Hotel Kakola

Property class: 3

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A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and designer stores on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Kakola. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body wrap, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Ravintola Ruben, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 581 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 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

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Turku, Hotel Kakola is in the city center. Waino Altonen Museum of Art and Turku City Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Hansa Shopping Center and Turun Kauppahalli. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Paavo Nurmi Stadium or Veritas Stadion. Visit our Turku travel guide
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Kakolankatu 14, Turku, 20100

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with a tower, surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Turku Castle
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Turku Station
    19 min walk
  • Turku (TKU)
    24 min drive

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

  • Hotel located in City Center
  • Consider a stay at Hotel Kakola and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and designer stores on site. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body wrap, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Ravintola Ruben, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.
  • Other perks include:
    • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
    • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and 4 meeting rooms
    • Massage treatment rooms, a banquet hall, and a reception hall
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 150 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Wardrobes/closets, art supplies, and digital channels

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kakola pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kakola?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kakola on Oct 25, 2026 start from CA $160, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kakola?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Kakola?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Kakola located?

Located in City Center, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Mikaelinkirkko, Waino Altonen Museum of Art, and Turku City Theatre. Turku Biological Museum and Hansa Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes. Turku Station is 19 minutes by foot and Turku Harbour Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1113 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel. Near spa and brewery. Great breakfast. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Former prison renovated into a hotel. Pretty amazing structure, great location, and a spa to die for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice room, cool location, medium breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Service was outstanding, loved the design and detail thru out. The breakfast was remarkable. Great to be a prisoner in your hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Interesting hotel conversion that works very well. Helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely helpful staff in a very characterful building! Note that the spa is a short walk away, with an €25 charge. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were great and helpful. the room was clean. Will definitely recommend the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ideally situated for exploring Turku.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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😃
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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All in all an exvellent place, but I would wish two things: better beds (now too soft) and a free entrance to the gym.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quite a new hotel with interesting interiors. Happy with my 2-nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Far from town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Kanon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026