🇫🇮 Vantaa, Finland
Clarion Hotel Aviapolis
📍 Karhumäentie 5, Helsinki-Vantaan lentoasema, 01530
Photo: official website
Your stay — Clarion Hotel Aviapolis
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The Property — Clarion Hotel Aviapolis
The Clarion Hotel Aviapolis is a functional, modern chain hotel aimed squarely at transit passengers and business travellers. Its lobby is clean, bright and efficient — more airport lounge than cosy Finnish retreat. The USP is location: a five-minute walk from Helsinki Airport terminal, with a soundproofed room and a solid breakfast. It suits anyone who needs a reliable sleep near the runways, not a vacation vibe.
Chronicles of Vantaa
Vantaa was historically a rural patchwork of parishes, only becoming a city in 1974, when Helsinki airport expansion forced rapid suburban growth. Its architecture is largely post-war functionalist: low-rise blocks, industrial parks and shopping centres like Jumbo and Flamingo. Today, Vantaa is Finland’s fourth-largest city and a logistics hub, but culturally it’s best known for being home to the Heureka science centre and the Aviapolis business district. There’s no old town charm — the identity is modern, pragmatic and car-oriented.
Best Time to Visit
Full Vantaa guide →Best months
June, July, August — warmest weather (avg 15–22°C), long daylight, green parks and active terrace life at the airport area.
Peak / festival surge
July — peak of Finnish summer holidays, schools out, Midsummer week (around 20–26 June) empties Helsinki, but Vantaa’s hotels fill with families using the airport. Prices can double from shoulder season.
Budget shoulder season
May and September — still mild (10–18°C), lower hotel rates, fewer crowds, and the autumn colours in central park areas like Tikkurila are lovely.
Weather & packing
Finland’s summer can swing from 25°C sunshine to 12°C drizzle in a day. Pack a waterproof shell and a light fleece — sandals won’t cut it.
Live City Briefing — Vantaa
- Helsinki Airport’s new terminal expansion (opening 2025, full effect by 2026) has improved baggage reclaim and transfer connections — less walking between gates.
- Vantaa’s light rail line (Raide-Jokeri) now connects the airport area to Helsinki city centre in about 25 minutes, cheaper and more reliable than the bus.
- A new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the airport motorway opened spring 2026, linking Aviapolis to Tikkurila station’s shops and restaurants.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Clarion Hotel Aviapolis, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above the lobby and conference level, reducing the chance of footfall noise from the lobby bar or breakfast room, and the courtyard orientation buffers traffic sound from Karhumäentie.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (same level as the lobby and restaurant, with risk of noise from the bar and morning breakfast queue) and any room with a 'Street' suffix on your booking — these face Karhumäentie, a main road with bus and taxi traffic to the airport, especially early morning and late evening.
Best views
Rooms on the courtyard side offer a view of the quiet inner garden. Rooms on the higher floors (5–6) facing south-east give a glimpse of the airport control tower and runway, but come with traffic noise from the approach road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5. The hotel has 6 floors total (ground = floor 1), so floors 3–5 sit above ground-level lobby noise and below the roof plant machinery typically on floor 6.
🔊 Noise notes
Karhumäentie is a main access road to the airport terminal, so it has constant car, bus, and taxi noise from 5am to midnight. The front entrance is also a taxi drop-off point. The lobby bar is open until midnight, so rooms directly above the bar area (often floor 2, room numbers ending in 01–05) can get bass thud.
Insider tips
1) Park in the hotel's own car park (€16/day) rather than the airport long-term lots – it's cheaper and you can walk to terminal via the covered walkway (5 mins). 2) Check-in online to get a quieter courtyard room; at check-in, ask for 'courtyard side, high floor' to avoid street noise.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Clarion Hotel Aviapolis
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 20–30 Mbps down; login via room number and surname, no time limit.
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby TV shows news channels.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00 (no charge); late check-out until 13:00 costs €15, after 13:00 half-day rate (negotiable at desk).
Free storage in locked luggage room for day guests; no limit on bags.
Step-free entrance from street level; two accessible rooms with roll-in shower; lifts and ground-floor public areas wheelchair accessible.
On-site outdoor parking €12/night (uncovered); nearest public car park at Helsinki Airport P5/P6 (€2/hour or €19/day, 5 min walk). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax or tourist tax applies in Vantaa)
Deposit & card hold: A pre-authorisation of €50 per stay is taken at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jumbo — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Tiiranpuisto — 68 m · ~1 min walk
Suomen ilmailumuseo — 262 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Forex — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Apteekkiplus — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Aviapolis — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs or bank branches for cash; avoid high-fee exchange at Helsinki-Vantaa airport or railway station kiosks.
Cards are accepted nearly everywhere, including contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay).
Not expected; round up taxi fare or leave small change (5–10%) at restaurants if service is exceptional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a lunch buffet or market café, around €2–2.50.
