Some excerpts from the website of Eurohostel that might be useful
We offer you a good selection of useful links. SN Brussels Airlines. Swiss International Airlines. Linnanmki Amusement Park. Helsinki Zoo - Korkeasaari. Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. Serena Water Amusement Park. Nuuksio and other national parks. Temppeliaukio Church. Sprakoff - tram
pub (in Finnish). Seurasaari heritage museum. Heureka Science
Centre. (illustrated page in Finnish). Hostelling International Finland. Hostelling International. Estonian Youth Hostel Association. Latvian Youth Hostel Association. Russian Youth Hostel Association. Youth Hostels Association of Russia. Amsterdam Youth Hostel - The Flying Pig Backpackers Hostels. Atlantis Hostel in Krakow. Bling Bling Hostel Krakow. Hostel Premium in Krakow. Hostels Buenos Aires. Paris Hostels - Ostelli Parigi - Hostales Paris. Univa Youth Hostel in Budapest. World Accommodation Guide. Youth Hostel Pere Tarres in Barcelona. Youth Hostels Hostelz.com. + NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES. The City of Stockholm. Destination Stockholm. Russian National Tourist
Office. Russian Cities on the Web. Travel in Russia - regions near to Finland. In your pocket Estonia Russia city guides. (Estonia tourist information in Finnish). City of Tallinn tourist information pages. (Shopping guide site in Finnish). University of Helsinki. (Films showing in Helsinki - illustrated site in Finnish). Finnish Meterological Institute. Foreign
currency exchange. + PROGRAMME SERVICES. Rudolf's City Experience. BUG - the Packpackers Ultimate Guide.
Restaurants in Katajanokka. Katajanmarja
Restaurant. (Nepalese - site in Finnish). Makasiini
Bar, Makasiini
Restaurant, Key West
Pub. (part of the Grand Marina hotel complex - site in Finnish). Kaksi kanaa Theatre
Restaurant. (illustrated site in Finnish). Brasserie
Restaurant. (Russian food - illustrated site in Finnish). (Finnish language site for several take-away food
outlets). Kebab Pizza Service Porthaninkatu 9, 09-870 2105. (take-away pizza
outlets throughout Finland). Pizzeria Kebab House Helsinki City. Kaisaniemi
Restaurant. Helsinki
Restaurant Guide. (link to Finnish language
restaurant guide site). Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council. (Regional transport in Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen and Vantaa). VR - Finnish State Railways. Yellow Line Helsinki
Airport Taxi. HKL - Helsinki City Transport. Matkahuolto long-distance bus and transport services. Kovanen Group -
taxis, buses and road haulage. Helsingin Taksikeskus. (local
taxi service - Finnish language site only). (long-distance
taxi and bus service). Finnlines - Nordic Ferry
Center. Polferries- Polish Baltic Shipping. (city
centre department store - Finnish language site). (city
centre department store). (home furnishings in Espoo and Vantaa - site in Finnish). (city
centre shopping mall - site in Finnish). (shopping mall in East Helsinki). (shopping mall near the
airport in Vantaa - site in Finnish). (shopping mall in Espoo - site in Finnish). (shopping mall in Vantaa - site mainly in Finnish). Hietaniemi Art and Antiques Market. (site in Finnish only). Hakaniemi Market Hall. (mainly food, clothing, household and fancy goods - site in Finnish only). Helsinki Old City Market Hall. (just across the South Harbour from Eurohostel). (fine ceramics and
kitchenware). (stylish city
centre fine goods shopping arcade). + TOURIST INFORMATION. Helsinki City Tourist and
Convention Bureau. Espoo
Convention and Marketing
Centre. Finnish Tourist Board. Tourist Map of Helsinki and Metropolitan Area
Experience more during your stay. To ensure you get the most out of your visit in Helsinki and Finland check-out our additional services. Helsinki City Transports Tourist
Ticket. With the Helsinki City Transports Tourist
Ticket you can freely travel in Helsinki on all vehicles - buses, trams, metro, commuter trains and Suomenlinna ferries. You can choose between a 1-, 3- or 5-day
ticket (1-day
ticket valid for
24 hours, 3-day for 72 hours and 5-day for 120 hours. The Helsinki Card is the key to a unique Helsinki experience for the individual traveller. With the Helsinki Card you save time, money and energy. The Helsinki Card gives you free entry to all main sights, museums, and public transport along with a wide variety of discounts and bonuses. Helsinki Card comes with Helsinki Card Guide Book with maps and complete information.
