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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Riverside hostel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Living area
Café
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

Explore the area

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Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100
  • Place, Turku Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Viking Line Terminal
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Turku
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Turku (TKU)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Cabin on Boat

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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. .With a stay at this Turku Harbour hostel, you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Viking Line Terminal and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Turku Market Square.
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What's nearby

  • Turku Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Viking Line Terminal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port of Turku - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tallink Silja Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Turku Market Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪3. Linja - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Göran - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nobi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪S/S Bore - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Manuela - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Laivahostel S/S Bore

Riverside hostel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
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
  • 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.

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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 7:00 AM to 11:00 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

  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

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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 2 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laivahostel S/S Bore on 31 Oct 2025 start from NZ$165.36, 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 Merimaskun Apaja (18.7 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 7:00 AM and 11:00 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.