Port Arthur Travel Guide
Turku
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Popular places to visit
Turku Castle
You can learn about the history of Turku with a stop at Turku Castle. Discover the area's museums and shops.
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.
Mikaelinkirkko
Find out about the history of Turku when you take a trip to Mikaelinkirkko. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Viking Line Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Turku with a trip to Viking Line Terminal. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Port of Turku
Explore the waterfront in Turku with a trip to Port of Turku. 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.
Things to do
Turku Enchanting Romantic Private Walking Tour
Exclusive and Private Premium Tour to Turku
Full-Day Guided Turku and Castle Tour from Helsinki
PRIVATE Tour to Oldest Capital Turku from Helsinki
Top hotels in Port Arthur
Hotel Kakola
This is an incredibly nice hotel. The staff were kind and helpful, the room is very comfortable and clean, the food was good, and you get a discounted rate at a lovely spa a short walk away. My only complaint is that, as an American who lives in a country with a prison industrial system, I was hoping ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Forenom Serviced Apartments Turku Kakolanmäki
We were almost mauled by a Belgian Malinois that was let loose on our level we were staying at. Messaged the property, however no response or acknowledgement of message/email. A very scary situation for tourists considering no pets are allowed on the property.
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Scandic Hamburger Börs
The room was nice enough, but it didn’t get cleaned.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Club Turun Caribia
Bob W Turku City Centre
Love this hotel! Fantastic location, lovely room and a great stay from start to finish!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
Very nice hotel, very clean, fantastic breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Port Arthur
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 Forum Marinum and Port of Turku.
City Center
If you're spending some time in City Center, Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Turun Kauppahalli are top sights worth seeing.
Pohjola
When in Pohjola, you can plan a visit to Turku Art Museum and Turku Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Turku Harbour
While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.
Kupittaa
While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Turku Cultural Centre and Veritas Stadion are some notable places to visit nearby.
Raunistula
Though Raunistula may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Turku Art Museum and Ett Hem Museum.
