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Laivahostel S/S Bore

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A large, yellow ship with the name "Bore" on its side, docked at a port with other vessels and buildings in the background. - Laivahostel S/S Bore (Turku)
A view from a window with a potted plant on the windowsill. - Laivahostel S/S Bore (Turku)
A beverage display with various drinks and a menu board above it. - Laivahostel S/S Bore (Turku)
A buffet with various food items including vegetables, meats, and potatoes. - Laivahostel S/S Bore (Turku)
A deck with wooden benches and potted plants, a steering wheel, and a ship's wheel. - Laivahostel S/S Bore (Turku)
Located close to Forum Marinum and Turku Castle, Laivahostel S/S Bore provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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A compact cabin with two single beds, a small window with curtains, a wooden dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A compact, well-lit room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A small, compact room with a single bed, a wooden desk, a small cabinet, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A compact cabin with two bunk beds, a small window with curtains, a headboard with a black decorative item, and a ceiling light.

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on a river, Laivahostel S/S Bore is in Turku Harbour, a neighborhood in Turku. Forum Marinum and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are cultural highlights, while Turku Castle is a notable landmark. Don't miss out on a visit to Moominworld. Visit our Turku travel guide
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Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with a tower, surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Turku Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forum Marinum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of Turku
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Turku City Theatre
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Paavo Nurmi Stadium
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Viking Line Cafe
    13 min walk
  • S/S Bore
    1 min walk
  • 3. Linja
    11 min walk
  • Café Manuela
    7 min walk
  • Bore - Café Navigare
    1 min walk

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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 self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Summer Cafe Navigare

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

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: 10:00 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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher and 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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Laivahostel S/S Bore pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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: 10:00 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Laivahostel S/S Bore Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 523 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent buffet breakfast with local cuisine and very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was very good in proportion to this being a two-star hotel, though not exceeding that benchmark. Commendable was the strong and reliable, password-protected wi-fi connection that even more expensive hotels often do not have. The main difficulty is that the window cannot be opened in the room, and there is just weak air conditioning that cannot be controlled, so the air can become difficult to breathe. This can make it very difficult to manage for those needing fresh (or at least cool) air. There is also a lack of power sockets in the room—only one regular socket placed unnaturally closer to the top of the wall. Knowing this in advance can help to be prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unique Stay in Turku

We had a great time staying at the hostel! Such a unique experience to stay on the ship. Lots of parking and in a lovely section of the city. We came during the off-season so restaurant and sauna were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Morning sauna and breakfast ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

2/10 Terrible

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

Poor air quality

Really poor ventilation making the experience absolutely horrible during a hot summer. Being able to sleep is a bare minimum when booking accommodation. Cool concept but probably best for boat enthusiasts and single travellers. Not for families
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A novel hostel

We took an 11-hour ferry ride from Stockholm & walked from the terminal to the Bore. The signage to actually get to the boat was a bit confusing, and I was therefore eager to get checked in and secure our things. We passed up the opportunity to have a proper meal at the attractive restaurant in the parking lot near the Bore, not realizing that all the restaurants in Turku stop serving food at 10pm. We eventually found a Korean bar that served us hot dogs and fish skewers. Our room on the Bore was an interior cabin, quite tiny and airless, and it seems like there would be no way to take a shower without getting every inch of the bathroom wet. We didn’t try! Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hostel does not equal Hotel

When it says "hostel" right on the label, it's reasonable to expect a spartan environment. The S/S Bore is exactly what it says; a private room really is a narrow cabin in a retired Baltic steamship. That said, there *is* a private bathroom and shower (extremely small but it's your own.) The biggest issue was the stagnant air in the room. My stateroom was in a lower deck and really hot. Upper decks were cooler. It was unseasonably warm in Turku during my stay, and the room never dropped below 80F / 27C. The porthole (not a window, a real porthole) could not be opened, and the solid door did not allow any air to enter the room when closed. Even though the air extractor in the ceiling and bathroom were both running, there was no place for cool air to enter. It was stifling. Other things to know: bedding is provided, but you make your own bed upon arrival. There's no traditional room cleaning. Overall the room was clean but the carpet was better without close inspection. There was only one electrical outlet in the room and one in the tiny bathroom, so hopefully you only need to plug in one device. Breakfast is included and serviceable in the scandanavian/make-a-sandwich kind of way. Would I stay there again? Well, I needed to be close to the Turku castle for a music festival so the location was ideal, and the price was right even when all the traditional hotels were ridiculously overpriced, so well, yes, maybe I would. But I'd really want a fan in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Esperienza simpatica, colazione buona, personale ottimo. Le cabine sono piccole e senza bagno doccia. Nel complesso da provare !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oikein hyvä yhden yön majoitus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Aamiainen ihan ok, perus tarjonta. Pysäköinti sujui hyvin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dette er en gammel båt. Så at det er en standard som et nyere hotell er for mye å forlange. Men litt bedre vask på do og dusjrom hadde vært tipp-topp. Personale er super hyggelig og har mye informasjon. Frokosten var kjempegod og frisk. Ikke «hotellfrokost» men alt var ferskt og god. Eggerøre er ++ Et godt pluss fôr parkering. Den er gratis og i grei avstand fra båten.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Toimi hyvin………………………………..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reseption auki 24/7, aamupala erittäin hyvä ja riittävän monipuolinen tarjonnaltaan, sämpylät ja karjalanpiirakat läpimät <3. Vahva suositus tälle majapaikalle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
God frukost, nära viking terminalen som var ett plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huome oli siisti,ajanhenki ja vanhuus toki näkyy. Ei ylellistä,uutta ja luksusta. Henkilökunta oli todella ystävällistä ja auttavaista. Aamiainen oli hyvä,sain piirakat gluteenittomina ja puuron myös erikseen. Respan 24h aukiolo pelkkää plussaa,saatiin jättää myös matkatavarat koko päiväksi säilöön ja hakea vasta yöllä.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026