Hotel Kakola

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Enjoy meals in this cozy dining area with a brick wall backdrop, glass table, and city views.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and balcony offering a view of the outdoors.
Host meetings and presentations in this elegant conference room with a stage, piano, and ample seating.
Relax by the pool surrounded by sleek, contemporary design and illuminated columns.
Surrounded by high-rise buildings, this urban complex features a central courtyard with a circular green space.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cell Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kakolankatu 14, Turku, 20100

What's nearby

  • Turku Market Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Turku Castle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Viking Line Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Port of Turku - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tallink Silja Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Turku Station - 19 min walk
  • Turku (TKU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martinsillan Grilli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ravintolalaiva Wanha Rahtilaiva - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nerå - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪RantaKerttu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kakola

Eco-certified hotel near Port of Turku
Near Viking Line Terminal, Hotel Kakola provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and designer stores on site. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Ravintola Ruben, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, bicycle parking, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 150 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Art supplies and travel cribs
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ravintola Ruben
  • Viinitupa Hilarius

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,507 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Kakola Hotel
Hotel Kakola TURKU
Hotel Kakola Hotel TURKU

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kakola pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Kakola?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kakola?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Kakola?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Kakola located?

Located in City Center, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mikaelinkirkko, Port of Turku, and Viking Line Terminal. Wäino Aaltonen Museum and Waino Altonen Museum of Art are also within 15 minutes. Turku Station is 19 minutes by foot and Turku Harbour Station is 27 minutes.

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Hotel Kakola Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this hotel. The "jailhouse" vibe was cool and we enjoyed the history presented along with it. The kakola neighborhood is beautiful and worth exploring. The hotel staff were very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and well appointed rooms, excellent breakfast, walkable distance to the riverfront, safe beautiful surroundings. The old prison vibe was still there in a good way - not your usual cookie cutter hotel. I will most definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding and well executed renovation of a historical jail with incredible spa pool experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and unique
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old prison hotel

Very nice experience. Comfortable, clean hotel. Nice relaxed atmosphere and good friendly service. Cozy lobby bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to do time!

Nice hotel, little bit off the town. Room was nice though understandably quite little due previous use. Slept well, breakfast was just like on any other hotel, except no cappuccino. Strong recommendation for nearby Restaurant Kakolanruusu rather than hotel restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Veera

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Over all nice hotel but the worst hotel mattress i ever slept.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast is amazing: plenty of food choices and Finnish specialties including the Karelian pie (and veggie option of that even). The hotel is modern, clean and tidy, with maintaining a hint of their prison history. The associated part of the building is almost a community: a gym, a spa, bakery, restaurants, shops and a funicular going downhill to the river. Highly recommended, and definitely will stay there when I visit Turku next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique place to stay! A boutique hotel built in the former County Prison atop the highest hill in Turku. It's such an interesting place. I should say first that I only awarded four stars because I happened to have a very small -- though nicely appointed and functional -- room. I'm sure I would have given the fifth star if a larger room had been available for me. (I should say that my bathroom was surprisingly large for a small room). The hilltop is so interesting. The best place to watch an 11 p.m. sunset in Turku in June. A short distance from the hotel is an even more imposing former prison -- now condos, restaurants, and a bar. It was an amazing area to explore, and although a little bit outside the center of town, the hilltop is actually closer to the castle, maritime museum, ferries, and riverwalk than places more central, all accessible via a fun, free funicular if you choose not to walk down the hill. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristjan

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jaana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huone oli aika kapea ja yhden hengen sänky myös kapea. Muuten kaikki oli erittäin hyvin ja aamupala oli todella hyvä, hienosti huomioitu erityisruokavaliot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarkko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kiitos

Erittäin tytyväinen ihan kaikkeen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henna-Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senja Anniina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loma Kakolassa

Hyvä kokemus, siisti paikka, hyvä aamupala ja erittäin ystävällinen henkilökunta
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huone on viihtyisä ja rauhallinen. Yleiset tilat siistit, ruoka hyvää.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025