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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.

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8.5
Very good
1,355 reviews
Price from
£138
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.

The location is great, the port of Helsinki is around 25 minutes walk away. Host is friendly and helpful. Everything as described, shared kitchen and bathroom. I wished there was an electric oven, but coped without it pretty well.

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8.3
Very good
1,492 reviews
Price from
£48
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.

Perfect location in the centre of Helsinki, a lot of sights can be reached on foot, the rest by public transport (many stops nearby). I loved the cozy atmosphere in the lounge / kitchen area - after a cold December Day outside I was able to snuggle into a wing chair with a warm blanket (from the hostel), a hot cup of tea and a book. The female-only dormitory was really spacious - there was even a sofa and a vanity in the room. The mattress and the bedding were super comfortable; each bed had a reading light, shelves and sockets. The under-bed storage had a very nice size (my open carry-on suitcase and personal item fit perfectly). There were more than enough toilets, but not too many bathrooms / showers (the one in the back after the kitchen was really nice). Everything was very clean and in very good condition.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,491 reviews
Price from
£60
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.

Staffs are very friendly and helpful. 24 hours reception. After laundry which can only do by staffs, they also helped to fold the clothes before return them to me. Comfortable common area. Shower is good! Free luggage storage.

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8.7
Fabulous
3,505 reviews
Price from
£23
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 room was satisfying, properly clean. The breakfast was great, tasty. The experience meet the prices. It is not a hotel, but didn't expect that.

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8
Very good
6,525 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

A little out of the centre but incredibly easy to get to. Exceptional public transport facilities a 2 minute walk away. Rooms are a little small but beds were extremely comfy. Great value for money.

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8.3
Very good
565 reviews
Price from
£41
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.

- Room was spacious and clean, had big locker - friendly staff - clean and well-maintained hostel

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8.8
Fabulous
534 reviews
Price from
£22
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.

sky hostel was accommodating on our early arrival.

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7.2
Good
1,803 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.

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.

Well organized, the staff great also. It’s cheap and the place is super nice.

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7.8
Good
5,407 reviews
Price from
£76
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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6.1
Review score
290 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

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  • Inn Tourist Hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,492 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
     · 6,525 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.

    Everything was great except locks: cabinets and window

  • CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,406 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.

    I loved the stay. It was so pleasant and had so much fun..

  • Hostel Suomenlinna
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 534 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

  • Forenom Hostel Helsinki Pitäjänmäki
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 290 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! :)

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Hostels that guests love in Helsinki

  • Avg. price/night: £53.68
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,525 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: £73.38
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,491 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: £52.56
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,406 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: £51.79
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,803 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: £73.38
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,491 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: £73.38
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,491 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: £53.68
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,525 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: £73.38
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,491 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: £53.68
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,525 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: £73.38
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,491 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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