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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.

Comfortable facilities felt like home. Everything we needed was available.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,614 reviews
Price from
£79.59
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.

Clean bedroom with a nice view. Bed is very comfortable, you are provided with plates cups, cluttery and towel, room also has a small fridge. The bathrooms are clean.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,731 reviews
Price from
£48.52
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.

Location is excellent. The hostel is clean and in good conditions. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
7,227 reviews
Price from
£48.52
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.

The bed is comfor and the shower room is very clean.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
4,141 reviews
Price from
£55.24
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 staff (not here all day) was very friendly. I only interacted with the same person for my whole stay (half Finnish half Dutch girl) and she was super lovely and full of good advices. The lounge room is cozy and cute. There is a kitchen cooking area that I did not use. I got the single room (I think the only one) which has no window but I was aware of that and it was spacious enough, came with a desk and close to bathroom and toilets. The location is just perfect as you are right in the middle of Helsinki with public transports right down the street. Bathrooms were clean.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,893 reviews
Price from
£70.50
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.

Convenient, a 24h shop just next to it, and bus stop is just in the middle of the road
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
994 reviews
Price from
£33.10
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
483 reviews
Price from
£53.46
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.

The host was incredibly nice, accommodating.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
6,027 reviews
Price from
£45.45
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.

Fast check in, clean
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
2,208 reviews
Price from
£40.64
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 6.4
6.4
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
244 reviews
Price from
£53.73
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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  • Inn Tourist Hostel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,731 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

  • Hostel Diana Park
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 4,141 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.

    Shower room was big and clean. Staffs were also nice.

  • Eurohostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,228 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.

    Very good location. Nice and clean, competent staff

  • Hostel Suomenlinna
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 483 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.

  • Sky Hostel Helsinki
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,208 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.

  • CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,027 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.

    The staff were great and they had everything I needed

  • Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 244 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! :)

  • Forenom Hostel Röykkä
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 12 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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  • HMI Smart Group 233
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 211
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 4 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

  • Moi Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,614 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.

  • SweetDream Guesthouse
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 994 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 !

  • HMI Smart Group 662
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 656
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 11 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.

  • Smart Group 218
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 8 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.

  • HMI Smart Grooup 239
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 15 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.

    Sijainti on hyvä junalla tulijalle. Keittiössä on paljon varusteita.

  • HMI Smart Group 231
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 217
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1 review

    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 663
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 661
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 209
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 8 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 223
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 18 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

  • HMI Smart Group 670
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 219
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 11 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!

  • HMI Smart Group 215
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 12 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 208
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 9 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 653
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 207
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 213
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 226
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 9 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 658
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 222
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 23 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

  • HMI Smart Group 229
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 214
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 12 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 220
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 15 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 668
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5 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.

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  • HMI Smart Group Oy 0224

    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.

  • HMI Smart Group Oy 0667

    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 0227

    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 247
    Scored 4.7
    4.7
    Rated disappointing
    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 655
    Scored 5.3
    5.3
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 066

    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 664

    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 660
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    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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  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,893 reviews
    Great location, cozy interiors, nice staff. The best hostel I've been to. Would return next time.
    Georgijs
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.52
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,228 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
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,893 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: £41.32
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,027 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: £40.64
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,208 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
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,893 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
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,893 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: £48.52
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,228 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
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,893 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: £48.52
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,228 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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