A soulful medieval town and the ancient capital of Finland, Turku attracts with the quiet comfort and rural charm of a small settlement. Numerous attractions, rich history and distinctive atmosphere of the port town attract thousands of tourists here, making Turku the second most visited city in the country. Given the increased demand for rest here, it is better to take care of where to stay in Turku in advance, and there are plenty to choose from.
Turku is a very compact city, so it doesn't matter in which area you live - whichever street you prefer, any object will still be close enough to get there in a few minutes. Therefore, the choice of a stopping place is a matter of purely personal tastes and financial possibilities.
Accommodation options in Turku
Despite its small size and clear provincial flavor, the city has a decent selection of hotels, boarding houses and hostels to satisfy any request. There are economy class hotels where you can stay for only 50-70 €, there are also fashionable establishments offering luxury and comfort for 100 €.
Quite popular are country houses, country houses and, in particular, cottages located in forest and lakeside areas - these offers are in greatest demand among vacationers with children. By the way, the latter make up a considerable part of the total tourist flow - local amusement parks, natural areas and modern complexes allow you to have an exciting rest with the benefit of physical fitness and general development.
The most respectable and expensive establishments are traditionally located in the center of the city, in Turku they are the Aura embankment and the Market Square. From here it is close to the main cultural sites - the medieval castle and the no less ancient Cathedral collection. The entertainment life of the town is also concentrated here, restaurants and bars, cafes and pastry shops, shops and department stores are inviting guests.
However, settling in the central quarters, you do not have to worry about silence - the atmosphere in Turku is quite relaxed and calm even in the center.
Where to stay in Turku:
- Hotels
- Guest houses
- Hostels
- Apartments and Vacation Homes
- Campsites
Hostels
The most economical accommodation option, suitable for any category of tourists, but in most hostels are chosen by young people, students or active travelers who know how to save money without sacrificing comfort.
There are several hostels in Turku, the most popular among them: Turku Unihoste, Hostel Turku, Laivahostel, Hostel Linnasmäki, HVC Hostel Turku, Hostel Panget.
Finnish hostels offer a standard set: a bed in a dormitory room, shared kitchen and laundry, a seating area with a TV, internet (paid or free depending on the institution). Some hostels offer meals, which can be purchased additionally, some include breakfast in the room rate.
Some hostels, for example, Panget offer separate double rooms with twin or twin beds, which go to the hotel level of comfort at a lower price.
And one cannot but tell separately about the Laivahostel hostel, located not just anywhere, but in an old ship moored at the city embankment. Here, for a reasonable fee, you can live in a comfortable cabin with all the amenities, take a walk on the deck and, in general, have a great rest. It offers a shared living room and kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a buffet breakfast. Rates vary depending on the type of room, but on average you can stay in Turku here for 50-70 € together, which is not much different from similar establishments.
In general, the cost of living in Finland is much higher than in the rest of Europe, so hostels are a really economical solution.
Hotels
In hotels, the service is more extensive, and in addition to the room, guests can expect to relax in a bar, restaurant or by the pool. Many establishments offer to warm up in saunas or swim in tanks with heated water. Room prices start at 70 € and in most cases do not exceed 100 €.
Premium-class establishments, in addition to the above set, have their own gyms and fitness clubs, spas, branded restaurants, business centers, rental offices and, of course, rooms of all levels, including suites. For such an abundance, you will have to pay 120-150 € or more, but the pleasure of living surrounded by luxury and carelessness is worth it.
There are several dozen hotels of various levels in Turku, among which there are representatives of international chain corporations. These are the well-known Best Western, Radisson Blu, Park Hotel and Sokos Hotel, one name which stands for the highest quality, thoughtful service and great relaxation.
Hotels where you can stay in Turku: Cumulus City Turku, Ruissalo Spa Hotel, Hotel Helmi, Hesehotelli, Holiday Club Caribia, Brahe Ensuite, Omena Hotel Turku, Hotelli Forum - Turku, Väliaikaisasunto, Naantali Spa Hotel, Bridget Inn, Tuorlan Majatalo, Lomakeskus Koivukankare, Naantalin Perhehotelli, Hotel Villa Antonius, Hotelli Luostarin Puutarha, Hotel Helmi, Hotel Stallbacken Nagu, Omena Hotel Turku.
