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Hostel Suomenlinna

Helsinki · Finland

Suomenlinna C 9View location

9.0/10Excellent123 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Hostel Suomenlinna

With a stay at Hostel Suomenlinna in Helsinki, you'll be 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Senate Square and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Helsinki Cathedral. This family-friendly hostel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Veikkaus Arena. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The front desk is 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Swedish

    Finnish

    English

Nearby attractions

Suomenlinna Fortress 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Presidential Palace 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Kauppatori Market Square 3.2 km / 2 mi
Allas Sea Pool 3.2 km / 2 mi
Helsinki City Hall 3.3 km / 2 mi
Esplanadi 3.3 km / 2 mi
Helsinki City Museum 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Helsinki Sky Wheel 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Old Market Hall 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Senate Square 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Uspenski Cathedral 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
University of Helsinki 3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Scandic Marina Congress Center 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Helsinki Cathedral 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Ateneum Art Museum 4 km / 2.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hostel Suomenlinna

9.0
Excellent
123 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Jannie
Fabulous location. Very nice atmosphere.
Everything worked smoothly with check-in and check-out out. We had a great stay and will definitely be back.
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
Natasha
Great stay!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2025
Devayani
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
sandra

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2021
Tuukka
Decent place great location, though too early check out
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2019
Verified traveler

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2018
Jeremy

Historic building on World Heritage Site Island

On an island in the harbour, so need to take a ferry to get there - but ferry is part of the City transport system, so very easy. Hostel is quiet, clean, friendly, and in a historic building in what used to be a fortress guarding Helsinki harbour. Lovely situation for walking around the site, where there are plenty of cafes, restaurants etc. Also a very reasonable price for Helsinki accommodation.
4/10
Poor
17 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
Pros:
It's very clean.
The staff is friendly and helpful.
The location is on an island, which is quiet and picturesque.
Free tea and coffee in the kitchen, which is available for use to all guests.

Cons:
It's very noisy: the walls are paper-thin and you'll hear the people in the other rooms and in the hall; the lockers are metal so it's impossible to open them quietly; the doors have no soft-stopper mechanism so they bang every time someone lets go of the door.
Basics aren't included: you must pay to rent a towel (2 euro), no free breakfast (7 euro), you can give a returnable deposit to get a padlock (4 euro).
Bathrooms: only 3 showers and 3 toilets in the entire place for everyone to share and they are tiny.
Location: it's on an island and you'll need to pay 5 euro one way for the ferry, so factor that into the price of the hostel when you consider staying here. Also, depending on the time of day and the time of year, you'll need to be aware of the ferry schedule, as the ferry may not depart often.
Overall, it's good for people who can sleep through cannonfire, otherwise, find a quieter and less overpriced hostel.
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2018
John

Literally The Only Place To Stay at Suomenlinna

I enjoyed my stay at the Hostel Suomenlinna. I strongly suggest anyone who wants to have a more than cursory look at the Fortress to consider staying here. I is literally the only place to stay on Suomenlinna.

I found the Hostel to be both clean and comfortable. I shared my room with six strangers but that was not a problem. The Hostel allowed me to store my large suitcase in the office after I checked out in the morning so that I could tour the Fortress.

There are, however, two things that someone considering a stay should be aware of: First, the reception has extremely limited hours (8:00AM to 3:30AM); and, Second, if you want breakfast in the morning, they require 24 HOURS prior notification. As check in is not until 2:00PM, that was impossible for me. But, from what I saw of the buffet, the price of breakfast may not be worth it for many travelers. There are many restaurants and a market nearby.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2018
Jeff

Wonderful, magical place to stay. Excellent staff.

I loved this place. Wonderful location. Great older building in great shape.
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2017
Verified traveler

Peace on the islands

Wonderful location on the islands - a stone's throw from the ferry dock and a supermarket.

Would love longer hours at reception and also would love if they made/stripped the beds for you, but I recognise the extra staff would !mean extra costs, as well as perhaps removing some of the charm that there is.

