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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Property class: 2

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Photo gallery for Laivahostel S/S Bore

A large, yellow ship with the name "Bore" on its side, docked at a port with other vessels and buildings in the background.
A deck with wooden benches and potted plants, a steering wheel, and a ship's wheel.
A view from a window with a potted plant on the windowsill.
A beverage display with various drinks and a menu board above it.
A buffet with various food items including vegetables, meats, and potatoes.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $97
$85 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Explore the area

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Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100
  • Place, Forum Marinum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Turku Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Turku
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Turku (TKU)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

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)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Cabin on Boat

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)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Turku

With a stay at Laivahostel S/S Bore, you'll be centrally located in Turku, steps from Forum Marinum and within a 10-minute walk of Turku Castle. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Viking Line Terminal and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova.
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What's nearby

  • Forum Marinum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Turku Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 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

About this property

Laivahostel S/S Bore

Laivahostel S/S Bore offers 120 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hostel consist of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Summer Cafe Navigare - This bar overlooks the ocean. Open select days.

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)

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

Laivahostel S/S Bore Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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, 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
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 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bra boende men frukost kan bli bättre. Hårda sängar, annars rummet bra.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026