HOSTEL SUOMENLINNA, Helsinki

Hostel Suomenlinna, housed in a former Russian elementary school from the early 1900s, features 39 beds in eight rooms across two floors. Guests can book private rooms for one to seven people or a bed in a dormitory. All rooms have shared bathrooms. Extra beds are available upon request for 15 € per bed. All beds include multi-layer foam mattresses. Certain rooms feature a seating area. Rooms include free toiletries, a desk, a wardrobe, and parquet floors. Some rooms have garden or quiet street views. All rooms have shared bathrooms with a shower.

Guests can use a shared kitchen for light cooking. The hostel provides fair-trade coffee and tea. There are several restaurants near the hostel such as Lonna (0.5 km away).

Hostel Suomenlinna provides a lounge, a garden, and a playground. Guests can relax in the green areas surrounding the hostel and enjoy sunbathing and nature walks. The hostel also offers a library. Various camps and camp school programs are organized throughout the year, focusing on the Baltic Sea, archipelago nature, history, and teamwork skills. Activities include a bomb disposal game, where participants solve maritime-themed puzzle tasks. The hostel is near the beach.

Situated in the heart of Etelainen District, Hostel Suomenlinna is located in the Suomenlinna Fortress area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hostel is 200 meters from Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress. It is 4 km from Helsinki Central and 25 km from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Stockmann and Kamppi Center are nearby. The island is accessible via a 15-minute ferry ride from Helsinki's city center. The HSL ferry to Suomenlinna departs from the Market Square and runs regularly from 6 am to 2 am.

Hostel Suomenlinna provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property, including in the rooms. Guests have access to a public computer and can surf the web. A computer station, meeting room, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available. Tour and ticket assistance are offered. Baby and toddler beds are provided free of charge, and high chairs are available in the dining area. Well-behaved pets are welcome in private rooms. The property is managed by a professional host. A confirmation message with the door code is sent via email. Check-in is available outside reception hours. The hostel has mildly scented or fragrance-free cleaning products and offers an accessible restroom and shower.