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Moi Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki, hotel in Helsinki

Well situated in the centre of Helsinki, Moi Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki is set 300 metres from the Central Railway Station and 600 metres from Helsinki Cathedral.

Very clean accommodation.Bed was so comfortable.Would definitely rebook again.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,642 reviews
Price from
£79.37
1 night, 2 adults
CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki, hotel in 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.

Clean and calm, easy access with tramway, stores around
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
6,031 reviews
Price from
£37.09
1 night, 2 adults
Inn Tourist Hostel, hotel in 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.

Nice place
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,745 reviews
Price from
£44.67
1 night, 2 adults
Eurohostel, hotel in 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.

Great place, friendly staff, amazing sauna. An amazing stay in general.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
7,180 reviews
Price from
£45.49
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Diana Park, hotel in 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.

Very friendly staff. Everything is very clean, breakfast is delicious and inexpensive. For a stop for 1-2 nights it's just great!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
4,217 reviews
Price from
£55.09
1 night, 2 adults
The Yard Hostel, hotel in 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.

The facilities were new and clean, incoming events list and amusement guides for Helsinki.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,909 reviews
Price from
£62.04
1 night, 2 adults
SweetDream Guesthouse, hotel in 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.

The stafff. They did it again. If you have good staff like here then your stay will be a pleasure. They go out off there way to help you. Just ask and they will help you with everything! SUPER stafff. Nice kitchen and many cock there own food here. Me to. Nice dinning-tabel and nice sitting area where you can hang out and talk to everybody else. They have a sauna!!!! You have to pay extra, but it's there!! 1 minute to the supermarket and a few minutes and you have a number of supermarkets. I took the bus when I left. 2 minuts walk and then directly to the airport. Ask reception how to get a ticket. City-center is about 15-20 minutes walk from the hostel so it's easy.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,025 reviews
Price from
£31.43
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Suomenlinna, hotel in 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...

Simple, homely and very peaceful. The rooms were simple dorms but nice, comfortable and clean. Petra was an amazing hostess who really loved welcoming in such a warm manner- I instantly felt at home!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
477 reviews
Price from
£53.31
1 night, 2 adults
Sky Hostel Helsinki, hotel in Helsinki

Set in Helsinki, 1.7 km from Helsinki Cathedral, Sky Hostel Helsinki features views of the city.

Awesome views and connections. Silent hallway.
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
2,284 reviews
Price from
£40.53
1 night, 2 adults
Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki, hotel in 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.

Nothing special.
Scored 6.7
6.7
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
238 reviews
Price from
£54.49
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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  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 1,745 reviews

    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.

    Close to city centre. Clean and good facilities. Good rates

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 2,909 reviews

    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.

    great location, clean, well ordered. Nice facilities -

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 6,031 reviews

    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.

    It was very exciting and a cool experience this hostel.

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    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 7,179 reviews

    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.

    Fair price, pleasant room and clean bathrooms and toilets

  • Review score
    7.4
    Good · 2,284 reviews

    Set in Helsinki, 1.7 km from Helsinki Cathedral, Sky Hostel Helsinki features views of the city.

    One or two day ok the view is great from the above.

  • Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 238 reviews

    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.

    Quite strange was to communicate with robot. Funny! :)

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    Review score
    6.1
    Pleasant · 13 reviews

    Situated in Helsinki, within 42 km of Bolt Arena and 42 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Forenom Hostel Röykkä features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

    Kokemuksena kiva. Huoneet kivasti pidetty vanhaa kunnioittaen. Ja historiaa kunnioittaen. Ei käynyt ainakaan tylsäksi yöpyminen sillä kokoajan tapahtui yliluonnollisia asioita. Historia kierros kiva.

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    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 477 reviews

    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...

    Location in beautiful island. The free hot drinks.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Helsinki

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Well set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 233 is located 1.8 km from Bolt Arena, 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 5 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 211 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

    Cosy and clean room in the quiet area, I liked to stay there

  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 1,643 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Helsinki, Moi Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki is set 300 metres from the Central Railway Station and 600 metres from Helsinki Cathedral.

