Hotel Kakola - Turku

4-star boutique hotel set within a historic former prison in Turku

A Historic Prison Transformed

Hotel Kakola occupies the former county prison of Turku, a site that housed Finland's most dangerous inmates until 2007. The building holds Green Key certification and a Sustainable Travel Finland certificate, reflecting its commitment to ecological operations. Guests can join the guided County Prison Tour to explore the original corridors, stairwells, and a small chapel.

Rooms with a Story

Accommodations range from former prison cells with original bars to a dedicated boat suite, all air-conditioned and equipped with free WiFi. Two accessible rooms are designed for guests with mobility disabilities, featuring emergency cords, lower bathroom sinks, and grab rails. Standard King Rooms offer a bathtub and balcony upon request, while the attic suite provides a private elevator.

Finnish Flavors from Local Producers

Restaurant Ruben serves pure Finnish food sourced from local producers, with a buffet breakfast that includes Kakola oatmeal porridge and croissants filled with raspberry jam. The hotel bar offers a selection of wines and champagne, plus a kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus upon request. Guests can also enjoy snacks at the courtyard bar when weather allows.

Wellness & Spa Access

Hotel Kakola guests receive preferential pricing at the nearby Kakola Spa, a facility built inside a granite cave with multiple saunas, pools, and a steam room. The spa offers full-body massages, foot baths, and a relaxation area with lockers. A fitness center is available on-site, and bicycle rental is offered for exploring the Kakola hill.

Location and Business Amenities

Hotel Kakola Turku sits 1 mile from the city center, within walking distance of Turku Castle, Paavo Nurmi Stadium, and the Kinopalatsi movie theater complex. The hotel offers stylish meeting spaces that blend historical details with modern conveniences, plus fax and photocopying services. Corporate groups can arrange customized tours of Kakola Hill and its historic sites, and the hotel's banquet hall overlooks the neighboring brewery.

• Location: 1 mile from Turku city center, near Turku Castle
• Rooms: Former prison cells and a boat suite
• Dining: Restaurant Ruben with pure Finnish local ingredients
• Wellness: Kakola Spa with preferential guest pricing
• Sustainability: Green Key and Sustainable Travel Finland certified
• Business: Meeting spaces with historical character