Scandic Kallio vs CheapSleep Hostel
Both are in Helsinki, 880 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Alppiharju
Scandic Kallio
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hostel★★★Vallila
CheapSleep Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Scandic Kallio
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 880 m apart.
Choose Scandic Kallio if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Scandic Kallio better than CheapSleep Hostel?
- 1320 m closer to the beach (970 m vs 1.3 km)−320 m
- 2850 m closer to the city centre−850 m
- 358 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+58
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 81)+16
- 524 more sights within 1 km+24
Why is CheapSleep Hostel better than Scandic Kallio?
- 1More guest reviews (1,632 vs 52), so the rating is more reliable×31
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Scandic Kallio vs CheapSleep Hostel: which hotel is better? | Scandic Kallio | CheapSleep Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Location | 9.1 +1.3 | 7.8 |
| Beach access | 7.0 +1.1 | 5.9 |
| Public transport | 9.6 +1.0 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 52 | 1,632 +1,580 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 70% +13% | top 83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 +1.3 | 7.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km −850 m | 2.5 km |
| To the beach | 970 m −320 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 230 m −190 m | 420 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 122 +58 | 64 |
| Sights within 1 km | 39 +24 | 15 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 38 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| 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
880 m apart
Scandic Kallio or CheapSleep Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Scandic Kallio or CheapSleep Hostel?
Scandic Kallio leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Scandic Kallio 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 Kallio is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for CheapSleep Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Scandic Kallio is 970 m from the nearest beach; CheapSleep Hostel is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Scandic Kallio and CheapSleep Hostel?
The two hotels are 880 m 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