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Both Helsinki

1.0 star property
Hostel in Helsinki, a quick walk to Temppeliaukio Church

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Economy Triple Room
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Terrace/patio
Full-sized fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Hietaniemenkatu 14, Helsinki, 100
  • Temppeliaukio Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Finnish Museum of Natural History
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kamppi Shopping Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room | In-room dining

Triple Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Helsinki

Both Helsinki puts you in the heart of Helsinki, within just a 10-minute stroll of Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema and Temppeliaukio Church. Highlights at this hostel include in-room kitchenettes and free high-speed Internet. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and multilingual staff. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room and a lift. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Etelainen District hostel include Finnish Museum of Natural History and Kamppi Shopping Center.
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What's nearby

  • Temppeliaukio Church - 6 min walk
  • Helsinki Music Centre - 12 min walk
  • Finlandia Hall - 16 min walk
  • Olympic Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Perhonkatu Station - 1 min walk
  • Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Favela - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Töölö - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Konnichiwa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kraken Helsinki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mala Master Arkadiankatu - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Both Helsinki

Hostel in Helsinki, a quick walk to Temppeliaukio Church
Both Helsinki offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Both Helsinki also features a communal living room and a lift. For a fee, parking is available.

This Helsinki hostel is smoke free.

  • 326 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Both Helsinki offers 326 accommodations. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hostel Domus Academica Helsinki
Hostel Domus Academica
Domus Academica Helsinki
Both Helsinki Helsinki
Hostel Domus Academica
Both Helsinki Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Both Helsinki Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Helsinki
Both Helsinki Helsinki
Both Helsinki Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Both Helsinki Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Both Helsinki?

Yep, Both Helsinki has a self car park, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Both Helsinki?

Yep, Both Helsinki is a short 12-minute walk from Hietaniemi Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Both Helsinki?

No, Both Helsinki does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Both Helsinki?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Both Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 611 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
They would not return any communications about our canceled airline tickets that required us to move the dates of stay to next year. We are having to seek a travel insurance claim.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Moa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing from start to finish
Booked this hotel thinking it was a hotel. Is is a student living hostel. They give you a key which you have to turn in every time you leave the building and wait for when you get back. Got to my room: nothing in the bathroom, not even hand soap let alone the small toiletries you usually get. Had to go downstairs and argue with the receptionist to give me a hand soap. One small body towel, no floor or hand towel. Bathroom was not clean and wished I would have brought shower shoes. I chose a room with a kitchenette since I have some allergies that make it hard to eat out. One small pot and pan, both dirty and very worn. One plate, one bowl, 2 small glasses, one spoon, one knife, one fork, no cutting board, spatula or anything else to cook/mix with. All of those were extremely dirty with dried food visible on them. No dish towel or drying rack either. Oven was so dirty and greasy with food on it that I thought it would start a fire had I used it. Bed was a roll away bed with wheels viable and one small blanket and one hard pillow. I am a person who can sleep anywhere but this bed was hard! Very dirt and old mattress stuffed in one of the wardrobe cabinets, looked like it would have had bed bugs or worse. Super loud (not due to the construction) but from the loudest mini fridge I have ever heard with a constant high pitch squeal and the students living there who I heard screaming at all times of the night both nights (10pm, 1am, 3am, 5am) from when they woke me up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Tsz Wai

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Herman, UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Good Location, near to public transport. But the room has very basic aminities. No shampoo nor shower gel. Old small towel. Pillows were very small. We stayed one night only so we did not use the cooker.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Monika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Big building with lots of rooms. Rooms are equipped with only essentials thought. They do have fridge and cooker, but no shampoo/shower gel/in-room hair drier. Room was cold and wind was blowing from window right above the bed and we had to move the bed and use the curtains in order to mitigate as much as possible. Pillows very small. Only one towel per person available. Pipe in the bathroom was broken and there was water all over it when washing hands. Staff was friendly. There is luggage room available for after check-out. Seemed like a hostel rather then hotel. We stayed in Helsinki for one night only and were mostly out during the day, so the room was a good value. Location is good, near transportation and on walking distance from city center and some nice city tourist areas. However, I would not choose this property for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

HERRIES

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apartment near to city
This apartment just few minutes drive from Helsinki train station and walking distance to malls / hypermarket / cinema / bus station. (Opposite apartment got K minimarket) The apartment comes with 4 beds, kitchen and dining area. Reception is 24hrs, the staffs speak good English and very friendly. The location is quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite centrally located. Good rooms and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

W

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Room and staff service disappointed than first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
student-like accomodation
Low cost student-like accommodation. If that's what you are expecting, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Experience on the budget
The staff of the hostel is absolutely amazing! I’m very pleased with my stay, I wish the rooms were a bit warmer and more renovated. It’s a very good deal for the price and it’s close to the city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No amenities. Expensive for what you get. Charged extra kn arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it.
It was a great stay. Comfy bed. Kitchenette in room which was amazing to have to prepare breakfast and dinner. WiFi working well. Staff so friendly and welcoming. 15min walk to Helsinki Central Station. 2 supermarkets across the road. I would def stay here again. I absolutely loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful. My luggage was lost during flight transfer. I stayed at BOTH for a week and they told me not to worry too much because by their experience, it would be shown up. Finally, it arrived 2 days later. Location is close to coach & train station. Major sights are within walking distance. Helsinki is an expensive city but staying at BOTH is value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Double Comfort Room with kitchenette - bare minimum linen & towels, room ceiling peeling, bathroom sink does not drain, generally low maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Basic rooms hostel good for students and solo travelers bit noisy due to students around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Shaban, Prishtina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good area and polite reception service
Good place to stay, very good location and staff always ready to serve and help guests!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very practical (student?) studio with kitchenette. Spacious but bed could be wider.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean and comfortable, with friendly, helpful reception staff available 24 hours a day. Within walking distance of the city centre, the sea, and the excellent public transport network, and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fanatic value for money. Very comfortable for the 4 nights stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019