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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. Helsinki Bus Station is less than 1 km from. Among the facilities at this small and peaceful family-owned hostel are a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features family rooms.

It’s modern and I like the design.

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8.5
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

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. Built in 1989, this 2-star hostel is within 1.7 km of Helsinki Cathedral and 2 km of Helsinki Central Station. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great location and nice view. Great ammenities in the room. Modern toillets and also sufficient amount of them. Modern design and also great price. Comfy beds. We could also leave our luggage there on our last day for which we are thankful.

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8.3
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Price from
$74
per night

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.

Bathroom facilities at The Yard Hostel are shared.

Great location, very clean and cozy, nice clean lounge zone for work, meeting people or watching netflix. The girls at the reception were very kind to help me with a request I had. The beds have curtains for privacy (even the top ones). I would stay there again if I come to Helsinki.

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8.8
Excellent
2,650 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

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 hostel offers a 24-hour reception and security lockers. Bed linen is included in room prices. Guests can relax and socialize in the common room.

Location is super central but quiet. Staff was so kind and nice Amazing value for money if you travel with friends Room had a lot of space and was quiet Plenty of showers and toilets

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8.7
Excellent
3,767 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

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. The Viking Line ferry terminal and Kauppatori Market Square are few minutes' walk away. Also other interesting sights are close by.

Very informative staff and clean room and bathroom. Just a few steps of a tram station.

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8
Very Good
6,855 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

A bookable sauna is available, as well as luggage storage and lockers. Street parking is possible in the area.

The hostel is 1.8 km from Helsinki Cathedral, 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 2 km from Finlandia Hall. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 15 km away.

Great stuff, always polite and really helpful. Clean kitchen, and really cheap for what it offers! I would stay again.

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8.3
Very Good
666 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

A 15-minute ferry ride from Helsinki, this island hostel is situated in the Suomenlinna Fortress area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen and use of a public computer.

Hostel Suomenlinna is housed in a former Russian elementary school from the early 1900s. Accommodation options are either private or dormitory style, while bathroom facilities are shared.

A very comfortable and a very friendly place. I recommend staying in this hostel if you want to explore Suomenlinna. It is accessible from Helsinki by a ferry which travels 2-3 times an hour and is a part of the city public transport system. There is a shop in close proximity to the hostel which was quite handy, as we visited the island in low season in October when restaurants were already closed. The hostel offers complimentary tea and coffee, there are microwave ovens and fridges at each floor in dining areas. Clean and cosy.

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8.8
Excellent
537 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Set in Helsinki, 1.7 km from Helsinki Cathedral, Sky Hostel Helsinki features views of the city. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking is available on site.

I enjoyed the single room space as well as the cleanliness of the whole hostel. I really enjoyed the keyless system. So easy with a code that is sent to your phone.

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7.2
Good
1,942 reviews
Price from
$51
per night

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.

CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki’s rooms have either a private bathroom or shared facilities. Some include a desk and a seating area. Bed linens and free lockers are provided.

Comfortable hostel, good service, great breakfast buffet and useful

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7.8
Good
5,650 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

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. Private parking is available on site.

Thank you for such an excellent staff.

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6.2
Review score
295 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

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  • Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 295 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! :)

  • Moi Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,447 reviews

    Well located in the center of Helsinki, Moi Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki is set 984 feet from the Central Railway Station and 1969 feet from Helsinki Cathedral.

    Located in the heart of city , clean and well equipped.

  • Inn Tourist Hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,564 reviews

    Featuring 2-star accommodations, Inn Tourist Hostel is located in Helsinki, 2.1 mi from Helsinki Music Center and 2.1 mi from Helsinki Bus Station.

    Nice and cozy room,bathroom super clean and modern,great location.

  • Eurohostel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,853 reviews

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

    Quite, clean, comfortable room. Free morning sauna.

  • SweetDream Guesthouse
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 664 reviews

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

    Everything was great, receptionist was very friendly !

  • Sky Hostel Helsinki
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,942 reviews

    Located in Helsinki, 1.1 miles from Helsinki Cathedral, Sky Hostel Helsinki features views of the sea.

    Not easy to get help as staff are not physically presence

  • HMI Smart Group 655
    Budget options available

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 655 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 066
    Budget options available

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 066 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

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

  • HMI Smart Group 667
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Ideally located in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 667 is located 1.2 miles from Telia 5G Areena, 1.2 miles from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 2.4 miles from Helsinki Music Center.

  • The Yard Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,650 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.

    Very nice hostel in a great location. Very quite and clean.

  • HMI Smart Group 223
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3 reviews

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 223 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 222
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    Located within 1.2 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 222 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 220
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Located within 1.2 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 220 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 661
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Attractively set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 661 is located 1.2 miles from Telia 5G Areena, 1.2 miles from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 2.4 miles from Helsinki Music Center.

  • HMI Smart Group 208
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 208 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 670
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 670 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 215
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Located within 1.2 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 215 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Forenom Hostel Röykkä
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Helsinki, within 26 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 26 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Forenom Hostel Röykkä has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private...

  • HMI Smart Group 213
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 213 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 224
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review

    Located within 1.2 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 224 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • Smart Group 225
    2.5
    Scored 2.5
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 2 reviews

    Ideally located in the Pasila district of Helsinki, Smart Group 225 is located 1.2 miles from Telia 5G Areena, 1.2 miles from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 2.4 miles from Helsinki Music Center.

  • HMI Smart Group 229

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 229 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 662

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 662 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 205

    Conveniently set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 205 is located 1.1 miles from Telia 5G Areena, 1.2 miles from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 2.4 miles from Helsinki Music Center.

  • HMI Smart Group 653

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 653 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 668

    Ideally located in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 668 is located 1.1 miles from Telia 5G Areena, 1.2 miles from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 2.4 miles from Helsinki Music Center.

  • HMI Smart Group 664

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 664 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 226

    In a prime location in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 226 is located 1.1 miles from Telia 5G Areena, 1.2 miles from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 2.4 miles from Helsinki Music Center.

  • HMI Smart Group 663

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 663 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 658

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 658 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 659

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 659 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 660

    Located within 1.1 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 660 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 665

    In a prime location in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 665 is located 1.1 miles from Telia 5G Areena, 1.2 miles from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 2.4 miles from Helsinki Music Center.

  • HMI Smart Group 656

    Located within 1.2 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 656 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 209

    Located within 1.2 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 209 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 227

    Located within 1.2 miles of Telia 5G Areena and 1.2 miles of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 227 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

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Hostels that guests love in Helsinki

  • Avg. price/night: $69.45
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,853 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $128.61
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,650 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $83.05
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,650 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: $58.95
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,942 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $128.61
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,650 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $128.61
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,650 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $69.45
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,853 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: $128.61
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,650 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $69.45
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,853 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $128.61
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,650 reviews
    * Great location 5 min walk from the train station and all the trams nearby * living and safe area with many restaurants and shopping streets, facing Stockmann building * room 11 : cozy, well decorated, very clean, many plugs to charge your devices * comfy and design lounge area with board games etc * friendly staff and very thoughtful * full equipped kitchen * quiet and relaxed hostel which is so great and comforting * Access codes needed to enter the main building and the hostel + magnetic key so the safety is 100% guaranteed
    Océane
    Solo traveler

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