City Center Travel Guide
Turku
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Popular places to visit
Turku Cathedral
Turku Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Turku, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and shops.
Turku Castle
You can learn about the history of Turku with a stop at Turku Castle. Discover the area's museums and shops.
University of Turku
Walk around the campus at University of Turku during your visit to Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Turku Market Square
During your visit to Turku, you can do some window-shopping at Turku Market Square. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Paavo Nurmi Stadium
Catch an event at Paavo Nurmi Stadium during your trip to Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Abo Akademi
Walk around the campus at Abo Akademi during your visit to Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Things to do
Turku Enchanting Romantic Private Walking Tour
Historic Turku Private Walking Tour – Cultural Heritage
PRIVATE Tour to Oldest Capital Turku from Helsinki
Top hotels in City Center
Scandic Hamburger Börs
The room was great and I can’t say enough about the wonderful staff. They were all very courteous and very respectful. I highly recommend this hotel. It is one of the very best.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Bob W Turku City Centre
The place is centrally located and the property was really good and spacious
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Kakola
Lovely helpful staff in a very characterful building! Note that the spa is a short walk away, with an €25 charge. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
My room was a little beat up. Definitely has seen better days but everything was clean and worked as it should. I’d say they’re due for a cosmetic update. I like that the windows open a bit for fresh air. I don’t like having to use my key to work the lights. If that’s required at least have the card ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Centro Hotel Turku
Room was clean and staff were really friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Scandic Julia
Room lightning was very good compared to other properties I have stayed in.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Center
Port Arthur
Though Port Arthur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Turku Market Square.
Pohjola
When in Pohjola, you can plan a visit to Turku Market Square and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kupittaa
While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Vartiovuori Observatory and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are some notable places to visit nearby.
Iso-Heikkilä
While Iso-Heikkilä may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Turku and Turku Castle.
Raunistula
Though Raunistula may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ett Hem Museum and Turku Art Museum.
Turku Harbour
While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.
