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Hostel Suomenlinna

Helsinki

Set in Helsinki and with Suomenlinna Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Hostel Suomenlinna offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

N
Nina
From
New Zealand
Fantastic lcation and welcome. Facilities all accessible and close to shops and ferry.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
Price from
US$82.85
1 night, 2 adults

Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki

Kluuvi, Helsinki

Well situated in the centre of Helsinki, Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki is set 300 metres from the Central Railway Station and 600 metres from Helsinki Cathedral. Helsinki Bus Station is less than 1 km...

F
Filip
From
Serbia
The location is perfect. Check in is automated and without any contact with the staff, but the staff is always available on chat. They allowed us to store our luggage in the staff room for an extra 5 hours. Perfect place to stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,646 reviews
Price from
US$83.76
1 night, 2 adults

Inn Tourist Hostel

Sörnäinen, Helsinki

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Inn Tourist Hostel is situated in Helsinki, 3.3 km from Helsinki Music Centre and 3.4 km from Helsinki Bus Station.

O
Olaf
From
Netherlands
Nice and safe place. 25 minute walk to city-centre. Very comfy beds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,513 reviews
Price from
US$62.93
1 night, 2 adults

The Yard Hostel

Kamppi, Helsinki

The Yard Hostel is centrally located in Helsinki, just a 5-minute walk from Helsinki Central Station. This hostel offers dormitory rooms as well as private rooms. Free WiFi is available.

V
Verena
From
Austria
Perfect location in the centre of Helsinki, a lot of sights can be reached on foot, the rest by public transport (many stops nearby). I loved the cozy atmosphere in the lounge / kitchen area - after a cold December Day outside I was able to snuggle into a wing chair with a warm blanket (from the hostel), a hot cup of tea and a book. The female-only dormitory was really spacious - there was even a sofa and a vanity in the room. The mattress and the bedding were super comfortable; each bed had a reading light, shelves and sockets. The under-bed storage had a very nice size (my open carry-on suitcase and personal item fit perfectly). There were more than enough toilets, but not too many bathrooms / showers (the one in the back after the kitchen was really nice). Everything was very clean and in very good condition.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,594 reviews
Price from
US$104.59
1 night, 2 adults

SweetDream Guesthouse

Sörnäinen, Helsinki

SweetDream Guesthouse is in the Sörnäinen district of Helsinki, within 10 minutes’ drive of the city centre. Facilities include free WiFi, a garden and a guest lounge.

L
Lara Su
From
Italy
The hostel beds and sheets were sparkling clean, and the stuff was more than friendly, they helped us having 2 blankets to stay warm, the wifi is also good, and all the rooms of the hostel were well thought to ease the stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,426 reviews
Price from
US$50.91
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Diana Park

Kamppi, Helsinki

Set a 10-minute walk from Helsinki Train Station, this hostel offers free WiFi access and a fully equipped communal kitchen. Esplanade Park is 600 metres away.

S
Stefan
From
Finland
Pet friendly place. Good location. Comfortable room. Quite at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,786 reviews
Price from
US$70.44
1 night, 2 adults

CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki

Helsinki

This hostel is in the Vallila district of Helsinki, 3 km from Helsinki Train Station. It offers free WiFi, a shared kitchen and an on-site supermarket.

A
Ayoub
From
Morocco
The crew were very good and nice people I feel like I am at home and they are good people and not racists I wish them happiness from the bottom of my heart. I have been to more than 30 countries and I have never seen in my life this treatment that the crew gave me. They are very kind people. I cannot find the words to express what I feel in my heart. I advise people to go to this hotel because you do not feel like a stranger in this hotel because the reception was beautiful and wonderful and the people were very kind and I greet all the greetings of the people who received me and treated me well and I wish them happiness from the bottom of my heart and I wish them a beautiful life. I am sorry I did not remember the girl who received me and the man from which country they are the reception that received me I would like to visit their country
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,566 reviews
Price from
US$55.29
1 night, 2 adults

Eurohostel

Katajanokka, Helsinki

Located on Helsinki’s Katajanokka island, surrounded by the sea, this hostel is a 5-minute tram ride from the city centre. Vyökatu Tram Stop is just around the corner.

