Escape to an urban retreat where you can rejuvenate your senses. Enjoy fine dining and relaxing spa treatments just steps away from your accommodations.
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
Onsite self parking (EUR 15 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
Kakola 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
Self parking costs EUR 15 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.
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 15 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 9 minutes' walk from Mikaelinkirkko.
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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
Reviews
8/10 Very good
May 8, 2024
Good location and unique
Great ambiance
Verified traveler
1-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
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
The hotel had an interesting history as being a notorious prison.
Jerel
Jerel, 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
Apr 15, 2024
Nice staff
Welcoming staff and really cool experience, also nice breakfast
Kent
Kent, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2024
Amazing hotel with beautiful and clean room and comfy beds. The Soda maker and coffee maker in the room were a nice plus and the discount hotel guests get from the spa was a nice surprise. Staff were super nice. Thanks for a great stay!
Roosa
Roosa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2024
Fun place to stay in Turku. Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Wonderful staff.
Kerry
Kerry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
Great staff. We arrived at 8 am from an overnight cruise from Stockholm and they let us check in. So nice. Everyone here has been fantastic at this unique hotel.
Alfred
Alfred, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Once was a prison for people awaiting trial. Lots of character. The have done a lovely job of vonverting it into a hotel. Rooms smallish by North American standards but all in all, a good place to stay.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Prisoners have too much comfort.
Efficient check-in/check-out via online portal.
Quiet room and big bathroom.
Adam
Adam, 1-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
Feb 20, 2025
Ainutlaatuinen hotellikokemus
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Christer
Christer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2025
Juha
Juha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Satu
Satu, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2025
Nice stay in ex prison. Modernised hotel with nice
Ari
Ari, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Kari
Kari, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 14, 2025
Upea sijainti, kiva hotelli, aamiaistarjoilu -
Loistava sijainti, ystävällinen palvelu, viihtyisä huone ja mukava sänky. Laadukkaat pesuaineet asiakkaan käytettävissä.
Aamiainen hyvä, mutta ei erityinen. Aamiaispöytiä ei siivottu henkilökunnan toimesta ollenkaan aamiaisen aikana, jolloin aamiaisen joutui nauttimaan pöydissä, joissa oli ennestään likaisia astioita.
Muuten hotellin siisteys oli hyvä.
Tiina
Tiina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Häkki heilahti
No huonehan oli todellinen elämys ja juuri sellainen kuin luvattiin. Hienosti on miljöö entisöity hotelliksi vanhaa kunnioittaen muutenkin. Aamupala oli monipuolinen. Asiakaspalvelu erinomaista. Tunsi tervetulleeksi kaikkien osalta. Siisteys priimaa.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2025
Hieno vankilamiljöö. Aamupalassa hiukan parannettavaa.
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Raimo
Raimo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Upea paikka
Erinomainen hotelli, ei petä koskaan! Palvelu ystävällistä, ruoka hyvää ja miljöö todella mielenkiintoinen!
Tämä on meidän luottorentoutumispaikkamme!
Henna
Henna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
Huone siisti ja hyvät säilytystulat. Ehkä joku hyllykaappi voisi olla. Sänky vähän liian pehmeä ja myös tyynyt. Muuten paikka erinomainen. Jotain pientä edullista iltapalaa voisi olla saatavilla.