Laivahostel S/S Bore

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

8.9

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About this property

Docked in the Aurajoki River in Turku, this boat hostel offers cabins with private bathrooms. Parking is free next to the boat when using a parking disk. Turku Castle is 500 metres away. All cabins at Laivahostel S/S Bore have a wardrobe. Each has access to a TV lounge with a small library and newspapers. Free WiFi is available in all areas. For an additional fee, the Bore Museum Exhibition can be experienced on board. Guests can relax on the furnished decks of the boat. Guests have access to a communal kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. Turku city centre is 2 km away. Turku Train Station is a 10-minute drive from the boat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free parking available on-site

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
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2 single beds
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1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rehn
Finland Finland
“Fun and historical boat. Great value for money with the included breakfast, morning sauna and parking”
Kurt
Austria Austria
“Free sauna in the morning was great. Breakfast okay.”
Tuula
Finland Finland
“Absolutely lovely atmosphere. The breakfast buffet was very delicious! The location was excellent, I enjoyed the walk along the riverbank. Very beautiful to visit in the early summer. Great bus connections to the town centre two minutes walk away....”
Pandora
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The SS Bore is a decommissioned cruise ship which can be accessed via a ramp upon arrival. I had a two-person room with a porthole window and a private shower and toilet. The beds are simple with a duvet, a single pillow, and a firm mattress...”
Hannu
Finland Finland
“Sleeping in a boat was cool, totally different from cruise ships.”
Jeremy
Australia Australia
“It was very cool to stay in the ships cabins and use all the original facilities that have been restored beautifully, including the sauna! As the rooms were small ship cabins, I believe they're all fitted out to sleep 2-3 people. So there are no...”
Susan
Germany Germany
“The boat is gorgeous! Ut was my second time! In Turku it is the place to be!”
Lukáš
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“It is an interesting experience to spend night onboard "classic" steamer 🙂 Cabin was quite small, but everything was clean and well maintained. I really liked the spirit of the place, especially spending evening on the top deck at café with view...”
Latvala
Finland Finland
“Excellent staff, lovely cafeteria with a great view from the terrace to the river. The fan included in the price was a wonderful extra since It was a very hot weather.”
M
Switzerland Switzerland
“The location, the value for money, the breakfast, unusual experience.”

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House rules

Laivahostel S/S Bore takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 21:00 hours, please inform Laivahostel S/S Bore in advance.

Access to the hostel is via address Linnankatu 72, through the yard of Forum Marinum Maritime Centre.

Please note that you must use a parking disk when parking. Contact the property for further details.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Laivahostel S/S Bore in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.