    Apart from the thing below - everything was perfect.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 5 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 663 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 10 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Smart Group 218 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

    Boa localização, boa recepção o gerente bastante atencioso.

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 18 reviews

    Situated within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Grooup 239 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

    Location is good. Common area is ok. Staff very nice and friendly

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 1,023 reviews

    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.

    Everything was great, receptionist was very friendly !

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 12 reviews

    Situated within 1.9 km of Bolt Arena and 2 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 656 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 1 review

    Located within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 231 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 8 reviews

    Ideally set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 668 is set 1.8 km from Bolt Arena, 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 1 review

    Situated within 1.9 km of Bolt Arena and 2 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 661 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 9 reviews

    Attractively set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 207 is located 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium, 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre and 4.3 km from Helsinki Bus Station.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 11 reviews

    Set within 1.9 km of Bolt Arena and 2 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 209 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 22 reviews

    Situated within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 223 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

    Miła obsługa pana który udostępniam nam klucze do pokoju.Pozdrawiamy

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 14 reviews

    Located within 1.9 km of Bolt Arena and 2 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 215 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

    They provided extra heater in the room, was really clean and organized

  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 14 reviews

    Situated within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 219 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

    Sehr gut. Gute Ausstattung und sehr nettes Personal!

  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 7 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 670 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.7
    Good · 8 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 213 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 7 reviews

    Located within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 653 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 10 reviews

    Located within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 208 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 2 reviews

    Situated within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 664 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 2 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 066 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.4
    Good · 13 reviews

    Well situated in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 226 is set 1.8 km from Bolt Arena, 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 5 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 229 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 5 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 658 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 17 reviews

    Situated within 1.9 km of Bolt Arena and 2 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 220 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 31 reviews

    Situated within 1.9 km of Bolt Arena and 2 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 222 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

    Muy cerca de la estación de trenes, y muy bien comunicado

  • Review score
    7.1
    Good · 10 reviews

    Located within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 662 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

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  • Situated within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group Oy 0224 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Conveniently set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group Oy 0667 is set 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium, 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre and 4.3 km from Helsinki Bus Station.

  • Well set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 0227 is situated 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium, 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre and 4.3 km from Helsinki Bus Station.

  • Review score
    4.7
    Disappointing · 4 reviews

    Situated within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 247 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    6.5
    Pleasant · 2 reviews

    Located within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 217 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.0
    Good · 14 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 214 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    5.3
    Passable · 4 reviews

    Located within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 655 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Review score
    7.0
    Good · 3 reviews

    Situated within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 660 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

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  • Avg. price/night: £62.04
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,909 reviews
    Great location, cozy interiors, nice staff. The best hostel I've been to. Would return next time.
    Georgijs
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £45.49
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,179 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
    Brendan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £62.04
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,909 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.
    Daniela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £41.21
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 6,031 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!
    Annette
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £40.53
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,284 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.
    Stephen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £62.04
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,909 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..
    Barry
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £62.04
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,909 reviews
    It was the best hostel I've been. They have 8 bunk beds per room, but it is from a very good quality so theres no squeaking or any kind of annoying noise, the lockers under the bed have a really good size, you can fit around 2-3 lugadge of cabin size, and they also have an additiinal lugadge room. The kitchen and bathroom were very clean, and the commons areas very cozy and nice. The location is very good, with all kinds of public transportation in a radius of 2-3 blocks. And finally, the staff was absolutely lovely.
    Ieza
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £45.49
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,179 reviews
    Amazing hostel in the city with great vibe. If you want to eat/ drink on a budget, you can use in-house restaurant, cheapest one in the city :)
    Drasha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £62.04
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,909 reviews
    Great location, good value for money. Comfortable beds and good amenities in the hostel. Safe and secure and also affordable given the high price of accommodation in the city.
    N_Williams
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £45.49
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,179 reviews
    For a Hostel and a short night it was perfect for me and great for the budget. Gentleman at reception very friendly and helpful. Great location close to the center.
    Lutz
    Solo traveller

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