M
Masayasu
From
Japan
The sauna was free for Christmas!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6,318 reviews
Price from
US$56.90
1 night, 2 adults

Sky Hostel Helsinki

Sörnäinen, Helsinki

Set in Helsinki, 1.7 km from Helsinki Cathedral, Sky Hostel Helsinki features views of the city. Featuring a shared lounge, this 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

B
Bart
From
Denmark
Reading the reviews of weird people, the ones who pretend to pay 1€ and expect champagne in the room, I was a bit scared! I was really surprised: 5 minutes because of snow from trams and trains going everywhere; 4 supermarkets in the range of 100 meters, easy to find, right behind the Indian Restaurant, clean, tidy, kitchen with everything; microwave and kettle in the room, beautiful view of the city and sufficiently warm! First night it was a bit noisy until 2am but because of two unpolite girls next room. It will be my first choice if I go back to Helsinki
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,341 reviews
Price from
US$56.41
1 night, 2 adults

Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki

Helsinki

Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki offers self-catering guest rooms with an easy, keyless entry system and free WiFi. Central Helsinki can be reached in 25 minutes by public transportation.

Y
Yue
From
China
I spent nearly 20 days of summer school here, and I was quite satisfied with the accommodation environment and conditions.There were no worrying situations mentioned in many negative reviews.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$87.74
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Suomenlinna

Helsinki

Set in Helsinki and with Suomenlinna Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Hostel Suomenlinna offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

N
Nina
From
New Zealand
Fantastic lcation and welcome. Facilities all accessible and close to shops and ferry.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
Price from
US$82.85
1 night, 2 adults

Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki

Kluuvi, Helsinki

Well situated in the centre of Helsinki, Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki is set 300 metres from the Central Railway Station and 600 metres from Helsinki Cathedral. Helsinki Bus Station is less than 1 km...

F
Filip
From
Serbia
The location is perfect. Check in is automated and without any contact with the staff, but the staff is always available on chat. They allowed us to store our luggage in the staff room for an extra 5 hours. Perfect place to stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,646 reviews
Price from
US$83.76
1 night, 2 adults

Inn Tourist Hostel

Sörnäinen, Helsinki

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Inn Tourist Hostel is situated in Helsinki, 3.3 km from Helsinki Music Centre and 3.4 km from Helsinki Bus Station.

O
Olaf
From
Netherlands
Nice and safe place. 25 minute walk to city-centre. Very comfy beds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,513 reviews
Price from
US$62.93
1 night, 2 adults

The Yard Hostel

Kamppi, Helsinki

The Yard Hostel is centrally located in Helsinki, just a 5-minute walk from Helsinki Central Station. This hostel offers dormitory rooms as well as private rooms. Free WiFi is available.

V
Verena
From
Austria
Perfect location in the centre of Helsinki, a lot of sights can be reached on foot, the rest by public transport (many stops nearby). I loved the cozy atmosphere in the lounge / kitchen area - after a cold December Day outside I was able to snuggle into a wing chair with a warm blanket (from the hostel), a hot cup of tea and a book. The female-only dormitory was really spacious - there was even a sofa and a vanity in the room. The mattress and the bedding were super comfortable; each bed had a reading light, shelves and sockets. The under-bed storage had a very nice size (my open carry-on suitcase and personal item fit perfectly). There were more than enough toilets, but not too many bathrooms / showers (the one in the back after the kitchen was really nice). Everything was very clean and in very good condition.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,594 reviews
Price from
US$104.59
1 night, 2 adults

SweetDream Guesthouse

Sörnäinen, Helsinki

SweetDream Guesthouse is in the Sörnäinen district of Helsinki, within 10 minutes’ drive of the city centre. Facilities include free WiFi, a garden and a guest lounge.

L
Lara Su
From
Italy
The hostel beds and sheets were sparkling clean, and the stuff was more than friendly, they helped us having 2 blankets to stay warm, the wifi is also good, and all the rooms of the hostel were well thought to ease the stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,426 reviews
Price from
US$50.91
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Diana Park

Kamppi, Helsinki

Set a 10-minute walk from Helsinki Train Station, this hostel offers free WiFi access and a fully equipped communal kitchen. Esplanade Park is 600 metres away.

