Villa Eläintarha is an artist residency in a wooden villa in the centre of Helsinki, next to Töölönlahti bay. Its operations are directed by Myymälä2 in partnership with the City of Helsinki, and supported by HIAP Helsinki International Artist Programme. It is a charming home dedicated to cultural operators of all fields: performance art, visual arts, music, writing, curatorial practice, circus, media art, architecture, design, dance, theatre, all live arts. It has been operational since 2000, distinguishing itself as a low threshold place that savours the Finnish tradition of hospitality. It provided hundreds of local and international organisations and individuals with the opportunity to work in Helsinki, uplifting the cosy flavour of warm reception. The activity at the Villa supports the whole cultural sector giving priority to cultural production and grass root organisations.
Why Stay Here?
Villa Eläintarha offers the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful green area in the heart of Helsinki. Located in Tokoinranta, near Töölönlahti bay, close to the main railway station, it is near the main theatres, libraries, museums and other amenities. The vicinity of the bay and a peaceful park around the villa ensure a pleasant and quiet living environment. The busy Hakaniemi marketplace with shops and versatile transport connections is located only a five-minute walk from the villa.
Villa Eläintarha offers the possibility of living in a museum-like mansion. The rooms are spacious and bright, and the house has been preserved as close as possible to the original design.
Book Your Stay
The facilities in the villa offer residents a home-like environment. There are six individually decorated single rooms. The price of the rooms includes bed linen and towels. The residents share a living room, two bathrooms with showers, two toilets and a kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped for the residents to cook their meals. A washing machine is also available. The villa has a broadband internet connection. No pets are allowed in the house, and it is forbidden to smoke in the whole area including the vicinity outdoors.
Prices for the single room residencies: 60€ for the first 3 nights, 40€ for the following 4 nights and 25€ per night after that. A weekly fee of 60€ for an extra bed. Rates for 3 nights à 180€, 1 week à 340€, 1 month à 915€, and 2 months à 1665 €. We accept bookings for 3 days minimum, and different length bookings are possible at the rates described above. Prices include VAT.