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Home Hotel Katajanokka

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Bath
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage

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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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
Strawberry
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • 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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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
BREEAM In-Use
BREEAM In-Use
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Nordic Swan Ecolabel

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Melissa
Australia Australia
“Friendly staff welcome at reception, beautiful renovation, great location with tram at the front, awesome meals and very comfortable bed.”
Rose
United States United States
“The hotel was clean, the staff was pleasant and very friendly.”
Sherry
United States United States
“Beautiful boutique hotel that had been a prison. Staff was wonderful and the 2 included meals were exceptional. Close to the Market abd harbor cruises.”
Ben
United States United States
“Great location. An easy walk to most everything in central Helsinki. The included meals are great and the beds are comfortable.”
Susan
United States United States
“I liked everything about the property, even its quirkiness because it was once a prison and kept its original architecture.”
Monica
United States United States
“I really enjoyed this hotel; this is the 2nd time I’ve stayed there. It’s an unusual use of a former prison— the building still has some reminiscent photos and some objects from this period. The decor in the public spaces was comfortable. The...”
Susan
United States United States
“My room located on main floor near everything- but was a little stuffy . No armored in the room but the staff supplied a small fan that worked very well. It was quiet. Large high windows were covered by the tall dark curtains- sufficient to block...”
Steven
United States United States
“Tis is an interesting property - a prison converted into a hotel. Breakfast, Fika (afternoon tea), and dinner are included. Traditional and excellent. It’s a part of the Strawberry group of hotels.”
Diana
Romania Romania
“The fact that they used an ex prison and transformed it into a hotel made it a unique experience. The food choice was good.”
Theodore
United States United States
“Breakfast and Dinner included!!! Room was good with comfy bed, nice radios, and blankets”

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, 9.1

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

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 16 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.

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