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Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Katajanokka, 00160 Helsinki, Finland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 794 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
794 reviews

I love everything about this hotel. The location is excellent. It has a unique history and decor. The breakfast is wonderful. The concierge is very pleasant and available to assist . I have been several times and look forward to returning.

Phyllis United States of America

The rooms are lovely, comfortable and warm. The breakfast is brilliant, plenty of choice and the hotel location is great. Not too far from the city centre but far away enough for it to be nice and quiet

Amanda United Kingdom

Fun concept for a hotel with some history to explore onsite. Breakfast and restaurant lunch and dinner options are tasty. Rooms were very clean and comfortable, though as a former prison, there are only ground and first level or sublevel floors. Great location for taking the tram or walking to Sky Wheel, market and restaurants.

Katherine United States of America

Loved the peaceful location that's a short walk into the center (or take the tram which stops right in front of the hotel). The history is very interesting and the staff very friendly and helpful as well as informative. The breakfast was amazing! Love the decor of the hotel and the super comfortable beds. We hope to return one day!

Heather United States of America

Super friendly and supportive staffs, tasty breakfast, good location easy to reach to the city center, nice gym, pretty reasonable price.

Yutaka Belgium

modern with history, ample room and very beautiful settings. excellent meals (both breakfast and dinner)

Jennifer United Kingdom

staff went out of their way to be helpful and accommodating

John Canada

Great in every way. Our room was on the 4th floor. High ceilings, spacious room, spotlessly clean. The TV has a chromecast which was very nice. The building has a lot of character as is expected. It's 10min walking distance to the market square but there is also a tram stop right in front of the hotel which was very convenient. There are supermarkets closeby. Staff was friendly. Neighborhood is very quiet despite being close to the busier areas. All in all an amazing stay, I will advise friends to stay at this hotel to make their trip better.

Meltem Netherlands

Beautiful room. Great and historic building - they put a lot of effort into maintaining the 'historical jail feel' while upscaling quite a bit.

Cayton United States of America

A beautiful property. Once a prison, it is now quite a luxurious hotel. They also have a bar/restaurant and art on display. Short walk to the market but hidden in the quiet side of town.

Philip United States of America
9.1
Wonderful
794 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “I love everything about this hotel. The location is excellent. It has a unique history and decor. The breakfast is wonderful. The concierge is very pleasant and available to assist .”
    Phyllis Phyllis United States of America United States of America
  • “The rooms are lovely, comfortable and warm. The breakfast is brilliant, plenty of choice and the hotel location is great.”
    Amanda Amanda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fun concept for a hotel with some history to explore onsite. Breakfast and restaurant lunch and dinner options are tasty.”
    Katherine Katherine United States of America United States of America
  • “Loved the peaceful location that's a short walk into the center (or take the tram which stops right in front of the hotel).”
    Heather Heather United States of America United States of America
  • “Super friendly and supportive staffs, tasty breakfast, good location easy to reach to the city center, nice gym, pretty reasonable price.”
    Yutaka Yutaka Belgium Belgium
  • “modern with history, ample room and very beautiful settings. excellent meals (both breakfast and dinner)”
    Jennifer Jennifer United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “staff went out of their way to be helpful and accommodating”
    John John Canada Canada
  • “Great in every way. Our room was on the 4th floor. High ceilings, spacious room, spotlessly clean. The TV has a chromecast which was very nice. The building has a lot of character as is expected.”
    Meltem Meltem Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Beautiful room. Great and historic building - they put a lot of effort into maintaining the 'historical jail feel' while upscaling quite a bit.”
    Cayton Cayton United States of America United States of America
  • “A beautiful property. Once a prison, it is now quite a luxurious hotel. They also have a bar/restaurant and art on display. Short walk to the market but hidden in the quiet side of town.”
    Philip Philip United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.4
  • Facilities 9.1
  • Cleanliness 9.3
  • Comfort 9.3
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for Helsinki
Garden
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Sauna
Private Bathroom
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe

Stay in the heart of Helsinki

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, mini-bar and kettle. Free WiFi is available in all rooms of Hotel Katajanokka.

