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9.1 (4496 reviews)
Merikasarminkatu 1 A , Helsinki , fi
+358 29 3200620

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Paid
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 4496 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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Willemien • extended_group • nl
9
Prima hotel in bijzonder gebouw
Pros:

Bijzonder om in een oude gevangenis te slapen. Van alle gemakken voorzien maar nog goed herkenbaar als gevangenis
Het ontbijt was erg goed

Cons:

Het diner zit bij de prijs inbegrepen, je kiest dus niet snel voor een restaurant en eet dan wat het buffet serveert (wij hadden rijst met curry)

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • it
9
Pros:

Originalità della struttura.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Lavinia • family_with_children • it
6
Pros:

Position and kindness

Cons:

Breakfast without cappuccino. Dinner very poor with just one mainframe meal and stupid salads, no dessert or fruit. The high price has no reason

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Françoise • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
Åkerlund • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • couple • gb
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Stéphane • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Le lieu, le service, l’emplacement

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Juha • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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travelandlearn • couple • nz
9
Never knew life in converted Helsinki jail could be this good and interesting.
Pros:

Just about everything including decent included breakfast and dinner. Second visit. Lots of character and good staff. Thick prison walls guarantee quietness and big comfy beds ensure a good sleep.

Cons:

Powder(?) scrambled egg. Shower over bath may not suit some folks.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • it
10
Soggiorno in un’antica prigione a Helsinki
Pros:

Vicinissima al porto, struttura affascinante e restaurata con eleganza. Colazione e cena ottime, anche se per la cena c’era meno scelta. Possibilità di parcheggio.

Cons:

Non c’era il frigo in camera. Il costo della birra da mezzo litro era di 12€

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Vaittinen • couple • fi
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • gb
10
We loved our stay in Helsinki. The convenience and value for money of Katajanokka played a big part.
Pros:

The fact that meals were included was very unusual and very much appreciated. Thank you for this!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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heigo • couple • ee
8
Oli väga tore. Kahju, et liiga lühike peatumine.
Pros:

Toitlustus oli väga hea.

Cons:

Ei oska midagi välja tuua

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent value, lovely staff, interesting design using a prison. Loved it.
Pros:

Location, the design, the evening meal and breakfast included. Incredible value.

Cons:

Sauna only open publicly at weekends which I missed.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • family_with_children • es
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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JYP44 • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Mauricio • solo_traveller • qa
8
Nice Hotel for a short staying
Pros:

It was a prision so it looks very interesting, something different. The location is good and the room was clean. Food is very good and tasty,however, see what i didn't like about the food.

Cons:

As mentioned above food was good and tasty,however, the breakfast was the same all the time and not many choices. The shower didn't have any tray to put shampoo or soap so everything has to be in the floor and lastly the shower water pipe had significant leakage. Rooms are tad small.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Partanen • couple • fi
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Silver • family_with_children • ee
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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giovanni • couple • it
9
Ottimo hotel
Pros:

Pulizia e struttura

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee