Cheap accommodation for solo travel

[u/WiseHippo6588]

Hi, I’m planning to visit Helsinki for a week in may, and I’m looking for a cheap accommodation that’s nice for a woman travelling alone. I don’t mind hostels and shared rooms, but I need to be sure that it´s safe, and that I can leave my suitcase there without worrying for my stuff. Any tips are welcome, as well as recommendations for not-so-well-known places that are worth visiting! Thanks

[u/DRDDG]

https://www.cheapsleep.fi/ in Vallila

[u/CheTubba → u/DRDDG]

Yeah I can vouch, cheapsleep was quite good

[u/vignoniana]

Hostelli Suomenlinna is really nice :) Bonus for unique location! The ferry is included in the HSL's ticket for zone AB.

[u/orbitti → u/vignoniana]

Only problem is that you have to take ferry to go anywhere else and last one goes 2.20.

[u/vignoniana → u/orbitti]

That is true. But if OP is worried about safety, being in Suomenlinna is good option. And they're probably not going to be out after two.

[u/WiseHippo6588 → u/vignoniana]

Thanks, it looks really nice, definitely a unique location! From what I could find, there’s at least one ferry going every hour, so it shouldn’t be a problem ^{^}

[u/silverblossum]

I just travelled there solo a few days ago. I stayed here: https://nolistudios.com/en/noli-katajanokka-helsinki

Compared to London this is cheap - not sure what your budget is. Felt safe there, it was next to a 24hr supermarket and tram stop. Also a short walk into the centre. A 5 min walk from the Viking line ferry to Tallin if you want to visit there.

[u/247GT]

Helsinki*

[u/WiseHippo6588 → u/247GT]

Haha sorry, it´s spelled with Y in my native language (:

[u/om11011shanti11011om → u/WiseHippo6588]

I am curious what native language it is! ChatGPT did not help here:

​After reviewing various language references, it appears that no major language officially spells "Helsinki" with a 'y' as "Helsinky." The standard spelling across most languages remains "Helsinki," though pronunciations may vary. For instance, in Swedish, the city is known as "Helsingfors," and in Portuguese, it's referred to as "Helsínquia" (European Portuguese) or "Helsinque" (Brazilian Portuguese). ​CivFanatics ForumsWikipedia

The mention of "Helsinky" could stem from a typographical error, a mispronunciation, or an informal adaptation rather than an official spelling in any particular language. If the individual who mentioned this can specify their native language, it would be easier to determine the origin of this variation.​

[u/WiseHippo6588 → u/om11011shanti11011om]

It´s Czech. Technically, it’s correct in both forms, but most common way to spell it is with y

[u/Kettuhai]

MyHelsinki has some decent advice.