Daily lunch buffet in a local restaurant (soup, salad, main, bread) – about €10–13.
Pizza or kebab main dish from a casual takeaway – roughly €12–16.
No street-food scene; cheap eats are at supermarkets (grill sausages, salads) or in shopping centre food courts.
Lidl, S-Market, and K-Market are common.
Shopping centres like Jumbo in Vantaa have high-street chains (H&M, Cubus) and occasional market stalls.
Day pass for HSL (Helsinki region) – €9.50 for adults (zone ABC); use a bus + local train from airport (same pass).
Buy groceries at Lidl; eat lunch at lunch buffet (lounas) before 14:00; walk or cycle short distances.
Good to know — Vantaa
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Emergency Contacts
VantaaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Vantaa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Clarion Hotel Aviapolis
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Forex — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Apteekkiplus — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (arrivals hall taxi rank) → Skyline Airport Hotel
💡 Avoid drivers offering 'fixed fares'—insist on meter. Booking via Valopilkku app often knocks 10% off. Tip not required.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport station (underground) → Aviapolis station (then free hotel shuttle or 10-min walk)
💡 Aviapolis is one stop from airport—then take the free Skyline shuttle (runs every 20 mins 07:00–22:00). Or walk through the business park; it's flat and well-lit.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (underground station next to Terminals 1-2) → Tikkurila station (change to bus 61 or walk 20 mins to hotel)
💡 Only use if heading to central Helsinki—it's a detour for the hotel. But from Tikkurila, bus 61 drops you near the hotel entrance. Cheapest option if you're on a tight budget.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (Terminal 2 exit) → Skyline Airport Hotel (stop: Lentokenttä)
💡 Buy ticket via HSL app before boarding—driver charges €6 cash. The stop is right outside arrivals, then it's a 2-min walk to hotel.
About Vantaa
Wikipedia ↗
Vantaa (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈʋɑntɑː]; Swedish: Vanda, Finland Swedish: [ˈvɑnːdɑ]) is a city in Finland. It is located to the north of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population of Vantaa is approximately 253,000. It is the 4th most populous municipality in Finland. Vantaa is part...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Clarion Hotel Aviapolis?
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above the lobby and conference level, reducing the chance of footfall noise from the lobby bar or breakfast room, and the courtyard orientation buffers traffic sound from Karhumäentie.
Which rooms should I avoid at Clarion Hotel Aviapolis?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (same level as the lobby and restaurant, with risk of noise from the bar and morning breakfast queue) and any room with a 'Street' suffix on your booking — these face Karhumäentie, a main road with bus and taxi traffic to the airport, especially early morning and late evening.
Is Clarion Hotel Aviapolis noisy?
Karhumäentie is a main access road to the airport terminal, so it has constant car, bus, and taxi noise from 5am to midnight. The front entrance is also a taxi drop-off point. The lobby bar is open until midnight, so rooms directly above the bar area (often floor 2, room numbers ending in 01–05) can get bass thud.
Which rooms have the best views at Clarion Hotel Aviapolis?
Rooms on the courtyard side offer a view of the quiet inner garden. Rooms on the higher floors (5–6) facing south-east give a glimpse of the airport control tower and runway, but come with traffic noise from the approach road.
What are insider tips for staying at Clarion Hotel Aviapolis?
1) Park in the hotel's own car park (€16/day) rather than the airport long-term lots – it's cheaper and you can walk to terminal via the covered walkway (5 mins). 2) Check-in online to get a quieter courtyard room; at check-in, ask for 'courtyard side, high floor' to avoid street noise.
What time is check-in at Clarion Hotel Aviapolis?
Check-in at Clarion Hotel Aviapolis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Clarion Hotel Aviapolis have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 20–30 Mbps down; login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Clarion Hotel Aviapolis?
None (no city tax or tourist tax applies in Vantaa)
Where can I eat cheaply near Clarion Hotel Aviapolis?
Daily lunch buffet in a local restaurant (soup, salad, main, bread) – about €10–13.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Clarion Hotel Aviapolis?
Day pass for HSL (Helsinki region) – €9.50 for adults (zone ABC); use a bus + local train from airport (same pass).
When is the best time to visit Vantaa?
June, July, August — warmest weather (avg 15–22°C), long daylight, green parks and active terrace life at the airport area.
Top Attractions in Vantaa
💡 Free guided tour every Saturday at 14:00 in English; combine with a walk to nearby Tikkurila Church.
💡 Bring a picnic and stroll to the manor front—no entry inside, but the grounds are lovely in summer for berry picking.
💡 Go after 18:00 for fewer crowds and clear views; wear warm clothes in winter—it's exposed.
💡 Take bus line 731 from Tikkurila station; the sauna is cheap but bring your own towel and cash.
💡 Visit on a weekday afternoon to avoid school groups; check their website for free-entry days (usually for kids under 7).