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Laivahostel S/S Bore

Riverside hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Laivahostel S/S Bore, a charming hostel near Turku Castle, welcomes guests with a free breakfast buffet and ocean views at Summer Cafe Navigare. Enjoy the on-site library, hair salon, coffee shop/cafe, terrace and luggage storage while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Cabin on Boat

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100

What's nearby

  • Turku Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Viking Line Terminal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port of Turku - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tallink Silja Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Turku Market Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Turku Harbour Station - 12 min walk
  • Turku (TKU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€Ș3. Linja - ‬11 min walk
  • â€ȘRavintola Göran - ‬3 min walk
  • â€ȘNobi - ‬8 min drive
  • â€ȘCafĂ© Manuela - ‬7 min walk
  • â€ȘNFD - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Laivahostel S/S Bore

Hostel near Viking Line Terminal
Located close to Forum Marinum and Turku Castle, Laivahostel S/S Bore provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Summer Cafe Navigare, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • 2 meeting rooms, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 120 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 966 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lounasravintola Kristina
  • Ravintola Kristina
  • Summer Cafe Navigare

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 20 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Laivahostel Borea Hostel Turku
Laivahostel Borea Hostel
Laivahostel Borea Turku
Laivahostel Borea
Laivahostel S/S Bore Hostel Turku
Laivahostel S/S Bore Hostel
Laivahostel S/S Bore Turku
Laivahostel S/S Bore Turku
Laivahostel S/S Bore Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Laivahostel S/S Bore Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Turku

Frequently asked questions

Is Laivahostel S/S Bore pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

As of 13 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laivahostel S/S Bore on 25 Nov, 2025 start from S$123.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Laivahostel S/S Bore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Laivahostel S/S Bore located?

Located in Turku Harbour, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Forum Marinum, Turku Castle and Viking Line Terminal. Turku Market Square and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are also within 2 mi (3 km). Turku Harbour Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Laivahostel S/S Bore Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 532 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

JĂžrgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cultural visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Indra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Markus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Ihan kiva

Ihan kiva, vain ilmastoinnin puute oli miinusta, muuten ihan kiva.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erkki K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bore, kelpo hostelli

PelkÀstÀÀn se, ettÀ Bore on vanha ruotsinlaiva takaa elÀmyksen. No, tietysti hytit on pienet, niinhÀn ne laivalla on. Aamiainen yksinkertainen mutta ihan kelvollinen. Kahvila oli viihtyisÀ. Ja henkilökunta palvelualtista ja ystÀvÀllistÀ. Hotellihan tÀmÀ ei ole vaan hostelli. Suosittelen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Eija

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ei koskaan

Melko alkeellinen ja ahdas. Itse piti laittaa lakanat. 90 euroa moisesta on liikaa, kun aamiainenkin oli aika suppea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mukava kokemus, tullaan toistekin. HyvÀ aamupala, henkilökunta ja siisti hytti. Ainoa miinus, ettÀ hytissÀ oli liian kylmÀ. HerÀsin yöllÀ kÀytÀvÀltÀ tulleeseen kovaÀÀniseen puheeseen monta kertaa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Majoitus oli aikalailla odotuksen mukainen. Vuoteen kapeus hÀiritsi kun on tottunut leveÀÀn sÀnkyyn. Kaipasimme laseja tai mukeja hyttiin. Siisteys ok. Aamiainen oli hyvÀ.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anders

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Near Viking Terminal (good) Lack of space round the beds i cabin. Not so comfy beds (less good)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ihan Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jussi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kaikki ok edulliseen hintaan nÀhden. Aamiainen oikein hyvÀ. Mukava ja mielenkiintoinen paikka, tullaan uudestaan kyllÀ.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

POSITIIVINEN KOKEMUS

Vietin Paavo Nurmi Gamesin ja Ahvenanmaan picnicristeilyn vÀlisen yön Boressa ja kaikki loksahti mukavasti kohdalleen suihkun lÀmpimÀn veden ongelmaa lukuunottamatta. Sijainti erinomainen, henkilökunta ammattitaitoista ja palvelualtista, yleiset tilat sekÀ hytti oikein siistit, muutoinkin oikein rauhallinen yöpymispaikka, jossa sai kunnolla nukuttuakin. Aamiainenkin oli monipuolinen, joten hyvÀ maku jÀi tÀstÀ lyhyestÀ visiitistÀ Aurajoen rannalle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HyvÀ sijainti ja kaikinpuolin toimiva hostelli.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Riku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Pari puutetta.

