Turku Harbour Travel Guide

Turku

Panoramic cityscape  with embankment and marina in Naantali town at sunny summer day. Finland
Panoramic cityscape  with embankment and marina in Naantali town at sunny summer day. Finland

Turku Castle
Turku Castle is the largest surviving medieval building in Finland.
Turku Castle is a more than 700 year old historical monument. It has stood guard over the river Aura estuary since the 1280’s. 

During its history it has been a defensive bastion, a majestic court, an administrative centre, a prison, a storehouse and a barracks. Nowadays the castle is a must visit tourist attraction in Finland.

In the 1941 bombings the castle was left in ruins. After the end of the war restaurations began. Nowadays the periods of construction can be seen in labyrinthine passages, walled up doors and windows and in mysterious staircases. #culture
https://www.turunlinna.fi/en/index.html

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Things to do


Top hotels in Turku Harbour

Hiisi Hotel Turku Seaport

Hiisi Hotel Turku Seaport

2 out of 5
4 Toinen poikkikatu Turku Varsinais-Suomi
The price is Rp1.258.259 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp1.258.259
Rp1.428.124 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Turku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Port of Turku and Viking Line Terminal are located ...
Hiisi Hotel Turku Seaport
Laivahostel S/S Bore

Laivahostel S/S Bore

Linnankatu 72 Turku
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.415.305 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp1.415.305
Rp1.606.297 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Turku. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Viking Line Terminal and Port of Turku are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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.

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Laivahostel S/S Bore
Hotel Seaport

Hotel Seaport

3.5 out of 5
Toinen Poikkikatu 4 Turku
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Turku. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Port of Turku and Viking Line Terminal ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (730 reviews)
Has good car parking, however first come first serve. It’s an ok hotel - bit of a walk to main town. Could do with a freshen up. Is probably most ideal for those going on the ferries. If not going on ferries, perhaps location and price wise being closer to town would be more ideal.

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2024

Hotel Seaport
Hiisi Homes Turku Herttuankulma

Hiisi Homes Turku Herttuankulma

4 out of 5
5 Fatabuurinkatu Turku Varsinais-Suomi
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Turku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Port of Turku and Viking Line ...
Hiisi Homes Turku Herttuankulma
Hiisi Homes Turku Fatabuurinkatu

Hiisi Homes Turku Fatabuurinkatu

3 out of 5
4 Fatabuurinkatu Turku
Stay at this apartment in Turku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Viking Line Terminal and Forum Marinum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
A very new, well-equipped ground floor unit in a location that is within walking distance of the ferry terminal, the canal, and other sites of interest (incl. a great nearby brew pub). The area is currently being developed, so there was a fair amount of construction underway during our stay, but ...

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2024

Hiisi Homes Turku Fatabuurinkatu
Hotel Kakola

Hotel Kakola

Kakolankatu 14 Turku
The price is Rp1.767.402 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
Rp1.767.402
Rp2.006.001 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Turku. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,191 reviews)
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

Hotel Kakola
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Other neighbourhoods around Turku Harbour

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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.

Iso-Heikkilä
Old houses of the Port Arthur district in Turku, Finland

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 Forum Marinum.

Port Arthur
Turku Cathedral

City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Turun Kauppahalli are top sights worth seeing.

City Center
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Pohjola

When in Pohjola, you can plan a visit to Turku Art Museum and Turku Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pohjola
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Teräsrautela

When in Teräsrautela, you can plan a visit to Turku Art Museum and Kirjais, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Teräsrautela
Autumn in Kupittaa Park located in the city of Turku in Finland.

Kupittaa

While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Turku Cultural Centre and Veritas Stadion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kupittaa


Turku Harbour Travel Guide