ISLO Hostel is located in Joensuu. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. Selected rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hostel. ISLO Hostel offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at the accommodation, and bike hire is available. The nearest airport is Joensuu Airport, 10 km from ISLO Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katarina
    Denmark Denmark
    The sports equipment, the location, great breakfast, sauna, close to the market, all was amazing
  • Zaruce
    Finland Finland
    It's a simple dormitory apartment with a well equipped kitchen, single beds, a desk and most of the things you need for a short stay. The basic sports equipment in the closet was the best thing that I've never seen anywhere else before. Typical...
  • Zsuzsanna
    Hungary Hungary
    We were in Finland for the first time and the whole country is awesome. The Islo Hostel was the best choice for us, as it was close to the center on foot and had breakfast. The hostel is well-equipped and clean, the staff is very kind and helpful.
  • Séamas
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were amazing, such a good selling point. The hostel itself was well run and clean and tidy. The breakfast was great. My apartment was very good and had a private balcony. The staff organised the sauna for me too, which was brilliant. I...
  • Jakub
    Finland Finland
    Nice budget accommodation. Close to city center of Joensuu. Free parking on street.
  • Sagar
    Finland Finland
    Breakfast had all items that I need usually for my breakfast meals. So it was excellent. The place was peaceful, neat and tidy as it should be.
  • Roadtrans
    Estonia Estonia
    Best client service I've had. Nice and quiet. Remote. Very clean. 10+ points
  • Diyan_dimov
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Good value for money option. Clean rooms. Helpful staff. Sauna included in the price.
  • Esa
    Finland Finland
    This is lovely well managed Finnish hostel with local flavour. Had one room (shared kitchen and bathroom with another, no other guest appeared). I like its modesty, it does not try to look posh, like many hotels and AirBNbs. Modesty is...
  • Marina
    Russia Russia
    Man from the reception was friendly and nice. I stayed for 1 night but asked if i could leave my car in the backyard after check out till the evening. Hostel is within walking distance to the city centre and Riveria college.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Yes, sheets and towels are included
    Answered on 2 December 2019
  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?

    We don't rent locks
    Answered on 2 December 2019
  • How many beds do have in family room? We are two adults and 3 kids (10/11/14y)

    There are 4 beds in our family room. It is also possible to get a mattress on the floor for free if there are more than 2 children.
    Answered on 5 July 2021
  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Yes, contact the staff in case you need a luggage store
    Answered on 2 December 2019
  • Hei, Mun bussi saapuu Joensuuhun klo 20. Sopiiko jos tulen hostelliin klo noin 20.30? Lucas

    Hei! Se sopii. Voimme odotella, että saavut perille.
    Answered on 21 February 2020
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    We don't have the lockers
    Answered on 2 December 2019
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Property surroundings

Facilities of ISLO Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Finnish
  • Russian
  • Swedish

House rules
ISLO Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 32 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Finnhostel Joensuu in advance.

Please inform ISLO Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about ISLO Hostel

  • Guests staying at ISLO Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • The prices at ISLO Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at ISLO Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • ISLO Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Children's playground
    • Table tennis
    • Back massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Full body massage
    • Neck massage
  • ISLO Hostel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Joensuu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.