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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.

Great location, right in the centre of Helsinki. Warm, cosy room. Practical facilities, such as showers/bathrooms, a kitchen with a water kettle and tea bags, fridge and a luggage room. Very friendly and helpful staff members.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,556 reviews
Price from
£80.51
per night
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.

A five-minute walk from the nearby metro/tram stop. Modern facilities and very clean.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,667 reviews
Price from
£57.39
per night
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
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
7,263 reviews
Price from
£54.14
per night
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 location is perfect. Very helpful staff!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
3,997 reviews
Price from
£48.33
per night
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.

Can't beat the location with only 5 minutes walk from central train/bus station to the hostel - I travelled easily from Helsinki airport and went off easily to the ferry terminal via public transportation, also there are 24-hour supermarket around. Staff are nice and helpful, and I also want to point out that they organised resourceful info in folders, explaining how public transportation works / offering recommendations on tourist sights and food, which is just very thoughtful and useful. And while there are bars downstairs, the hostel was surprisingly quiet at night - just a very cosy and pleasant stay in general that I would recommend!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,800 reviews
Price from
£79.71
per night
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.

Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
848 reviews
Price from
£35.07
per night
Hostel Suomenlinna, hotel in Helsinki

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

The best hostel in Finland!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
498 reviews
Price from
£56.57
per night
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.

Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
5,983 reviews
Price from
£45.98
per night
Sky Hostel Helsinki, hotel in Helsinki

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

The customer service was really quick and helpful. View from the hostel was also really nice
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
2,098 reviews
Price from
£41.11
per night
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
Scored 6.2
6.2
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
279 reviews
Price from
£51.24
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
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,666 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

  • The Yard Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,800 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.

  • Eurohostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,264 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

  • SweetDream Guesthouse
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 848 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 !

  • Hostel Suomenlinna
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 498 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

  • Sky Hostel Helsinki
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,096 reviews

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

    Location is quit central, the view from the window is very nice

  • CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,984 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.

    Very large common Dining spaces, had confy stay there.

  • Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 278 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! :)

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

  • HMI Smart Group 653
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 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 Grooup 239
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 5 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 207
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 5 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.

  • Moi Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,556 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 211
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 656
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5 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.

  • 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 214
    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 214 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 660
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1 review

    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.

  • HMI Smart Group 223
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 14 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.

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  • 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 227
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3 reviews

    Situated within 1.9 km of Bolt Arena and 2 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 227 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 215
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7 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 670
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6 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 222
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 13 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 208
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8 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.

  • Smart Group 218
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 213
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7 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 209
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5 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 226
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4 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 229
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3 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 219
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 220
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 10 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.

  • Forenom Hostel Röykkä
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7 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...

  • HMI Smart Group 665
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5 reviews

    Well situated in the Pasila district of Helsinki, HMI Smart Group 665 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 224
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2 reviews

    Located within 1.9 km of Bolt Arena and 2 km of Helsinki Olympic Stadium, HMI Smart Group 224 provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Helsinki.

  • HMI Smart Group 668
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 4 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.

  • HMI Smart Group 662
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2 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.

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  • HMI Smart Group 247

    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 233

    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 217

    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 655
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 3 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 658
    Scored 4.0
    4.0
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 1 review

    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 659
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1 review

    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.

FAQ about hostels in Helsinki

Hostels that guests love in Helsinki

  • Avg. price/night: £71.32
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,800 reviews
    Great location, cozy interiors, nice staff. The best hostel I've been to. Would return next time.
    Georgijs
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £54.37
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,264 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: £71.32
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,800 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: £51.09
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,984 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: £50.34
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,096 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: £71.32
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,800 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: £71.32
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,800 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: £54.37
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,264 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: £71.32
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,800 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: £54.37
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,264 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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