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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.

For one night they stay was fine. Our floor was very loud between 10-11PM and even a while after when it was supposed to be quiet hours (we had an early departure so this was a bit annoying). Kitchen was also messed up by other guests during the evening and utensils not cleaned up ready to be used in the morning which was a down side. Otherwise room was as described and nice and warm during the night.
Review score
8.1
Very good
5,983 reviews
Price from
£47.42
1 night, 2 adults

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 affordable place with everything you need, perfect for family.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
1,670 reviews
Price from
£93.45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

I was very pleased, the facilities and employees were good
Review score
8.3
Very good
1,753 reviews
Price from
£56.85
1 night, 2 adults

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.

I took into account the rating and price ratio when choosing. The location is good. Very close to Uspenski Cathedral, you can even walk to the city center. Close to the tram and the harbor. Clean, the heating is good and the rooms are quiet. The staff is helpful. Although shared, toilets and showers are clean and tidy. Tap water is drinkable, you can fill your bottle from the tap at the bar. Bring slippers in your suitcase. If I travel again, I would choose it again without hesitation.
Review score
8.2
Very good
7,028 reviews
Price from
£60.59
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Cozy little hostel in the city centre. Close to the train and bus stations, supermarkets etc. Really friendly staff. Curtains in the beds would make it 10/10.
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
4,276 reviews
Price from
£57.63
1 night, 2 adults

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 in the city centre. Comfortable beds with curtains for privacy. Friendly staff. A little too hot in the room and no possibility to open the window.
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
2,892 reviews
Price from
£95.19
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Location is good There is sauna (extra fee), and shower is ok
Review score
8.1
Very good
1,092 reviews
Price from
£52.61
1 night, 2 adults

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...

Beautiful hostel on the wonderful Suomenlinna island which is really magic. Very cleans rooms and common spaces.
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
474 reviews
Price from
£65.76
1 night, 2 adults

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

Dirty dishes on arrival. The door didn't lock properly automatically, I had to push it. Uncomfortable pillows.
Review score
7.5
Good
2,317 reviews
Price from
£47.59
1 night, 2 adults

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.
Review score
6.5
Pleasant
229 reviews
Price from
£57.01
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
    8.6
    Fabulous · 1,670 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.

    Guest review
    Apart from the thing below - everything was perfect.
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 1,753 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.

    Guest review
    I was very pleased, the facilities and employees were good
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 2,892 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.

    Guest review
    great location, clean, well ordered. Nice facilities -
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 4,276 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Shower room was big and clean. Staffs were also nice.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 5,986 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.

    Guest review
    It was very exciting and a cool experience this hostel.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 7,028 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.

    Guest review
    Great value for money and super friendly receptionists
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 474 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...

    Guest review
    Great location on an interesting island. Loved the place!
  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 2,317 reviews

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

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

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
    9.0
    Superb · 1 review

    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.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 6 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.

    Guest review
    Good facilities, big kitchen, washing machine, nice bright room
  • 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
    8.3
    Very good · 10 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.

    Guest review
    The kitchen was really big and had to many cooking equipments
  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 12 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.

    Guest review
    Great budget option. Clean, very well organised and good staff!
  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 18 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.

    Guest review
    Great place near the Pasila station. Clean and well equipped kitchen. Quiet.
  • 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 · 22 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.

    Guest review
    Location is good. Common area is ok. Staff very nice and friendly
  • 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
    8.0
    Very good · 12 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
    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.

    Guest review
    Staff very good.shoping centre near hotel . Train station just 5 mins away from hotel
  • 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
    7.8
    Good · 10 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
    7.7
    Good · 3 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
    7.7
    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
    7.7
    Good · 15 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
    7.5
    Good · 18 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.

  • Review score
    7.4
    Good · 11 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
    7.4
    Good · 15 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
    7.4
    Good · 17 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
    7.3
    Good · 17 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.

    Guest review
    Close to the bus stop, making it easy to move around and convenient
  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 3 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
    7.3
    Good · 38 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.

    Guest review
    Nice place for to stay few nights. You can use kitchen, washing machine etc Great location near from everything in 1 stop from central
  • 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 · 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
    7.1
    Good · 6 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
    7.0
    Good · 1 review

    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.

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  • Review score
    4.0
    Disappointing · 1 review

    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.

  • Review score
    4.8
    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.

  • Set within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 245 offers 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
    6.9
    Pleasant · 15 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.

  • Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 3 reviews

    Located within 1.8 km of Bolt Arena and 1.9 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 659 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

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  • Avg. price/night: £73.55
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 2,892 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: £55.84
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 7,028 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: £73.55
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 2,892 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: £52.69
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 5,986 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: £43.27
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 2,317 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: £73.55
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 2,892 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
  • Avg. price/night: £73.55
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 2,892 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.
    Guest review by
    Ieza
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £55.84
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 7,028 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 :)
    Guest review by
    Drasha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £73.55
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 2,892 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.
    Guest review by
    N_Williams
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £55.84
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 7,028 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.
    Guest review by
    Lutz
    Solo traveller

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