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title: "CheapSleep Hostel vs Scandic Pasila: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick CheapSleep Hostel. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. CheapSleep Hostel or Scandic Pasila in Helsinki? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# CheapSleep Hostel vs Scandic Pasila

Both are in Helsinki, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★ · Vallila
## [CheapSleep Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cheapsleep-hostel-helsinki/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1273610/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Pasila
## [Scandic Pasila](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/scandic-pasila-helsinki/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2064833/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick CheapSleep Hostel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose CheapSleep Hostel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights

### Why is CheapSleep Hostel better than Scandic Pasila?

1.  710 m closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 2.0 km) (−710 m)
2.  640 m closer to the city centre (−640 m)
3.  More guest reviews (1,632 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable (×74)
4.  12 more sights within 1 km (+12)
5.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00) (−2h)

### Why is Scandic Pasila better than CheapSleep Hostel?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  27 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+27)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | CheapSleep Hostel | Scandic Pasila |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Location | 7.8  (+1.1) | 6.7 |
| Beach access | 5.9  (+2.4) | 3.5 |
| Public transport | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,632  (+1,610) | 22 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 83% | top 74%  (+9%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8  (+1.1) | 6.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km  (−640 m) | 3.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km  (−710 m) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 420 m | 430 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 64 | 91  (+27) |
| Sights within 1 km | 15  (+12) | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 38 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−2h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/scandic-pasila-helsinki-vs-cheapsleep-hostel-helsinki/)

## Location

1.8 km apart

## CheapSleep Hostel or Scandic Pasila: common questions

### Which is better, CheapSleep Hostel or Scandic Pasila?

CheapSleep Hostel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, CheapSleep Hostel or Scandic Pasila?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

CheapSleep Hostel is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Scandic Pasila.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

CheapSleep Hostel is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Scandic Pasila is 2.0 km.

### How far apart are CheapSleep Hostel and Scandic Pasila?

The two hotels are 1.8 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cheapsleep-hostel-helsinki-vs-scandic-pasila-helsinki/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/