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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Riverfront Turku hostel in Turku Harbour with free breakfast

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Exterior
Dock
Point of interest
View from property
Cafe

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100
  • Forum Marinum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Turku Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Viking Line Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Turku (TKU)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Cabin on Boat

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Turku

Laivahostel S/S Bore puts you in the heart of Turku, steps from Forum Marinum and within a 10-minute stroll of Turku Castle. Highlights at this hostel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The buffet restaurant, Lounasravintola Kristina, is open for lunch. Summer Cafe Navigare is the hostel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Turku Harbour hostel include Viking Line Terminal and Mikaelinkirkko is within 30 minutes.
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What's nearby

  • Turku Castle - 7 min walk
  • Viking Line Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Port of Turku - 9 min walk
  • Tallink Silja Terminal - 14 min walk
  • University of Turku - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Turku Harbour Station - 12 min walk
  • Turku (TKU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viking Line Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bar M. Gren - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nobi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M/S Baltic Princess - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪3.Linja - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Laivahostel S/S Bore

Riverfront Turku hostel in Turku Harbour with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Laivahostel S/S Bore. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Turku hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1960
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Laivahostel S/S Bore offers 120 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 966 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lounasravintola Kristina
  • Ravintola Kristina
  • Summer Cafe Navigare

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 20 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Laivahostel S/S Bore.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Laivahostel Borea Hostel Turku
Laivahostel Borea Hostel
Laivahostel Borea Turku
Laivahostel Borea
Laivahostel S/S Bore Hostel Turku
Laivahostel S/S Bore Hostel
Laivahostel S/S Bore Turku
Laivahostel S/S Bore Turku
Laivahostel S/S Bore Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Laivahostel S/S Bore Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Turku

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Laivahostel S/S Bore offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laivahostel S/S Bore on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$142.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Yep, Laivahostel S/S Bore has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Laivahostel S/S Bore?

The closest beach to Laivahostel S/S Bore is Ispoisten uimaranta (2.7 km).

Does Laivahostel S/S Bore serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is offered on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

No, Laivahostel S/S Bore does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Laivahostel S/S Bore Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 540 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mireille, Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very nice authentic stay! I would come back and/or recommend it to my friends!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique Stay in Turku
We had a great time staying at the hostel! Such a unique experience to stay on the ship. Lots of parking and in a lovely section of the city. We came during the off-season so restaurant and sauna were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostel does not equal Hotel
When it says "hostel" right on the label, it's reasonable to expect a spartan environment. The S/S Bore is exactly what it says; a private room really is a narrow cabin in a retired Baltic steamship. That said, there *is* a private bathroom and shower (extremely small but it's your own.) The biggest issue was the stagnant air in the room. My stateroom was in a lower deck and really hot. Upper decks were cooler. It was unseasonably warm in Turku during my stay, and the room never dropped below 80F / 27C. The porthole (not a window, a real porthole) could not be opened, and the solid door did not allow any air to enter the room when closed. Even though the air extractor in the ceiling and bathroom were both running, there was no place for cool air to enter. It was stifling. Other things to know: bedding is provided, but you make your own bed upon arrival. There's no traditional room cleaning. Overall the room was clean but the carpet was better without close inspection. There was only one electrical outlet in the room and one in the tiny bathroom, so hopefully you only need to plug in one device. Breakfast is included and serviceable in the scandanavian/make-a-sandwich kind of way. Would I stay there again? Well, I needed to be close to the Turku castle for a music festival so the location was ideal, and the price was right even when all the traditional hotels were ridiculously overpriced, so well, yes, maybe I would. But I'd really want a fan in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Mikko

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Antti

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A novel hostel
We took an 11-hour ferry ride from Stockholm & walked from the terminal to the Bore. The signage to actually get to the boat was a bit confusing, and I was therefore eager to get checked in and secure our things. We passed up the opportunity to have a proper meal at the attractive restaurant in the parking lot near the Bore, not realizing that all the restaurants in Turku stop serving food at 10pm. We eventually found a Korean bar that served us hot dogs and fish skewers. Our room on the Bore was an interior cabin, quite tiny and airless, and it seems like there would be no way to take a shower without getting every inch of the bathroom wet. We didn’t try! Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ngongang

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, suitable for a solo client, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Olavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Jouni

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Katja

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Vuorre

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Antti

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Minna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021