About this property
The Yard Hostel is centrally located in Helsinki, just a 5-minute walk from Helsinki Central Station. This hostel offers dormitory rooms as well as private rooms. Free WiFi is available. Bathroom facilities at The Yard Hostel are shared. The large common lounge includes dining tables, sofas and a TV and is a place to relax and meet other guests. Games are also available. Restaurants, bars and cafés can be found in the surrounding area. Stockmann Department Store and Forum Shopping Centre are both located around the corner. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 21 km away from The Yard Hostel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laura
Germany“Very nice interior design. The common kitchen is equipped with everything necessary for cooking.” 
Loo
Malaysia“Location is good. Near to train and tram station. Grocery shop is step away . Very convenient.n”
Matthew
United Kingdom“It is right where you need to be and easy to find. Easy check in and access. Free luggage storage.”- Truszkowska
Ireland“It is perfectly located Pricey for a hostel but the best value available Easy to access, good communication Did not use kitchen facilities” - Elspeth United Kingdom“Had a perfect stay, one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Clean, felt safe as a solo female, very friendly staff.”
- Tim
Switzerland“The hostel is located very centrally, the personnel is very nice and helpful, the rooms are clean and everything is made easy for travelers” - Julia
Brazil“The space in the room has all the facilities of a good hostel, beds with light, curtains, shelves and box spaces for bags. The room also had a couch, a table and some extra storage space. So great space in general. It also has an easy space to...” - Ian
Macao“Very close to the Central Railway Station. Everything is within walking distance.” - Maria
Poland“Great location (close to everywhere), plenty of cool places around like bars, cafes etc. The common areas as well as the sleeping rooms very clean, and well taken care of.” - Margarita
Spain“Staff (very kind people) and services (small but with everything you need).”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
You will receive an email with your door codes and instructions for check-in on the morning of your arrival. You will need these to get into the building and check in.
The property's facade will undergo a façade renovation from the 1st of August until the 22nd of December 2025. During this, the windows + balcony in rooms facing the street will be covered. The works will not take place in the early hours, late evenings or on the weekends. The hostel remains open as usual during the renovations.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Yard Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
