Very nice hotel in one of the most beautiful (residential) district of Helsinki. Modern and sylishly remodeled prison cells will be your hotel room. You can't open the windows (as in most hotels in Finland) but they have perfect working A/C in all rooms. Breakfast is excellent above average even served in the dark cellar restaurant. I was a bit... more

We traveled through the Baltic States and ended with a 3 night stay in Helsinki. This was by far our very favorite hotel of the entire trip. The remodeled prison was so well done. Each room consists of 3 former cells and was quite roomy. Lots of natural light. Our room had 3 windows and another window in the bathroom.... more

Slightly away from the centre but it's only a 10 minute walk, or the number 4 tram stops right outside. Despite it's origins as a jail, the hotel is very comfortable, pleasant and has the feel of a top end hotel. Food in the restaurant is nice but a tad on the expensive side. Free WiFi is available but due... more

Good breakfast, nice, clean rooms, extremely quiet, had very good sleep. However parking is 16EUR... more

Best choice in "price/quality" category. Very quiet residential location - 10 minutes walk or 3 minutes by tram to city center. 2-3 minutes walk to nearest bars & restaurants, pharmacy & supermarket. Fresh & stylish renovation. Comfortable room (if you prefer spacious rooms book Premier or Suite) with all needed facilities. Perfect service & polite personnel. Very good breakfast buffet... more

Hotel Katajanokka is a former prison, and that was the key factor in my decision as i wanted a quiet room for new year's eve. And i ended up hearing nothing else than fireworks from outside, nothing else. The room had electric dimmers, waterboiler with tea&coffee&cocoa, 32 inch tv, air conditioner, and the most important: good bed with proper mattress... more

The building itself made the stay quite interesting and the room is immaculately renovated. Unfortunately, since I worked from my room, I realized that the walls of a prison can be a bit cold - I couldn't seem to turn up the heat enough in my room. The gentleman at reception overnight was extremely helpful and kind as I was... more

The way they have converted this former prison is stuning. A truly wonderfull hotel more

I stayed in this prison converted hotel. Good thing is you can come in out anytime you want without asking the prison guards. Hotel room is clean, nice, but very small (what do you expect from a prison cell):-) Free internet was nice but I was hit with an expensive bill for local phone call before I left the hotel.... more