Housed in a converted prison from 1837, this atmospheric hotel is found on Katajanokka Island in central Helsinki. Uspenski Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away, while Helsinki Cathedral is found within 15 minutes' walk. Decorated in warm colors, each room includes a flat-screen TV, writing desk and kettle. Free WiFi is available in all rooms of Clarion Collection® Hotel Katajanokka. Restaurant Linnankellari operates in the basement of an old county jail, and offers Finno-Scandinavian local and organic food prepared of the finest ingredients. In the heart of the kitchen is a charcoal grill. Feel free to enjoy our evening meal, available every day from 6 PM to 8 PM. Guests at Clarion Collection® Hotel Katajanokka have free sauna access on weekend mornings, and free access to the modern gym which is open 24 hours a day. Trams stop right next to Clarion Collection® Hotel Katajanokka, bringing guests to Helsinki’s city center in less than 10 minutes. The panoramic SkyWheel Helsinki is only 1969 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Strawberry
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mengestayhu
    United States of America United States of America
    The good and the way of customer service is very good and comfortable at all.☺️
  • Cynthia
    United States of America United States of America
    This is an all around great hotel. All the staff were helpful. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast buffet had everything for a complete breakfast. The evening meal included soup, salads, potatoes and a main dish. The location is in...
  • Christina
    United States of America United States of America
    This was one of our favorite hotels. It was a unique to stay in a converted prison and we loved how many of the original structures remained in place. The breakfast was fantastic and had a wide selection. The tram stop was right outside the hotel....
  • Hoi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The historical building made this hotel very interesting. I especially like how they kept some ex prison cells for exhibit. The hotel room itself has high ceiling and is bigger than other hotel rooms we stayed at in Helsinki. What really shone was...
  • Stepan
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful hotel. Incredibly comfortable bed. Spacious room. Breakfast was great. Secure gated parking
  • Britta
    Estonia Estonia
    Exciting prison conversion! Very clean and atmospheric.
  • Anna
    Finland Finland
    I liked that the room price included snack, coffee, tea and evening meal (one warm dish, salad, soup.)and sauna fitness room. Breakfast was good, lots of choices. Good customer service😊
  • Sharon
    United States of America United States of America
    Former prison made it interesting. Staff were great - friendly and helpful.
  • Monique
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is nice & the staff are very nice Breakfast was good , the light dinner was ok The room big enough to move around & clean I would go back it's an interesting place , the tram Is on the corner of the hotel to go to town. I would...
  • Grazyna
    United States of America United States of America
    Good breakfast:any choices both food and drinks Room was stylish and spacious. Nice towels and toiletries Sauna was wonderful in our junior suit Staff friendly and helpful

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Linnankellari Restaurant and Evening Meal from 18:00-20:00
    • Cuisine
      International

Amenities of Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 21 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Finnish
  • Russian
  • Swedish

House rules
Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Pets can be accommodated in some rooms, depending on availability. Guests are kindly asked to contact the hotel in advance.

Contact details are included in the booking confirmation.

Please note that bookings cannot be guaranteed with Visa Electron. Contact the property for further details.

Please note that when booking the prepaid - nonrefundable rate where payment is due before arrival, property will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.

When booking 8 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka

  • Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka is 1 miles from the center of Helsinki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Guests staying at Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka has 1 restaurant:

    • The Linnankellari Restaurant and Evening Meal from 18:00-20:00

  • Check-in at Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Clarion Collection Hotel Katajanokka offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bicycle rental