very useful site with map of city, bus routes, time table, bus stops, aerial photo, city plans
http://opaskartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map
Turku Airport [url=http://www.finavia.fi/airport_turku]] is located 8 km north of the city. There are domestic flights from [[Helsinki[/url]] and [wiki=b68111046d878713aeb8129f9312bcf5]Mariehamn[/wiki]. International scheduled flights from [wiki=fcfff492e00727b63cf5dff9f59bc2a4]Stockholm[/wiki], [wiki=c16c50f34911d1f5d3924c8267409904]Riga[/wiki], [wiki=7041ef854e9569a8be34b9fa14005ac1]Alicante[/wiki] and [wiki=7a9f085064e36deeba902697a7a035c1]Gdansk[/wiki]. Bus line 1 (€3 - paid by cash only and there is no ATM nearby) connects the airport to the market square (Kauppatori) and the port.
From some points, it may be cheaper overall to fly to [wiki=8449280a23f8c4fcfb13469f6dc19592]Helsinki[/wiki] or with Ryanair to [wiki=471fe554e1c62d1b01cc8e4e5076c61a]Tampere[/wiki] or [wiki=2d39585ec3a6e6b5a484bea19f53d885]Lappeenranta[/wiki] or even to [wiki=fcfff492e00727b63cf5dff9f59bc2a4]Stockholm[/wiki], [wiki=c8f4261f9f46e6465709e17ebea7a92b]Sweden[/wiki] a short ferry ride away.
VR [url=http://www.vr.fi/en/index.html]]offers direct day connections from [[Helsinki[/url]] (2h), [wiki=471fe554e1c62d1b01cc8e4e5076c61a]Tampere[/wiki] (1:40), [wiki=c002473e0db3d517a9cf8a79704a1152]Pieksämäki[/wiki], and [wiki=184fd01aa32f9d6856f10bf31355624a]Kuopio[/wiki]. There is also overnight car train to [wiki=c2d4002e23db5407916c21f28fafadb0]Rovaniemi[/wiki]. The railway station is in the northern part of the city center. Note that some trains continue onwards to the Port of Turku (Turun satama), which is quite handy if connecting to a ferry. In Finland train travel is usually quite expensive but you can get VR's tickets with reduced prices if buying them beforehand online.
There is an almost hourly ExpressBus [url=http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/]]coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Turku bus station operated by Pohjolan Liikenne and Vainio, departing from platform 13 in front of the international flights terminal. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of 1 to 2 hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 h 20 min and 2 h 55 min depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. In some cases, there is a change of coach at Lommila but it is well co-ordinated and easy. Tickets cost €29.50 (round trip €53.10) for adults, €14.80 for Finnish students (ISIC not accepted) and children of age 4-16. Children under the age of four travel free. You can sometimes get cheaper tickets if you buy them beforehand online.
Onnibus [url=http://www.onnibus.fi[/url]]offers low-cost long distance coach lines to Turku from different cities of Finland. Some of Onnibus buses go to Turku main bus station and some go to hotel Caribia, which is located in the Turku student village. From there you can catch the local bus to the centre. The buses offer free wi-fi.
Åbus [url=http://www.åbus.fi[/url]]is another low-cost coach company. Their buses go from Turku city centre (Aurakatu 2) to Helsinki. Like Onnibus, also Åbus sells tickets online starting from the price of EUR 1,00.
You can also check low-cost online offers from Pohjolan Liikenne [http://www.pohjolanliikenne.fi[/url].
The Port of Turku [url=http://www.port.turku.fi]]is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1 from the Market Square (Kauppatori). The port also has its own railway station, and some trains depart at the port.
The two biggest ferry lines are Viking Line [url=http://www.vikingline.fi[/url]]and
Silja Line [url=http://www.tallinksilja.com[/url].]Each one has a morning and an evening departure from [[Stockholm[/url]], Sweden, with a brief stop at the [wiki=ca21f657926d0d3d02937d5962a5356f]Åland Islands[/wiki]. For a scenic view, a morning departure is advisable. Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving in Turku.
The steamer S/S Ukkopekka [url=http://ukkopekka.fi]]also offers cruises to/from nearby [[Naantali[/url]], the home of Moomin World [http://www.muumimaailma.fi].
During summertime m/s Ruissalo offers route between city and Ruissalo island.
There's a Guest Marina on the River Aurajoki, right next to the city center. [http://www.visitturku.fi/en/guest-marina_en]
Turku is well connected by road. Route E18 leads west from [wiki=8449280a23f8c4fcfb13469f6dc19592]Helsinki[/wiki] (2 hours). Route E63 leads south-west from [wiki=471fe554e1c62d1b01cc8e4e5076c61a]Tampere[/wiki] (2:15), while E8 heads south from [wiki=1d5d43fec932ef0054b52798d52644ae]Pori[/wiki] (2:15).
The vast majority of the city's sights are within two kilometres of the Kauppatori market square that is considered as the heart of the city. The river Aura passes through the center of the city, and its banks are very popular for walking along on, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the city centre to the Turku Castle.
The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes and publishes an excellent free bike route map of the city and surrounding towns. You can rent bike for €14 per day or €63 per week; Find out more bicycle rental at the website [http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi] or call +358 (0) 40 372 5310.
The free Föri ferry shuttles travellers and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aurajoki River every day from 6:15AM to 9PM, or until 11PM in summer. The trip covers a grand distance of 78 meters and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they've taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish färja and is related to the English word "ferry".
