As a traveller it is always nice to expereince something different and a little novel and Hotel Katajanokka certainly offers that. How often do you get a chnace to visit an ex-prison, let alone spend the night in one. The former prison has been refurbished to a high standard and whilst the rooms aren't that big they are adequate, The... more

As several have mentioned this hotel until only a few years ago was a prison. I was worried that my room was going to be cell like but it was very modern, quite spacious and exceptionally well designed. The bathroom was excellent. They have obviously knocked several cells into one. It was interesting to see how they had created the... more

This hotel is very good: big rooms, very quiet (thick walls, he-he), amazing room facilities, everything felt just perfect. Needless to say, sparkling clean. Amazing breakfast buffet selection. Like the others said, the refurbished prison interiors look absolutely fab. It's in the city centre but on a residential side of it: Katajanokka is a little peninsula, so there is only... more

Great hotel. Would stay here again. Staff were friendly. Large rooms and very clean. Funky bathroom with heated flooring. Large LCD televisions with a variety of channels. Decent lighting in the room. Air con a bit noisy though. A relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast was good but lacked on vegetarian choice. Chef felt sorry for me so he kept on asking if... more

Had the best winter holiday in Helsinki!! Hotel had comfortable beds, swanky bathrooms and a filling breakfast. Every day was spent out and about but lovely to come back to. Hotel staff friendly and helpful. Can make up breakfasts in a box to take out if youre planning an early start. Lots to see and do in Finland at this... more

We stayed here for 2 nights as part of our honeymoon. The rooms were attractive, spotlessly clean and had all the facilities we needed. It was strange being in a building that was so obviously once a prison. The layout still shows its original purpose but I doubt the inmates had nice carpets or such a great breakfast selection! Staff... more

My family and I have just returned from our Scandinavian holiday trip recently. During our overnight stop in Helsinki, Findland, we were booked into a Double Bed room through our local travelagent. This is truly a hotel full of great surprises. The 170 year old newly refurbished hotel is well equipped, very spacious and luxurious with complete complimentary toilettries, comfy... more

Stayed at this hotel for 2 days. It is rather good hotel. the hotel is nice inside, the rooms are quite new with new furniture (but twin beds not double), enough space (but not too much), clean and new bathroom (again not big). yes the windows are small but it was a prison - so its ok. I think this... more

Just came back from Helsinki and chose this hotel based on the unusual feature: it used to be a prison! The hotel although not in the center of the city is easily connected by a very regular tram service from right outside the hotel. Room clean and modern (used to be a prison cell), good breakfast buffet and friendly staff.... more