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Hotel Kakola

Hotel in Turku with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Located in the heart of the city, Hotel Kakola offers a peaceful escape with an on-site spa and designer shopping. Guests can enjoy meals at Ravintola Ruben for breakfast and dinner, relax with a drink at the bar, and stay connected with free WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(123 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 - 1.1 miles
  • Tallink Silja Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nerå - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pub Korona - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Surf Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kortteliravintola Arvo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wanha Rahtilaiva - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kakola

Hotel near Viking Line Terminal
Consider a stay at Hotel Kakola and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and designer stores on site. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body wrap, and a facial 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), bicycle parking, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Massage treatment rooms, an elevator, and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and a reception 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 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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Reviews

Hotel Kakola Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 782 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1153 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GLEN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, clean, comfortable, great story!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and helpful. the room was clean. Will definitely recommend the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Food at hotel restaurant was excellent. Would visit here again next time we're in Turku.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus

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

Probably best in town

The beds were wonderful. Very quiet hotel with excellent customer service. I was impressed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

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

A must see and stay!

Fantastic hotel with history and charm. Excellent breakfast. The spa was unique, relaxing, and the best I've been to. I recommend adding that on with the Ringing foot bath.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good location and unique

Great ambiance
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice staff

Welcoming staff and really cool experience, also nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay in Turku. Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent two nights at Hotel Kakola over the Mid-Summer break with the family. The hotel was unique and the atmosphere was welcoming, and the rooms were modern, clean, and well-designed. Our stay included breakfast and the hotel offers plenty of variety of options . The staff was friendly and helpful. We also had the chance to relax and enjoy the SPA with additional charge. Overall we have enjoyed our stay at Hotel Kakola and I recommend it to anyone looking for a special experience in Turku.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

Pasi

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

Excellent hotel in Turku

Hotel Kakola is wonderful and unique. Previous prison has been renovated with good taste and quality. The prison theme has been used in good manner in decoration. Room was like new and clean. Bed was excellent. Room was silent and even the A/C was very quiet but worked perfectly. The only thing which could be better is parking hall where the slots are rather narrow for modern cars.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Yasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannica

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

Väldigt trevligt hotell och spa

Trevligt hotell och mycket bra frukost. Det är väl värt med ett besök på spa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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