The Hostel Academica won the Hostel of the Year award for 2008 from the Finnish Youth Hostel Association. Each room has private bath and kitchenette and the hostel is steps away from a grocery and the central railway station. Internet service available in the lobby.
The Hotel Helka is also conveniently situated in downtown Helsinki. It features free Internet connection for each room, TV, private bath and a free breakfast. The staff will help you book an airport taxi with one day's notice. Ask for an inside facing room if you want extra quiet.