Home Hotel Katajanokka
Enter to win a hotel stay in Helsinki you won’t soon forget.
The competition has ended.
Would you dare check in to one of Helsinki’s most haunted hotels?
This Halloween, you could win a stay at Home Hotel Katajanokka – for you and a friend with nerves of steel.
For 165 years, the building that now houses a cosy hotel was a prison. During the renovation, both the communal cell and the isolation cell were left untouched – and it’s said that several former inmates still linger here.
The most famous is Hella Wuolijoki, a former prisoner rumoured to roam the third floor, gazing out of the windows, still resentful of the punishment she once received.
Guests have reported doors opening and closing in the middle of the night, showers turning on by themselves, the unsettling sense of not being alone – and even someone stroking their hair while they sleep. Would you dare spend the night here?
Enter the competition at the bottom of the page by October 22nd.
FAQ
What is Spookcation?
Spookcation is an experience for those who are adventurous and love all the scary things Halloween entails. Now you have the chance to win a unique and completely free hotel experience that is guaranteed to put your brave side to the test.
There are a total of 8 unique rooms to compete for, and 8 lucky winners will be chosen – one for each room. You can register for as many rooms as you like, but you can only win one of them.
For those who feel a little extra brave, Dalen Hotel and Home Hotel Bilan are for you. At these two hotels, we take the spooky experience to the next level.
When does the hotel stay take place?
The stay takes place from October 31 to November 1, 2025, with check-out on November 1. The date of the stay cannot be changed.
How will the winners be announced?
The winners will be notified via the provided phone number during week 43.
Is dinner included?
Yes, if you win, dinner for two people is included at all hotels.