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Hotel Kakola
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9.4
/10
Exceptional
1,092 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Anne
10.0
/ 10
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.
Yasi
10.0
/ 10
Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
Rebeca
10.0
/ 10
Staff were great and helpful. the room was clean. Will definitely recommend the spa!
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Kakolankatu 14, Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland, 20100
Main Facilities
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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Available Room Types in Hotel Kakola
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Kakolankatu 14, Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland, 20100
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General
In Turku (City Center)
Location
With a stay at Hotel Kakola, you'll be centrally located in Turku, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Turku and Viking Line Terminal. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mikaelinkirkko and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Waino Altonen Museum of Art.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Mikaelinkirkko - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Waino Altonen Museum of Art - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Wäino Aaltonen Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Turku City Theatre - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Turku Biological Museum - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Paavo Nurmi Stadium - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Hansa Shopping Center - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Turun Kauppahalli - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Abo Svenska Teater - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kirjais - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Museum of Pharmacy and Qwensel House - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Forum Marinum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Turku Market Square - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Kinopalatsi Movie Theater Complex, Turku - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Turku Castle - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Kakola is Turku (TKU) - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Facilities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Turku? This hotel has 1507 square feet (140 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Ravintola Ruben, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
All facilities in Hotel Kakola
Entertainment Facility
Functional Hall
Common Space
Lobby
Exterior
General
- Banquet
- Reception hall
- Microwave (shared)
- Refrigerator (shared)
- Parking
- Terrace
Hotel Services
- Wedding service
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour Receptionist
Food and Drinks
- Buffet breakfast
- Breakfast
- Snack bar
Public Facilities
- Parking
- Smoke-free area
- Elevator
Family-friendly Facilities
- Toys
- Children games
Things to Do
- Spa
- Shops
Accessibilty
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Business Facilities
- Conference rooms
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hotel Kakola
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
Pets
Service Animals Allowed
Additional Policy
Professional property host/manager, LGBTQIA+ friendly, No cribs (infant beds) available, Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), No rollaway/extra beds available
- Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day
- Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Hotel Kakola | 150 |
Another facilities in Hotel Kakola | Banquet, Reception hall, Microwave (shared), Refrigerator (shared), Terrace |
Frequently asked question in Hotel Kakola
What are available facilities at Hotel Kakola?
There are top facilites at Hotel Kakola such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hotel Kakola?
The standard check-in time at Hotel Kakola is starting from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Hotel Kakola provide breakfast?
Yes, Hotel Kakola provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Hotel Kakola?
Hotel Kakola is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Hotel Kakola?
Hotel Kakola has 150 rooms in total.
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9.4
Exceptional
From 1,092 reviews
Cleanliness
9.6
Room Comfort
9.4
Service and Facilites
9.4
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Anne
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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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Yasi
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
Rebeca
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff were great and helpful. the room was clean. Will definitely recommend the spa!
John
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Clean room, incredibly comfy bed, great service. Will definitely stay again.
GLEN
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great hotel, clean, comfortable, great story!
Wade
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very helpful and friendly staff. Food at hotel restaurant was excellent. Would visit here again next time we're in Turku.
Mark
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Leena
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
Noelle
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Fantastic hotel with history and charm. Excellent breakfast. The spa was unique, relaxing, and the best I've been to. I recommend adding that on with the Ringing foot bath.
John
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We really loved this hotel. The "jailhouse" vibe was cool and we enjoyed the history presented along with it. The kakola neighborhood is beautiful and worth exploring. The hotel staff were very helpful and kind.
Isaac
10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Excellent and unique
Ryan
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Outstanding and well executed renovation of a historical jail with incredible spa pool experience
Veera
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Over all nice hotel but the worst hotel mattress i ever slept.
Stefan
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 90 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Jerel
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 97 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The hotel had an interesting history as being a notorious prison.
James
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Adam
10.0
/10
Reviewed 103 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Efficient check-in/check-out via online portal.
Quiet room and big bathroom.
Alfred
10.0
/10
Reviewed 107 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 108 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great ambiance
Roosa
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 109 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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!
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