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Hostel Suomenlinna

2.0 star property
Travelers connect with new friends during the day at this Helsinki hostel, then explore the historic architecture of nearby Senate Square after dark.

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Hostel Suomenlinna in central Helsinki offers a comfy base for visitors. Unwind in the garden, use the computer station for planning, or browse the library. Multilingual staff help map out Helsinki adventures, and practical laundry and dry cleaning services keep journeys smooth.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩121,671
₩138,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

Room options

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A room with two beds, a skylight, a small staircase, and a radiator.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Partial sea view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a brick wall.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Partial sea view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a potted plant.

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a small window with curtains, a radiator, and a potted plant.

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dorm-style room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, a hanging lamp, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hostel Suomenlinna is in Etelainen District, a neighborhood in Helsinki. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Veikkaus Arena or Helsinki Ice Hall. Visit our Helsinki travel guide
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Suomenlinna C 9, Helsinki, 00190

What's nearby

  • A stone fortification with a grassy path and a body of water in the background.
    Suomenlinna Fortress
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A bronze statue of a historical figure, a large white building with domes, and a clear blue sky.
    Senate Square
    18 min drive - 3.2 km
  • A white building with ornate columns and a green dome.
    Helsinki Cathedral
    18 min drive - 3.2 km
  • A waterfront cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church with green domes, and a bustling harbor with boats and colorful umbrellas.
    Kauppatori Market Square
    18 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Suomenlinna Museum
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Café Terminus
    21 min drive
  • Suomenlinnan Panimo
    1 min walk
  • Café Ursula
    22 min drive
  • Restaurant Elm
    21 min drive
  • Pub Vapari
    21 min drive

About this property

Hostel Suomenlinna

  • Family-friendly hostel near Senate Square
  • Located close to Helsinki Cathedral and Stockmann, Hostel Suomenlinna provides a garden, a playground, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
    • A computer station, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hostel Suomenlinna include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 4 bathrooms with showers
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

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 9 for adults and EUR 6 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1908
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9.00 for adults and EUR 6.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Suomenlinna pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Suomenlinna?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Suomenlinna on Jul 20, 2026 start from ₩121,671, 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 much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hostel Suomenlinna?

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

What time is check-out at Hostel Suomenlinna?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hostel Suomenlinna located?

This family-friendly Helsinki hostel is located in the historical district, within 3 mi (5 km) of Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral and Stockmann. Finlandia Hall is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. Kauppatori Station is 29 minutes by foot and Ritarihuone Station is 30 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostel Suomenlinna Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked one night from this simple but nice hostel at Suomenlinna. I arrived pretty late so I mostly just showered and slept when I arrived. But as someone who lives in Helsinki, Suomenlinna is an awesome location to stay at. You get to explore the historic fortress ruins and especially during the summer, it’s such an amazing place to be at. Sure it’s at a separate island but there is a ferry line which goes quite often and until very late too. And what’s amazing about this hostel that it’s just around the corner of the said ferry terminal. The ferry uses the same HSL ticket as any other public transportation in Helsinki. The hostel itself was clean, everything was informed well beforehand and the staff was quick to reply. There seemed to be pretty spacious common areas for eating and hanging out. I think it’s everything that a hostel needs to be
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

A very old historical building(Once a russian school on a fortress)You have to get ferry there but runs very regular.Great experience.Imaculately clean.Great staff.If I had to find a negative maybe some of it looks dated.But its a very old building.I would definatley return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devayani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place ever. Location is fantastic. I was in the female dorm. Huge windows with beautiful curtains and wonderful views. Coffee tea on the floor. Huge place to sit (dining as well as sofas etc) and relax, read. Plenty of books. Fridge to store food. On the 1st floor kitchen with fridge. I was at the hostel only for 1 night but I used the amenities and enjoyed the island emmensly. Big store a few steps away with baked goods, groceries, prepared food, frozen food, fresh veggies and fruits.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Svenja

Liked: Cleanliness
Super empty in Winter, nice chats with host, clean, right next to ferry, ferry runs also late at night, so easy access to City Center and Suomenlinna is just great for Walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Risto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to get some rest after Rammstein's show at olympic stadium. Location and scenery on the island are great, especially in summer season. Nothing to complain about. Everything was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Loviisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Siistit paikat. Avulias henkilökunta.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kauppa oli nurkan takana ja lemmikit olivat luullakseni myös sallittuja joissain huoneissa
Näkymä huoneen ikkunasta
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kiva palvelu.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ilari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mukavan hintainen ja sopivan kodikas, lähellä kaikkea oleva.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janne

Liked: Cleanliness
Hieno sijainti ja ystävällinen henkilökunta
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ravo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Edullinen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Uniikki kokemus

Uniikki kokemus ainutlaatuisessa ympäristössä. Kiva paikka, siisti huone ja perus buffet aamiainen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sijainti hienolla paikalla, kätevä myös myöhäiselle sisäänkirjautujalle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hiljainen luminen Suomenlinna

Ihana paikka jossa hiljaista nukkua ja mukaan saunotaan myös koiran. Huone oli todella siisti.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tuukka

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

歴史を感じます

夏と冬のシーズンの合間ということで空いていました、8人ドミトリーを1人で使用です。滞在中にホステル内で顔を合わせたのはスタッフを含め2名だけ。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rauhallisin paikka ikinä ja henkilökunta on mielettömän mukavia, tulen toistekin. Kiitos
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

M&E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mukava ja viihtyisä pieni hostelli, ihanassa miljöössä Suomenlinnan saarella. Kahden hengen huoneemme sijaitsi yläkerrassa, eikä haitannut ollenkaan, että alakerrassa oli luokka oppilaita leirikoulua viettämässä. Äänieritys yläkerran huoneiden ja aulatilan välillä on heikko, kiitos rauhallisille naapureille. :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pilvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend!

Very cosy, home like stay. Clean, nice beds, toilets and showers ok. Beds and linen are nice to sleep in. Warmly recommend this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Leme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hyvää perusmajoitusta

Siistiä oli sekä huoneessa että muualla talossa. Henkilökuntaa näki vain aamupäivällä. Yövyimme keskellä hellejaksoa, joten yläkerran huoneemme oli kuuma. Alakerrassa oli hieman viileämpää. Tuuletusikkunassa ei ollut myöskään ötökkäverkkoa. Sijainti hyvä kaupan ja sataman lähellä.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tunnelmallinen, siisti ja rauhallinen. Hyvällä paikkaa, kauppa vieressä ja vierestä lähtee lautta. Hyvät sängyt ja petivaatteet. Talvellakaan ei ollut kylmä vaikka vanha talo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vaatimaton mutta viehättävä hostelli ihan mahtavalla sijainnilla. Varmasti tullaan uudelleen. Äänieristykset yläkerran huoneissa hyvin heikot, mutta jos ei tämä häiritse niin suosittelen. Hyvä hinta-laatusuhde.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tunnelma oli kotoinen ja rauhallinen. Oli olo että voi turvallisesti nukkua.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019