Hotel Kakola

Property class: 3
Turku hotel with spa and restaurant

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Enjoy your visit to Turku with a stay at Hotel Kakola. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and Ravintola Ruben serves breakfast and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Digital TV service
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
The current price is £98
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

Room options

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a painting, and a balcony with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(79 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(152 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a desk.

Family Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk with a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two armchairs.

Junior Suite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Suite

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

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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A modern hotel room with a brick archway, a round mirror, a sofa, a recliner, a bed, and a small table.

Executive Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a TV mounted on a wooden structure, and a chandelier.

Honeymoon Penthouse

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Kakolankatu 14, Turku, 20100

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 (TKU) - 24 min drive
  • Kupittaa Station - 14 min drive
  • Turku Station - 19 min walk
  • Turku Harbour Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Pub Korona - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kortteliravintola Arvo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Martinsillan Grilli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rantakerttu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nerå - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kakola

  • Enjoy your visit to Turku with a stay at Hotel Kakola. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and Ravintola Ruben serves breakfast and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

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

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 cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (EUR 20 per day)

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 fridge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling 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 shops on-site
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 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.

Dining

Ravintola Ruben – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Viinitupa Hilarius – On-site wine bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 on-site restaurant, Ravintola Ruben.

What's the area around Hotel Kakola like?

Hotel Kakola is in City Center, a short 14-minute walk from Turku City Theatre and 15 minutes' walk from Turun Kauppahalli.

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Reviews

Hotel Kakola Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, varied, and nutritious with many reviewers praising its quality. (130 reviews)
  • The spa was top-notch, lovely, and relaxing with a wide range of saunas and amenities. (39 reviews)
  • The hotel restaurant served excellent food and offered a good breakfast with a varied selection. (43 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Nice room, cool location, medium breakfast
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8/10 Very good

Very nice property; great staff, always greeting you with a smile and willing to help with whatever one needed. Breakfast buffet was outstanding. Two complaints: room was too warm to sleep comfortably; only blanket was a very heavy comforter.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay in this exciting hotel. The atmosphere echoed a bit about its past as a prison. The room was spacious, quiet, clean and the bed was fabulously comfortable. The breakfast was most enjoyable with plenty of choice in food. Good strong coffee as well. The staff at the reception were friendly and very helpful as were the staff where ever we met them. Good location on a hill with a free funicular taking you up and down if too tired to walk was great. A short walking distance from the city centre and the river. I will recommend this hotel if you want a beautiful friendly place to stay in Turku.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fantastic except we were offered no options when we questioned the lack of bar fridge and our dinner ingredients for the next cabin booking spoiled. Hotel was great otherwise & breakfast & dinner & the lounge burgers were all great! Staff were amazing!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely helpful staff in a very characterful building! Note that the spa is a short walk away, with an €25 charge. Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great and helpful. the room was clean. Will definitely recommend the spa!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel Kakola is a unique property. It's one of the most unusual hotels we have stayed in because up until just a few years ago it had been a prison! They certainly did a fabulous remodeling to make it into a lovely hotel. The gals at the reception were very friendly and helpful. Henna went above and beyond spending time with us to give us ideas for touring the area. We enjoyed both the outdoor terrace and the buffet breakfast. It's a bit eerie to see handcuffs on the backs of the chairs in the lobby bar but it's all part of the effect of the prison! Our room was very spacious and lovely! I would highly recommend the Hotel Kakola for your stay in Turku, Finland!
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10/10 Exceptional

Ideally situated for exploring Turku.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel!!! Facinating history. Cool vibe (dont miss to check out the Church in the hotel from the past) Staff super friendly and helpful Breakfast have what you need Bus 1 down the hill takes you fast and easy to city Spa is a nice treat! We will comeback😃
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8/10 Very good

All in all an exvellent place, but I would wish two things: better beds (now too soft) and a free entrance to the gym.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quite a new hotel with interesting interiors. Happy with my 2-nights stay.
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6/10 Good

Far from town centre
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4/10 Fair

Unfortunately during the week the Spa is open only in the afternoon till the evening, but this it was not mentioned in the web page.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Hotel Kakola i Åbo var det perfekta valet för en liten getaway, den här gången tillsammans med min dotter. Rummet var stort, snyggt och mysigt inrett med inspirerande detaljer som passade hotellets unika historia. Det finns en spännande känsla av mystik kvar från tiden som gammalt fängelse, vilket ger vistelsen extra karaktär. Sängen var mycket skön och det uppskattades att man kunde välja mellan två olika kuddar. Ett roligt plus var SodaStreamern på rummet. Vi använde inte spa-tjänsterna den här gången, men den mångsidiga och goda frukosten gjorde vistelsen komplett. Ett charmigt och annorlunda hotell som varmt kan rekommenderas för en avkopplande minisemester.
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10/10 Exceptional

Siisti huone aamiainen monipuolinen hyvä henilökunta asiakas palvelu erinomainen
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10/10 Exceptional

Hieno ja moderni huone. Hyvä aamupala.