Hostel Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna C 9, Helsinki 00190 Finland
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Hostel Suomenlinna has 39 beds and 8 rooms in two floors, a customer kitchen and a cozy lounge area. We offer free wifi all around the house, a guest computer, TV and complimentary coffee & tea for all our guests.
Our rooms and facilities are clean and homey, they are suitable for back packers, couples, friends and families as well. You can choose a private room or a bunk bed in a dorm. All beds are clean and comfortable.
You can find board games and books in our lounge area. Our guest kitchen is equipped with a stove, fridge, microwave, water boiler and a coffee machine.
For our little guests we have a chest of toys, a high chair and equipment for outdoor games. A baby bed is complimentary.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Board games / puzzles
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Wifi
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Picnic area
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
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English, Finnish, German, Swedish
Location
70Somewhat walkable
Grade: 70 out of 100
13Restaurantswithin 1 km
9Attractionswithin 1 km
Suomenlinna C 9, Helsinki 00190 Finland
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We stayed for 4 nights on our trip to Helsinki and we could not have had a better experience. The hostel is cosy, quaint and right next to the ferry stop that takes you to the mainland. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We usually avoid breakfast buffets as we find them a bit hectic but the Hostel Suomenlinna breakfast was quiet and not stressful at all. There are cute graphics everywhere that have clear and specific instructions for hostel policies, which was helpful as both me and my partner have autism. The room was beautiful, the bed was comfortable and priced very reasonably. Recommended!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Check out the rest of the island for some gorgeous views too!
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I just stayed for most of the week and the hostel is a welcoming comfy place to recover a long day exploring in the cold March weather. It was basic accommodation but totally adequate. I would highly recommend it for solo travellers, group travellers and families. It is less than 5 minutes from to ferry which will take you into Helsinki in 15 minutes. A great find!
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from elituu, Johtaja at Hostel Suomenlinna
Responded 9 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback! Nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us.
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We stayed for one night with our 9 month baby. Facilities were okay but bedlinens smelled as detergent so badly that I couldn’t almost sleep at all. I hope that they would start use non-perfurmed detergents. I liked the hostel overall and would like to stay there in future (with no smell).
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from elituu, Johtaja at Hostel Suomenlinna
Responded 14 Jan 2020
Hi! Thank You for valuable feedback. We will order non-perfumed softener for bed linens in the future. Nice to hear that otherwise you enjoyed your stay!
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Good Room. Nice services. Exciting Nature and only 15 min to Helsinki. The Island was a great place to see and we enjoyed a nice koncert in the Church. The hostel had a very calm atmosphere and some really nice staff. Overall a good experience and the place can be recommended.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from petra686, Johtaja at Hostel Suomenlinna
Responded 19 Aug 2019
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your stay :)
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This Hostel is very good value for your money. Especially private rooms are very nice and clean. Feels like Hotel. People at site are very polite. Location is the best possible close the ferry station.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from petra686, Johtaja at Hostel Suomenlinna
Responded 1 Aug 2019
Thank you :)
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Less than 5 minutes from where the ferry drops off passengers. We used the hostel for a week but didn’t stop overnight. Staff were friendly and the food was simple but good. The hostel was clean and functional.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from petra686, Johtaja at Hostel Suomenlinna
Responded 1 Aug 2019
Great to hear! Thank you :)
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We stayed here as a group of three adults and two children. We had a private four person room (two single beds and a bunk bed with a cot). It was very spacious and overall great value for money. The hostel was very clean and well presented. Hostel staff were kind but the breakfast was a little disappointing.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from petra686, Johtaja at Hostel Suomenlinna
Responded 9 Jun 2019
Thank you for your feed back! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Is there something spesific, that you wish we`d had on our breakfast or was there something wrong with the presentation? Pleas let us know: hostel@suokki.fi, we like to emprove our services all the time.
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So easy to get to, even late at night. If coming straight from the train station to the island, you can use the regional single ticket on both the train and the ferry. The island is an intensely beautiful place, and the hostel really cute. Knowing its history made it even better. We had the three bed private room, and it was spacious and comfortable. The complimentary coffee was unique and delicious. The hostel allows you to come in after reception hours with a door code and do check-in in the morning, and in our case, they were late in opening reception in the morning, and we had to make our flight, so we left a note telling them to charge our VISA, and they were fine with that. So it was great for our 24 hour layover with odd hours.
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from petra686, Johtaja at Hostel Suomenlinna
Responded 18 Nov 2018
Thank you for your nice review :) Great to hear you enjoyed your stay all though we didn`t manage to meet you.
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We've stayed in the Suomenlinna hostel for one night and felt in love with it. Qiet place, cosy good designed rooms, big lounge zone with a computer, a kitchen with a small cooking zone and two big tabels. The food store is in a couple of steps from it. Enjoyable place:) Thanks to Olly for his charisma and professionalism:)
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Hostel is on the island of Suomolinna and very close to the harbour. The Island is not big, it was quite relaxing for an afternoon walk. it is worth to stay over night to enjoy the Island. The hostel is clean and quiet at night, the shared dorm which we stayed in had bunk beds, the bathroom with shower toliet is nice. There is a lounge with TV and a large kitchen which we had our dinner there, i Felt a bit hot inside the room because the weather was very hot this summer.
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Response from petra686, Johtaja at Hostel Suomenlinna
Responded 9 Sep 2018
Thank you for your review :)
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PRICE RANGE
US$29 - US$113 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FinlandUusimaaHelsinki
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hostel Suomenlinna
Which popular attractions are close to Hostel Suomenlinna?
Nearby attractions include Sea Fortress Suomenlinna (0.06 km), Toy Museum Suomenlinna Helsinki (0.5 km), and Suomenlinna Church (Suomenlinnan kirkko) (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hostel Suomenlinna?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a business centre, and meeting rooms.
What are some restaurants close to Hostel Suomenlinna?
Conveniently located restaurants include Restaurant Lonna, Cafe Vanille, and Restaurant Suomenlinnan Panimo.
Are pets allowed at Hostel Suomenlinna?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Hostel Suomenlinna offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hostel Suomenlinna?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, Swedish, and Finnish.
Are there any historical sites close to Hostel Suomenlinna?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum (5.8 km), Mannerheim Museum (1.7 km), and Sea Fortress Suomenlinna (0.06 km).
Is Hostel Suomenlinna accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.