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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Riverfront hostel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Cafe
Meeting facility
Living area
Laivahostel S/S Bore, a charming hostel near Turku Castle, welcomes guests with a free breakfast buffet and ocean views at Summer Cafe Navigare. Enjoy the on-site library, hair salon, coffee shop/cafe, terrace and luggage storage while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Cabin on Boat | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100

What's nearby

  • Turku Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Viking Line Terminal - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Turku - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tallink Silja Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Turku Market Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪3. Linja - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Göran - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nobi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Manuela - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪S/S Bore - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Laivahostel S/S Bore

Hostel near Turku Castle
Located close to Forum Marinum and Viking Line Terminal, Laivahostel S/S Bore provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Summer Cafe Navigare, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • 2 meeting rooms, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 120 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 0.6 miles
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lounasravintola Kristina
  • Ravintola Kristina
  • Summer Cafe Navigare

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Laivahostel S/S Bore located?

Located in Turku Harbour, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Forum Marinum, Turku Castle, and Viking Line Terminal. Turku Market Square and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are also within 2 mi (3 km). Turku Harbour Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Laivahostel S/S Bore Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 533 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Indra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jyrki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very nice authentic stay! I would come back and/or recommend it to my friends!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jørgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cultural visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anders

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Near Viking Terminal (good) Lack of space round the beds i cabin. Not so comfy beds (less good)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Srikkanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK overall

A bit hot in our room at night, unable to lower the temperature. Small cabin but ok for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jens

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Niko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Markus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Ihan kiva

Ihan kiva, vain ilmastoinnin puute oli miinusta, muuten ihan kiva.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kari

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erkki K

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

Bore, kelpo hostelli

Pelkästään se, että Bore on vanha ruotsinlaiva takaa elämyksen. No, tietysti hytit on pienet, niinhän ne laivalla on. Aamiainen yksinkertainen mutta ihan kelvollinen. Kahvila oli viihtyisä. Ja henkilökunta palvelualtista ja ystävällistä. Hotellihan tämä ei ole vaan hostelli. Suosittelen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sari

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

8/10 Good

Lasse

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

Nostalkinen merimatka,suosittelen kaikille.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Eija

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ei koskaan

Melko alkeellinen ja ahdas. Itse piti laittaa lakanat. 90 euroa moisesta on liikaa, kun aamiainenkin oli aika suppea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tero

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

8/10 Good

Riina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mukava kokemus, tullaan toistekin. Hyvä aamupala, henkilökunta ja siisti hytti. Ainoa miinus, että hytissä oli liian kylmä. Heräsin yöllä käytävältä tulleeseen kovaääniseen puheeseen monta kertaa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pertti

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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