The quirky features of the Katajanokka leave its guests in no doubt that the building was a prison until 2007.The mid-building iron staircases could have been the set for HMP Slade, of TV's Porridge fame and the windows in our subterranean room offered views of the sky and tips of nearby rooftops. But it was spacious and comfortable (apart from... More

Pluses: Good location if you like the quite places Very attractive neighborhood Interesting building – former prison Efficient and helpful front desk attendants Great breakfast Good beds Very clean room and bathroom Convenient parking Minuses: No A/C Very bad dinner recommendation given by front desk attendant Bit distant from the center – about 10 minutes’ walk through very interesting and... More

We really enjoyed this hotel. It is architecturally interesting because it is an old prison with some old cells still on display. The staff continue the theme with prison type clothing and the option of tin mugs and plates if you want without out going at all overboard or being tacky. Front desk staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The... More

Hotel was a former prison and this theme is maintained throughout, form the decor though to the dress of the staff. Excellent service and very helpful staff. Location means that it is very quiet, but still only a 10/15 minute walk from the town centre (tram also runs right outside).

This is an eerily unusual place, opened in 2007 in what used to be a prison until 2002. It is quite comfortable, located at about 10-15 minutes from the centre. Food is not that great though. The rooms are spacious and quiet. It feels very safe...

My wife and I booked this hotel based on the tripadvisor reviews and the unique nature of this hotel property. We were somewhat disappointed due to the fact that the rooms, although a good size by European standards and very nicely appointed. However, the bathrooms and particularly the toilet bowl and shower stall could use a good cleaning. We also... More

I had very high expectations of this hotel, based on the reviews here, and overall we were rather disappointed. This is by no means a budget hotel, but it represented the worst value of any place we stayed during a 2 week trip through southern Finland & northern Estonia. While the initial checkin process went smoothly, everything after that point... More

In planning our trip to Finland, I found the Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka through reading the reviews on Trip Advisor. Those who rated it highly were spot-on. We loved the hotel's decor and the superior service provided by employees at the front desk, in the restaurant, and in housekeeping. Breakfast was the best of any hotel I've stayed in... More

Had a pleasant stay here. Comfortable room, up to date, very good breakfast. Pleasant short walk to market square and Esplanade. Friendly, helpful front desk staff, pleasant lounge. Quiet neighborhood with nearby grocery store.