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Home Hotel Katajanokka

4.6(310)
Hotel
About

Home Hotel Katajanokka transforms a former 19th-century prison into a stylish, quiet retreat just minutes from Helsinki's city center. Thick brick walls and high ceilings create peaceful rooms that balance historic character with modern Nordic design.

The hotel includes versatile meeting spaces and a fitness center, making it well suited for business stays. Guests enjoy included breakfast, fika, and dinner served in the cozy on-site restaurant, while the nearby tram connects easily to Helsinki’s main business and cultural districts.

Best for
  • Quiet executive stays with historic charm
  • Intimate team offsites & small conferences
  • Client dinners with inclusive meals
Standout features
Converted 19th-century prison with preserved elements
Architecture & History
Converted 19th-century prison with preserved elements
The hotel is housed in a former prison dating back to 1837, with preserved features like the red brick exterior, thick walls, and original prison staircases visible in the center. A former cell near the restaurant is kept intact for photo
Breakfast, fika, and dinner included with stay
Inclusive Dining
Breakfast, fika, and dinner included with stay
Guests enjoy a generous buffet breakfast, afternoon fika (coffee and snacks), and a homestyle dinner included in the room rate, offering a convenient and comforting hospitality experience unique among Helsinki hotels.
Quiet rooms with thick walls and triple-pane windows
Room Comfort
Quiet rooms with thick walls and triple-pane windows
Former prison cells have been transformed into peaceful guest rooms featuring meter-thick brick walls, high ceilings, and triple-glazed windows, ensuring a quiet environment ideal for rest despite the central city location.
At a glance
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1 Merikasarminkatu
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Rated 4.6 on Google · 310 reviews