Laivahostel S/S Bore
About Laivahostel S/S Bore
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 1640 feet 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 center is 1.2 mi away. Turku Train Station is a 10-minute drive from the boat.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Express check-in / check-out
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
- Smoke-free property
Reviews
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It’s a historic boat moored to a dock. Pretty cool.
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The suites were quite small, but that was expected.
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Nice room and comfortable stay and a great location to explore the city
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the boat doesn't seem to have been renovated since the 70's. The walls are so thin, that when the couple in the next room were on top of each other both my bed and the wall were moving with them. The ventilation sydtem is so loud, I couldn't sleep at all.
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Since this is an old ship, there is not advanced cooling systems for if it gets particularly hot! I was comfortable with the temperature (there appeared to be some sort of central, ducted airflow?), but potential guests should consider that the windows did not open so there was no way to ensure better airflow.
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Breakfast is very good. Staff are kind.
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I was excited about this place from the moment I booked it, and it definitely lived up to my expectations. Staying on a boat was such a fun and unique experience. We enjoyed exploring the decks, discovering the interior, and having access to the museum as an added bonus. The staff was exceptionally nice and helpful, and we felt genuinely welcomed throughout our stay. Breakfast served on board was very enjoyable. The location is also very convenient. Close to the castle and it is easy to reach from the airport using bus number 1, which can also take you to other parts of the city. Overall, this is a memorable and unique place to stay, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different from a standard hotel.
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The bed was a bit small for my partner. But that's not a surprise as we know we got a cabin. We had only 1 power outlet in the cabin. We found that location quite difficult to charge our phones (we didn't have long USB cable with us).
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It was quite cold in the room
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Unique place and design I wish there was in a room an electrical pot for heating up water
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Not easy to find the entrance to the ship. Get out of the bus #1 at the Marina Forum bus station, cross the road. You will see cranes. Go to them and turn to the right. It will be narrow road between the river and fence. Look at the google map before thw travel. Not scary but be prepared. Also be prepared that it can be stuffy, i.e. not enough air in the room. For me was ok, for my wife not so.
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There was no hairdryer, but it’s not a big deal
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I liked everything but enjoyed the most that historical environment of S/S Bore and was the reason for our stay, we`ll be back !
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Really close to the train station and the ferry. The shower was small. Not a big thing for the short stay I planned, though.
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The staff were absolutely amazing – friendly, attentive and always smiling! Thank you Smell from Wc)
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Different. Experience, historical ship, location
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Slept very well there and glad that it was possible to borrow a hair dryer at reception breakfast buffet could include more hot foods, but overall it was enough to start the day
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Location is great
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Close to the ferry. Room temperature was hard to regulate.
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Location is perfect. Restaurant at the same harbor is great. Onsite free parking Room has a broken air bent and no air flow. Staff let us use the fan but not enough in the tighly closed small room. Barhroom water flooded didn't drain at all.