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.
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.
University of Turku
Walk around the campus at University of Turku during your visit to Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Turun Kauppahalli
During your trip to Turku, you can do some window-shopping at Turun Kauppahalli. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
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
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 City Center
Hotel Kakola
Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Scandic Hamburger Börs
Hotel was beautiful and clean. Staff very friendly. Beds are too small and protective plastic mattress cover is way noisy. Loved eveything except for the bed.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Scandic Julia
Nice overnight stay for a family. Kids room was a great place to play for younger kids and the breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel has a nice selection for breakfast and the room was nice.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Bob W Turku City Centre
The room was clean and has all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Check in was easy. My questions were promptly answered via WhatsApp. The location was also convenient and there were several cafes nearby. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund
Clean and nice hotel. Very good restaurants and good parking.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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 City Theatre.
Pohjola
When in Pohjola, you can plan a visit to Turku Art Museum and Turku Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kupittaa
While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova and Veritas Stadion 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 Turku Art Museum and Ett Hem Museum.
Turku Harbour
While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.
