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.
Activities
Järvelä Sauna Experience in the Turku Archipelago
Järvelä Sauna Experience in the Turku Archipelago
Kayaking Adventure: Discover the Hidden Gems of Turku Archipelago
Our pick of the best City Center Hotel Deals
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
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
"Clean and friendly, our room was really comfortable and the breakfast buffet was excellent- it operates weekend hours on public holidays but there was no messaging. Our first day there was horrendous smell at times, the following day a sewage truck was already clearing whatever the issue was at the ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Hotel Kakola
Centro Hotel Turku
"Comfortable stay in central Turku location."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Omena Hotel Turku Humalistonkatu
Our guide on where to stay in City Center
Turku Harbour
While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.
Ruissalo
You'll enjoy the seaside views and spas in Ruissalo. You might want to make time for a stop at Aura Golf or Koirauimaranta.
Kupittaa
While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Vartiovuori Observatory and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Nummi
Nummi might not have many top sights, but Ett Hem Museum and Vartiovuori Observatory are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
