City Center Travel Guide
Turku
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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.
University of Turku
Walk around the campus at University of Turku during your visit to Turku. 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.
Paavo Nurmi Stadium
Catch an event at Paavo Nurmi Stadium during your trip 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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in City Center
Scandic Hamburger Börs
"Breakfast smash and grab was chaotic . I had to go to the kitchen to find a member of staff to show me where regular items were . Layout was illogical"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Bob W Turku City Centre
"Clean and spacious with a delicious breakfast and great location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
"Nice hotel 10 minutes walk from the station Every thing in town was a nice comfortable walk Great bars and restaurants all well priced and plenty of choice A nice walk to the castle was fab to"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Centro Hotel Turku
"The room was very quiet and the breakfast buffet was amazing with a huge selection."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Scandic Julia
"Room lightning was very good compared to other properties I have stayed in."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 Market Square.
Pohjola
When in Pohjola, you can plan a visit to Turku Market Square and Vartiovuori Observatory, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kupittaa
While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Vartiovuori Observatory and Veritas Stadion 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 Port of Turku and Turku Castle.
Raunistula
Though Raunistula may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ett Hem Museum and Sibelius Museum.
Turku Harbour
While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.
