The Yard Hostel
Kalevankatu 3 A 45 Forum, Helsinki 00100 Finland
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#5 of 20 hostels in Helsinki
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Welcome to the Yard - your locally run downtown hostel where everyone is a friend. We are an independent boutique hostel in the heart of Helsinki and Best Hostel in Finland years 2018, 2019 and 2020. Our goal is to make everyone walk through our doors fall in love with Helsinki by helping them get the best possible experience of our Nordic Capital. You’ll feel right at home in our relaxed and cool ambience. We are a hostel with both private rooms and dorms. Most of our dorm beds have privacy curtains. Our large lounge is great for hanging out with friends or making new ones. Plus free Wi-Fi for all and lots of real plants to keep the air fresh. Our kitchen is well equipped for you to prepare your own meals and we offer free tea and coffee all day. So come and enjoy our hospitality. We are located just a five minute walk from Helsinki Central Railway Station, on a street that is bubbling with bars, restaurants, shops and sights. You are warmly invited ♡
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Bicycle rental
Walking tours
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Baggage storage
Car park
Wifi
Complimentary tea
Board games / puzzles
Non-smoking hotel
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Private check-in / check-out
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Oven
Stovetop
Electric kettle
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Finnish, Swedish
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
458Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
145Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Kalevankatu 3 A 45 Forum, Helsinki 00100 Finland
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RautatientoriHelsinki Metro4 min
KamppiHelsinki Metro6 min
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This was a very individualistic hostel, unfriendly and stark. I was unable to cancel when I asked The noise from the surrounding clubs and bars was awful and I had a terrible night considering I had an early start I would never go there again
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Expensive and loud
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Unfair cancellation policy didn’t accept a mistake when booking reported minutes after it happened. This despite I requested multiple times for their support. The issue was originated when booking Catania based hostel and sent to Helsinki without noticeable warning.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Very cool hostel, city center, can be reached by bus, train, tram. No breakfast any longer, but fridge, oven available, free coffee and tea 24h. This the right place to meet people, big common area with tv, netflix, etc.. Saune and swimming hall is around the corner.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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On an upper floor of the building with the sign City Forum Hostel above its building entrance, it was an ok 3-night stay at this place in an 8-bed dorm room (with a nice addition of a small two-shelf piece in my bed) with also a spacious "common room" (with long comfortable sofa chairs & also some nice-sized tables). So yes, with the place itself just an average one, the best part of the stay here I would say is its proximity to "all the essentials": for sightseeing with just about a 10-minute walk to the "downtown waterfront" where to visit are the city's "premier sites" (Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, SkyWheel Helsinki & the tent-market) and yes where there's also the ferry dock to the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress; for shopping with just about a 5-minute walk to the two big shopping malls (Stockmann just across the main street and Forum to the left on the main street without crossing it); and for food with really quite a number of places to eat right around here (including the two McDonald's in & around the Forum Mall and the "pretty nice" buffet restaurant called Luckiefun's for Chinese & Japanese food). …
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Yard Reception, Guest Services / Front Office at The Yard Hostel
Responded 9 Mar 2023
Hi there, Thank you for your amazing review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our location and hope to see you again in the future! Sincerely, Iina the Yard team
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the hostel exceeded my expectations! Clean, simple, stylish and peaceful. Just what I was looking for! But, I highly recommend traveling to the hotel during daylight hours if possible! The bars next to the hotel were restless, there were drunken people lying on the streets at night shouting, etc. i was uncomfortable!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Yard Reception, Guest Services / Front Office at The Yard Hostel
Responded 9 Mar 2023
Hi there, Thank you for your great review. I am sorry to hear you were feeling uncomfortable while finding us. The bar street can get pretty busy on the weekends, but usually during weekdays it is pretty calm, and even on the weekends it is completely safe even if Finnish people tend to get noisier while drinking. We hope to see you again in the future! Sincerely, Iina the Yard team
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Definitely the quietest hostel I’ve ever stayed at but smack in the middle of the city. Very clean, beds comfortable and private, showers were nice and the desk people were great. I wish they had offered a walking tour or some type of activity.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Yard Reception, Guest Services / Front Office at The Yard Hostel
Responded 20 Nov 2022
Hi Mary! Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are happy to hear that you liked your stay. For the walking tour, there is a free walking tour 5 times a week by green cap tours that you can join if you plan to visit Helsinki again. :) It was a pleasure to have you and we would love to see you again in the future. :)
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I decided for my first trip to Finland to start in Helsinki, and I chose the Yard Hostel. It is situated perfectly close to the station, but I have to admit: being tired after a long trip it was quite hard for me to find the hostel. Maybe I should have had a better look at the instructions sent via e-mail. But well, as I said, I was busy traveling. The hostel was super clean and whilst the bedrooms offered some privacy (beds with curtains), the lounge area was very inviting to communicate with your co-travelers. I enjoyed my stay there a lot and would fully recommend it!!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Yard Reception, Guest Services / Front Office at The Yard Hostel
Responded 20 Nov 2022
Dear Sineee, Thank you for your great review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again some day! Sincerely, Iina, the Yard team
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I visited this hostel as a solo female and found this hostel very safe and comfortable. The interior is very clean and funky. There are many other solo females staying here. The staff are very friendly and there are great facilities. This place would be an ideal place to stay if visiting Helsinki. Would also be perfect for a girls trip!
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Yard Reception, Guest Services / Front Office at The Yard Hostel
Responded 20 Nov 2022
Hi there, Thank you for your great review! It's nice to know that you felt safe staying with us as a solo female traveler and loved our facilities. :) Hope to see you again some day! Sincerely, Iina, the Yard team
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Good location, but as there is no stuff at the place, some young people from Germany and England had parties both nights until about 4 o'clock in the morning. Even though I told them to shut up, they just told: "Very soon".
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Very clean hostel, great facilities, cozy lounge and nice staff. I also met lots of amazing people during my stay. There is nothing I could complain about, overall one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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PRICE RANGE
US$43 - US$108 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiKampinmalmi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Yard Hostel
What are some of the property amenities at The Yard Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, kids activities, and baggage storage.
Which room amenities are available at The Yard Hostel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, blackout curtains, and a dishwasher.
What food & drink options are available at The Yard Hostel?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Yard Hostel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and secured parking are available to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Yard Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Swedish, and Finnish.