Restaurant Linnankellari operates in the basement of an old county jail, and offers Finno-Scandinavian local and organic food prepared of the finest ingredients. In the heart of the kitchen is a charcoal grill.

Guests at 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 Hotel Katajanokka, bringing guests to Helsinki’s city center in less than 10 minutes. The panoramic SkyWheel Helsinki is only 1,950 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 12, 2010
 Hotel chain/brand: Marriott Hotels & Resorts

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Most popular amenities
Parking on site
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Fitness center
Non-smoking rooms
The Linnankellari Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Helsinki
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Phyllis
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I love everything about this hotel. The location is excellent. It has a unique history and decor. The breakfast is wonderful. The concierge is very pleasant and available to assist . I have been several times and look forward to returning.”
  • Amanda
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The rooms are lovely, comfortable and warm. The breakfast is brilliant, plenty of choice and the hotel location is great. Not too far from the city centre but far away enough for it to be nice and quiet”
  • Katherine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Fun concept for a hotel with some history to explore onsite. Breakfast and restaurant lunch and dinner options are tasty. Rooms were very clean and comfortable, though as a former prison, there are only ground and first level or sublevel floors....”
  • Heather
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Loved the peaceful location that's a short walk into the center (or take the tram which stops right in front of the hotel). The history is very interesting and the staff very friendly and helpful as well as informative. The breakfast was amazing!...”
  • Yutaka
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Super friendly and supportive staffs, tasty breakfast, good location easy to reach to the city center, nice gym, pretty reasonable price.”
  • Jennifer
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “modern with history, ample room and very beautiful settings. excellent meals (both breakfast and dinner)”
  • John
    CanadaCanada
    “staff went out of their way to be helpful and accommodating”
  • Meltem
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Great in every way. Our room was on the 4th floor. High ceilings, spacious room, spotlessly clean. The TV has a chromecast which was very nice. The building has a lot of character as is expected. It's 10min walking distance to the market square...”
  • Cayton
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful room. Great and historic building - they put a lot of effort into maintaining the 'historical jail feel' while upscaling quite a bit.”
  • Philip
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “A beautiful property. Once a prison, it is now quite a luxurious hotel. They also have a bar/restaurant and art on display. Short walk to the market but hidden in the quiet side of town.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • Is there a laundromat/coin laundry?
    In our hotel we have only laundry service but not laundromat. We do have an agreement with the neighbouring Eurohostel that our customers can go and d..
    Answered on 15 March 2020
  • Hei, Paljonko maksaa vrk parkkeeraus ja onko yleensä tilaa? Oltaisiin tulossa 3 päivä ja lähdettäisiin 4 päivä. Myös check out 3ta, jos mahd
    Hei, Hotellin pihalla on julkinen pysäköintialue jonka hinta on 21€/24h tai 3,50€/h. Paikkoja ei pysty varaamaan etukäteen. Hotelliasukkailla on mahd..
    Answered on 2 January 2021
  • Hello, do you have 24/7 check in possibility? We (2adults )arrive to Helsinki at 11pm on Saturday 10/9 so would get to your hotel by 12am kiitos
    Hello, yes we are open 24/7.
    Answered on 6 August 2022
  • hi, we are a family of 4. 2 adults and 2 children. i dont want to take 2 rooms.. it is not possible to stay in one roonm?
    Our Family rooms can fit 2 adults and 2 children. Best Regards, Nathalie
    Answered on 7 February 2022
  • Hi, Do you have Sauna? Can we reserve for a private time?
    Hello. We have a sauna at the hotel. It can be reserved for 30€/hour. On Saturday and Sunday morning we have complimentary sauna.
    Answered on 5 December 2022
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    The Linnankellari Restaurant

    Food: International

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

Amenities of Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Most popular amenities
Parking on site
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Fitness center
Non-smoking rooms
The Linnankellari Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bingo
  • Live music/Performance
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 21 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Finnish
  • Swedish

House rules

Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered 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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

  • Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is 1 miles from the center of Helsinki.

  • Room options at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Linnankellari Restaurant

  • Check-in at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Bingo
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bicycle rental

  • Guests staying at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet