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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Riverfront hostel with restaurant, near Forum Marinum

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Cafe
Meeting facility
Terrace/patio
Living area
Laivahostel S/S Bore, a charming hostel near Turku Castle, welcomes guests with a free breakfast buffet and ocean views at Summer Cafe Navigare. Enjoy the on-site library, hair salon, coffee shop/cafe, terrace and luggage storage while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY592
CNY675 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Cabin on Boat | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100

What's nearby

  • Forum Marinum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Turku (TKU) - 27 min drive
  • Turku Station - 9 min drive
  • Turku Harbour Station - 12 min walk
  • Kuppis Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪3. Linja - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Göran - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nobi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Manuela - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪NFD - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Laivahostel S/S Bore

Laivahostel S/S Bore offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Viking Line Terminal. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking within 0.6 mi
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1960
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Summer Cafe Navigare - This bar overlooks the ocean.
Lounasravintola Kristina - This buffet restaurant serves lunch only. Open select days.
Ravintola Kristina - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Is Laivahostel S/S Bore currently open?

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Does Laivahostel S/S Bore offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Laivahostel S/S Bore does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Laivahostel S/S Bore and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.

Are there restaurants at or near Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Yes, Summer Cafe Navigare offers ocean views.

What's the area around Laivahostel S/S Bore like?

Laivahostel S/S Bore is located by the river in Turku Harbour, a short 8-minute walk from Viking Line Terminal and 7 minutes' walk from Turku Castle.

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Laivahostel S/S Bore Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Public sauna
Restaurant
Location
Bathroom
Breakfast

Reviews

6/10 Good

Near Viking Terminal (good) Lack of space round the beds i cabin. Not so comfy beds (less good)
Anders, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel!
Jyrki, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

ok
Jan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were very friendly and professional.
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A cultural visit
Jørgen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very nice authentic stay! I would come back and/or recommend it to my friends!
Mireille, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Simon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Morning sauna and breakfast ok.
Tapani, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

OK overall

A bit hot in our room at night, unable to lower the temperature. Small cabin but ok for 1 night.
Srikkanth, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Poor air quality

Really poor ventilation making the experience absolutely horrible during a hot summer. Being able to sleep is a bare minimum when booking accommodation. Cool concept but probably best for boat enthusiasts and single travellers. Not for families
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Elisabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Douglas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hintaisekseen oikein hyvä. Hytin vessan suihku on tosin hyvin pieni.
Vilho, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hyvin meni
Juho, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Henkilökunta opiskelijoita. Ihan kiva seurata nuorten selviytymistä. hyvää koulutusta. Hyttimme (455) perän puolella oleva punkka. Siinä jotain häikkää kun paukahtaa voimakkaasti , kun istuutuu.
Jukka, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

kaikki ok
Carl-Johan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

PARKIN LÖYTÄMINEN ILLALLA PIMEÄSSÄ HANKALAA. VIITOITUS PUUTTEELLINEN. BAARI EI OLLUT AUKI.
Martti, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Palatessa illalla en löytänyt kortti ulko-oven lukkoon. Henk.kunta avasi oven ja sain uuden lukkokortin. Siitä puuttui huoneen ovinumero mutta asia selvisi. Alkuperäinen kortti löytyi, mutta se ei enää avannut ovia. Molemmat palautettiin. Toinen käynti laivassa vahvisti käydä täällä toistamiseen. Ihanan merellinen ympäristö.
Ragnar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ihan ok
Seppo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok paikka jos tarvitsee vain yöpaikan jatkaakseen aamulla eteenpäin
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kiitos

Kaiken kaikkiaan hyvä ja edullinen majoitus, aamiainen oli semmoinen perus hyvä, sieltä sai kaiken tarvitseman, ei ollut liikaa syötävää.
Rami, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ottima esperienza

Vale la pena di fare quest'esperienza. Dormire nella cuccetta di una nave con una grande storia. Colazione buona nella sala da feste. Cabina spartana ma piacevole e buoni letti
PRIMA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aika/laivamatka ilman merisairautta

Loistava sijainti, ilmainen parkkipaikka, hyvä aamiainen ja aamusauna. Vain hyväjalkaisille.
Mika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

kannattaa käydä museopuolella. sisätyy samaan hintaan kuin merimuseo vieressaä. museokortilla toki ilmainen
Jani, 1-night trip