Auberges de jeunesse de Uusimaa, Finlande

The hostel is perfect for travelers in search of a fair accommodation at the heart of helsinki city centre. It’s quite strange though that receptionists and hostel staff are almost never present and the only appearances were the one of the cleaning maid. The result is that guests don’t really communicate or interact no matter the huge living room and sofas and the fact that they all have to share the kitchen amenities. What happens is that the level of tidiness and accountability for the usage of mugs, plates, cutlery depends on your luck and the guests who check in each and every day. By the last day we had partygoers stopping only for a night out and cans of pepsi and a bottle of vodka were left on the common table (not sure if it was a shy invite to indulge) while the sink and the dishwasher were crammed with badly rinsed stuff. It’s a pity cause the common showers, the toilets and the rooms were fairly clean, we simply expected the typical hostel experience where you manage to socialize a bit more thanks to the staff.

Alle Bereiche außer meinem eigenen Zimmer wurden gemeinsam genutzt. Und es war sehr sauber. Gemeinschaftsküche, Gemeinschaftsbad, das Zimmer, in dem ich wohnte. Die fehlende Rezeption führte zu einer ständigen Anhäufung der Dichte. Ohne die Hilfe der russischsprachigen Frau, deren Geduld ich bewunderte, hätte ich diese Punkte nicht einmal vergeben.

For a budget-friendly stay, this place is a total win. It’s perfect if you’re a simple traveler looking for a fair price. The location is great right by the tram and close to the sea, making it a breeze to get around. The place was a lifesaver for us, We had a 3-hour wait for our train in bad weather, and the staff were incredibly accommodating, letting us stay in the lounge long after checkout. Super chill, welcoming vibe and highly recommended for a practical, friendly spot near the city. A great, no-fuss choice!

I spent a few nights in one of the shared dorm and found the stay fairly good overall. The dorm was tidy, and it was useful that each bunk had a power socket. There was also a spacious locker for each guest, operated with the room key. I came across comments raising concerns about locker security, so that may be worth keeping in mind. There is a shared kitchen for guests to use. Having a supermarket directly below the hostel was very convenient, and public transport is close by, with a tram stop only a short walk away. On the downside, the toilet had a very unpleasant smell, and the hostel is not especially close to the city centre.

The lack of proper curtains meant little privacy in the evenings when you are visible from the street in all directions in the evenings. This also a stairs-only location and you have to lug your luggages up a spiral staircase which, if you have elderly persons with you as I did, isn't advisable. The toilet is extremely small and the sink area in the shower is also limited. Washing up was difficult. The catered breakfast was great. There isn't any dishwasher so washing up has to be done by hand.  Google Maps can lead you to the wrong place off a cliff in darkness so be careful! 

Je n'ai jamais été dans d'autres endroits en Finlande. Il n'y a pas de comparaison, donc je ne peux pas juger, je peux seulement dire que ce magasin est le magasin le moins cher que je puisse trouver qui puisse marcher jusqu'à la gare. Le dortoir n'est pas mal. Les toilettes et la douche sont trop serrées. Je ne suis resté qu'une nuit, donc ça allait. Si vous voulez rester ici longtemps à Helsinki, vous ne vous sentirez pas trop à l'aise. Mais il est trop cher de réserver un hôtel ou un bed and breakfast en Finlande. Alors mes concitoyens, ne venez pas en Europe du Nord si vous n'avez pas de budget. Le personnel ici est très gentil d'ailleurs. Il ne fait pas froid, très enthousiaste.

Les grands endroits, avec un seul camarade de chambre super calme auberge, le ferry était absolument à temps, assurez-vous que vous vous planifiez pour cela sinon il est un solide 40 minutes d'attente en hiver.

Had a little trouble trying to figure out how to get in the hotel but it was great

Je me demande si je peux entrer dans la chambre, mais je peux m'adresser à WhatsApp installé au Japon. Il y a un réfrigérateur, un appareil à chaud, une tasse, un couvercle, etc. C'est un endroit pratique.

女性用ドミトリーに宿泊しました。 全体的に温かみがあって居心地が良かったです。トコジラミなどは見当たりませんでした。 立地がとても良く、徒歩で主要な中心街の観光は殆ど可能です。 最寄りのソルナイネン駅は政府から治安に関する勧告が出ているため、特に女性は夜間外出は控えた方が良いかも知れません。今は夏で日照時間が長いため、私は特に気にしませんでした。 チェックインもスムーズで、時間外の方への対応も分かりやすいと思います。 キッチンは時間により混み合いますが、使いやすいです。 調味料などはありますが、どれがホステルのものなのかが分かりにくかったです。バスタオルやアメニティなどはありません。ドライヤーはあります。 スタッフの方が親切なのと、女性用の部屋のセキュリティもきちんとしており、また利用したいと思っております。