Eurohostel — Hotel in Helsinki sub-region

Eurohostel Helsinki turned out to be a solid choice for budget-friendly accommodation in the city.

The hostel offers a good variety of rooms – from dorms to singles and twins – so you can choose depending on your budget and comfort level. I found it well located in Katajanokka, just a short walk or tram ride to the center and main sights. There are tram stops right outside, which makes getting around very easy.

Despite being a hostel, it’s quiet and peaceful, with decent soundproofing that ensures a good night’s rest. The lockers are large and practical, which is especially handy if you’re traveling with a big backpack or suitcase.

For value in Helsinki, Eurohostel is hard to beat. Prices are reasonable compared to the city average, and you even get some nice extras. The free morning sauna (7–10am) was a fantastic bonus and something very Finnish to enjoy.

The staff were very friendly and helpful, always ready to give tips about the city and transport. Breakfast was available as a buffet – quite basic, but enough to start the day.

If you’re planning to enjoy the nightlife, the hostel is also in a walkable distance to bars and clubs, plus Helsinki has night tram/bus lines to get you back safely if you stay out late.

Overall, a reliable, affordable, and comfortable option in Helsinki. Great location, helpful staff, and some unique perks like the sauna make it stand out, even if the breakfast could be...

I really waffled between 2 and 3 stars and would ideally give it 2.5. The place is much more like a budget hotel than a hostel. There is absolutely zero atmosphere or charm to the place/rooms.

The bathrooms were clean, but the showers were awful because there were two doors of frosted glass that swung open like doors on a Wild West saloon. When they “closed” a gap remained, so there was basically no privacy, made worse by the fact that your reflection is right there in the mirror for all to see!

My window opened just a crack and there’s no AC, so it can get pretty stuffy in the room. Felt very much like I was back in my freshman college dorm room.

Breakfast is overpriced at 10,50 €. It’s all about psychology: had a paid more for the room and the bfast been “free” you walk away saying, well the room was a little more than I wanted to pay, but what an awesome breakfast. As it stands, for paying what I did I expect a free breakfast- even if it’s basic. I’ve stayed in hostels all over the world and this is just the norm now. Makes them seem stingy tbh.

It’s hard to meet people there and there aren’t a lot of backpackers anyway- again with that budget hotel feel vs hostel.

Location is nice and the staff can be helpful when asking them questions, but there is a bit of lack of enthusiasm while doing so. This is your city- it helps get travelers excited about it when you are...

We stayed in a twin room with own television, spacious lockers, a table and two chairs. There is also a kitchen for the whole floor as well as shared bathrooms and toilets. All of these were cleaned regularly and in very good condition (esp. for a hostel). One of our pillows had chocolate stains on it, but getting a new one at the reception was absolutely no problem and they were very sorry for the inconvenience.

The staff at the reception was always helpful and dealt with every question and problem we had. Eurohostel also offers cheap laundry (1 euro + 1 euro for detergent) and morning sauna is included. Students should not forget their 10 % discount! Tram lines 4 and 4T are just around the corner and connect the rather quiet quarter the hostel is situated in (Katajanokka) with the rest of Helsinki. A walk on foot to the near city centre is no problem, either, and takes about 10 minutes to the Senate Square. There are a few opportunities for shopping (K-Market + Alepa) and one can lock their groceries in the group kitchen's fridge.

All in all, we had a lovely time at Eurohostel and especially for Helsinki (as expensive as it is), this hostel is in my opinion the best option. We did not try the bar/pub/restaurant in the basement, so we...