Everyone I met was helpful, whether guest or staff. It wasn't too loud (admittedly I was that midweek in late November), and despite a room off the kitchen area I barely heard a thing.

Probably not where you want to stay for a week of exploring Helsinki, but for one or two nights of your four or so nights in Helsinki this is a great place to stay.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2017
Priscila

Perfect hotel close to the ferry

Perfect!
The hostel was very clean and close to the main attractions. I arrived late but my room key was left for me, so no problem at all. There was coffee, biscuits and fruits available. My breakfast was really good as well.
Totally recommended it!
Ps: only suggestion would be for a hair dryer.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2015
Svetlana
Hostel is good place for stay on one or two night. The room is clean. Hostel staff is nice people.
Thanx;)
Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2015
Ariadne

Calm, quiet hostel

This hostel is a calm place to relax and enjoy the island.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2015
mar

great hostel

Very clean room. excellent accommodations. great price.
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2015
Eero

Good experience

quiet idyllic nice clean. good experience
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2015
Sofia

Best keps secret in Helsinki

The best part of my stay in Finland. Suomenlinna hostel is clean, inexpensive and in an excellent location: a quiet place just a stone's throw away from central Helsinki. The ferry has frequent service and is a short ride. There is a supermarket 50mts away and Jaakellari Art Shop and Café a few blocks away offers a generous serving of the most delicious homemade soup, including bread and coffee for a reasonable 8euro. Fantastic place!
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2015
Verified traveler
unique place to stay in the middle of the Helsinki. very clean hostel, not for the people who are used to staying in hotels, but great adventure for travelers. stayed there with my young daughter, it was wonderful experience and i wouldn't hesitate to go back. never saw anybody in reception or working there, since we arrived after 3.30pm and left before 8, but arrangements were done seamlessly and we had a very pleasent stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2026
Ulla
Ihana paikka! Olen yöpynyt useamman kerran yksin, nyt tyttäreni ja 6-vuotiaan lapsenlapseni kanssa. Hekin ihastuivat paikkaan. Tullaan vielä uudestaan moneen kertaan! Voin suositella lämpimästi!
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2026
Sanna
Miellyttävä majoitus kolmen hengen perhehuoneessa. Aamupala toimi näppärästi ja mukavasti. Siisteystaso oikein hyvä.

Ainoa miinus oli perhehuoneiden äänieristys suhteessa naapurien ovien kolahduksiin ja keittiön ääniin.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Nicklas
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
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2026
Loviisa
Siistit paikat. Avulias henkilökunta.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
Tiina
Kauppa oli nurkan takana ja lemmikit olivat luullakseni myös sallittuja joissain huoneissa
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2025
Svenja
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Maria
Kiva palvelu.
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2025
Ilari
Mukavan hintainen ja sopivan kodikas, lähellä kaikkea oleva.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2023
Janne
Hieno sijainti ja ystävällinen henkilökunta
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2023
Ravo
Edullinen
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2023
Timo
Hyvä mesta. Yläkerran huoneiden sisäovet kannattaisi jossain välissä vaihtaa tiiveiksi. Nyt paistaa valo reunoissa eikä mitään ääneneristystä kahvitilaan. Nyt oli vähän muita yövieraita eivätkä heidän äänet pilanneet yöpymistämme.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2023
Sanna

Uniikki kokemus

Uniikki kokemus ainutlaatuisessa ympäristössä. Kiva paikka, siisti huone ja perus buffet aamiainen.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2023
Risto
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2023
Anne
Sijainti hienolla paikalla, kätevä myös myöhäiselle sisäänkirjautujalle.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2022
Tanja

Hiljainen luminen Suomenlinna

Ihana paikka jossa hiljaista nukkua ja mukaan saunotaan myös koiran. Huone oli todella siisti.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2021
Verified traveler

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。
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2021
Mikko
Rauhallisin paikka ikinä ja henkilökunta on mielettömän mukavia, tulen toistekin. Kiitos
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2020
M&E
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. :)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2020
Pilvi

Recommend!

