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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. 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 600 metres away. Restaurants, cafés and historical sites are easily accessed. Sunbathing and nature walks are typical area activities.

Couples particularly 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 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
7 single 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:

  • Hermanni
    Finland Finland
    Atmosphere, cleanliness, staff, location, value for money.
  • Claudia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quiet (at least when we visited) and clean place. On the island of Suomenlinna, just a 13 minutes ride from Helsinki city centre. Good facilities, a really comfortable place to go back to after a long day walking. Communal spaces also fun and...
  • Kristo
    Estonia Estonia
    Very atmospheric place to stay. Quiet surroundings, yet quite near to the center with a 15-minute ride with a small ferry. The ferry goes every 20 minutes during daytime, less often in weekends and during evenings but still every hour. The place...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hostel Suomenlinna
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • 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 be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • 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
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Finnish
  • Swedish

House rules

Hostel Suomenlinna takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

The fine print
Need-to-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

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

  • Check-in at Hostel Suomenlinna is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Hostel Suomenlinna may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.