- View
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Sauna
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
About this property
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 9.3 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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Neetha
United States“Beautiful hotel and easy to get to on the tram. The food was really good, especially the feta pastries at fika. My room and bathroom were large, especially compared to the other Home Hotel I stayed at in Helsinki.” - Ksenija
Lithuania“It's a building with a rich history, so don't expect a standard 5* hotel here, rooms are ex prison cells so they come with high windows and curved ceilings. There is an old original prison cell you can check on the ground floor. They provide...” - Susan United States“We appreciated everthing about our stay. Comfortable room, interesting hotel history, location was terrific (near the Central Market, etc.). We even found a sauna experience very nearby where we plunged into the sea! Staff was helpful and...”
- Rayna United States“What a great place to stay. The staff were helpful and kind, the room was nicely designed. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom's tub and shower were easy to use. I loved the nod to the hotel's previous history (as a prison). Breakfast and...”
- Amanda United States“The complimentary food added a lot of value and was a great selection.”
- Leslie United States“Location was easy for walking to open air market, boats, etc. An afternoon snack and coffee, dinner and breakfast were included. Food was top notch.”
- Rita
Australia“I loved the jailhouse vibe of the hotel, its overall decor, and the cosy dining and separate lounge/library area. Also loved that breakfast, fika (afternoon tea) and dinner is included in the room tariff. I guess that's because the hotel is about...” 
Michal United States“Interesting concept of turning a former prison into a hotel could have backfired but it works really well here. Rooms are spacious, beds soft and the included with the rate meals - tasty. Location is slightly off center but the tram stop is right...”- Semer
Austria“Very welcoming staff, very unformal atmosphere, comfortable room, a buffet dinner is part of the regular offering which is a nice touch, I didn't have time for breakfast as I left early so they packed a very nice breakfast bag for me to take with...” - Jodavis United States“Amazing staff (Paula, Anna, the restaurant staff, and everyone else) Location is close to the city center. Walkable to every historic landmark within the city proper. We were so happy with our stay and were very impressed with the services and...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Linnankellari Restaurant and Evening Meal from 18:00-20:00
- CuisineInternational
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 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
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.
The fine print
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.
