokos hotels:

Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki

Address: Kluuvikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki

Distance to The House of Science and Letters:

The location of the Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki, which was completely renovated in the spring of 2022, is perfect for both a business trip and a mini-vacation – the best shopping streets and shopping centers as well as the most interesting museums and attractions are within walking distance.

Arrival 9.6.2024, Departure 10.6.2024

Single room 195 €

Solo Up Single room 240 €

Solo Up double room 260 €

Arrival 10.6.2024, Departure 11.6.2024

Single room 159 €

Double room 189 €

Solo Up Single room 194 €

Solo Up double room 214 €

The room price includes a hearty hotel breakfast, a sauna session for hotel residents, wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) and VAT. We reserve the right to change the price.

The benefits of S-Card customer cards that match the room rate.

S-Card Loyalty program is for S group hotels and restaurants for business travelers. You can go to the card and its benefits in more detail at https://www.sokoshotels.fi/s-card 

Hotel rooms are available from 15:00 on the day of arrival until 12:00 on the day of departure.

Validity of the offer

The rooms can be booked separately with an agreed quota for the time specified in the confirmation. 50% of the unreserved rooms in the quota will be released for sale on April 28, 2024. The rest of the permanently unbooked rooms are automatically released for sale on May 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Confirmation of booking

Room reservations after the quota must be confirmed with a credit card or paid at the time of booking. About the quota for later arrivals, the last free cancellation date for the reservation is 7 days before the arrival date.

Primarily, we recommend making a reservation by phone or online. Kindly note that

for privacy reasons, credit card information may not be sent by email.

Hotel contact information

Kluuvikatu 8

00100 Helsinki

hotelhelsinki.helsinki@sokoshotels.fi 

+358 20 1234 601 (inf/mcf)


In cooperation with the Prime hotels:

Hotel Mestari

Address: Fredrikinkatu 51, 00100 Helsinki

Distance to The House of Science and Letters:

Hotel Mestari is located at the heart of Helsinki, in the House of Master Builders founded by Helsinki Master Builders Association.

The original building was completed in 1932 by architect Heikki Kaartinen. His career as a designing architect in early 20th century Helsinki is significant. By the 1960's, the membership of the Master Builders Association had grown and members needed more space.

Read more: https://hotelmestari.fi/en/house-of-master-builders/  


Hotel Katajanokka

Address: Merikasarminkatu 1 A, 00160 Helsinki

Distance to The House of Science and Letters:

A unique hotel where chic design, uncompromised comfort and personal service meet in a historic former prison setting – a short walk from the city.

The oldest part of Hotel Katajanokka dates back to 1837 and the main part to 1888. The building originally served as a county prison and pre-trial detention centre. The prison was closed in 2002.

Read more: https://www.hotelkatajanokka.fi/en/our-story/ 

Discount code for Hotel Mestari and for Hotel Katajanokka

With the discount code, each guest can book their room on the hotel's website, depending on the hotel's general availability, with a -15% discount on the best flexible room rate of the day. The guests themselves are responsible for their room reservations and possible cancellations. 

Reservation

Customers book their rooms directly on the hotel's website:

Hotel Mestari www.hotelmestari.fi 

Hotel Katajanokka www.hotelkatajanokka.fi 

Credit card information (number and validity period) must be provided as a guarantee for the reservation.

Hotel Mestari: When booking, the reservation code D5914 must be entered in the Etukoido field.

Hotel Katajanokka: When booking, the reservation code D5914 should be entered in the Company/campaign/SET# field.


In cooperation with the Scandic Hotels:

Scandic Kaisaniemi

Address: Kaisaniemenkatu 7, 00100 Helsinki

Distance to The House of Science and Letters:

Our hotel is a relaxing place for a break amid the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Our comfortable and spacious rooms and extensive room selection cater for all needs. The rooms have recently been refurbished. Some of the rooms have a view to the busy Kaisaniemenkatu, others to the quiet courtyard. Our bright breakfast restaurant is lined with stunning panoramic windows.

Additionally, the hotel has a small lobby bar and a shop that's open 24 hours, as well as a fully refurbished sauna. As our guest you can use the Fitness Village gym, located in the same building, at an affordable price. All areas of our hotel have free WiFi.

It's easy to arrive and leave the hotel, as it's located right in the centre of Helsinki. Art museums, shopping centres, restaurants and various other services in the capital guarantee a visit full of sights and experiences!

All public transport is easily accessible. The tram stops directly in front of the hotel. Helsinki Central Railway Station and metro station in Kaisaniemi are right next to the hotel, and Kamppi Bus Station is a short walk away.

We are happy to offer you a discount on the day's price. 

Reservations are made at www.scandichotels.fi using the reservation code FIARB.

Those staying can choose their preferred room type and get an additional discount when paying for the reservation immediately upon booking.

The cancellation condition of an individual accommodation reservation depends on the type of reservation chosen by the guest. To confirm the reservation, the guest must provide the hotel with valid credit card information.

The rooms can be booked according to the hotel's booking status.

Direct link to make a reservation: https://www.scandichotels.fi/?bookingcode=FIARB 

Scandic Friends members can also check the loyalty offers available.

Hotel contact information

Kaisaniemenkatu 7

Helsinki

Phone

+358 300308403

Price 0,16 €/min + local call charges


Travel

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Northern Shore of Helsinki. Photo by Kosti Keistinen. https://pixabay.com/fi/photos/helsinki-suomalainen-auringonlasku-3963221/