Housed in a converted prison from 1837, this atmospheric hotel is found on Katajanokka Island in central Helsinki. Uspenski Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away, while Helsinki Cathedral is found within 15 minutes' walk.
Decorated in warm colours, each room includes a flat-screen TV, writing desk and kettle. Free WiFi is available in all rooms of Home Hotel Katajanokka .
Our restaurant offers a home cooked meal each day prepared from local and organic food. Feel free to enjoy our home cooked dinner, available every day from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Guests at Home Hotel Katajanokka have free sauna access on weekend mornings, and free access to the modern gym which is open 24 hours a day.
Trams stop right next to Home Hotel Katajanokka, bringing guests to Helsinki’s city centre in less than 10 minutes. The panoramic SkyWheel Helsinki is only 600 metres away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Rooms with:
Garden view
Parking available at the hotel
Loyal customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Availability
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
Guests who stayed here loved
Jan
Czech Republic
“Very comfortable hotel with an unique atmosphere. Great breakfasts, afternoon fika snacks and dinners. Would come here again.”
Sofija
Serbia
“The staff were so kind and ready to help with anything. And the meals really made the place feel homey. Every day, no matter the hour of hour return to the room, either the fika or a warm meal made us feel extra welcome ☺️”
Anna
Ukraine
“Everything was great: delicious food, clean room, very helpful staff🤩 Thank you so much🤩”
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Michelle
Australia
“We loved everything about Hotel Katajanokka! The location is perfect. Short walk to a number of transactions and a number 4 tram stops outside the hotel. The hotel is very tastefully presented and its history makes it even more interesting. Rooms...”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“A really great hotel in an ex prison which will always be a talking point - lovely room, we had 315. Superb dinner and breakfast which was included (apart from dessert and drinks which were extra) if you join the strawberry club you get free...”
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Daniela
Romania
“Hotel Katajanokka is the only place where we were happy to go to prison! The building still keeps its historical charm, but the rooms are so comfortable that we definitely wouldn’t want to escape.
The staff were amazing, incredibly friendly,...”
Tatyana
Finland
“Hotel is amazing! With such history behind! Very nice and varied breakfast, good location, dinner included, clean room.”
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Aleki
Australia
“The breakfast and dinner was tasty though it was well presented. My room was the best accommodation during my stay in Europe, the size of the bed, comfy, spacious room, the heated floor in the bathroom which was not compact. Beyond my...”
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Vladislava
United Kingdom
“The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The location was easy to find. Both breakfast and dinner were nice and tasty. If we return to Helsinki, we would definitely stay at the same place again. We also really enjoyed spending time at the...”
Steinthorsdottir
Iceland
“The stay included a dinner. I was not very good. More like something in a canteen.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
The Linnankellari Restaurant and Evening Meal from 18:00-20:00
Cuisine
International
House rules
Home Hotel Katajanokka takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Pets can be accommodated in some rooms, depending on availability. Guests are kindly asked to contact the hotel in advance.
Contact details are included in the booking confirmation.
Please note that bookings cannot be guaranteed with Visa Electron. Contact the property for further details.
Please note that when booking the prepaid - nonrefundable rate where payment is due before arrival, property will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.
When booking 8 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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