A 15-minute ferry ride from Helsinki, this island hostel is situated in the Suomenlinna Fortress area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and use of a public computer.Hostel Suomenlinna is housed in a former Russian elementary school from the early 1900s. Accommodation options are either private or dormitory style, while bathroom facilities are shared.Guests can relax in a lounge or in the hostel?s backyard during warm months. Other common areas include a small kitchen and laundry room.A grocery store is directly across from Suomenlinna Hostel, while a sandy beach is 600 metres away. Restaurants, cafés and historical sites are easily accessed. Sunbathing and nature walks are typical area activities.