Chain hotels in Turku: Park Hotel Turku, Radisson Blu Marina Palace, Scandic Julia, Original Sokos Hotel Hamburger Börs, Best Western Hotel Seaport, Original Sokos Hotel City Börs.
Guest houses
Guest houses in Turku are not much different from hotels, both in terms of amenities and prices - the average cost of a double room is 60-80 €. In fact, the level of comfort is different everywhere. In some establishments, the room has everything you need, including a TV, refrigerator and shower, in others, guests receive beds and a private room, and for everything else, you have to visit the common areas.
Guest houses, where the amenities are common and the set of household items is minimal, compensate for this with a lower cost of living. Establishments that provide guests with a decent level of accommodation are optimally close to hotel prices in terms of prices.
Guest houses: Guesthouse Kupittaa, Brahe Ensuite, Tuorlan Majatalo, Kotikolo, Kirjakkalan Ruukkikylä, Majatalo Myötätuuli.
Apartments
If you search for where to stay in Turku on booking sites, you will certainly stumble upon a variety of offers from the private sector. It can be apartments or apartments in a city house, but in Finland, country houses and villas, in the bosom of nature untouched by civilization, are more relevant. Such proposals resonate with both family tourists and older vacationers, and youth companies often prefer suburban comfort to the bustle of the city.
City apartments offer standard apartments with one or more bedrooms, studio apartments, and apart-hotels with rooms equipped with kitchens and other household elements are gaining popularity. This type of accommodation is ideal for large groups of tourists and those who prefer independence and independence.
Apartments: Forenom Premium Apartments, Sunshine Apartment, Pastella, Apartment Turku City Center, Forenom Premium Apartments Turku City, Asuntohotelli Kaivo, Afrodite Apartment, Sininen Talo, Rauhankatu Studio.
Houses and villas
Homes captivate guests with a larger area, full household equipment and the opportunity to feel at home in the literal sense of the word. But the main temptation is that such objects are located most often on the shore of the lake, which in the summer is not just relevant, but is an offer that cannot be refused.
Such a decision will also suit guests looking for where to stay in Turku in order to combine natural, active rest and excursion. Nothing will stop you from going to the city and spending as much time as you want, and in the evening return to the charm of a rural idyll and under the caring roof of a rented house. By the way, this type of tourism is extremely popular among the Finns themselves, and they know a lot about quality rest.
The rental property offers wooden cottages, houses and villas. The area of objects ranges from 50 to 100 square meters, and the prices for the object depend on the area. As a rule, the cost of renting a small house will be about 170-200 € per day, for a house 70-80 sq. meters will have to pay 250 € or more. And the opportunity to feel like the owner of a spacious and luxurious country house in a hundred squares will cost 300 € -400 €.
For a company of two or three people, such amounts seem overwhelming and unreasonably high, but if you come in a large group, such a solution will be more economical than a hotel, and the level of comfort is not worth comparing. Moreover, no amount of money can replace the pleasure of living in the finest Finnish forests, in the fresh air and away from the boring city.
Houses: Kissankello Cottage, Villa Augusta, Kirjais Kursgård, Meri-Ruukin Lomakylä, Matilda VIP Cottages, Freja, Forest Cottage, Äijälän Rusti Paratiisisaari, Villa Kotkanhovi, Villa Berta, Strandbo, Villa Lotta.
Campsites
Finnish campsites are something and can surpass many hotels in terms of the level of offered recreation. In addition to fully equipped rooms, it offers its own saunas, cafes, sports grounds, parking areas, barbecue and barbecue areas and facilities, equipped recreation areas and picnic areas … Some campsites boast boat docks and boat rental.
And given that such establishments are usually located on the banks of water bodies, feel free to add swimming, fishing, walking in the woods, skiing or bicycles and much more to the list of potential entertainment.
Campings: Ruissalo Camping, Kurjenrahka, Parainen Solliden.
