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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Hostel near Forum Marinum in Turku

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Ocean views
Living area
Cafe

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Cabin on Boat | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Turku

City center stay.You'll be steps from Forum Marinum and within a 10-minute walk of Turku Castle with a stay at this Turku Harbour hostel. Also, Viking Line Terminal is within half a mile (1 km) and Turku Market Square is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Forum Marinum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Turku Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Viking Line Terminal - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Turku - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tallink Silja Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪3. Linja - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Göran - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Manuela - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Linnankioski - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar M. Gren - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Laivahostel S/S Bore

Hostel near Forum Marinum in Turku
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 (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Laivahostel S/S Bore offers 120 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 0.6 miles
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 each 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

How close is Laivahostel S/S Bore to the airport?

Laivahostel S/S Bore is 11.7 mi (27-min drive) away from the Turku (TKU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Laivahostel S/S Bore have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Laivahostel S/S Bore.

How close is Laivahostel S/S Bore to the beach?

This hostel is 3.8 mi (16-min drive) from Ispoisten uimaranta and 4 mi (17-min drive) from Kansanpuiston uimaranta. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Laivahostel S/S Bore offer free breakfast?

Laivahostel S/S Bore offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Laivahostel S/S Bore have a pool?

Laivahostel S/S Bore does not have a pool.

Does Laivahostel S/S Bore have a restaurant?

Laivahostel S/S Bore is home to Summer Cafe Navigare, which features ocean views.

Does Laivahostel S/S Bore have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Laivahostel S/S Bore to downtown Turku?

Laivahostel S/S Bore is 1.6 mi away from Turku.

Laivahostel S/S Bore Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 534 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Indra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique idea and implementation. It was very good to stay overnight and have breakfast. Responsive and kind staff. I would recommend renovating the room equipment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Simo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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