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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Riverfront Turku hostel in Turku Harbour with free breakfast

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Cafe
Dock
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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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

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Quadruple Cabin on Boat

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

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

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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

Map
Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100

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

Hostel near Turku Castle
Located close to Forum Marinum and Viking Line Terminal, Laivahostel S/S Bore provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Summer Cafe Navigare, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • 2 meeting rooms, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and a TV in reception
Room features
All 120 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and limited housekeeping

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
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

Is Laivahostel S/S Bore pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$127.92, 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.

How much is parking at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Laivahostel S/S Bore located?

Located in Turku Harbour, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Forum Marinum, Turku Castle and Viking Line Terminal. Mikaelinkirkko and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are also within 2 mi (3 km). Turku Harbour Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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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

8/10 Good

Jørgen

A cultural visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jyrki

Nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

The staff were very friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mireille

A very nice authentic stay! I would come back and/or recommend it to my friends!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Srikkanth

OK overall
A bit hot in our room at night, unable to lower the temperature. Small cabin but ok for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

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

8/10 Good

Tapani

Morning sauna and breakfast ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Todella natiseva sänky, luultavasti tiensä päässä. Sisäänkäynnillä jyrkkä ramppi ja sisällä paljon kapeita portaita. Ei ole esteetön majoituspaikka.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Ystävällinen vastaaotto Siiti hytti Monipuolinen aamiainen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
WCnkin voi siivota
Hytti oli karu, kuten osasinkin odottaa. Mutta WC oli jäänyt siivoamatta edellisten käyttäjien jälkeen. Aamianen oli hyvä ja kohtelu asianmukaista.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pekka

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsi-Maria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Minna Elina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samu

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Heikki

Laivassa hieno tunnelma ja sisustus hienosti 60 lukulainen. Ainoa miinus wc ei ollut siivottu. Tuoksui vahvasti ja allas limaisen epäsiisti ja lavuaari tukossa!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Mukava kokemus
Yöpyminen Borella sujui hyvin ja oli mukava kokemus. Palvelu on ystävällistä. Aamiainen on yksinkertainen, mutta maukas ja täyttävä. Ainoa miinus siitä, että huoneessani oli erittäin kuuma.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Retro tunnelma
Huoneessa ei ilmanvaihto toiminut joten oli liian kuuma nukkua vaikka hellekelit jo ohi.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Reettakaisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrik

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024