www.helsinkiexpert.fi. Sea Life Helsinki entrance
tickets. Spend an unforgettable day in Sea Life Helsinki. Sea Life is open year around and it is situated in the amusement park Linnanmki. Sea Life wants to offer visitors an adventorous learning experience and wake the desire in visitors to protect seas and animals. They offer the possibility to experience the wonders of underwater miracles by creating as natural as possible living environments for the creatures of the exhibition. Serena Water Park
tickets. Serena is the largest tropical water amusement park in the Nordic countries. Our reception sells. All-day passes and evening passes. LindaLine day cruises. LindaLine is the fastest way between Helsinki and Tallinn. Departures in Helsinki from Makasiini terminal and in Tallinn from Linnahalli port. Both terminals are within walking distance from the city
center. Buy your day cruise from our reception. Beautiful Canal Route - cruise. The Beautiful Canal Route is the most spectacular sea route around Helsinki, showing even the well-known sights in a completely new light, while hearing an engaging story about the history of our capital. Suomenlinna sea fortress, the lush archipelago with its
saunas, the beautiful Deger Canal, the Korkeasaari Zoo and icebreakers and cruise harbours are among the sights to be seen during 1,5 hour cruise. You can hear about the route in Finnish, Swedish, German, English, French, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Italian or Spanish. Emma Experience
Party - cruise. The nostalgic
beauty m/s Emma will transform into a booming
party ship with dancing on two decks. Both the ships interior and the sun deck will be tranformed into dance floors. A DJ ensures the high
party mood, with music reverberating through high tech sound system. The feelings are highest on bright summer nights, with the boat gliding past the picturesque coasts of Helsinki. The landscapes will make a magnificent background to a dancing spree. Explore Finland outside the capital! Rudolfs City Experience takes you out of the capital, and into the real Finland you that want to experience. Get a taste of what Finland is really like on our down-to-earth day
tours from Helsinki! With Rudolf youll find places and experiences you might not have otherwise even known to look for. Fun and down-to-earth
tours. The Rudolf's team prides itself on making all our
tours fun and down-to-earth. Rudolf's
tours are all about giving you the best experience possible while you are traveling with us in Finland. We believe that Finland is an exciting (and crazy) place, and our wish is to share this with all our visitors. Yes, Rudolfs City Experience really is not just a sightseeing
tour! Reservations to St. Petersburg International Hostel in Russia. Just ask from the reception. Reservations to other hostels of Hostelling International Finland. Assisting with
car rentals.
Frequently asked questions. Eurohostel provides a wide range of services to make life easier for travellers.Here are a few of the questions that we are often asked. If you don't find your answer here, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at or call us on +358-(0)9-622 0470 and we'll look into the matter for you. + How can I visit Russia? If you are going to St. Petersburg or Moscow and you already have both your visa and hostel card, then the easiest approach is to make a reservation via the International Booking Network. We make the reservation on your behalf and collect the booking fee from you in euros. We then provide you with a booking receipt that you can use for your hostel accommodation. If you do not yet have a hostel card, then you can purchase one from us.If you are travelling to St. Petersburg and you need a visa, then you can place your reservation with the. St. Petersburg International Hostel through us. You pay us a reservation fee and the rate for the first night in St. Petersburg and your booking is confirmed within
24 hours. You may use this booking in your visa application at the Russian Consulate (address list in Finnish).In other cases we urge you to consult a travel agent. Organisations such as arrange travel to Russia. + Where can I leave my car? Eurohostel has no
parking space of its own, but vehicles may be parked in Linnankatu directly in front of the hostel. This is a metered
parking area the charge is 1.60 per hour (as of 2008) for
parking between 09:00 and 19:00 Monday to Friday.
Parking is free of charge at other times. The nearest pay and display machine is on the corner of Linnankatu and Vykatu. + How does a hostel differ from a hotel? Hostels charge only for the services that you need. The standard of service and furnishings in a hostel is less luxurious than in a hotel, and this is also reflected in lower prices. There are no
en suite bathrooms, and the
shower and
WC facilities are shared with other guests. Each accommodation floor has a self-service
kitchen, where there is also a
television for common use. The basic accommodation price does not include
breakfast, but this can be purchased at reception each morning if required. + Where can I change foreign currency? The nearest
currency exchange point is at the Katajanokka sea terminal (open between 08:00 and 21:00). There are other
currency exchange points (e.g. ) in the city
centre. Currency cannot be changed at reception.
Eurohostel packages - added value to Your stay. Easy package for those who want to stay longer. This package is perfect for students and workers outside of Helsinki. Why dont you take advantage of the Week After Week and make a shopping
trip to Helsinki. The Package includes accommodation for four consecutive nights with
breakfast as well as morning and evening
sauna. All the
rooms are provided with bed linen and a towel, which means that you have more space in your suitcase for souvenirs. After the four nights there is a possibility to extend the stay with budget priced nights. Its easy on the pocket! Easy package for those who appreciate good
breakfast. Good start for the day is to eat well. Full Tummy halfboard package includes accommodation,
breakfast and evening meal. Package is not valid on Sundays and on
Bank Holidays. Easy package for those who want to see Helsinki at ease. For those who want to wander around Helsinki by public transportation without a worry of buying expensive single
tickets. Helsinki Card is valid also in most of the sights and museums in Helsinki. Free Helsinki Expert Sightseeing
Tours included. Helsinki Package includes accommodation, bed linen, morning
sauna and Helsinki Card for 24, 48 or 72 hours depending on the number of nights.