Budget Hostels from S$73

By staying at a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and use more of your trip funds for exploring during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and theatres.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to look first: CheapSleep Helsinki - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Hattulantie Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Eurohostel - 2-minute walk from Mastokatu Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Sky Hostel Helsinki - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Hakaniemi Station and Haapaniemi Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a lift. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. The Yard Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Ylioppilastalo Station and Simonkatu Tram Stop. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and an arcade/games room, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Forenom Hostel Espoo Otaniemi - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Keilaniemi Station and Aalto-yliopisto Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and an arcade/games room, as well as laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms.

If you’re searching for a low-cost place to stay in Helsinki, one of Expedia’s 16 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that may be helpful: 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. Average annual precipitation for Helsinki is 739 mm.

Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore the area around Helsinki. Get out into nature with places such as Esplanadi, Kaunissaari Island and Allas Sea Pool. Cultural attractions include Ateneum Art Museum, National Theater and Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art. Visit landmarks such as Old Church of Helsinki, St. John’s Church and Uspenski Cathedral.

Keep this information about transit options in Helsinki 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 10.4 mi (16.8 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transport during your trip. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Ylioppilastalo Station, Rautatieasema Station and Rautatientori Station. To see more of the area, take a train from Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station), Helsinki Central Station or Helsinki Koydenpunojankatu Station.