3-Star Hotels in Turku

Omenahotelli at Humalistonkatu Turku. Based on ad, looked fairly modern and reasonably prised, about 100 euros per night. There is no reception, you get in with door code. Taxi almost didn’t find the place, but finally we got there. First thing we noticed, was a full beer can on the hallway floor. Some hotels do offer welcome drink, but I doubt this was the case here. When we got inside the room, first impression was like grandma had died, and relatives had tasked alcoholic 70-years old simple minded uncle to decorate it as cheaply as possible. Rom was fairly spacious, but for some weird reason they had built a some kind of wall in front of beds, so there really wasn’t much space to squeeze yourself into bed (luckily we’re not big, large person might not make it). Next to bed, on the floor, there were some papers and empty medicine box. I laughed aloud when I Saw the pillow – size of a stamp and lumpy as hell. There was supposed to be some kind of “kitchen corner” – it was a simple cabinet straight from seventies, with minibar (empty) and microwave oven. Next to it there was a table (from same time period) and chair (advertised as sofabed) that you couldn’t really sit on, but that you could theoretically use as a “sofachair”. I didn’t dare to try, and there wasn’t bedlinen anyway. Next to it, on the floor, there was a large stain – I wouldn’t dare to guess what. Whole room smelled unpleasant. Unfortunately, you couldn’t open windows. Bathroom was ok. Toilet paper was under the sink, bit difficult to reach, and there wasn’t any kind of shelf in the shower to hold soap. Peephole on a door had been stuffed with something orange. Luckily there was a door chain. It looked like that electrical wiring had been done by electrician who was fairly drunk. Room was filthy, dust everywhere and some sticky patches on floor and on the door etc. Bed wasn’t a catastrophe (except the pillow) – cheapest you can find at Ikea I guess. My son was bit worried, if we would dare to stay there, but since it was 2 am we really didn’t have a choice. I woke up around 7AM, heard someone talking at the next room. There is no soundproofing, you can hear clearly what neighbours are talking.

After staying at Hanaholmen near Helsinki- a similarly priced hotel with a thousand times more charm, a free sauna, and air conditioning- this place was a let down in most ways, but there are a few good things. Service was very nice and helpful. (E.g. they let me put leftovers from dinner in their fridge overnight to take the next day). Its location is good. Parking is €14 per day, which is not bad to make sure your car is safe. That said, there are only about 10 spots adjacent to the hotel. The first day we got a spot but the second we did not. I was told I could not park in the open area in front of the hotel but later saw all the cars had “Centro Hotel Parking” papers so I don’t understand why I couldn’t park there. There is another garage you can park in for the same price. Room was clean. Doors use old school keys rather than a key card. I only received one key for two guests. No big deal but it may affect you. The window only opens a little bit which is disappointing. There was a ceiling fan but at medium and high speeds ours squeaked terribly. With the curtain closed to block the endless summer light, little air could get in the room. Before bed I propped the door open to get a draft. The room stayed very warm at night as a result. Oh, and there was no box of tissues in the room! Strange. Bathroom is tiny but shower pressure is good. Walls are thin- I could hear the guest (probably a man) in the next room peeing in his toilet. Towels are fluffy and soft. Pillows are a little flat and mine was smaller than a standard American one! I asked for a second pillow for the second night and the one I got was actually bigger. Strange. Breakfast was good and filling. There were American-like cereals in addition to oatmeal, yoghurt, meats, cheeses, fruits, breads, jams, a few veggies, and a couple of small pastries. In short, the value for this place is questionable if it’s warm outside.

The Hotel Seaport is nothing fancy for sure, but it gets the job done and it is in a very nice location - within walking distance to the castle and cruise terminal. The rooms are standard for EU sizes, and the breakfast isn't huge but it has everything you need. For the money I can't recommend a better hotel in Turku.

Laivahostel S/S Bore is centrally located in Turku, a 4-minute walk from Forum Marinum and 7 minutes by foot from Turku Castle. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Viking Line Terminal and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mikaelinkirkko.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon. Additional features at this hostel include a communal living room and a vending machine.Satisfy your appetite at Summer Cafe Navigare, a bar/lounge where you can take in the ocean view. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hostel consist of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

No complaints. It was very good normally

Located in Turku (Turku Harbour), Hiisi Homes Turku Fleminginkatu is within a 10-minute walk of Turku Castle and Viking Line Terminal. This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Port of Turku and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tallink Silja Terminal.This smoke-free apartment features hiking/biking trails nearby.Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Turku, within a 10-minute drive of Viking Line Terminal and Port of Turku. This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Abo Svenska Teater and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hansa Shopping Center.Make yourself comfortable in your apartment.

With a stay at Hiisi Homes Turku Fatabuurinkatu in Turku (Turku Harbour), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Turku and Viking Line Terminal. This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Forum Marinum and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mikaelinkirkko.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 40-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves.

With a stay at Hiisi Homes Turku Herttuankulma in Turku (Turku Harbour), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Turku and Viking Line Terminal. This apartment is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mikaelinkirkko and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kirjais.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 40-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas.

With a stay at Hiisi Homes Turku Ratapiha in Turku (Iso-Heikkilä), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Turku and Viking Line Terminal. This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kirjais and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Mikaelinkirkko.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas.