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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Begin your day with ocean views and end it by relaxing on the cozy terrace or getting lost in a good book from the library.

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 308
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room | 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Cabin on Boat | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room | 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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

  • Turku Castle
    Turku Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forum Marinum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Viking Line Terminal
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port of Turku
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tallink Silja Terminal
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 3. Linja
    11 min walk
  • Ravintola Göran
    3 min walk
  • Café Manuela
    7 min walk
  • Linnankioski
    6 min walk
  • Bar M. Gren
    5 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
  • 2 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
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 self 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

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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: 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

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)

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 does it cost to stay at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

As of 8 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laivahostel S/S Bore on 9 March 2026 start from AED 308, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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Reviews

Laivahostel S/S Bore Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 534 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

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

Craig

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

8/10 Good

Jyrki

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

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

Jørgen

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

8/10 Good

Laura

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

8/10 Good

Jan

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

8/10 Good

Tapani

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

8/10 Good

Jarmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aamiainen oikein hyvä hintatasoon nähden.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sirkku Laura Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Museokierros olisi kohtuullista sisältyä majoituksen hintaan. Käytävien lattioiden notkuminen olisi hyvä selittää vaikka seinäkyltillä, jos se ei ole korjausta odottava vika.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tunnelmallinen kaunis vanha laiva, hyvä aamupala ja erinomainen hinta-laatusuhde.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vilho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hintaisekseen oikein hyvä. Hytin vessan suihku on tosin hyvin pieni.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juho

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

6/10 Okay

Jukka

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Henkilökunta opiskelijoita. Ihan kiva seurata nuorten selviytymistä. hyvää koulutusta. Hyttimme (455) perän puolella oleva punkka. Siinä jotain häikkää kun paukahtaa voimakkaasti , kun istuutuu.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carl-Johan

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

6/10 Okay

Martti

Liked: Cleanliness
PARKIN LÖYTÄMINEN ILLALLA PIMEÄSSÄ HANKALAA. VIITOITUS PUUTTEELLINEN. BAARI EI OLLUT AUKI.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ragnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palatessa illalla en löytänyt kortti ulko-oven lukkoon. Henk.kunta avasi oven ja sain uuden lukkokortin. Siitä puuttui huoneen ovinumero mutta asia selvisi. Alkuperäinen kortti löytyi, mutta se ei enää avannut ovia. Molemmat palautettiin. Toinen käynti laivassa vahvisti käydä täällä toistamiseen. Ihanan merellinen ympäristö.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seppo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ihan ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok paikka jos tarvitsee vain yöpaikan jatkaakseen aamulla eteenpäin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025