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About the Hotel

Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Helsinki, Finland, 00160

“The hotel's location is perfect for easy ferry access and exploring Helsinki.”view full review

Historic Prison Setting

Home Hotel Katajanokka is housed in the former Helsinki County Prison, built in 1837. The original red-brick walls, barred windows, and stairways remain, blending historic architecture with modern comforts. The National Board of Antiquities protects key features like the main hallway and perimeter walls.

Rooms with Character

Rooms include double beds (180-200 cm), sofa beds, and twin setups (90 cm x2). Soundproof triple-glazed windows block city noise, while high ceilings and adjustable cooling maintain comfort. Some rooms face the courtyard or park. All have desks, free Wi-Fi, and Malin+Goetz toiletries.

Nordic Dining Onsite

Restaurant Linnankellari serves Finnish-Scandi dishes like charcoal-grilled seasonal ingredients, fish soup with archipelago bread, and a 'jail burger.' Breakfast offers cold cuts, porridge, and fresh pastries. Afternoon fika includes coffee with homemade cake. The Wine Cellar has vaulted brick ceilings.

Sauna & Fitness Access

Guests get free sauna access on weekends and 24/7 gym use. The former prison courtyard provides outdoor space. Meeting rooms are available for events, and the lobby bar serves drinks. Parking is bookable in advance.

Central Helsinki Location

The hotel is on Katajanokka island, 2 km from Helsinki Central Station. Nearby landmarks include Uspenski Cathedral (5-minute walk) and Market Square (15-minute walk). Bus #7 stops nearby for connections to the city center.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Heating

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Superior Guest room 1 King Courtyard view

Max:

2 persons

270 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Heating

Bathtub

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Helsinki 1.1 mi

Airports

Vantaa (HEL) 12.7 mi

Train

Helsinki Central Station 1.0 mi

Underground

University of Helsinki4300 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Breakfast Buffet Delight

“The breakfast offered a superb variety, with cold cuts, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, and even pancakes! I particularly loved the freshly baked pastries and the open coffee bar. It was a fantastic way to start the day.” view full review

Charming Accommodations

“Our room was spacious, warm, and beautifully appointed, complete with a hospitality tray and refrigerator. The underfloor heating in the bathroom, along with the large fluffy towels and Rituals toiletries, made our stay incredibly comfortable.” view full review

Luxurious Relaxation

“The bathroom was equipped with underfloor heating that felt divine. The large fluffy towels were a nice touch, and the high-quality Rituals toiletries added a bit of luxury to our daily routine.” view full review

Engaging Unique Features

“I found the preserved jail cells on the basement level to be not only interesting but also immersive. This unique feature sparked intriguing conversations and really enhanced the overall experience of staying in a former prison.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Pet amenities available
Room service
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet
Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Sauna

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Helsinki, Finland, 00160

Map view

Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Helsinki, Finland, 00160

City landmarks

Square

Market Square

3200 ft

Church

Helsinki Cathedral

4400 ft

Church

Uspenski Cathedral

2400 ft

Museum

Ateneum

1.0 mi

Park

The Esplanadi Park

4300 ft

Market

Old Market Hall

3700 ft

Square

Senate Square

1.3 mi

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

1.4 mi

Museum

Design Museum

1.1 mi

Museum

Helsinki City Museum

3300 ft

Fountain

Havis Amanda

3900 ft

Park

Kaivopuisto

1.5 mi

University

University of Helsinki

4300 ft

Landmark

Helsinki City Hall

3400 ft

Museum

The National Museum of Finland

1.4 mi

Theme Park

Linnanmaki

1.8 mi

Landmark

Helsinki Observatory

3600 ft

Church

Temppeliaukio Church

1.6 mi

Castle

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna

1.6 mi

Market

Hakaniemi Market Hall

1.4 mi

Public Building

Presidential Palace

2700 ft

Museum

Museum of Finnish Architecture

1.1 mi

Zoo

Helsinki Zoo

2.4 mi

Landmark

Stockmann Department Store

1.0 mi

Art object

The Shipwrecked

3000 ft

Art object

Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim

1.4 mi

Landmark

Czarina's Stone

3300 ft

Landmark

City park relaxing

1.4 mi

Museum

Mannerheim House Museum

1.5 mi

Nearby

HelsinkiFinland

Katajanokka

1600 ft

Restaurants

Linnankellari

500 ft

Merikasarminkatu 1

Suburritos Katajanokka

600 ft

Linnankatu 9

Wanha Satama

1000 ft

Pikku Satamakatu 3-5 00160

Everest Katajanokka

1000 ft

Luotsikatu 12 A

Ravintola Makasiini

1000 ft

Katajanokanlaituri 7

Locanda Scappi

1200 ft

Kanavakatu 1

Signora Delizia

1500 ft

Satamakatu 5

Le Petit Chaperon Rouge

2400 ft

Kanavaranta 3 c 9

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Home Hotel Katajanokka – A Favorite for Families in Helsinki

About the Hotel

Historic Prison Setting

Rooms with Character

Nordic Dining Onsite

Sauna & Fitness Access

Central Helsinki Location

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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