Name: CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki
Address: Sturenkatu 27, Vallila, Helsinki, Finland, Helsinki, Greater Helsinki, FI
Price range: US$48–US$55 per night
Rating: 8.12

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At CheapSleep Hostel Helsinki, travellers highlight budget-friendly stays with friendly, helpful staff, easy public transport and airport links, and handy on-site conveniences like big social spaces and a guest kitchen, though the location sits outside the immediate city center.

Rooms are simple and compact, with mixed feedback on mattress and pillow comfort, limited bunk privacy, occasional summer heat, and some noise from other guests or common areas. Cleanliness is praised frequently, yet several reviews report musty smells, cramped or well-worn shared bathrooms, and messy guest kitchens that would benefit from more frequent upkeep. Breakfast is available for a fee and ranges from basic to very good, with value opinions varying. Overall, it suits travellers comfortable with shared spaces and a straightforward hostel experience.

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Facilities

Large common areas, a guest kitchen, laundry for a fee, and regular social activities are highlighted. The kitchen can feel limited or messy at peak times, with few hobs for the number of guests.

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Burak

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hostel itself is a bit out of center so if you are tired during the day,you must travel approx.30 mins by tram back to hostel.Staff is very kind and helpful, i didn't stay in dorm rooms but double room with shared bedroom was good.you can use kitchen freely for cooking.toilets are probably smallest toilets i have seen,i hit my everywhere in toilets and showers.in double rooms floor,showers has transparent glasses,so for private showers you should go to other part of hostel.there is a book swap chance in hostel,so bring your book which you have finished to get a new one.activities are cool,there are game nights etc for socializing.but 8 euro breakfast seemed a bit expensive to me,if you want there is also supermarket downstairs,it works 24 hours.

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Todd

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Available breakfast and hosted activities make this place stand out.

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Kirsten

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

good hostel to stay, cosy and very friendly staff, the only problem was the state of the common kitchen. There were only 6 fires for several hundred guests and the sinks were had mold growing in the wood of the counters.

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Joseph

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great space for socializing and very comfortable

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Monique-Isabelle

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Hostel hat mir gut gefallen. Es ist recht groß, von daher ballen sich die Leute nicht unbedingt (wenn nicht gerade viel los ist in der Stadt) bzw. Hatte ich den Eindruck dass die Leute gut im Haus verteilt waren. Ich hatte ein gemischtes 16ner Zimmer gebucht, der freundliche Mitarbeiter hat mir dann aber angeboten in ein 16ner Frauenzimmer zu gehen in ein Bett in einer Ecke. Vielen Dank dafür! Hat sich angefühlt wie ein Einzelzimmer teilweise. Es waren höchsten vier Frauen im Raum, sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt! Irgendwie hat kaum jemand miteinander gesprochen, also wirkte sehr anonym, was mir gelegen kam für diesen Trip. Connecten kann man ansonsten bei der Rezeption. Bad ist ordentlich mit Föhn und Duschkabinen. Lage ist top, sehr gut erreichbar vom Flughafen aus auch bei Nacht. 24h Supermarkt im Haus. Bahnverbindung zur Stadt. Küche mit allem drum und dran. Leider haben Leute ihr Zeug abends nicht aufgewaschen oder die Spüle voller Essensreste gelassen. Liebe Leute das muss nicht sein. Macht es besser, dann ist es für alle ein günstiges schönes Zuhause auf Zeit. Danke liebes Hostel, ich würde euch weiterempfehlen und bin echt begeisterst von der Aufmerksamkeit des Herren, der mir den besten Platz gegeben hat den ich haben konnte. Danke :)

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Srinaath

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A bit far from the city center. But is well connected by tram. There are nice pubs and restaurants nearby. The breakfast is very nice. The best part about this hostel is the super friendly staff who organise gamenights and movie nights. Probably the best hostel I have stayed in.

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Elvin

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is massive!! There are so many guests from everywhere. The common areas are big and it allows to make friends and interact with others

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Bérénice

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is a good place to stay for one night. The kitchen seemed a little small for many people although i didnt need to use it there are many good dinner options around

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YOSHIHIRO

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

同じ建物の1階にスーパーがあります。スタッフの方はとても優しいです。宿泊者が交流できるイベントが開催されています。洗濯は8€かかります。

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Janessa

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They offer a good breakfast buffet for 10 euros each morning. They even have activities on certain days.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the hostel and shared spaces very clean, but others report musty odors and shared bathrooms or kitchens that can be dirty or worn and need more frequent attention.

