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Hostel Suomenlinna

2.0 star property
Hostel near Senate Square in Helsinki

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Living area
Property entrance
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi
Living area
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Suomenlinna C 9, Helsinki, 00190
  • Popular LocationSuomenlinna Fortress3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSenate Square19 min drive
  • Popular LocationHelsinki Cathedral19 min drive

Room options

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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room | Desk, free WiFi

Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room | Desk, free WiFi

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

7.5/10 Good
  • 86 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Room | Desk, free WiFi

Basic Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 86 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 86 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Reception
Arkadia Hotel & Hostel
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
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2.6 out of 5, (318)
The price is $51
per night
$56 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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About the neighborhood

Helsinki

Etelainen District stay.Your stay at this Etelainen District hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral. Stockmann and Finlandia Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Suomenlinna Fortress - 3 min walk
  • Senate Square - 19 min drive
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 19 min drive
  • Mall of Tripla - 26 min drive
  • Helsinki Zoo - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Tove Janssonin Puisto Tram Stop - 19 min drive
  • Helsinki Leppavaara Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Suomenlinnan Panimo - 1 min walk
  • Café Terminus - 21 min drive
  • Café Ursula - 22 min drive
  • Adlerfelt - 7 min walk
  • Cafe Compass - 22 min drive

About this property

Hostel Suomenlinna

Hostel near Senate Square in Helsinki
As a guest of Hostel Suomenlinna, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Hostel Suomenlinna also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Helsinki hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1908
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Hostel Suomenlinna offers 8 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, Finnish, German, Swedish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8.00 for adults and EUR 5.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hostel Suomenlinna Helsinki
Hostel Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna Helsinki
Hostel Suomenlinna Helsinki
Hostel Suomenlinna Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Suomenlinna Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel Suomenlinna have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostel Suomenlinna.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Suomenlinna?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Suomenlinna on May 28, 2024 start from $73.07, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Hostel Suomenlinna to the beach?

This hostel is 3.8 mi (35-min drive) from Hietaniemi Beach and 5.8 mi (41-min drive) from Hietaranta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostel Suomenlinna offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hostel Suomenlinna, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 8.00 for adults and EUR 5.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hostel Suomenlinna?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Grand Casino Helsinki (2.1 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostel Suomenlinna?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hostel Suomenlinna?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Hostel Suomenlinna have a pool?

Hostel Suomenlinna does not have a pool.

Does Hostel Suomenlinna have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostel Suomenlinna to downtown Helsinki?

Hostel Suomenlinna is 2.2 mi away from Helsinki.

Hostel Suomenlinna Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tuukka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent place great location, though too early check out
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect way to wake up on the island
Clean, comfy, quiet, perfectly located to explore the little island. Friendly staff, easy (very late) check-in. Lovely little touches in shower and bathroom necessities as well as complimentary tea and coffee. Lots of information, games, a TV, internet. Comfy beds. Definitely recommend - waking up on the island is pretty special.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

MANG WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, London

Historic building on World Heritage Site Island
On an island in the harbour, so need to take a ferry to get there - but ferry is part of the City transport system, so very easy. Hostel is quiet, clean, friendly, and in a historic building in what used to be a fortress guarding Helsinki harbour. Lovely situation for walking around the site, where there are plenty of cafes, restaurants etc. Also a very reasonable price for Helsinki accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros: It's very clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The location is on an island, which is quiet and picturesque. Free tea and coffee in the kitchen, which is available for use to all guests. Cons: It's very noisy: the walls are paper-thin and you'll hear the people in the other rooms and in the hall; the lockers are metal so it's impossible to open them quietly; the doors have no soft-stopper mechanism so they bang every time someone lets go of the door. Basics aren't included: you must pay to rent a towel (2 euro), no free breakfast (7 euro), you can give a returnable deposit to get a padlock (4 euro). Bathrooms: only 3 showers and 3 toilets in the entire place for everyone to share and they are tiny. Location: it's on an island and you'll need to pay 5 euro one way for the ferry, so factor that into the price of the hostel when you consider staying here. Also, depending on the time of day and the time of year, you'll need to be aware of the ferry schedule, as the ferry may not depart often. Overall, it's good for people who can sleep through cannonfire, otherwise, find a quieter and less overpriced hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

John, Alexandria, Virginia USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Literally The Only Place To Stay at Suomenlinna
I enjoyed my stay at the Hostel Suomenlinna. I strongly suggest anyone who wants to have a more than cursory look at the Fortress to consider staying here. I is literally the only place to stay on Suomenlinna. I found the Hostel to be both clean and comfortable. I shared my room with six strangers but that was not a problem. The Hostel allowed me to store my large suitcase in the office after I checked out in the morning so that I could tour the Fortress. There are, however, two things that someone considering a stay should be aware of: First, the reception has extremely limited hours (8:00AM to 3:30AM); and, Second, if you want breakfast in the morning, they require 24 HOURS prior notification. As check in is not until 2:00PM, that was impossible for me. But, from what I saw of the buffet, the price of breakfast may not be worth it for many travelers. There are many restaurants and a market nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Austin,TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, magical place to stay. Excellent staff.
I loved this place. Wonderful location. Great older building in great shape.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace on the islands
Wonderful location on the islands - a stone's throw from the ferry dock and a supermarket. Would love longer hours at reception and also would love if they made/stripped the beds for you, but I recognise the extra staff would !mean extra costs, as well as perhaps removing some of the charm that there is. Everyone I met was helpful, whether guest or staff. It wasn't too loud (admittedly I was that midweek in late November), and despite a room off the kitchen area I barely heard a thing. Probably not where you want to stay for a week of exploring Helsinki, but for one or two nights of your four or so nights in Helsinki this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Ariadne, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Calm, quiet hostel
This hostel is a calm place to relax and enjoy the island.