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Academica Summer Hostel

2.0 of 5
Hietaniemenkatu 14, Helsinki 00100, Finland (Kampinmalmi)
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Hong Kong
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

I stayed here on June 2011. Sorry for writing the review so late. The location is quite difficult to find for the first time. We walked the wrong way and nearly doubled the time needed to reach there. But in fact, it is in a very convenient location. The lift didn't provide access to some floors. Unfortunately, we need to... More

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Ancona, Italy
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

probably the best hostel i have ever been. fair prices (for helsinki), good location, big rooms (witch kitchenette), large bathroom ensuite. just you have to pay a little extra for going to the new building...friendly staff and so on... the only problem is that this hostel is only open during summer, but if you go to helsinki and it's opern... More

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

This hostel looks like they have set up a card table in the elevator lobby during summer break and rented out their door rooms for an expensive price. There is no wifi in the building where the hostel is, you can go to the student computer lab but it is in a different building "across" the plaza. It is about... More

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Toronto, Canada
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54 reviews 54 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

We stayed in the renovated private twin room in the new wing (where the reception is located) for 3 nights. The room itself is clean and new. It comes with private bathroom with shower and toilet, as well as a kitchenette with a full size fridge and a full size stove with cooking elements and oven. There are cutlery and... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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55 reviews 55 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2012

Stayed in two different studio apartments; in the winter time exchange students live there – in the summer time the apartments are used as hostel. Cooking facilities in the both apartments, dishes could be borrowed from the pantry next to reception. No internet in the A-building; LAN connection in the main building. Free wifi in the lobby. Highly recommended for... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

I was very impressed to find such good value accomodation in the middle of Helsinki. My single room included a mini kitchen with cooker and fridge as well as an ensuite shower, Olates and pots were available to borrow. Use of a sauna and for a short time in the morning was a bonus. Staff were friendly anf helpful The... More

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Paris, France
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29 reviews 29 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

We stayed here in August, and it seemed like a studio apartment. Initially we got a room which was stinking, but this was immediately changed once requested. Nice location, clean facilities, plentiful breakfast ( paid). WiFi is free in the lobby, but no signals in the room

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Asuncion, Paraguay
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66 reviews 66 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

I stay there for 3 days,the dorms are actually student rooms adapted for a summer hostel, very comfortable, clean and safe, the reception is 24 hours, the staff is very well informed and helpfull, also the most beautiful girls that I have seen working in a hostel :), with all respect. They speak perfect English and provided good information and... More

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East Maitland, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

This hostel is for students and is made availble for booking during the summer vacations. The rooms are very large. The room that we had had two single beds with a desk and a table with 2 chairs. The room also had a small kitchen with a 2 plate stove and sink. There was no utensils but you get them... More

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Austin, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2011

We were three of us (students / teenagers), so we booked a three-person room. If I remember right, that was an extra bed in a comfortably spacious 2-bed room. I booked through their online interface. The reception was friendly. I don't recall which building we were in. The room was spacious enough for three people and had a small kitchenette... More

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Address: Hietaniemenkatu 14, Helsinki 00100, Finland
Region: Finland > Southern Finland > Helsinki > Kampinmalmi
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 21 Speciality lodging in Helsinki
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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