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Madeleine

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Para curtas estadias é uma otima opção Café da manhã básico Um pouco longe do centro, mas com acesso ao transporte público em um quarteirão Supermercado do lado Pagamos pelo quarto e banheiro privativo O hostel não é barulhento e é muito limpo

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Alexander

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service at the reception. One of the cleanest hostels i ever visit, feels like they cleen 24h7.

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David

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I made a very spontaneous trip to Helsinki and chose this place for convenience. It was really perfect for accessibility, transportation ~ immaculately clean. I had a double room which was veey comfortable.

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Thomas

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a cheap place to stay, as the name implies. So I suppose it's not fair to expect too much. That said, it has a bit of a grungy feel to it, which made me uncomfortable. The bed was fine (clean), but whole place smelled a bit musty, and especially the bathroom, which is also the shower room (rows of toilet stalls on one side, shower stalls on the other). I enjoyed the breakfast, and it wasn't a bad price (by Finland prices). They do charge extra for a towel (3€ at the time of the review), so bring your own if you can. As their own pictures show, the beds do not have any curtains or other ways to make yourself not visible to others in the room. Each room (which can have lots of beds in it, depending on your booking) has a locked door that can only be opened from the outside by keycards belonging to those staying in the room, and that provides some sense of security and privacy. Lockers are available for storing valuables. Overall, it was probably worth the cost. But I didn't enjoy the "vibe" of the place. If I'm back in Helsinki, I would see if I can find a cleaner, more appealing place to stay at.

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Alexander

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Always clean and cozy. Stuff is very friendly. Also. Location is good.

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Christian

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ein tolles Hostel die anwesenden waren sehr familiär das Personal war klasse vorallem Stefanie konnte jeder Zeit mit informieren und Tipps weiterhelfen einzige Manko war die gemeintschaftsküche die ziemlich dreckig war und teils sich Schimmel bildete

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Gustavo

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff is always helpful. The bathroom need to be cleaned more than one time per day, Maybe less cabins and more space. The room ceiling was dirty. The breakfast is unbelievable expensive

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Nicole

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s ok to stay for one night. The hostel team was very friendly and welcoming! The bathrooms were really dirty and it was pretty closely so you couldn’t move sometimes. You got some privacy in the room although there were a lot of people - but it’s gets very very hot at night.

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Emiliano

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

It smells wierd because of the kitchen being alongside the rooms, also they don't clean the beds to often

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Sylvie

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Les concierges étaient présents à tout moment. Tout était extrêmement propre

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and compact; comfort is mixed, with some finding beds or pillows uncomfortable, limited bunk clearance and no curtains, and occasional summer heat and noise from nearby common areas.

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Niall

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in. Twin room was tight but warm and clean. Shared bathroom which had plenty of facilities and clean. Shared kitchen seemed fine although I didn’t use it. Just needed somewhere to sleep for a couple of nights so was fine. Not fancy but seemed a good hostel.

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Thomas

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a cheap place to stay, as the name implies. So I suppose it's not fair to expect too much. That said, it has a bit of a grungy feel to it, which made me uncomfortable. The bed was fine (clean), but whole place smelled a bit musty, and especially the bathroom, which is also the shower room (rows of toilet stalls on one side, shower stalls on the other). I enjoyed the breakfast, and it wasn't a bad price (by Finland prices). They do charge extra for a towel (3€ at the time of the review), so bring your own if you can. As their own pictures show, the beds do not have any curtains or other ways to make yourself not visible to others in the room. Each room (which can have lots of beds in it, depending on your booking) has a locked door that can only be opened from the outside by keycards belonging to those staying in the room, and that provides some sense of security and privacy. Lockers are available for storing valuables. Overall, it was probably worth the cost. But I didn't enjoy the "vibe" of the place. If I'm back in Helsinki, I would see if I can find a cleaner, more appealing place to stay at.

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Anita

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lyhört. Andra boenden smällde i dörrar sent på kvällarna och mitt i natten. Fick inte sova en enda natt på tre nätter. Otroligt trött och fattig frukost. Kändes som att jag och min dotter fick ett litet gammalt förråd som dubbelrum. Slitna väggar och tak. Inga gardiner....

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Nina

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Check-In verlief schnell und reibungslos. Zimmer soweit in einem huten Zustand und auch Badezimmer wurden regelmäßig gesäubert. Betten in den Hostels erfüllen eher das Nötigste und sind recht unbequem. Aber um für ein paar Tage günstig in der Stadt unterzukommen, ausreichend.

