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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Riverfront hostel with restaurant, near Forum Marinum

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Exterior
Cafe
Point of interest
View from property
Dock

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Hair salon
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
The price is $81
includes taxes & fees
$71 per night
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025

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

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 65 sq ft
  • 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

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Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100

What's nearby

  • Turku Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Viking Line Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port of Turku - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tallink Silja Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Turku - 8 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Turku (TKU) - 27 min drive
  • Turku Station - 9 min drive
  • Turku Harbour Station - 12 min walk
  • Kuppis Station - 15 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

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.

Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 120 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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 6:30 AM–10:30 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

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • 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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 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 4 minutes' walk from Forum Marinum.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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 Exceptional

Good
Simon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff were very friendly and professional.
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

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

8/10 Very Good

Oliver, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Oliver, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Syna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dariusz, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christina, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

4/10 Fair

Mikko, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Antti, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ngongang, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, suitable for a solo client, friendly staff.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Olavi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Jouni, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Katja, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Andreas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Vuorre, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Antti, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Minna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Håkan, 1-night trip
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