OverviewLocated on Helsinki’s Katajanokka Island and about an 8-minute drive from Helsinki's city centre, Eurohostel is geared towards travellers who prefer economical hostel-type accommodations with easy access to public transit.
This non-smoking hotel has 135 air-conditioned guest rooms, each offering a shared bathroom, bedding and towels. Rooms with cable TV, a table and chairs and a sitting area with a sofa are also available. Wi-Fi is an additional EUR 5 per night. Each floor features shared bathrooms, separate for men and women.
Hotel amenities include a free morning sauna, guest laundry facilities, a business centre (charges apply), public telephones and Restaurant Katajanmarja, which is fully licensed and serves breakfast and dinner daily. Breakfast is available from 7 am to 10:30 am on weekdays and 8 am to 11 am on weekends and holidays. A self-service kitchen is also available to guests, with private refrigerator lockers on offer for a deposit of EUR 10 per stay. The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
Three pet-friendly rooms are available for an additional EUR 15 per night and the hotel does not offer wheelchair-accessible rooms. Parking is available nearby (charges apply).
The nearest streetcar stop is about a 1-minute walk from the hotel, while Design District Helsinki offers shopping roughly 15 minutes away via public transit. The Viking Line ferries are located a 3-minute walk southward, and Helsinki-Malmi Airport (HEM) is a 21-minute drive north. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's rates, location and rooms.
Many reviewers praised the hotel's value, and described the rates as affordable, decent, cheap and low. Some guests had complaints about the hotel's added costs, however (see below).
Numerous lodgers were pleased with the hotel's location. They found it to be close to the city centre, shopping, the train station, Viking Line Ferry Terminal and a grocery store.
The hotel's accommodations were complimented by several guests. They described their rooms as clean, practical, modern and well maintained.
Several lodgers also praised the hotel's staff, characterizing them as friendly, helpful and informative.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were some common complaints about extra charges, the common kitchen and noise transfer.
Some guests were disappointed with the additional fees incurred during their stay. They complained about the extra charges for Wi-Fi, breakfast and refrigerator lockers, and felt these costs should have been included in the room rates.
The hotel's shared kitchen was disappointing to a few lodgers. They reported a lack of utensils, cups and dishes, which they found inconvenient for cooking and preparing food.
Noise disturbances were mentioned by a few reviewers. They reported noise from guests in adjacent rooms, and recommended bringing earplugs, as it was an ongoing issue.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.4 out of 10 from 687 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #8 of 18 specialty lodging in Helsinki with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 236 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.4 out of 5 with a 78% recommendation rate from 98 reviews.