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Sarah

4 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The common room is very noisy, we can hear it from the bedroom. Shower are common, like swiming pool, you can't close it

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esteban

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Les + : proche des transports, commerces, à 20min du centre en tram Les - : confort minimaliste, literie moyenne

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Ekta

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No fan in room

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Michael

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very great on a budget and very comfortable! I usually don’t do Hostels but this was a total exception. Bed was super comfortable and everyone was nice!

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Mohammed

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is not what I was expected, Hostel, renting trowels for 3 euro, selling slippers, Breakfast, isn't a big buffet, just few things, Example, jam, only one kind, Juce in bottle, Staff, are friendly, but I still remember, when one of the staff asked me if I have a breakfast coupon, She was surly face, when I showed her my coupon, she smiled Beds are so short between first and 2nd upstairs, you can't sit normal, should you, bend yourself, Pillows are terrible, if don't add something underneath your head, it would be bad, Anyway, I didn't think so I will back there, Only if I see some changes in comments

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Miikka

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always nice to stay here. The staff is great and helpful. Good price. Only downside is that it tends to get quite hot in the bedrooms during summer.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with smooth check in and responsive handling of issues; staff also organize social activities.

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Kemi

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hostel, great location and lovely staff

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Alisia

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved this hostel! It’s easy to get there from the airport and it’s within walking distance to where Tuska festival is being held (the purpose of my trip). There a 24/7 supermarket right next to the hostel as well. Room and bathroom were clean. Staff is really friendly. Had some trouble with the lock on my door and they were very helpful and quick to fix it. The pillow on the bed could’ve been better but everything else was great! I would definitely stay here again!

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S

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente lugar, el servicio es muy bueno en relación al precio. Excelente atención y disponibilidad por parte de los empleados.

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Tobias Valdemar

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I slept in a 24-bed co-ed dorm, 5 nights, and had an overall good experience. The hotel is located conveniently close to bus and tram stops, and shopping options (convenience store below). Cleanliness was acceptable, and the facilities were generally functional and ok. I did have to cope with snoring guests a lot, so I was glad I brought earplugs, but these are also for sale in the lobby. The common area is cozy and the lobby/bar is manned 24/7 by helpful staff with excellent English. Check-in and check out was s breeze, and the breakfast buffet was basic but good. All together good value.

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Tarja

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Rengjøring var meget bra.Personale var imøtekommende.

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Alexander

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Always clean and cozy. Stuff is very friendly. Also. Location is good.

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Lauren

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful. Transport is easily accessible. Buffet breakfast had many options. Overall, a great place to stay.

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Keegan Niles

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice place, great staff

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Doris

30 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hosi and Cela very kind people they have good customer service.

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Urs

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Zimmer einfach, aber sauber. Der Boden ist etwas abgewetzt. Personal ist freundlich, Frühstücksbuffet ok.

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Location

Not central but well connected by tram and bus, with easy links to downtown and the airport. A 24/7 supermarket is in the same building, though nearby dining options can be limited.

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Clara

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rapport qualité prix imbattable mais quartier peu vivant et peu de choses autour. Idéal pour un court séjour ou pour rejoindre l’aéroport facilement

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Madeleine

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Para curtas estadias é uma otima opção Café da manhã básico Um pouco longe do centro, mas com acesso ao transporte público em um quarteirão Supermercado do lado Pagamos pelo quarto e banheiro privativo O hostel não é barulhento e é muito limpo

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Alisia

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved this hostel! It’s easy to get there from the airport and it’s within walking distance to where Tuska festival is being held (the purpose of my trip). There a 24/7 supermarket right next to the hostel as well. Room and bathroom were clean. Staff is really friendly. Had some trouble with the lock on my door and they were very helpful and quick to fix it. The pillow on the bed could’ve been better but everything else was great! I would definitely stay here again!

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Tobias Valdemar

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I slept in a 24-bed co-ed dorm, 5 nights, and had an overall good experience. The hotel is located conveniently close to bus and tram stops, and shopping options (convenience store below). Cleanliness was acceptable, and the facilities were generally functional and ok. I did have to cope with snoring guests a lot, so I was glad I brought earplugs, but these are also for sale in the lobby. The common area is cozy and the lobby/bar is manned 24/7 by helpful staff with excellent English. Check-in and check out was s breeze, and the breakfast buffet was basic but good. All together good value.

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Angela

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet hostel with great access to public transit into the downtown area. Friendly, helpful staff.

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Bernard

30 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Better than expected. It was affordable, the staff was nice and the availability of transit passes to go around Helsinki was very much appreciated. That said, unfortunately the area surrounding the hostel does not have a lot of restaurants around, so you'd have to walk for about 15-20 mins to find an area that has a variety of restaurants.

