Best Western Premier Katajanokka is a stylish 4-star hotel offering comfortable accommodation near the heart of Helsinki. Highlights include a gym and a sauna. Helsinki is a beautiful, historic city located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Finland. It boasts many peaceful, open spaces and an array of grand Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings. Nearby places of interest include the Suomenlinna Fortress, the National Museum of Finland, main street Aleksanterinkatu and Senate Square, home to the majestic Helsinki Cathedral. Several tram stops are located in the vicinity, providing fast and easy access to other popular Helsinki destinations. The hotel occupies a fully-restored former prison building dating back to the 19th-century. It features red-brick outer walls and a high perimeter wall, both of which are protected by the National Board of Antiquities, serving as a reminder to the building’s colourful history. Facilities include a gym and sauna. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. Standard rooms are 17sqm and decorated in a bright contemporary style. Amenities include a flat-screen satellite TV, mini-bar, safe and ironing board. The en-suite bathrooms feature a walk-in shower. The Jailbird restaurant offers Finnish specialties in a charming and intimate setting. The Oluthuone pub serves an extensive range of beers in a relaxed atmosphere complete with sunbeams and barred windows. The hotel has a 24-hour reception. Chargeable parking is possible onsite.