My husband and I just returned from a two week adventure in Scandinavia. After traveling by plane, train, bus, subway, and ship across Norway and Sweden, we were so happy to stay in a room that was large by European standards, at a very reasonable price. Room Our room was very spacious compared to other places we stayed on our... More

Beautiful hotel with a heritage history! It was a prison until 10 years ago. All the rooms are former cells. The staff were exceptional and the hotel was clean and modern. There is a tram stop right out the front door or it's a 10-15 min walk into the town centre. Would definitely return

The concept of this hotel is what intrigued me when I was looking for a place to stay in Helsinki. I'm happy that we booked here because this property has a lot going for it. We arrived at the train station from St. Petersburg and took a taxi to the hotel. It's a quick 15minute drive and you see a... More

Very nice place ! It was a prison until 10 years ago ... All the rooms are former cells :) Everything in the hotel looks like a prison - from the walls outside, the staircases, the staff which is dressed like prisoners :) the dining room, the dishes (silver plated). Shower was great !!! Would definitely return

We loved this hotel and would definitely return. The staff were exceptional and the renovations were expertly done and the hotel was quirky yet clean and modern. There is a tram stop (number 4) right out the front door or its a 10-15 min walk into the town centre. If you want a hotel that feels a little different yet... More

A beautiful hotel with a very heritage history. This was Helsinki jail from 1837 to 2002 and s on lease to the best western property. They have preserved the old jail building with huge renovation and also added a new wing but the selling point of the hotel are the solitary confinement room n the group cell. The dinning area... More

BW Permier Katajanokka hotel was a prison until 2002, so it is a bit different hotel than the others. From those times they have left a lot to interior - light-rich corridors with metal stairs and absolutely soundproofed rooms. I had quite a large double room, enough place for suitcases and clothes. Flatscreen TV with also some international channels (BBS,... More

Up to 2002 this location was a jail! The hotel was opened in 2007. The best things about it from my point of view: super quiet, very clean, extremely friendly, luxurious breakfast (including eggs, omellets, bacon made freshly for anyone who wants them and a self-serve coffee machine for espresso, cappucino ets. ), fantastic water pressure even on the fourth... More

Our stay at Hotel Katajanokka was pleasant from the beginning. The staff was great - service in this hotel was exceptional, it was very friendly but in a natural way. We really felt welcomed. The room was perfectly clean and the beds were comfortable. Also the pillows were high quality. There were no disturbing sounds from the corridors etc., altogether... More