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Hotel Kakola

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

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Reception
Family Room | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Front of property
2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Day bed
2 bedrooms
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Suite | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Suite

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Junior Suite

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

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Cell Room | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Cell Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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 Swedish massage, a body scrub, 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
  • Massage treatment rooms, wedding services, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1026 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

Jerel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had an interesting history as being a notorious prison.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Roosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with beautiful and clean room and comfy beds. The Soda maker and coffee maker in the room were a nice plus and the discount hotel guests get from the spa was a nice surprise. Staff were super nice. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. We arrived at 8 am from an overnight cruise from Stockholm and they let us check in. So nice. Everyone here has been fantastic at this unique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once was a prison for people awaiting trial. Lots of character. The have done a lovely job of vonverting it into a hotel. Rooms smallish by North American standards but all in all, a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

Adam

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

Prisoners have too much comfort.

Efficient check-in/check-out via online portal. Quiet room and big bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esa

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pia

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

Irti arjesta

Paikka ylitti odotukset kaikin puolin. Henkilökunta ystävällinen kaikkialla. Siisteys erinomainen. Aamupala herkullinen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Henrik

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Heikki

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

8/10 Good

Tuomas

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muuten kaikki pelasi hyvin paitsi kylpyhuoneessa voimakas viemärihaju joka ei hävinnyt vaikka laitoimme vettä viemäreihin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Satu

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuula-Kaarina

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

Erinomainen

Hotellilla hyvä sijainti, funikulaarilla (köysirata) maksutta Aurajoen rantaan. Auton pysäköinti (maksullinen) viereisessä parkkihallissa, jossa sähköauton latausmahdollisuus. Hyvä palvelu, esitin toiveen ylimmän kerroksen parvekkeellisesta huoneesta - toiveeni toteutettiin. Rauhallinen huone, nukuimme hyvin eli "akut tuli ladattua". Kakolaan kannatti tulla, tulemme toistenkin:
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Ranskalainen parveke ja historia

Huone oli erittäin siisti ja kahvikoneen kahvi oli herkullista. Ranskalainen parveke oli iloinen yllätys, parvekkeista voisi olla maininta varatessa, niin olisi ollut kiva saada jopa kunnon parveke. TV:stä katsottava historiallinen esittely oli upea, vankien tarinoissa voisi olla joku ikäraja kielenkäytön ja sellien julisteiden takia.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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