Very cosy, home like stay. Clean, nice beds, toilets and showers ok. Beds and linen are nice to sleep in. Warmly recommend this.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2020
Leme

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Tunnelmallinen, siisti ja rauhallinen. Hyvällä paikkaa, kauppa vieressä ja vierestä lähtee lautta. Hyvät sängyt ja petivaatteet. Talvellakaan ei ollut kylmä vaikka vanha talo.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2019
Paula
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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Tunnelma oli kotoinen ja rauhallinen. Oli olo että voi turvallisesti nukkua.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Surounding Area was better than excelent. Heather was great and evening walk aroud Suomenlinna was something out of this world, beatiful siniset.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2019
Salla
Kotoisa, erittäin hyvä palvelu, loistava sijainti, kohtuullinen hinta! Suosittelen lämpimästi. Käydessämme meneillään oli tapahtuma, jonka vuoksi osa yhteisistä tiloista oli osan aikaa varattuna, mutta eipä paljon haitannut. Harmi, ettei säätä voi varata ennakkoon :)
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2019
Yukiko

静かで快適なホステル

ヘルシンキからフェリーで15分のところにあるスメオンリンナ島の船着場から、本当に徒歩2分くらいの位置にありました。しかもその間にはスーパーがあり、買い物にも困りません。ホステルの周囲は本当に静かで安全。ホステル自体も綺麗で過ごしやすいので当初の予定より一泊追加してしまいました。口コミの高さに納得。レセプションの時間が短いことだけ注意が必要です。
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Loistava tunnelma, kaikki toimi niin kuin pitikin.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2018
Elsa

Mukava hostelli huippusijainnilla

Mukava ja siisti hostelli! Tosi helppo tulla lautalla, ihan rannassa. Huone oli herttainen! Henkilökunta oli ystävällistä.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2018
Elina

Suomenlinnan hostel on oiva paikka

Suomenlinnan hostel on mukava valinta Helsingissä yöpymiseen. Sinne on hyvät yhteydet ja miljöö on ainutlaatuinen. Hostel on rauhallinen ja siisti, henkilökunta on ystävällistä ja auttavaista. Minä viihdyn siellä hyvin ja aion jatkossakin yöpyä Suomenlinnassa.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2018
Vesajoona

Hieno Hostelli kauniissa paikassa.

Kokemus ja miljöö oli hyvä. Sijainti rauhaa kaipaavalle marraskuussa erinomainen. Kaupunkiin pääsi suhkot sutjakkaasti ja muut majoittujat olivat mukavia. Valitettavasti jotkut ötöt ilmeisesti purivat tyynystä tai jostain nukkuessa, toivottavasti saavat hoidettua, sillä hostelli on todella kiva. Ymmärrän yrittäjiä täysin ja kiva että ottivat tapauksen tosissaan. Hostellissa hostelliksi paljon viihdykettä ja tietoutta lähialueista. Mielenkiintoisia kirjoja ja kahvia sai keitettyä aina kun halusi. Respa voisi olla auki myöhempään.
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Hostel Suomenlinna

Nice location, just a 2 min walk from harbour. Clean and tiny hostel. Has guest lounge and a common kitchen upstairs. Reasonable price.
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Miellyttävä yöpyminen ainutkertaisessa ympäristöss

Ensimmäistä kertaa hostellissa ja suosittelemme lämpimästi! Vain oman WC:n ja suihkun puute pidempään majoittuessa ehkä häiritsisi, mutta tämähän on jo tiedossa varattaessa huonetta! Huone ja kaikki yhteiset tilat olivat todella siistejä. Aivan loistava sijainti ja aikainen check-out kompensoidaan kyllä säilytyslokerolla, joten seuraavanakin päivänä on hyvää aikaa nauttia Suomenlinnasta. Todella ystävällinen henkilökunta :)
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Hostel Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna C 9, Helsinki, Finland

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