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Turku

Turku (Swedish: Åbo) is a city in the Southwest of Finland.

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Hotels in Turku

Hotel Harriet Score 5.975 from 104 reviews
Käsityöläiskatu 11 5.98/10
Hotel Harriet is a small, budget style hotel in the heart of Turku. It is conveniently situated at walking distance from sights, shopping and culture. The famous Kauppatori Market is just a short stroll away and both the Turku Castle and museum ships are located close by. Hotel Harriet offers both traditional rooms within the hotel and apartments which are located in a separate building. All hotel rooms have a fridge, wash-basin, cable-TV, alarm clock, heating, work desk, air-conditioning and the possibility to make coffee/tea. The economy rooms have shared bathrooms. A small, snack-style breakfast is included in all room rates and served between 08:00-09:00. The apartments are self-catering. Parking space is available right outside Hotel Harriet at an additional cost and all major transport connections are easily accessible. ... more
 
Hotel Kalkstrand Score 7.05 from 15 reviews
Rantatie 1 7.05/10
Travellers on the famous Archipelago Trail in south western Finland will find a comfortable base at Hotel Kalkstrand, located near the centre of idyllic small town Pargas. The bright and airy double rooms at Kalkstrand have space for extra beds. Some offer seaside views and all are covered by a wireless internet connection. The á la carte Restaurant Malmen and Harry´s Pub cater for guests gastronomic needs. In the hotel courtyard, which is bordered by the sea, guests can enjoy a cup of coffee while admiring marine views. Adjacent to Hotel Kalkstrand is a gym which provides instructor led exercise classes during weekdays. Nearby is also a mini golf course. Bookings can be done from reception. ... more
 
Scandic Julia Score 6.75 from 40 reviews
Eerikinkatu 4 6.75/10
Within walking distance of Turkus attractions, conveniently in the city centre and just a stones throw from the main square and all shopping streets and gallerias, is Scandic Julia. The healthy breakfast is served in the restaurant. Here guests can also enjoy Mediterranean style cuisine for lunch and dinner in a cosy atmosphere, enhanced by an open fire and traditional wooden beams. Scandic Julias 3 meeting rooms combined with the central location make the hotel a preferred place for conferences and business events. ... more
 
Holiday Inn Turku Score 8.175 from 28 reviews
Eerikinkatu 28 8.18/10
Conveniently situated in the city centre, just a short stroll from the famous Market Square, the lively shopping quarters and River Aurajoki, is the comfortable Holiday Inn Turku. The elegant guest rooms offer high-class amenities such as pillow menus, coffee and tea making facilities and TVs with a wide choice of channels. Restaurant Brasserie Armada serves delicious international treats for both lunch and dinner and Bar Hemingway's is a cosy retreat to relax in after a busy days sightseeing. At Holiday Inn Turku guests can also unwind in the 2 saunas or the indoor swimming pool. Guests arriving by car can make use of the hotel's private garage. ... more
 
Radisson BLU Marina Palace Hotel Score 8.325 from 105 reviews
Linnankatu 32 8.33/10
On a fantastic riverside location in the heart of Finland’s oldest city, is the Radisson BLU Marina Palace. This fully renovated hotel offers classy, comfortable accommodation and an interesting display of 1970s Finnish architecture and design. For a taste of Italy, try the street-level restaurant Aurora, which also has a stylish dinner room for private parties. The sumptuous Super Breakfast Buffet is served in the second-floor restaurant. The Lobby Bar is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing drink. At the Radisson BLU Marina Palace guests can also work out at a fully equipped gym, enjoy 3 saunas and make use of beauty salon services. Business guests will appreciate the Business Centre and 8 high-class meeting rooms of which most have abundant natural light and river views. ... more
 
More hotels in Turku

Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova

Duo museum with the Aboa Vetus on the one hand, allowing you a closer look at medieval times and the Ars Nova on teh other hand, offering an impressive insights into 20th century art.

type:Museums
address:Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6
tel:+358-(0)2-250 0552

Sightseeing tour of Finnish Lakes and Forest 4 hours

Sightseeing tour of Finnish Lakes and Forest

The Nuuksio National Park is about 45 minute drive from Helsinki and covers a large area of beautiful Finnish nature. The park forms part of the large Nuuksio lake uplands, a region that has survived in an almost natural state. There are 38 lakes and ponds in the park and a lot of berries and mushrooms grow there during the summer and fall. In the area there live a large amount of birds, moose and deer.

During the tour a professional nature guide will tell about the features of Finnish nature. You will see a part of the park and take a one to one and a half hour 1.8 miles (3 kilometres) walk along forest paths. After the walk there is time to enjoy coffee and tea and Finnish sweet bread by an open fire in a traditional Lappish kota tent and take a quick dip in the lake. Click here for more information and Booking Details

Sibelius Museum

Museum with a collection of 300 musical instruments.

type:Museums
address:Tue-Sun 11am-4pm
openinghours:Piispankatu 17
tel:+358 (0)2 215 4494

Helsinki Card Flexible

Helsinki Card

The Helsinki Card is a great way to discover Helsinki independently. The Helsinki Card comes with a complete guidebook of all the included attractions and excellent maps of the city. The Helsinki Card gives you free travel on public transport (trams, metro, buses, train, boats to the islands) as well as fee entrance to all major sights and museums as listed in the guidebook. An Helsinki Card holder will be well equipped to get the most out of his stay in the city. The Helsinki Card offers also great value discounts e.g. on the Finnair airport bus you will receive a 30% discount, discounts on tours out of town, tours to Tallinn and Lapland, restaurants, concerts, sports, sauna, rentals etc.

SAVE MONEY WITH THE HELSINKI CARD OFFERING:

  • FREE Audio City Tour in 12 languages which operates daily
  • Unlimited free travel on public transport in Helsinki
  • Free entrance to major sights and up to 50 museums
  • Free travel and entrance to Korkeasaari Zoo
  • Free travel and all entrances to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
  • 30% discount on the Finnair airport bus
  • Free surprise gift at the Stockmann's Department Store
  • Helsinki Card guide book, including a map and extensive information which is published in English, German, Swedish and Finnish.
Click here for more information and Booking Details