Hostel Suomenlinna
Prices from 23,50-28,50 €/person/night
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Suomenlinna C9
00190 Helsinki
hostel@snk.fi
Tel.: +358-9-6847471
Open: Open all year.
PLEASE NOTE: The hostel reception is open Mon-Sat 09.00-16.45, Sun 09.00-13.45. EASTER: fri6.4.- mon9.4.2012, 09.00-13.45!!! Also other public holidays we are open 9.00-13.45. If your arrival is not during the reception opening times, we will send you a door code (and leave you a key), which will let you check-in at any time. PLEASE NOTICE THE MESSAGE WITH THE DOOR CODE BEFORE ARRIVAL. If you don't make sure we know that you're coming late and you haven't received the entering instructions from our part, we are not responsible if you are not able to enter the hostel/your room/for keeping your room.
Located on a group of islands off the coast of Helsinki, Suomenlinna is a maritime fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A ferry-crossing from the Market Square to Suomenlinna takes just 15 minutes and costs no more than other public transport tickets. Ferries operate from early morning until 2 a.m. Our hostel is just a stone’s throw from the main pier.
In addition to accommodation, we offer meals and services for meetings and events. If you are looking for something other than just an ordinary city hostel, Hostel Suomenlinna is an ideal choice for you. Formerly a primary school, our hostel is equipped with modern conveniences, WiFi and a computer for guest use.
Hostel Suomenlinna is part of the organization of Finnish youth centres (Suomen Nuorisokeskukset ry).
When you use the services provided by our hostel, you simultaneously contribute to child and youth work. The main task of national youth centres is to support the work of teachers and trainers and promote national and international youth activities.
Our hostel has both twin and triple rooms as well as larger dormitories. Guests can also use our communal areas, kitchen and dining room upstairs and living room downstairs. Hostel Suomenlinna offers discounts to Euro26 card holders. Our youth prices are available for groups of 5 people or more, and group members must be under the age of 29. The person making the booking must have a valid Euro26 card.
If you are looking for a more exotic place to be experienced than Helsinki already is or more peacefull and relaxing environment than a normal hostel/city environment is, Hostel Suomenlinna and Suomenlinna islands are an excellent choise for you. In addition, by using the services of Hostel Suomenlinna you will support the Finnish youth work, as the main purpose of the national Youth Centres is to support the work of teachers and trainers and to be of service to national and international youth activities. Hostel Suomenlinna is run by the Finnish Youth Centre Association.
We are members of the european youth card and consider youth by affordable youth prices for groups with over 5 members (age limit 29 years). A valid european youth card is required.
Availability
Facilities
Basic store available at or near the hostel
Common room(s)
Credit card accepted
Family rooms
Groups welcome
Individual traveller welcome
Internet access
Laundy facilities
Rates include local tax
Luggage store
Self-catering kitchen
Sheets in price
Smoking area
Sports
Suitable for wheelchair users
Group facilities
- Conference/seminar room(s)
- Non smoking room/area
- Single/double rooms for leaders and drivers
- Towel service available
Attractions
- Beach at or near hostel
- City centre location
- Cultural centre nearby
- Hostel with a difference
- Historical sites nearby
- Leisure facilities nearby
- Main attractions nearby
- Museums nearby
- Nightlife nearby
- Restaurants nearby
- River nearby
- Shopping centre/market nearby
Activities
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Viapori Jazz in August
Directions
- Location The Suomenlinna quarter and Hostel Suomenlinna is situated 15min comfortable ferry trip from the main land and the main market square. The Hki city transport ferry is very punctual, circulates 1-2 times/hour in winter time and 3-4 times/hour in summer time. The Helsinki city transport tickets are valid on the ferry. Buy the ticket before entering the ferry in advance or from a machine at the ferry stop. Single ticket 2e (valid for 1h on all Hki vehicules), Suomenlinna -ticket 3.80e (valid on the Suomenlinna ferry for 12hours).
- Bus: The long distance buses arrive to Kamppi terminal. From Kamppi you'll walk to Lasipalatsi tram stops, from where the trams nro 4 and 7 take you to the main market square (5min). The Suomenlinna ferry leaves from the main market square. Most of the local or regional buses arriving to Helsinki have their terminus next to the main railway station. From the railway station take the tram nro 3T or walk (10min) to the main market square Kauppatori. The Suomenlinna ferry leaves from the main market square.
- Metro: The closest metro station is Kaisaniemi. From Kaisaniemi metro station (exit Yliopisto) walk (5min) to the main market square Kauppatori. The Suomenlinna ferry leaves from the main market square.
- Parking: We have a parking for two cars next to the hostel. It is necessary to make a reservation for a car on the ferry. For bigger cars/trucs there is a service ferry, that runs from Katajanokka. However, it is recommended to leave the cars on the mainland (i.e. the parking of Kanavaterminaali next to where the ferry leaves).
- Port: From the Viking Line -terminal (ferries from Stockholm) you can take the tram nro 4 or 10min walk to the main market square Kauppatori. The Suomenlinna ferry leaves from the main market square. From the Olympiaterminal (Silja Line or Tallink)take the tram nro 3 towards Kauppatori (5min)or 10min walk.
- Rail: The closest train station is the Helsinki main railway station. From the railway station take the tram nro 3T or walk (10min) to the main market square Kauppatori. The Suomenlinna ferry leaves from the main market square.
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Airport:
25 km Helsinki-Vantaa airport. From the airport take the bus nro 615 (or the Finnair city bus)to the Helsinki main railway station (terminus, 30-45min). From the railway station take the tram nro 3T or walk (10min) to the main market square Kauppatori. The Suomenlinna ferry leaves from the main market square.
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