Hotel Kakola, in the heart of the city, offers a serene oasis with its on-site spa and designer stores. Relax at Ravintola Ruben restaurant for breakfast and dinner or unwind at the bar while staying connected with free WiFi.
When you stay at Hotel Kakola, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Port of Turku and Viking Line Terminal. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Ravintola Ruben serves breakfast and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Finnish, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
150 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 20 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's games
Toys
Art supplies
Working away
4 meeting rooms
Conference space (1507 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Terrace
Designer stores on site
Bicycle parking
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Travel crib
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
The onsite 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.
Dining
Ravintola Ruben - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Viinitupa Hilarius - Onsite wine bar. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and sofa beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 20 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Kakola Hotel
Hotel Kakola TURKU
Hotel Kakola Hotel TURKU
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Kakola offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Kakola does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Kakola?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Kakola?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 20 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kakola?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Kakola and nearby?
Hotel Kakola has a spa.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Kakola?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ravintola Ruben.
What's the area around Hotel Kakola like?
Hotel Kakola is in City Center, a short 18-minute walk from Forum Marinum and 18 minutes' walk from Turku City Theatre.
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Hotel Kakola Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Location
River
Service staff
Design
Bar
Cities
Lobby
Adults
What guests liked
Breakfast was very good with plenty of food choices and Finnish specialties. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
The hotel had an interesting history as being a notorious prison.
Jerel
Jerel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Old prison hotel
Very nice experience. Comfortable, clean hotel. Nice relaxed atmosphere and good friendly service. Cozy lobby bar.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2025
Good place to do time!
Nice hotel, little bit off the town. Room was nice though understandably quite little due previous use. Slept well, breakfast was just like on any other hotel, except no cappuccino.
Strong recommendation for nearby Restaurant Kakolanruusu rather than hotel restaurant!
Tomi
Tomi, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 24, 2025
Over all nice hotel but the worst hotel mattress i ever slept.
Veera
Veera, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast is amazing: plenty of food choices and Finnish specialties including the Karelian pie (and veggie option of that even). The hotel is modern, clean and tidy, with maintaining a hint of their prison history. The associated part of the building is almost a community: a gym, a spa, bakery, restaurants, shops and a funicular going downhill to the river. Highly recommended, and definitely will stay there when I visit Turku next time.
Stefan
Stefan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Loma Kakolassa
Hyvä kokemus, siisti paikka, hyvä aamupala ja erittäin ystävällinen henkilökunta
Minna
Minna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Huone on viihtyisä ja rauhallinen. Yleiset tilat siistit, ruoka hyvää.
Kati
Kati, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Roosa
Roosa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Todella onnistunut yöpyminen, loistava paikka ja tietysti se miljöö!!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Mia
Mia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Huippuhotelli Kakola
Huone siisti, rauhallinen, laadukas. Henkilökunta huippua, ystävällistä palvelua joka kohdassa.
Hinta -laatusuhde todella hyvä. Tyylillä tehty vankilasta huippuhotelli. Sijainti hienosti kaiken yläpuolella ja kuitenkin lähellä Aurajoen hienoja kävelyreittejä jne.
Hannu
Hannu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Tuomas
Tuomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Leena
Leena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Martti
Martti, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Marko
Marko, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Minna
Minna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
Upea hotellikokemus
Upeat puitteet pienelle irti otolle arjen keskellä. Hotelli oli hieno ja rakennuksen mielenkiintoinen historia oli tuotu erinomaisesti esille sisustuksessa. Huoneessa yöpyessä tuli miettineeksi, että millaisia vankeja onkaan samassa ”sellissä” maannut :)
Huone oli viihtyisä ja todella siisti. Plussaa kahvikone ja hiilihapotuslaite (kahvikonetta tuli käytettyä).
Aamiainen oli runsas ja herkullinen.
Henkilökunta ystävällistä.
Tänne tulen ehdottomasti uudestaan!
Elise
Elise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 13, 2025
Siisti huone. Huoneen äänieristys huono. Puheet huoneen ulkopuolelta kuului huoneen sisälle selvästi.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 12, 2025
Hildur
Sinällään siisti hotelli, mutta hinta-laatusuhde ei kovin korkea. Huone oli askeettisen kolkko ja värimaailma koko hotellissa ja aamiasalissa likaisen sävyinen.
Huoneeseen kuului selvästi juttelu käytävältä. Aamiainen ketjuhotelli tasoa ja osa lämpöaltaista pois päältä, joten ruuat kylmiä. Aamiaishuoneen tarjoilupöydät sijoitettu hölmösti, ruuhkautuu pienellä henkilömäärällä ja tukkii kulkuväylät.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2025
Terhi
Terhi, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 12, 2025
Kylmää kyytiä Turussa
Ulkopinnat ja materiaalit tyylikkäitä mutta paljon epäkohtia. Huone oli TODELLA kylmä, ilmalämpöpumppu puhalti pelkkää kylmää ilmaa säätimen asetuksista riippuen. Kylpyhuone lattialämmitys ei toiminut kokonaan. Respassa kysyttiin että "pärjäättekö?" eikä mitään apua asiaan saatua. Tuohon hintaan pystyä muutakin pärjäämään.
Telkkarissa ääni pätki.
Kaunis miljöö ja sijainti todella hyvä.
Aamiainen ok, hassuti sijoitetut toiminnot.
Suihkussa vedenpaine huono.
Kiva paikka mutta uusiksi en menisi