Laivahostel S/S Bore

Property class: 2
City-center hostel, steps from Forum Marinum

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When you stay at Laivahostel S/S Bore, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Viking Line Terminal and Forum Marinum. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Turku Castle and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are within a short drive.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
The current price is ￥13,383
￥15,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room

A compact cabin with two single beds, a small window with curtains, a wooden dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Cabin on Boat

A compact, well-lit room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A small, compact room with a single bed, a wooden desk, a small cabinet, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

A compact cabin with two bunk beds, a small window with curtains, a headboard with a black decorative item, and a ceiling light.

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Port of Turku - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Turku City Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Paavo Nurmi Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Viking Line Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪S/S Bore - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪3. Linja - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café Manuela - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bore - Café Navigare - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Laivahostel S/S Bore

  • When you stay at Laivahostel S/S Bore, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Viking Line Terminal and Forum Marinum. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Turku Castle and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are within a short drive.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

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

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–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 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. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 fire extinguisher and 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.

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

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

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Reviews

Laivahostel S/S Bore Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and delicious with a varied selection of fresh options. (51 reviews)
  • Free parking was a huge plus and a good location made it easily accessible. (8 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a good breakfast, a lovely atmosphere, and excellent buffet options with local cuisine. (5 reviews)
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Public sauna
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent buffet breakfast with local cuisine and very nice staff.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The staff were very friendly and professional.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
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6/10 Good

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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel!
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8/10 Very good

The breakfast was very good in proportion to this being a two-star hotel, though not exceeding that benchmark. Commendable was the strong and reliable, password-protected wi-fi connection that even more expensive hotels often do not have. The main difficulty is that the window cannot be opened in the room, and there is just weak air conditioning that cannot be controlled, so the air can become difficult to breathe. This can make it very difficult to manage for those needing fresh (or at least cool) air. There is also a lack of power sockets in the room—only one regular socket placed unnaturally closer to the top of the wall. Knowing this in advance can help to be prepared.
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8/10 Very good

A very nice authentic stay! I would come back and/or recommend it to my friends!
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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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

A cultural visit
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Morning sauna and breakfast ok.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Near Viking Terminal (good) Lack of space round the beds i cabin. Not so comfy beds (less good)
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
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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.
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8/10 Very good

ok
Verified 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.
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8/10 Very good

Aamiainen oli kattava ja henkilökunta avuliasta
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8/10 Very good

Nostalgiskt känsla men båten var gammal. Om du är kräsen kanske de inte är för dig. För oss funka det bra, barnen (6 o 7 år) tyckte om. Mysigt med marina museet området brevid.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hyvin pysäköintitilaa. Mahtava aamiainen. Siisti ja rauhallinen huone.
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8/10 Very good

Historian havinaa kunnioitettu
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10/10 Exceptional

Hauska, vähän erilainen yöpymispaikka! Henkilökunta on loistavaa, ja aamiainen todella hyvä!
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10/10 Exceptional

Het verblijf bij de museum schip gezien de leeftijd van het schip was prettig, het interieur is vrijwel origineel, er was voldoende stroom aansluiting voor de mobiel . Hier en daar was er wat slijtage wat het normaal is bij het oude schip. Samenvattend was het een interessante ervaring.
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10/10 Exceptional

Maukas aamiainen/ihanat lämmitetyt karjalanpiirakat erityisen hyviä. Ystävällinen tervehtivä henkilökunta
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6/10 Good

Yleisesti oli siistiä, mutta hytin wc-tilassa haisi voimakkaasti ”märälle koiralle”/ kellarille joka kielii kosteusvauriosta. Haju tuli myös alemman pedin päätypuoleen ja haisi nukkuessa. Pysäköinti iso +. Aamupala hyvä, tuoretta tarjolla.
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6/10 Good

Kaikissa yhden hengen hyteissä ei sängyn pituus riitä, jos on 180cm tai yli. Ja miksi kahvila on suljettu kauniina kesäpäivinä elokuussa?
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10/10 Exceptional

Hytissämme (404)kerrossänky, tikkaat piilossa sähgyn alla takaseinässä. Miksi? Roskiksen vieressä kulmassa niille hyvä tila.