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Kathy

17 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable option. Grocery store in same building. One bus to airport.

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Dyhia

14 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean, quite, good wifi service, and near to transportation, great stay :)

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Srinaath

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A bit far from the city center. But is well connected by tram. There are nice pubs and restaurants nearby. The breakfast is very nice. The best part about this hostel is the super friendly staff who organise gamenights and movie nights. Probably the best hostel I have stayed in.

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Berta

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ubicado bastante lejos del centro, pero acogedor y limpio.

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Dining

The paid breakfast buffet ranges from basic to very good depending on expectations, and opinions on value vary.

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Teemu

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Compared to price the basic facilities worked well. Breakfast was sufficient. Like the name says, cheap and easy. Worked fine for me.

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Burak

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hostel itself is a bit out of center so if you are tired during the day,you must travel approx.30 mins by tram back to hostel.Staff is very kind and helpful, i didn't stay in dorm rooms but double room with shared bedroom was good.you can use kitchen freely for cooking.toilets are probably smallest toilets i have seen,i hit my everywhere in toilets and showers.in double rooms floor,showers has transparent glasses,so for private showers you should go to other part of hostel.there is a book swap chance in hostel,so bring your book which you have finished to get a new one.activities are cool,there are game nights etc for socializing.but 8 euro breakfast seemed a bit expensive to me,if you want there is also supermarket downstairs,it works 24 hours.

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Bernie

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hostel with many good features. A few little tweaks would make it even better such as curtains on the beds. Excellent breakfast and friendly multi national staff.

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Thomas

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a cheap place to stay, as the name implies. So I suppose it's not fair to expect too much. That said, it has a bit of a grungy feel to it, which made me uncomfortable. The bed was fine (clean), but whole place smelled a bit musty, and especially the bathroom, which is also the shower room (rows of toilet stalls on one side, shower stalls on the other). I enjoyed the breakfast, and it wasn't a bad price (by Finland prices). They do charge extra for a towel (3€ at the time of the review), so bring your own if you can. As their own pictures show, the beds do not have any curtains or other ways to make yourself not visible to others in the room. Each room (which can have lots of beds in it, depending on your booking) has a locked door that can only be opened from the outside by keycards belonging to those staying in the room, and that provides some sense of security and privacy. Lockers are available for storing valuables. Overall, it was probably worth the cost. But I didn't enjoy the "vibe" of the place. If I'm back in Helsinki, I would see if I can find a cleaner, more appealing place to stay at.

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Lauren

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful. Transport is easily accessible. Buffet breakfast had many options. Overall, a great place to stay.

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Daniel

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hostel is near two major lines, you can go to the center of the city in15 minutes and the airport in 20 min. There is a mini market downstairs that’s open 24/7. Staff was nice and very diverse which made it a bit of a challenge communicating in English, French and even Swedish. Other great idea was to place monitors so you can check screens throughout the hostel with schedules for transportation. Breakfast was complementary for us but for 8€ you can skip that and buy something much better elsewhere. What made our stay not so great, was the lack of consideration of other guests. By not cleaning after themselves when using the common kitchen and behave in a decent manner. Or speaking way to loud after midnight in the common areas.

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Gustavo

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff is always helpful. The bathroom need to be cleaned more than one time per day, Maybe less cabins and more space. The room ceiling was dirty. The breakfast is unbelievable expensive

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Urs

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Zimmer einfach, aber sauber. Der Boden ist etwas abgewetzt. Personal ist freundlich, Frühstücksbuffet ok.

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Srinaath

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A bit far from the city center. But is well connected by tram. There are nice pubs and restaurants nearby. The breakfast is very nice. The best part about this hostel is the super friendly staff who organise gamenights and movie nights. Probably the best hostel I have stayed in.

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Janessa

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They offer a good breakfast buffet for 10 euros each morning. They even have activities on certain days.

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Month	Average price
January	US$45
February	US$48
March	US$46
April	US$44
May	US$55
June	US$60
July	US$58
August	US$81
September	US$54
October	US$50
November	US$51
December	US$45

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $48	2 $50	3 $50
4 $48	5 $48	6 $48	7 $48	8 $48	9 $50	10 $50
11 $48	12 $48	13 $48	14 $48	15 $48	16 $50	17 $50
18 $50	19 $48	20 $50	21 $48	22 $48	23 $53	24 $50
25 $49	26 $49	27 $50	28 $50	29 $49	30 $55	31 $55

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