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.

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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 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • BREEAM
    BREEAM
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lance
    United States 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 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 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 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 United States
    Home Hotel Katajanokka exceeded our expectations! Pristine, quiet, excellent service and the breakfast, fikka, and dinner were delicious!
  • Reisdorf
    United States 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 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 United States
    Location, private and quiet. Service was excellent and staff was very nice
  • Joan
    United States 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...
  • Crystal
    Finland Finland
    The food, location, transportation, the receptionist.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Linnankellari Restaurant and Evening Meal from 18:00-20:00
    • Cuisine
      International

Amenities of Home Hotel Katajanokka

Great facilities! Review score, 9

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • 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 possible) and costs € 21 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 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

  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Russian
  • Swedish

House rules

Home Hotel Katajanokka takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

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

FAQs about Home Hotel Katajanokka