76%Hotel Matinlahti  

Too far away from the city... half an hour to get from downtown. It is in a city called Espoo (beach). Food from the restaurant is not good at all... do not reccomend eating there at lunch Very clean rooms and beautiful surroundings at the beach.

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by gcampanha – posted on Sep 20, 2008

3

The best breakfast I've ever had in a hotel

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by f-killa1032 – posted on Sep 13, 2008

1

Reviews are true, the breakfast was truly great!

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by jernej8083 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

1

I would say that the breakfast is really really fantastic! And I think this hotel is suitable for those who wanna enjoy the natural side of Helsinki, and actually the hotel is situated in Espoo. The diretion from the hostelworld to the hotel is clear, but I think travellers should carry less... more I would say that the breakfast is really really fantastic! And I think this hotel is suitable for those who wanna enjoy the natural side of Helsinki, and actually the hotel is situated in Espoo. The diretion from the hostelworld to the hotel is clear, but I think travellers should carry less luggages as possible. Coz after boarding off the bus 132, there is still around 400 metres walk up to the hotel. Plus, there is a small lake nearby the hotel, explore it!close

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by jenniferip – posted on Sep 1, 2008

19

Really great hotel and extremely well priced. The free breakfast is amazing and the dinner is good and reasonably priced. The location is not central so if that's what you want look elsewhere. However, if you are going in summer and want a relaxing place by the beach this place is perfect. There... more Really great hotel and extremely well priced. The free breakfast is amazing and the dinner is good and reasonably priced. The location is not central so if that's what you want look elsewhere. However, if you are going in summer and want a relaxing place by the beach this place is perfect. There are good bus connections to the town centre so it's not like you are stranded. Really good place for the price.close

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by dylanyarwood1500 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

8

This hotel is quite far out of the city but easy to catch a bus in and out of town, the impression was that Helsinki is quite spread out anyway. Breakfast was fantastic.

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by Ankh7 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

11

A great, great hotel with an superb breakfast spread in the morning (included!). Although a bit far from the city center, the staff couldn't have been nicer and the hotel was super clean. Highly recommended.

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by dbockino2553 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

1

nice location in the forest by the sea, good bus connection to the city center, nothing wrong with this place !

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by johanvandeven4999 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

1

Very nice hotel in such a beautiful place near to the sea. It's quite far from downtown, although there are bus stops about 400m of distance. The problem is that most of things close around 10pm in Espoo, so it's hard to find a place to eat.

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by tamburine5883 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

10

Hotel Matinlahti was a bit far from Helsinki city centre but the directions provided on hostelworld were very adequate and we got there by bus easily (bout 15 minute journey) the place where the hotel is located is beautiful.. there is a lake or i think the sea just 10 minutes from the hotel and... more Hotel Matinlahti was a bit far from Helsinki city centre but the directions provided on hostelworld were very adequate and we got there by bus easily (bout 15 minute journey) the place where the hotel is located is beautiful.. there is a lake or i think the sea just 10 minutes from the hotel and it was really nice to just walk along the bank/beach/jetty area there.. we awoke in the morning to find it snowing too it was beautiful and we got to see it from our own BALCONY!!! oh by the way.. the 3 bedroom rooms are HUGE with an ensuite toilet that comes with a bath.. BREAKFAST WAS A SPREAD. can't say enough about how good breakfast was.. they had yogurt, milk, cereal, muesli, bacon, eggs, sausages, coffee, tea, yogurt drinks, salami, ham, croissant etc.. fantastic.. would stay there again when i visit helsinki.. worth the journey out of the city!!close

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by mel-struc9907 – posted on Mar 24, 2008

9

Location is very good - the nature is really impressive. The staff was nice and helpful. We liked breakfast very much. One problem - we had no soap loaded in the bathroom, and there are no good restaurants near the hotel.

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by jackis2067 – posted on Mar 10, 2008

2

The hostel is a really lovely place to stay! We enjoyed staying in it very much. And I think we'll return there very soon! :) And of course the breakfast was delisious

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by LeoLav – posted on Feb 18, 2008

1

nice hotel, good location. Swans on a gulf are fine

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by dimochke1618 – posted on Feb 4, 2008

9

We arrived very late at night in Helsinki. The staff　was very kind　to tell us　how to go there.But　we　lost　the way to the Hotel just get of the buss.Even there was signbord.It was snowing.We could not fine that. Please lighing...

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by noncho – posted on Jan 13, 2008

1

So nice breakfast!

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by Cnicol – posted on Dec 19, 2007

1

Superb. A little bit out of town, but an easy bus link to the centre., and very close to the beach. The breakfast was lavish and magnificent, the rooms very clean and spacious, and the staff were so extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend it. Didn't want to leave. Be a bit careful with the... more Superb. A little bit out of town, but an easy bus link to the centre., and very close to the beach. The breakfast was lavish and magnificent, the rooms very clean and spacious, and the staff were so extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend it. Didn't want to leave. Be a bit careful with the directions on the website from the bus stop - make sure you have a copy of the map (it's a little bit tricky).close

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by beckett-jeremy7466 – posted on Nov 24, 2007

9

A little bit hard to find - if you are moving from east to west by 51 Road - you should pass first exit to Keha II (102) and turn right on second exit - other way you will go wrong direction.

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by krokodile – posted on Feb 19, 2007

3

The location is remote. It's a 15-minute walk to food or shopping.

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by barry7634 – posted on Sep 15, 2006

1

Location: nice because near the sea, but far from the center of helsinki and buses are really expensive! 3,60 euros for one way (15mn). The website of hostelworld is not clear: Breakfast is included for dormitory but Bed linens are not.

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by Ggd03 – posted on Aug 31, 2006

1

Fantastic location and great breakfats

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by planetp – posted on Aug 24, 2006

11

good breakfast. not a bad place to stay but its a ways from the city center and the bus aint cheap

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by ZachMu – posted on Aug 12, 2006

4

hostel located 15 mins out side of helsinki (3.60 euro bus fare). Free breakfast was excellent with lots of variety (very hotelish). Kitchen facilities poor, just a microwave and fridge, and nowhere to safely keep bags. staff were friendly and there was free internet.

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by bpr23 – posted on Aug 12, 2006

10

These place it is not in Helsinki, its in a diferent city

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by orozco – posted on Aug 8, 2006

1

At Matinlahti you won't find the best location, it at a 20 minutes bus distance from downtown. Once you get there is a very tranquil and pacific place, ideal for go trekking or swimming. The dorms are big and you pay 5 euro for each set of sheets. Breakfast is very good and it is... more At Matinlahti you won't find the best location, it at a 20 minutes bus distance from downtown. Once you get there is a very tranquil and pacific place, ideal for go trekking or swimming. The dorms are big and you pay 5 euro for each set of sheets. Breakfast is very good and it is included. Considering that Helsinki is a very expensive city and you can eat as much as you want, you are getting a good value for your money. When I went it was almost empty, but the staff is helpful and nice. There is also a sauna when you can have a unique relaxation... ah! I recommend it unless you want to have fun and be close to downtown. So, it is a place for relaxation and meditation.close

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by rxfern – posted on Aug 7, 2006

6

Very good breakfast and very close to the sea. Close to Iso Omena shopping mall and bus 132 to HLX. Prices of the rooms are very good for the Helsinki area. Basic but clean building.

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by jangip – posted on Aug 6, 2006

2

IT was so nice and convenient that we decided to stay 2 more days...the price was unbeatable in the region.

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by squirre – posted on Jul 27, 2006

4

Free internet access by TV is an interesting option, but it didn't work.

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by janmatusi – posted on Jul 26, 2006

1

Holly says that the showers should be more private and that there should be locks on the doors. Helen says that she quite liked the hostel and the breakfast was amazing!

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by isque – posted on Jul 2, 2006

2

Its a nice place if you travel by car... Otherwise you'll feel yourself like in deep countryside.

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by Paral4743 – posted on Jun 26, 2006

5

Miles away from Helsinki, this place is actually a hotel in the middle of the woods. It´s "fun" rating would have been nil, except it is surrounded by forests and near a large body of water. There are great trails nearby. The directions are horrendous, I recommend emailing them for... more Miles away from Helsinki, this place is actually a hotel in the middle of the woods. It´s "fun" rating would have been nil, except it is surrounded by forests and near a large body of water. There are great trails nearby. The directions are horrendous, I recommend emailing them for more specific directions from the airport, train, etc. Buy the regional tourist pass, not the helsinki one, because the place is 15 minutes outside of Helsinki. The breakfast is free, huge, and exquisite, the wood sauna which is free smells like heaven, and the staff treats you like a real hotel guest. It´s recommendable, but not perfect.close

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by jav9 – posted on Jun 20, 2006

7

This place is not a good place for anyone backpacking by themselves.. Really hard to find!! 20mins out of the city.. DONT STAY AT THIS PLACE..

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by Wymon – posted on May 26, 2006

9

Cheapest place to stay in Helsinki at the time. Is a basement of a hotel with beds and is 15 minutes by bus out of town, however really close to bus stop and easy to get to and from town. Sauna also available. Security is good on premises however you do not get a key to your room. Rooms divided... more Cheapest place to stay in Helsinki at the time. Is a basement of a hotel with beds and is 15 minutes by bus out of town, however really close to bus stop and easy to get to and from town. Sauna also available. Security is good on premises however you do not get a key to your room. Rooms divided by plastic dividers not walls, pretty noisy sometimes. Cheap place and easy to and from townclose

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by lions – posted on May 18, 2006

18

the hostel is quite ok but i think it´s a little bit far from the city center. that´s all

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by Axeln – posted on Sep 4, 2005

1

I really liked the fact that the room had a decent Internet connection.

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by ulfma – posted on Aug 26, 2005

5

This was identified as a budget hotel. However because of the Athletic games it was anything but inexpensive. It was double the price with nothing extra. I believe they took advantage of the Games to overcharge.

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by duewe – posted on Aug 23, 2005

1

I was a bit troubled by the noise of a ventilator (or something?) that was situated on the roof next to my balcony. In the evening it was quite annoying.

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by kp1326 – posted on Aug 1, 2005

1

i really enjoyed my stay at the summerhotel. despite the really good kitchenet, cooking still felt very prehistoric,because of the few pots and pans that were available.

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by mcghmae – posted on Aug 22, 2004

1