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A 15-minute ferry ride from Helsinki, this island hostel is located 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. Accommodations options are either private or dormitory style, while bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can relax in the hostel's lounge or in the green areas surrounding the hostel during warm months. Laundry services are available. A grocery store is directly across from Suomenlinna Hostel, while a sandy beach is 1969 feet away. Restaurants, cafés and historical sites are easily accessed. Sunbathing and nature walks are characteristic area activities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
7 twin beds
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Helsinki
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Daniilosaka
    Russia Russia
    The best thing about this hostel is it's location on Suomenlinna. If you want to take an amazing evening ferry to see the sunset over Helsinki and then take a morning walk and look at the endless sea horizon, then I strongly recommend to stay...
  • Eliška
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great atmosphere, everything that I needed for a sleepover. Nice to have tea available all the time in a common room. Bathrooms very clean and colorful:) But the island location by the ferry is the best.
  • Adam
    Sweden Sweden
    It's pretty easy getting to the island and back (24 hr ticket = 9 euros) as they go frequently. The late check-in could be an issue for some if you arrive early, but you can still leave your bags in the hostel and explore the island fortress...

Area info

Amenities of Hostel Suomenlinna
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Finnish
  • Swedish

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Hostel Suomenlinna accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the reception closes at 15:30 from Monday until Saturday and at 14:00 on Sundays. The property will send a door code and other information for late check-in via email 24h before check-in.

We offer breakfast between 8:30am-10am. Breakfast needs to be booked 24 hours in advance. If no breakfast reservations are made, it won’t be served. The price is 9 €/adult and 6 €/child (4-10 years). Please contact the reception, if you want to add breakfast to your booking.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about Hostel Suomenlinna

  • The prices at Hostel Suomenlinna may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hostel Suomenlinna offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at Hostel Suomenlinna is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Hostel Suomenlinna is 2.1 miles from the center of Helsinki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Hostel Suomenlinna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.