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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.

Always our favorite place to stay in Helsinki. It's right in city center and close to shopping malls, public transportation, restaurants, everything you need. The room is spacious enough for 2 people.

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8.5
Very good
1,406 reviews
Price from
£95
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.

Everything was great. The hotel is cozy and clean. The personal is friendly. The metro is 10 minutes away. I highly recommend this hotel.

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8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
Price from
£55
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.

The location, staff and the environment at the venue was super fantastic.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,585 reviews
Price from
£47
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.

Everything! but specially the staff was really nice and kind! they let you keep the luggage after check out! the kitchen has everything you need and all the facilities are very clean. i would stay here again !

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8.7
Fabulous
3,672 reviews
Price from
£29
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.

the hostel was great! i really liked the location, very convenient. the port is within walking distance. a convenience store just in a couple of minutes of walking too. the personal was very friendly and helpful!

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8
Very good
6,713 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

The response and the attitude are very much impressive, the owner guided and updated on every step how to reach the residence. Much appreciated 👍

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8.3
Very good
624 reviews
Price from
£20
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.

Great place to stay if you want to overnight in the island

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8.8
Fabulous
535 reviews
Price from
£25
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.

Well arranged appartament, everything you need :)

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7.2
Good
1,887 reviews
Price from
£41
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.

Cool staff, common room so you meet people from around the world, inside bar 🍻 , common kitchen and free food 🍕 😂😂

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7.8
Good
5,544 reviews
Price from
£22
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
291 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

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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
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,535 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.

    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
     · 6,713 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.

    Quite, clean, comfortable room. Free morning sauna.

  • Sky Hostel Helsinki
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,887 reviews

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

    Not easy to get help as staff are not physically presence

  • CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,548 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.

    Staffs are friendly Nice beds, quiet place, private Clean, cheap

  • Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 291 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! :)

  • HMI Smart Group 220
    Budget options available

    Attractively set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 220 is situated 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 222
    Budget options available

    Attractively located in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 222 is situated 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • Hostel Suomenlinna
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 535 reviews

    A 15-minute ferry ride from Helsinki, this island hostel is situated in the Suomenlinna Fortress area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    The staff is very helpful. The place is very clean

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

  • HMI Smart Group 223
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Attractively set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 223 is situated 1.8 km from Telia 5G Areena, 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • The Yard Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,584 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.

    Amazing hostel in a perfect location in central Helsinki!

  • Moi Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,406 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.

    Perfect position, very clean, good services, checkin 24h

  • Forenom Hostel Röykkä
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5 reviews

    Situated in Helsinki, within 42 km of Telia 5G Areena and 42 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Forenom Hostel Röykkä features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private...

  • HMI Smart Group 229

    Well situated in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 229 is set 1.8 km from Telia 5G Areena, 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 208

    Well located in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 208 is located 1.8 km from Telia 5G Areena, 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 665

    Well situated in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 665 is set 1.8 km from Telia 5G Areena, 1.9 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 213

    HMI Smart Group 213 offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 670

    HMI Smart Group 670 offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 656

    Attractively set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 656 is situated 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 215

    Well located in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 215 is located 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 661

    Attractively situated in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 661 is situated 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • Smart Group 225

    Ideally located in the Pasila district of Helsinki, Smart Group 225 is set 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 667

    Ideally set in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 667 is situated 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 209

    Well situated in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 209 is set 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 224

    Well located in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 224 is located 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

  • HMI Smart Group 227

    Attractively located in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 227 is situated 1.9 km from Telia 5G Areena, 2 km from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and 3.8 km from Helsinki Music Centre.

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Hostels that guests love in Helsinki

  • Avg. price/night: £57.64
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,713 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: £97.95
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,584 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: £66
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,548 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: £59.62
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,887 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: £97.95
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,584 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: £97.95
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,584 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: £57.64
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,713 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: £97.95
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,584 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: £57.64
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,713 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
  • Avg. price/night: £97.95
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,584 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 traveller

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