Scandic Hakaniemi vs CheapSleep Hostel
Both are in Helsinki, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Kallio
Scandic Hakaniemi
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hostel★★★Vallila
CheapSleep Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Scandic Hakaniemi
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.7 km apart.
Choose Scandic Hakaniemi if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Scandic Hakaniemi better than CheapSleep Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4)+0.3
- 21.0 km closer to the beach (290 m vs 1.3 km)−1.0 km
- 31.7 km closer to the city centre−1.7 km
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 570 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+70
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 93 vs 81)+12
Why is CheapSleep Hostel better than Scandic Hakaniemi?
- 1360 m closer to public transport−360 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,632 vs 155), so the rating is more reliable×11
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Scandic Hakaniemi vs CheapSleep Hostel: which hotel is better? | Scandic Hakaniemi | CheapSleep Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.8 |
| Beach access | 9.3 +3.4 | 5.9 |
| Public transport | 6.6 | 8.6 +2.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 155 | 1,632 +1,477 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 55% +28% | top 83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 840 m −1.7 km | 2.5 km |
| To the beach | 290 m −1.0 km | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 780 m | 420 m −360 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 14 km −1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 134 +70 | 64 |
| Sights within 1 km | 19 +4 | 15 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 38 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.7 km apart
Scandic Hakaniemi or CheapSleep Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Scandic Hakaniemi or CheapSleep Hostel?
Scandic Hakaniemi leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. CheapSleep Hostel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Scandic Hakaniemi or CheapSleep Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Scandic Hakaniemi is closer: 840 m from the centre, against 2.5 km for CheapSleep Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Scandic Hakaniemi is 290 m from the nearest beach; CheapSleep Hostel is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Scandic Hakaniemi and CheapSleep Hostel?
The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.
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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