Budget Hostels from S$73

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for going out. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the forests while you’re here.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start: Forenom Hostel Espoo Otaniemi - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Keilaniemi Station and Aalto-yliopisto Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Forenom Hostel Espoo Kilo - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Kera Station. Property features include free parking and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and coffee/tea makers.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Espoo are January, March, December and November, with each month seeing an average of 28 cm of snowfall.

Generally, Espoo is known for its sports, skiing and water parks. Get out into nature with places such as Kaitalampi Lake, Nuuksio National Park and Kivenlahden uimaranta. Cultural attractions include Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo City Theatre - The Revontuli Hall and Teatteri Hevosenkenka. Locals like to shop at Iso Omena and Sello Shopping Centre.

Keep this information about transit options in Espoo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), located 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from the city centre. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. Nearby metro stations include Tuomarila Station, Kera Station and Kivenlahti Station. To check out more of the area, take a train from Espoo Station, Kauklahti Station or Helsinki Leppavaara Station.