With the current price of hotels in most major cities increasing.Helsinki Finland is no exception!This Blog post is aimed at student and backpack travellers who need for what ever reason to be aware of the costs of overnight accommodation.Helsinki has many hostels situated around the city,ideal for Holidays in Finland,each with their differing facilities and catering for different needs.After visiting some of them and talking with travellers,I offer what I consider to be some of the best Helsinki Hostels to secure reasonably priced accommodation,both secure and comfortable.
Inside Suomenlinna
Helsinki Hostels
Hostel SuomenlinnaThe hostel is located in the Suomenlinna Island Fortress, on Iso Mustasaari, near Jetty Barracks and the ferry harbour main quay.
This cosy and clean hostel operates in an old school building from the beginning of the 20th century. It’s located near the coast line in a beautiful neighbourhood with wooden houses .
A different and relaxing atmosphere not far away from the busy city centre of Helsinki!
There is a market store, a visitor centre, several restaurants, cafés and museums, a post office, art galleries, an artist workshop with a store, a beach, a summer theatre, a library, a church (with a lighthouse) on the island. There are 850 inhabitants living in Suomenlinna all around the year.
Please note that there is no cash machine or pharmacy on the island. You will be able to pay with a credit card in most of the places on the island.
By staying at Hostel Suomenlinna you support Finnish youth activities.
The hostel is run by the Finnish Youth Canters Organisation.
EUROHOSTEL.
Eurohostel Helsinki offers budget accommodation in the centre of Helsinki. Eurohostel is situated close by the main sights and museums.
The Hostel is situated on a peninsula known as Katajanokka close by the centre of Helsinki, Market Square and the ferry terminals of Viking Line and Nordic Jet Line.
Eurohostel offers a warm welcome with a wide range of affordable accommodation. You can choose the option that suits your needs and your wallet!
On the ground floor you will find the reception, restaurant, laundry room, public telephones, internet and left-luggage. The reception is open 24h.
Accommodation Information
They offer accommodation in single, twin and triple rooms in 2 room categories, altogether 135 rooms on 5 floors.
Each of five floors has its own self-catering facilities with microwave, lockable refrigerator and TV. Every accommodation floor has shared toilets and showers facilities on the corridor.
None of their rooms have toilet and shower in the room. Morning sauna as well as bed linen and towel are always included in the price
Travellers Home studio apartments
Travellers Home is located in down town Helsinki a safe City a short walking distance from train and bus station. Our office is open to arrival customers 15.00-18.00, at other times by agreement.
All apartments have free internet access (2Mb cable)
Reception is located in the down-town Helsinki on a short walking distance from train- and bus station. They offer apartments with one to four beds at a reasonable price. Overall the apartments are 25 – 35 m2 including bathroom with Sights of the capital town.Helsinki is in short walking distance. The apartment has its own toilet, shower and kitchen. It is a homelike and reasonable alternative to a Hotel. You will find a TV, microwave oven, electric water boiler and coffee maker.
In the kitchen, you can cook your own meals. Cost includes linen and cleaning.
Free washing machine or possibility to use one.
Our wonderful summer hostel ‘HOSTEL ACADEMICA’ is located in the city centre with prices including all bed linen, towels, morning sauna and swimming facilities.
Hostel Academica was voted hostel of the year 2008! Contest was organized by the Finnish Youth Hostel Federation.
HOSTEL ACADEMICA is situated close to the beautiful Hietaniemi beach, stores, restaurants and sightseeing attractions. Tram and bus stops are on the corner of the block, while the metro, train and bus stations are only a short walk away.
All the rooms have their own toilet, shower and kitchenette with a fridge inside the room.
Internet connection is available in the lobby and in some of the rooms.
Hostel Academica welcomes you to stay with us and to enjoy the summer in Helsinki!
Which Helsinki Hostel to choose
From personally trying these Helsinki Hostels my favourite has to be Hostel Suomenlinna. Whilst it is not in the centre of Helsinki,being situated on an Island Fortress of Soumenlinna,the accommodation,scenery and lifestyle once on the Island is insurmountable.This is my Blog favourite for travellers
Island Suomenlinna
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Long story made short – I was in Helsinki for a couple of night in 2008 during a layover and I was shocked at how expensive was accommodation. We are backpackers so most places were way beyond our budget… but at the end we had to pay because we had no choice. I thought France was expensive but Finland beats it!
Nice city though ;-)