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Is Hobo a boutique hotel in Kluuvikatu in central Helsinki, with unique design and a vibrant social scene? Yes, it is. But it’s also far more than that.

Hobo is our idea of community. A place where we live, work, create, learn and have fun together. We believe that traveling should be more than just a place to stay. It should be an immersive experience; something that connects you with the city and its culture, its local community. At Hobo, this philosophy has been our guiding light since day 1. This hotel was founded with the goal of being a home for the young at heart and the constantly curious. A conceptual hotel that retains its authenticity and remembers the importance of genuine hospitality.

Growing originally like a living creature, the Hobo of today has evolved into a hotel and creative melting-pot. Here, you’ll find 183 hotel rooms for every taste, plus a restaurant, a bar, a whole floor of event spaces, our pop-up area SPACEby, and much, much more. And – you can already find Hobo in Stockholm and soon in Oslo and Copenhagen as well.

The Hobo Hotel concept was founded in 2017, when we opened our first site: Hobo Stockholm. The home to this first iteration, Brunkebergstorg in Stockholm, was part of a completely new block, constructed in the heart of the city. A dormant, forgotten part of the city was transformed into a vibrant square.

Since the start, one thing has been certain about our concept: it is ever-evolving, mirroring and growing together with its city. When standing at a crossroad, Hobo picks the unexpected route. This will never change.

The name was inspired by the traveling lifestyle of 1930s USA. The word “hobo” has been used since the 1930s to describe a person who enjoys traveling. The lifestyle involved an active choice to travel from town to town to find work; hobos had no fixed address. Instead, they preferred to travel, discover new places and to work wherever they arrived. Hobos followed strict rules, such as directing their own lives, respecting the locals, respecting the environment of the towns they traveled to – and, if you couldn’t find a job, you created one using your own talents.

For us, “hobo” means a thoughtful, socially-aware and curious person. Someone who sees themselves as a world-citizen. Though we’ve taken our name from history, we strive to be progressive, and are always mindful of the future being our greatest inspiration.

Space by

A wall of creative possibilities

Say hello to Space By. Some would call it a pop-up area in our lobby, but that wouldn’t do it justice. We like to think of it as…  a wall of creative possibilities. Here, we give away one of our prime spots in the entrance, offering niche artists and companies the possibility to create something unique. Rent-free, hassle-free, right in the heart of the city.

Space By is a rotating concept. Clothing stores, art exhibitions, hairdressers, tattoo studios, bike shops, jewelry stores, sneaker swaps, audio stores… sky’s the limit. All we demand is fresh perspectives and inclusive mindsets. The rest is up to you. Interested? Drop an email to jasmina.puumala@hobohotel.fi!

Hobo Market

In the market for fun

Sunday Scaries who??? Forget your troubles and live it up at our market. With Hobo Markets, we host our idea of a dream marketplace, always with new vendors and themes. Find a new outfit, get a new tattoo, a new piece of art, or dance to live music. Our restaurant and bar are open for the hungry and thirsty. Free and open for all (duh!).

Have something you want to sell, showcase or do? Shoot us an email, the crazier the idea the better. Selling at the Hobo Market is free of charge, but the spots are limited. Thx!

Live music & gigs

A part of Helsinki’s bursting music scene

This is where the local and international music lovers meet to enjoy great drinks and even better music. We aim to be a big part of Helsinki's bursting music scene – not as a creator, but as a platform. Our role is the enabler for the existing (and phenomenal) art that’s growing right here. Join us every weekend for DJs, live gigs, pop-up clubs, art performances and everything in between.

Want to play or perform at Hobo? Send us an email and we’ll take it from there.

Collabs

Let’s do it together

Co-creation is at the heart of everything Hobo stands for. Have an idea? A dream? A pitch? Contact us. We’d love to talk.