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Hotel Kakola

3.0 star property

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Breakfast and dinner served
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Standard Double Room
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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Kakolankatu 14, Turku, 20100
  • Place, Paavo Nurmi Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Turku Market Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Turku
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Turku (TKU)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(145 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room (Family Cell Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Honeymoon Penthouse

Honeymoon Penthouse

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Turku

Hotel Kakola places you in the centre of Turku, within just a 15-minute stroll of Mikaelinkirkko and Waino Altonen Museum of Art. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a complimentary breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with access to the mud bath and sauna. The fine-dining restaurant, Ravintola Ruben, is open for breakfast and dinner. Viinitupa Hilarius is the hotel's own wine bar. 1507 square feet (140 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class City Center hotel, attractions include Port of Turku and Viking Line Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Paavo Nurmi Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Turku City Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Turku Market Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of Turku - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Turku Castle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Turku Station - 19 min walk
  • Turku (TKU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kakola Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nerå - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rantakerttu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kortteliravintola Arvo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Surf Shack - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kakola

Hotel Kakola offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1507 square feet (140 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Kakola. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Turku hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 1507 sq ft of conference space
  • 140 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kakola offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self 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 restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ravintola Ruben
  • Viinitupa Hilarius

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,507 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
    • Service animals 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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Kakola Hotel
Hotel Kakola TURKU
Hotel Kakola Hotel TURKU

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Kakola?

Hotel Kakola offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kakola?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kakola on 21 June 2026 start from AU$190, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Kakola?

Yep, Hotel Kakola has an uncovered self car park for EUR 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Kakola?

The closest beach to Hotel Kakola is Ispoisten uimaranta (3.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Kakola?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Kakola. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Is Hotel Kakola family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as art supplies in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Kakola is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Kakola serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is available weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kakola?

No, Hotel Kakola does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kakola?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Kakola?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel Kakola Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 759 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1107 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, incredibly comfy bed, great service. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GLEN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, clean, comfortable, great story!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and helpful. the room was clean. Will definitely recommend the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Food at hotel restaurant was excellent. Would visit here again next time we're in Turku.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

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

Probably best in town

The beds were wonderful. Very quiet hotel with excellent customer service. I was impressed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and well appointed rooms, excellent breakfast, walkable distance to the riverfront, safe beautiful surroundings. The old prison vibe was still there in a good way - not your usual cookie cutter hotel. I will most definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent two nights at Hotel Kakola over the Mid-Summer break with the family. The hotel was unique and the atmosphere was welcoming, and the rooms were modern, clean, and well-designed. Our stay included breakfast and the hotel offers plenty of variety of options . The staff was friendly and helpful. We also had the chance to relax and enjoy the SPA with additional charge. Overall we have enjoyed our stay at Hotel Kakola and I recommend it to anyone looking for a special experience in Turku.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an incredibly nice hotel. The staff were kind and helpful, the room is very comfortable and clean, the food was good, and you get a discounted rate at a lovely spa a short walk away. My only complaint is that, as an American who lives in a country with a prison industrial system, I was hoping this prison-turned-hotel would be focused more on "Isn't it wonderful our crime rate is so low in Finland that we close prisons rather than open more? Look how we reused the space to provide a comfortable space for travelers to sleep and a nice cafe where people can enjoy meals together". The decor is lots of barbed wire and handcuffs attached to furniture and a giant mural of the prisoners in the restaurant. They make it nearly impossible to not think about the people who were once held there. I wish, much like the way a lot of old churches have been turned into secular community spaces, that this old prison felt more interested in a brighter future rather than clinging to a dark past.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jouko

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pasi

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

Excellent hotel in Turku

Hotel Kakola is wonderful and unique. Previous prison has been renovated with good taste and quality. The prison theme has been used in good manner in decoration. Room was like new and clean. Bed was excellent. Room was silent and even the A/C was very quiet but worked perfectly. The only thing which could be better is parking hall where the slots are rather narrow for modern cars.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique place to stay! A boutique hotel built in the former County Prison atop the highest hill in Turku. It's such an interesting place. I should say first that I only awarded four stars because I happened to have a very small -- though nicely appointed and functional -- room. I'm sure I would have given the fifth star if a larger room had been available for me. (I should say that my bathroom was surprisingly large for a small room). The hilltop is so interesting. The best place to watch an 11 p.m. sunset in Turku in June. A short distance from the hotel is an even more imposing former prison -- now condos, restaurants, and a bar. It was an amazing area to explore, and although a little bit outside the center of town, the hilltop is actually closer to the castle, maritime museum, ferries, and riverwalk than places more central, all accessible via a fun, free funicular if you choose not to walk down the hill. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Siisti huone, ystävällinen henkilökunta respassa, hyvä sänky ja tyynyt, ihana tunnelma.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

se ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
청결하고 깨끗하나, 일회용 어메니티(치약, 칫솔) 은 개별 지참해야되고 냉장고가 없습니다
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Essi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kylpylä on hieno.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mycket fint och spännande hotell.Rummet var fräscht och fint gott om plats tycker vi och extra plus med badkar! Vi hade även balkong som gick att använda då det var lite mars sol även härlig utsikt från balkongen.Trevlig personal får man säga hjälpsam och allt kändes bra.. Liten promenacentrum. Spa var bra m olika pooler och en bar man kunde handla med smartness armband som registrerade köpen Lite trångt i damernas omklädningsrum men det betydde väl att det var väldigt populärt.Vi kommer boka samma hotell nästa gång vi är i Åbo!
Hur det har sett ut tidigare
Rummet
Badrummet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maija-Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iso ja hiljainen huone. Järkevästi sijoitetut valokatkaisijat, pistokkeet yms. Huoneessa myös parveke, missä oli mukava säilyttää "jääkaappituotteita" sillä ainoana miinuksena oli jääkaapin puuttuminen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Henkilökunta oli ystävällinen ja auttoi kysyttäessä. Kylpylä oli ihana ja rentouttava.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Erittäin hyvä
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mukava piipahdus rentoutumaan.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Riitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Puitteiltaan hieno hotelli, siisti huone ja hyvä sänky. Kulmahuone oli talviaikaan sen verran viileä, että lämpötilaa joutui säätämään ja silti nukkumaan villasukat jalassa. Tv:n kaukosäädin puuttui huoneesta, joten sammutus onnistui mutta infot jäi lukematta. Aamupala oli monipuolinen ja hyvä, mutta viikonlopun puolella ruuhkainen (piti raivata itse pöytä käyttöön) ja arkipäivän aamupalan eri aikataulusta unohti respa mainita, joten menin paikalle kun tuotteita jo siivottiin pois. Kylpylä jäi testaamatta.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kokonaisuus oli mainio. Historia oli näkyvissä
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Siistiä, ystävällistä, asiantuntevaa, viihtyisää, paikan vanhaa kulttuuria kunnioittavaa.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arttu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Aamupala oli tosi hyvä
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026