S
Stefan
From
Finland
Pet friendly place. Good location. Comfortable room. Quite at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,786 reviews
Price from
US$70.44
1 night, 2 adults

CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki

Helsinki

This hostel is in the Vallila district of Helsinki, 3 km from Helsinki Train Station. It offers free WiFi, a shared kitchen and an on-site supermarket.

A
Ayoub
From
Morocco
The crew were very good and nice people I feel like I am at home and they are good people and not racists I wish them happiness from the bottom of my heart. I have been to more than 30 countries and I have never seen in my life this treatment that the crew gave me. They are very kind people. I cannot find the words to express what I feel in my heart. I advise people to go to this hotel because you do not feel like a stranger in this hotel because the reception was beautiful and wonderful and the people were very kind and I greet all the greetings of the people who received me and treated me well and I wish them happiness from the bottom of my heart and I wish them a beautiful life. I am sorry I did not remember the girl who received me and the man from which country they are the reception that received me I would like to visit their country
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,566 reviews
Price from
US$55.29
1 night, 2 adults

Eurohostel

Katajanokka, Helsinki

Located on Helsinki’s Katajanokka island, surrounded by the sea, this hostel is a 5-minute tram ride from the city centre. Vyökatu Tram Stop is just around the corner.

M
Masayasu
From
Japan
The sauna was free for Christmas!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6,318 reviews
Price from
US$56.90
1 night, 2 adults

Sky Hostel Helsinki

Sörnäinen, Helsinki

Set in Helsinki, 1.7 km from Helsinki Cathedral, Sky Hostel Helsinki features views of the city. Featuring a shared lounge, this 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

B
Bart
From
Denmark
Reading the reviews of weird people, the ones who pretend to pay 1€ and expect champagne in the room, I was a bit scared! I was really surprised: 5 minutes because of snow from trams and trains going everywhere; 4 supermarkets in the range of 100 meters, easy to find, right behind the Indian Restaurant, clean, tidy, kitchen with everything; microwave and kettle in the room, beautiful view of the city and sufficiently warm! First night it was a bit noisy until 2am but because of two unpolite girls next room. It will be my first choice if I go back to Helsinki
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,341 reviews
Price from
US$56.41
1 night, 2 adults

Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki

Helsinki

Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki offers self-catering guest rooms with an easy, keyless entry system and free WiFi. Central Helsinki can be reached in 25 minutes by public transportation.

Y
Yue
From
China
I spent nearly 20 days of summer school here, and I was quite satisfied with the accommodation environment and conditions.There were no worrying situations mentioned in many negative reviews.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$87.74
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Helsinki

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,513 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,426 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,646 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,341 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Helsinki

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,594 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Helsinki

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,786 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,566 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Helsinki

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6,318 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Helsinki

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Avg. price/night: US$88.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,594 reviews
Great location, cozy interiors, nice staff. The best hostel I've been to. Would return next time.
Guest review by
Georgijs
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$63.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6,318 reviews
Excellant fast free wifi Great location near to the Viking ferry line terminal Close to the city centre Staff great and spoken fluent English Bedding, laundry and room exceptional clean Best hostel ever stayed in Price great
Guest review by
Brendan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$88.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,594 reviews
The hostel is incredibly clean, organized and well equipped. Great location, close to the train station and walking distance to the main tourist atractions. The pre-checking is super good and cheers to the staff for the lovely letter and clear instructions. Probably one of the best hostels that I've ever been, congrats.
Guest review by
Daniela
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$62.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,566 reviews
This must be our 5th or 6th stay at CheapSleep. The place is squeaky clean and offers everything one needs from a youth hostel. We stayed in a very comfy private room, the shared showers and toilets were extremely clean. The bus stop for the public airport bus is just a 2min walk away and the 24/7 supermarket in the same building comes in handy. Great value!
Guest review by
Annette
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$54.06
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,341 reviews
Price was good valve for a tight budget & the room was secure with passkey, which meant I could leave belongings safely behind whilst out and about. It was clean and had good facilities for a hostel.
Guest review by
Stephen
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$88.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,594 reviews
As always it was the best hostel in town, I love it. Always you meet new people in the common or shared area, with netflix, coooking area, etc..
Guest review by
Barry
Solo traveller