City Center
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 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.
Turku Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Turku Art Museum 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.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Private Tour to Turku City from Helsinki
Turku Enchanting Romantic Private Walking Tour
PRIVATE Tour to Oldest Capital Turku from Helsinki
Full-Day Guided Turku and Castle Tour from Helsinki
Top hotels in City Center
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
Scandic Hamburger Börs
The room was nice enough, but it didn’t get cleaned.
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
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
Staff were absolutely remarkable! Good location Clean room Nice variety for breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund
Clean and nice hotel. Very good restaurants and good parking.
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
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
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.