Muuten kaikki hyvin, mutta sÀnky liian lyhyt kaksimetriselle ja suihkut aika ankeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Liisa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
HyvÀ kokemus, lapset tykkÀsivÀt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tarja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kohtuuhintanen majoitus ja illalla baari auki sopivan pitkÀÀn. Huonojalkaselle vÀhÀn vaikea liikkua.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Minna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Yövyin nuoren ja alle kouluikÀisen lapsen kanssa. Huone oli siisti, toki kulumaa jo pinnoilla, mutta sopi hyvin vanhan laivan tunnelmaan. YöllÀ todella hiljaista, ei ÀÀniÀ toisista huoneista. Aamupala ihan riittÀvÀ meillÀ, kahvia, puuroa ja leipÀÀ lisukkeineen. Sijainti mainio, kaikki lÀhellÀ. Ilmainen pysÀköinti erittÀin suuri plussa! Hyvin voisimme yöpyÀ myöhemmin uudelleen!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

aki

Liked: Staff & service
Kannen alla yhden hengen huoneessa melko lÀmmin ja ilmastointi ÀÀnekÀs, joten korvatulpat mukaan. Muuten mukava, idyllinen paikka; usein tÀÀllÀ majoittunut. Aamusanuna plussaa jos on aikaa kÀydÀ. Aamiainen ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Som förvÀntat. Bra frukost. Rent rum, nÄgot slitet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vanha laiva, jonka mukainen on myöskin sisutus sekÀ pienten hyttien tilakin. Sijainti linnan kupeessa oli mitÀ mainioin sekÀ henkilökunta ystÀvÀllistÀ ja avuliasta
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TiskillÀ voisi henkilökunta kÀydÀ lÀpi huoneen ,lÀmmitys,tuuletus, ym toiminnot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oikein kiva paikka, rauhallinen ja erikoinen. TÀytti tÀysin odotukseni ja tulen mielellÀni uudestaan. Aamupalapaikka myös mukava ja riittÀvÀt brekuaineet tÀllaiselle hinta-laatusuhteeltaan hyvÀlle paikalle. Saapumisohjeita voisi ehkÀ vÀhÀn tarkentaa tai painottaa, itse saavuin paikalle kÀvellen "vÀÀrÀstÀ suunnasta" ja seikkailin ympÀriÀmpÀri jotain satama-aluetta, mikÀ ei taida olla superturvallinen paikka hengailla yksin, varsinkaan pimeÀllÀ. Kun pÀÀsin ns. perille, nÀin sisÀÀnkÀynnin 30m pÀÀssÀ, mutta edessÀni oli aita. SisÀÀn pÀÀstÀkseni piti kiertÀÀ arvioltaan n. 600m matkan pitkin aitaa. Tai hullutella ja aiheuttaa vakavan vaaratilanteen pitÀmÀllÀ oikein lujaa aidasta kiinni (ensin tietysti tarkistaa, ettei kukaan ollut tehnyt aidalle ilkivaltaa) ja nojata taaksepÀin veden ylle ja hyvin keskittyneenÀ siirtÀÀ itsensÀ aidan toiselle puolelle ja huokaista helpotuksesta kun ei hukkunutkaan. Kiersin tietysti kiltisti aidan, mutta siihen voisi vaikka joku kiva kyltti, mikÀ saisi esim. pÀihtynyeet miettimÀÀn kahdesti tuollaista vaihtoehtoa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
J 'ai ete enthousiasme par l'accueil l'etat du bateau, la proprete a tous les niveaux etle petit dejeuner super et tres fourni. Caracteristique a souligner sauna gratuit. Cet hotel sur ce bateau je le pla ce au top
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lars-Eric

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Man ficka bÀdda sÀngen sjÀlv vilken inte sÄ roligt pÄ semester. Samt sÀngarna var vÀldig smala. Ingen kyl endast ett vÀgguttag.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hermanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
192cm pitkĂ€ henkilö mahtuu juuri ja juuri sĂ€nkyyn. Hytin suihkun kĂ€yttö isokokoiselle henkilölle miltei mahdotonta. Paikat olivat siistit, hinta oli edullinen; 3 yötĂ€ aamiaisineen 162€.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025