- View
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Sauna
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage 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 colors, 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 center in less than 10 minutes. The panoramic SkyWheel Helsinki is only 1969 feet away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Sustainability
- BREEAM
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Thomas
Luxembourg
“We spent already a lot of nights in that wonderful hotel. It was always special and went not worse with the new owners. I love that the ambience of the old prison was kept exceptionally good with a lot of comfort added to serve as a hotel. The...” - Lance
United States
“Good buffet breakfast. We paid for a couple extra nights to park our rented car in their lot while we made a 2 day side excursion by ferry to Estonia, and tbe car was safe and sound when we got back to pick it up.” - Narmina
Azerbaijan
“We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Katajanokka. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Both breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious, offering a great variety and high quality. The hotel itself is very beautiful. The hotel itself has a...” - Emma
United Kingdom
“The history and location of the hotel is fantastic. The staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good.” - Anne-marie
United States
“The rooms were very comfortable and cleans. Very nice. The food was excellent. The staff friendly. Great location just a short walk away from city center.” - Carolyn
United States
“Home Hotel Katajanokka exceeded our expectations! Pristine, quiet, excellent service and the breakfast, fikka, and dinner were delicious!” - Reisdorf
United States
“We love the unique atmosphere. The meals were wonderful. Close to the trams and an easy walk to the markets.” - Enrico
United States
“Everything. Really, I can not imagine a better hotel than this one. Located in a perfect position (we could walk to central Helsinki and get there just in a few minutes), beautiful premises (room corridors, the renovations made a miracle...” - Meghan
United States
“Location, private and quiet. Service was excellent and staff was very nice” - Joan
United States
“Super helpful reception stuff and servers in the dining room. The food was amazing as it was very fresh and varied. A hearty breakfast, afternoon, coffee, and sweet treat and a delicious dinner every evening. The bedroom is being jail cells were...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Linnankellari Restaurant and Evening Meal from 18:00-20:00
- CuisineInternational
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.