City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Turku Cathedral
Turku Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Turku, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and shops.
Turku Castle
You can learn about the history of Turku with a stop at Turku Castle. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Turku Market Square
During your visit to Turku, you can do some window-shopping at Turku Market Square. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
University of Turku
Walk around the campus at University of Turku during your visit to Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Abo Akademi
Walk around the campus at Abo Akademi during your visit to Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Paavo Nurmi Stadium
Catch an event at Paavo Nurmi Stadium during your trip to Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Our pick of the best City Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Kakola
Lovely helpful staff in a very characterful building! Note that the spa is a short walk away, with an €25 charge. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Scandic Hamburger Börs
The room was nice enough, but it didn’t get cleaned.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Bob W Turku City Centre
Mycket bra och förmånligt boende i Åbo centrum. Trots att rummet var ut mot torget och huvudgatan så var det riktigt tyst och lugnt. Minikök med presskanna och stor kaffeportion samt tepåsar. Blir definitivt flera besök på detta hotell.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
My room was a little beat up. Definitely has seen better days but everything was clean and worked as it should. I’d say they’re due for a cosmetic update. I like that the windows open a bit for fresh air. I don’t like having to use my key to work the lights. If that’s required at least have the card ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Scandic Plaza Turku
Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa
The hotel staff was friendly and helpful in all aspects of my stay. The room was suoer clean and modern. Only thing I would change was the pillows but I am a fussy sleeper so.. The location was perfect for me for visiting a relative in TYKS; 5mins walk across the road. The bistro within the hotel ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Center
Port Arthur
Though Port Arthur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Turku City Theatre.
Pohjola
When in Pohjola, you can plan a visit to Turku Art Museum and Turku Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kupittaa
While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Veritas Stadion and Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Iso-Heikkilä
While Iso-Heikkilä may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Forum Marinum and Port of Turku.
Raunistula
Though Raunistula may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Turku Art Museum and Saint Henry's Way.
Turku Harbour
While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.
