We were coming back from Estonia and had to catch the morning train to St Petersburg. Needed a clean place to spend the night at an affordable price. Not very far from the train station and a 10 minute walk to the Esplanade. We reached the hostel around midnight and had no problems in getting the keys to the room.... More

I stayed here for a few nights. It was clean and affordable! Good location, only a short walk to the town center. Was in a 1 bedroom though and not sure what the hostel dorms are like. Comfortable and the people at the counter were great. Also, had computers available to go on the internet which was great.

We stayed there for 4 nights. The hostel location is good and the room we had was very clean. There's a supermarket across the street so it's super convenient. Unfortunately, I think that the price was too high. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

I stayed in this hostel two times in summer 2011 because cheaper than other structures in Helsinki (also if the price for a hostel usually is cheaper...!). I stayed in the new building and also in the older one and didn't have any kind of problem, the quality was the same and the room/bathroom were clean. The bedroom was essential... More

We stayed there for 2 nights. It’s nothing special but ok for the price. The city centre is not far away. We always felt safe walking home even late. The staff was very helpful and friendly in case of all questions. The check-in was totally easy. Our room was mostly clean… Unfortunately the wireless didn’t work at our room, but... More

This is student accommodation which is let out during the vacations. The rooms are all modern with bathrooms, and most have good cooking facilities (including a fridge). The good thing is that you can ask for rooms that have more than two beds - therefore, this place becomes cost effective very quickly if there are two or more of you.... More

I have traveled in my day and stayed in many hostels. To me, location is the most important feature when booking a hostel. Hostel Academica has a great location. Only a ten minute walk to the Esplanade. Not once did I need to use public transport. More than just location, the Hostel have clean dorm, lounge, and living spaces. They... More

I stayed here in August 2012 with my husband and two teenage sons. The hostel belongs to the university and the rooms are student dorms that are let out over the summer. I have to say the rooms were great - clean and roomy with cooking facilities in each one. We got a 10% discount for being Youth Hostel Association... More

Staff members cheerful. Locked door on the floor before entering rooms; staff ask us for room card before passing us room keys; so security is good in this dormitory. Rooms clean and decent yet hobs and oven in room stained. Public kitchen quite messy when someone is cooking. Microwave oven out-of order. Hostel eco-friendly to prepare boxes for recyclable wastes;... More