The 5 Best Hostels in Helsinki (Updated 2025)

"As the cheapest hostel in Helsinki (the only place I found with beds under €20), CheapSleep trades central location for social energy — it’s a 15-minute tram ride from the center but organizes events four nights a week (movie night, game night, and party nights on weekends), has a lively bar with €4 happy-hour beers and a common room with arcade games, plus a fully equipped kitchen and a grocery store downstairs. Dorms are classic old-school backpacker style with metal bunks and sparse décor, though each bunk has a power outlet, locker, and reading lamp (no privacy curtains). It’s a great choice if you’re on a tight budget and want to meet people and don’t mind the tram commute; there are also discounts if you have a Hostelpass membership." - Matthew Kepnes