Time Hostel CITY

Time Hostel CITY is a different and unique place to stay with an excellent location; Jyväskylä University campus is in the backyard. The hostel offers rooms for 1-4 people and one dormitory for eight people. Uniquely and individually decorated rooms feature a private refrigerator, LED TV with Netflix and Chromecast, workspace, WiFi, and in some rooms, a sofa bed. The hostel is adorned with art on the walls, ceilings, and in the accommodation rooms.

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Unique Time Hostel CITY in the center of Jyväskylä

Time Hostel CITY is a unique boutique hostel offering hotel-level comfort at hostel prices in the upper town of Jyväskylä, right next to the university campus. The hostel was awarded Finland’s Best Hostel in 2021.

The cozy and individually decorated rooms feature high-quality, ready-made beds, towels, and amenities such as a private refrigerator, work desk, LED TV, Netflix, Chromecast, and WiFi. Some rooms also include a sofa bed. There are rooms for 1–4 guests and one shared dormitory for eight people. The total capacity is 25 guests, and with extra beds, up to 33. Showers and toilets are located in the hallway.

Guests can prepare their own meals from breakfast to dinner in the well-equipped shared kitchen. Next to the kitchen, there is a comfortable lounge and dining area for relaxing and socializing. The library corner offers a peaceful spot for reading, playing board games, or using the PlayStation. Bicycles are available for rent nearby.

The heart of the hostel lies in its storytelling wall paintings by the local artist Huonosti maalatut seinät (Iikka Hackman). Each room and corridor features unique artwork, where the word “Time” appears in various expressions. At the end of the hallway, a memorial piece honors the artist’s late friend, and in the lobby, a world map invites guests to mark their hometowns.

Located within walking distance of Jyväskylä’s restaurants, cafés, and attractions, Time Hostel CITY is the perfect base for both leisure and business travelers.

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