Laivahostel S/S Bore

A charming hotel with friendly service!
The bed was a bit stiff and the bathroom drain smelled for a while after showering, but the room felt clean so it didn’t bother me too much.
The breakfast offered a small selection of breads, coldcuts/cheese, yoghurt, granola, fruits, oatmeal, boiled egg and coffee/tea. It felt fresh and was served in a cozy dining room with a view of the port. The tasty tea selection was a plus!
The location is close to the castle and Viking Line but kind of far from the town (ca 30 min walk).
The service and charm made it all worth the price. (There was a sauna but I never tried it).

S/S Bore certainly has a colorful history. Now serving as a hotel, restaurant, and museum ship at the Forum Marinum maritime museum. Only a small part of the ship is open to museum visitors, which is perfectly understandable. S/S Bore used to be the Kristina Regina cruise ship, and that part is nicely exhibited with some original interior cabins, offering a peek into old-fashioned cruise ship life. An interesting addition to the Forum Marinum experience.

It was a great experience... the place is great with a touch of life at sea. Very relatable experience being an ex-seafarer it brings back the memories of my previous job. Thankful enough. The staff in the information/front desk and cafeteria are all doing great.

A unique hostel to stay at with lovely staff. The breakfast selection was minimal and not all the showers were available for use, perhaps because the hostel was quiet the weekend we stayed. It is a bit of a walk into old-Turku, but it’s a lovely walk along the river and there are plenty of buses and scooter-shares around! And fortunately, the free morning saunas have re-opened!

Fantastic experience, how it was to travel on cruise ship long ago. Staff is very nice.
Boat provides conference rooms, breakfast (no restaurant service during winter weekends and covid time unfortunately).
Boat offers common space though, with the small kitchenette and lounging space.
There is little museum, a window to the life of the crew and passengers.
It is a chance to sleep in the museum, but there are of course bathrooms in the cabins
Accessibility note
Unfortunately it is sixties boat, narrow corridors, stairs, thresholds, no lifts and no way to install them.

Lunch restaurant is very good quality. Salty seas exotic atmosphere, as can be expected from old cruising vessel.

A good cheaper stay for a night or two. As the rooms are literally ship cabins, they are of course a bit tight. Good basic basic breakfast (coffee, bread, toppings, porridge etc). The cruise ship terminals and Turku Castle are at a walking distance.

Pleasant atmosphere with the feeling of going on a trip back in time. Clean room and shared facilities :). Recommended!