Home Hotel Katajanokka

–Excellent location - show map
+70 photos
Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.5
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage

About this property

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Strawberry
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Stavros
Greece Greece
“Everything was perfect, ideal location, very convenient to city center (tram 4, 6, 7 with 10 minute intervals). Good connection also with tram 7 to terminal 2 (Gateway to Tallinn). Superb complementary breakfast (a good choice of everything one...”
Larry
Australia Australia
“To stay in an old prison is a very novel idea and a great experience. It has been tastefully renovated whilst in keeping with the prison character. There is still a few cells that were left intact to inspect on the basement level. The rooms were...”
Karen
Australia Australia
“We loved our stay here. The hotel is an old converted jail, so it’s a unique stay with an interesting history. There are still original jail cells to see. The staff are friendly, the included meals are great, the rooms are comfortable and clean...”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great room. Loved the fact it was a prison in a past life but had been done up very well. The breakfast was excellent with lots of choice. We didn't have the evening meal, which was included but it's a nice extra, as is the afternoon snacks....”
Kristine
Finland Finland
“The hotel was very cozy. The rooms were nice, clean with tea/coffee making facilities. I highly appreciated the dinner and breakfast that were included in the price. I definitely recommend it!!! Next time I stay in Helsinki I will choose this...”
Marites
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were on the ground floor, it was so nice and they are pet friendly hotel, stay comfortable, the bed was so nice and very clean, we had a very nice sleep.”
Liddy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A return visit after 10 years. Different management but the atmosphere and vibe was just as good. Lovely quirky building”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the whole ambience is brilliant, it is just a super place to stay and very accessible”
Yukiko
Japan Japan
“It was a rare experience to be able to stay in a building that was formerly a prison.”
David
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the experience that it was a very well designed renovation of it from being a prison Loved the breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner rate Great location for walking to downtown”

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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
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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.