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9.1 (4239 reviews)
Merikasarminkatu 1 A , Helsinki , fi
+358293200620

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Unique historical experience
Good food quality
Cons:
Room cleaning needs improvement
Some amenities require request for use

Categories

Cleanliness
8.23
Some comments indicate concerns with room cleaning standards.
Service
9.7
Guests praised the attentive and professional service provided by the staff.
Location
9.24
The hotel is conveniently located near public transport and the city center.
Room Quality
9.19
Rooms are well-furnished and comfortable, maintaining historical charm.
Amenities
9.22
The hotel offers good amenities including a restaurant and gym.
Value for Money
9.18
Guests feel the services and accommodations justify the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.73
Breakfast and dinner are generally well-received, but slight improvements for variety noted.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:38

Property Description

Converted Prison Turned Hotel
Experience a unique stay at Hotel Katajanokka, located in a converted prison from 1837 on Katajanokka Island.

Fine Dining at Restaurant Linnankellari
Indulge in Finno-Scandinavian cuisine at Restaurant Linnankellari, set in an old county jail's basement, offering organic dishes cooked on a charcoal grill.

Relaxation and Convenience
Enjoy complimentary sauna access on weekends, a 24-hour gym, and easy access to Helsinki's city center via nearby trams.

Ready to experience a blend of history and modern comfort? Book your stay at Hotel Katajanokka now!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HEL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 21 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 9 years old stay for € 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 4239 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.23
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 9.19
Amenities: 9.22
Value for Money: 9.18
Food and Beverage: 8.73
Overall Experience: 9.3
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DOMINIQUE • couple • fr
8
Excellent rapport qualité-prix dans un hôtel hors de commun !
Pros:

Un hôtel hors du commun très bien tenu et de qualité

Cons:

Manque un dessert ou au moins un fruit au buffet (inclus) du soir…?!

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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wilma • couple • nl
10
Great stay in beautiful prison building
Pros:

Great location, unique atmosphere in former prison building,

Cons:

All good

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • se
10
Pros:

Trevligt boende med sköna sängar och god mat

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Antti • couple • fi
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • us
2
Strange place
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms were very hot even with the fan provided, the bathrooms smelled like rusted pipes and sewer at all times. The ambiance was dark and heavy.. very strange feel. No restaurant in the hotel and one could not get a cappuccino for breakfast at this hotel at any time.
The receptionist offer to squeeze a Nespresso cap for $7 for me. Ludicrous!

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Minna • family_with_children • fi
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

I liked everything about the property, even its quirkiness because it was once a prison and kept its original architecture.

Cons:

I didn’t like the coffee at breakfast, because we had been used to the fancier machine that gave choices of espresso, cappuccino, etc. but it was okay because everything else was so good! 😊

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Tarmo • family_with_children • ee
9
Meeldiv
Pros:

Meile sobis asukoht ideaalselt. Hommikusöök oli väga rikkalik ja hea, õhtusöök tagasihoidlikum.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Josefina • solo_traveller • se
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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alirezaeibr • solo_traveller • ir
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • se
9
Hade en jättefin vistelse
Pros:

Trevligt område,lummigt och grönt. Frukost o middag var utmärkta. Bra service I receptionen. Enkelt att parkera bilen vid hotellet

Cons:

Kaffet var lite för svagt för vår smak

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Alexia • couple • gb
9
very enjoyable
Pros:

clean & nice staff

Cons:

couldn’t open windows

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Pauliina • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • family_with_children • fi
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Edouard • couple • fr
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Toni • extended_group • au
10
Excellent historical stay worth every cent!
Pros:

The whole place is beautifully presented. Very clean, staff were friendly and knowledgeable and very helpful. The buffet breakfast is to die for! Great, quiet location, tram stop out front for easy city access.

Cons:

Nothing it was all wonderful

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Keijo • family_with_children • fi
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Didier • couple • fr
10
Très bel hôtel. Bon qualité prix
Pros:

L’emplacement, le design, l’originalité du bâtiment. Le petit déjeuner

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Tia • extended_group • fi
8
Hyvä sijainti ja rauhallinen tunnelma.
Pros:

Aamiainen oli todella hyvä. Henkilökunta ystävällistä.

Cons:

Alakerran ravintolatilat ovat melko pimeät, mikä vähentää melkoisesti viihtyvyyttä. Kellarissa toki ollaan, mutta hieman parempi/järkevämpi valaistus ei olisi pahitteeksi pitkässä ja kapeassa ruokasalissa.

Kesäaikaan sisäpihan terassialue on oikein mukava, mutta suojausta linnuilta voisi yrittää parantaa. Erityisesti syöminen terassilla oli haastavaa, koska piti vahtia, mistä päin hyökkäys taivaalta iskee.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Juho • extended_group • fi
1
Cons:

Siitä kun varasin huoneet hotellista ja maksoin niin hotelli oli kuitenkin loppuunmyyty ja jouduin varaamaan toisen hotellin.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee