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9.1 (4155 reviews)
Merikasarminkatu 1 A , Helsinki , fi

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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 4155 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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Satu • solo_traveller • fi
9
Pros:

Siisti, rauhallinen hotelli kävelymatkan päässä keskustasta. Aamiainen 10+, ihana miljöö!

Cons:

(Ainut miinus kahvikoneen hitaudesta aamiaisella)

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Clémence • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Hôtel très bien situé et chambres bien équipées !

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • be
9
Een locatie met een geschiedenis in een prachtige stad.
Pros:

Uitgebreid ontbijtbuffet en avondeten. Locatie direct aan de tramhalte. Praktische kamers en behulpzaam personeel.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

The staff were great, very accommodating to a noise issue I had with the first room I was given. Everything was clean and well presented. Hotel food and facilities were great too. And Katajanokka is a perfect location to explore Helsinki without being in a busy place.

Cons:

Unfortunately, I'm very sensitive to sound, and the ventilation system was very noisy in the first room I stayed in. There was no way to turn it off as it was a communal ventilation arrangement. They allowed me to swap rooms, and the second room was better but still not perfectly quiet. But that's just me, most people would never notice. But if you are sound sensitive, then you might find sleeping an issue.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
9
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The hotel is within easy walking distance to the market square.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Plenty of choice & great quality

Cons:

Regular black tea other the earl grey or herbal

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Das sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Personal und die zentrale Lage des Hotels

Cons:

Nix

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Mona • couple • ee
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Hope • couple • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • couple • ch
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • at
9
Pros:

Originalität des Gebäudes (umgebautes Gefängnis), Freundliches Personal.

Cons:

Halbpension war inkludiert. Die Auswahl der SpeIsen könnte umfangreicher sein. Es gab nur eine Hauptspeise.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Frauke • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Jasmiinajulia • couple • fi
10
Pros:

Pidin siitä että hotellissa oli vanhoja kuvia vankilan ajoilta ja että siellä oli säilytetty yksi eristysselli nähtäville sekä ryhmötyrmä joita sai käydä katsomassa. Ruoka oli erittäin maistuvaa ja henkilökunta todella ystävällisiä ja mukavia. Majoituksen hintaan kuului aamiaisen lisäksi päivällinen joka vaihtui päivittäin.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Müge • couple • tr
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Great hotel in good location, with tasty food and good breakfast
Pros:

Great breakfast, lots of variety. Good to have dinner included, food was tasty.
Room was clean and had all we needed.
Lovely how hotel had been converted and kept some of the original features.
Location was very convenient.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Christina Timmermann • family_with_children • dk
10
Fantastisk
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Aaro • couple • fi
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fabulous hotel
Pros:

Great hotel! Groovy decor, comfy bed, very quiet, interesting history, lovely location. Best hotel breakfast I've ever had. Their roasted potatoes were out of this world! Friendly staff.

Cons:

A few hooks on the bathroom door for clothes or towels would be useful. Also, as someone who eats mainly vegetarian food, I would prefer if the veggie option was readily available for dinner - currently people need to ask staff about it.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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rudi • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Le tram n 4 a 5 metre de l entrée pour le centre chambre très calme

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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SUSAN • solo_traveller • gb
10
Superb
Pros:

We couldn't fault anything at this hotel, it was superb all round.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee