Home Hotel Katajanokka
Hotel, 4-starMerikasarminkatu 1 A, Helsinki, FinlandShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and amenities.
9.14,496Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, at Merikasarminkatu 1 A.
- Parking on siteAvailable at a charge the property sets.
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!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
Rooms
9.1
Top rated
Rated 9.1 out of 10 by 4,496 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.2
- Service9.7
- Location9.2
- Rooms9.2
- Amenities9.2
- Value9.2
- Food & drink8.7
Guests mention
Excellent serviceUnique historical experienceGood food quality
WillemienNLPrima hotel in bijzonder gebouw
Bijzonder om in een oude gevangenis te slapen. Van alle gemakken voorzien maar nog goed herkenbaar als gevangenis
Het ontbijt was erg goed
Het diner zit bij de prijs inbegrepen, je kiest dus niet snel voor een restaurant…
LaviniaItalyPosition and kindness
Breakfast without cappuccino. Dinner very poor with just one mainframe meal and stupid salads, no dessert or fruit. The high price has no reason
FrançoiseFranceTout
Rien
NicolaItalyOriginalità della struttura.
StéphaneFranceLe lieu, le service, l’emplacement
travelandlearnNew ZealandNever knew life in converted Helsinki jail could be this good and interesting.
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.
Powder(?) scrambled…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Helsinki, Finland
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Paid parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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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.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Home Hotel Katajanokka
What time is check-in and check-out at Home Hotel Katajanokka?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Home Hotel Katajanokka allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Home Hotel Katajanokka?
Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Home Hotel Katajanokka?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Home Hotel Katajanokka have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Home Hotel Katajanokka?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Home Hotel Katajanokka have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Home Hotel Katajanokka?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Home Hotel Katajanokka?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Home Hotel Katajanokka?
Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Helsinki.
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