A 15-minute ferry ride from Helsinki, this island hostel is located in the Suomenlinna Fortress area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen and use of a public computer. Hostel Suomenlinna is housed in a former Russian elementary school from the early 1900s. Accommodations options are either private or dormitory style, while bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can relax in the hostel's lounge or in the green areas surrounding the hostel during warm months. Laundry services are available. A grocery store is directly across from Suomenlinna Hostel, while a sandy beach is 1969 feet away. Restaurants, cafés and historical sites are easily accessed. Sunbathing and nature walks are characteristic area activities.