Almost every bus terminates at the Kauppatori market square, and bus lines radiate outwards from it. There are no significant 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the Kauppatori, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. Buses generally go in two directions from Kauppatori, so check and make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well.
A single ticket is €3.00, and it is valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day, it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24 hour ticket, priced €7.50. There are no 48 hour tickets, but the tourist office sells Turku Cards (of 24h and 48h varieties) which, as well as providing free admission to most sights, also provides you free bus rides for the validity period. Some of the more important bus lines are the number 1, which goes from Kauppatori to the airport to Kauppatori to the passenger harbor (and Turku Castle) and then all over again, and the numbers 50-54 and 20, which will take you to the spa hotel Caribia.
Taxis are generally easily available, but expensive. There are three crunch times when they might be slightly problematic, and those are the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly during summer), around 8AM and 9PM, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 4AM.
A normal taxi will carry about 4 people and a moderate amount of luggage. For significant amounts of luggage, you may want to order a "farmari" taxi, an estate/wagon car which has a roomier luggage compartment. There is also a third common type of taxi available, the tilataksi, a van which will comfortably carry about 8 people.
Taxis charge a base cost of €5.90 or 9.00 depending on time of day (on Sundays the base cost is higher regardless of the time of day), and €1.55-2.18 per km, depending on amount of passengers (more passengers, higher mileage charge). Quick 1-2 km trips will cost in the €8-13 vicinity.
Flagging taxis on the street is rare and may not work; calling the central dispatch is the common method, however you can recognize a free taxi in dark, since the taxi sign on the top will have its light on. There is a central dispatch for all Turku taxis at phone number 02-10041, and bookings can be made in advance (€6.80), though more than one day in advance is unnecessary. Advance bookings less than 30 min before desired departure time are not accepted -- in that case, just phone the dispatch when you are ready to go. Outside the worst rush hours, a taxi should take no more than 5 minutes to arrive. If you are out late at night, plan ahead. During weekend bar closing hours, wait times in excess of 1 hour are not unheard of.
Parking places are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car quite near the place you are going. One good option is the underground Louhi [http://www.p-louhi.fi/] parking hall (€1-2/h) as it gives you direct access via elevators to the center of the city and its entrance is well.
[url=http://www.sightseeing.fi]Lenas Sightseeing[/url] an authorized multilingual guide surprised me with a tailor made excursions by air-conditioned mini coach.
During the summertime, there are multiple boats at the banks of the River Aura who make trips into the archipelago.
As eating out is expensive, it might be a good idea to have a hearty lunch and lighter dinner. As Finnish people typically don't bring their own food to their workplace, restaurant lunches are generally good value and most restaurants offer them. Lunch usually means a self service buffet - eat as much as you want. More expensive "business lunch" means portions brought to your table. Lunch prices start from EUR 6,50 with which you usually get salad and soup buffet + bread + coffee. If you pay the full price, which typically is a bit less than EUR 10,00, you get salad and soup buffet + the main course buffet (with several dishes) + dessert + coffee. Watch for signs in front of the restaurants with the text "lounas".
Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently kebab-pizzerias, offering both Turkish kebab and Italian pizza dishes on their menu. You will also find a lot of these downtown. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are not located in the core downtown.
* Ege Kebab Pizzeria, Kousankatu 1 near Itäkeskus, by the traffic light intersection, in Varissuo. Reviewed as the best kebab restaurant in Turku [url=http://kebabille.com/arvostelut/kunta-rank.php?kid=382]]and one of the best in the whole country.
* Milan, Eerikinkatu 5, opposite cinema Julia (downtown). Kebab-pizzeria with excellent pizzas and kebabs.
* Turun Center Kebab Pizzeria, Near the Aura river (Aurajoki) in front of Wärtsilä, [http://www.eshop.centerpizza.fi[/url].
*Sisilia, Aninkaistenkatu 3 20100 Turku. Servers decent kebabs and pizzas. Famous for the price: all kebabs and pizzas €5 (for students, but you don't really need an I.D.).
*Pizzeria Napoli [url=http://www.pizzerianapoli.com/],]Puutarhakatu 20. Located near Mikael's Church, less than 1 km from city centre toward harbour. Traditional style pizzeria with wide selection of decent pizzas.
During the lunch time, usually from 11am to 15pm, most restaurants serves food for reasonable prices. Lunch restaurants and lists in Turku can be found at [url=http://lounaat.info]lounaat.info[/url[/url].
Bremer. All meals around €10: pizza, wok, burgers, tortillas. Uudenmaankatu 1.
*Pippurimylly [url=http://www.pippurimylly.fi].]The Peppermill is a nostalgic family restaurant where bluesquared table cloths and tasty beefs have been a part of Turku's weekly routines and holidays from the year 1974.
*Kortteliravintola Kerttu [url=http://www.kerttu.fi/index.php?o=kerttu&k=en[/url]]at Läntinen pitkäkatu 35, near the railway station. They have a laundromat, free wireless Internet, newspapers to read and a very comfortable atmosphere.
*Panini Caffè Ristorante, address: Linnankatu 3. Good Italian food at reasonable prices.
*Pizzeria Dennis[url=http://www.dennis.fi[/url].]Well known and respected Italian restaurant.
* Viikinkiravintola Harald ("Viking Restaurant") [url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi[/url],]Aurakatu 3. Higher mid-range. Located in the heart of the city. A pseudo-authentic Viking style environment. Several fish, bird and game dishes. One of the few restaurants which serve Reindeer. Opening hours mon-thu 11-24, fri 11-01 sat 12-01, sun 15-22.
* Musiikkikahvila Sointu [url=http://www.sointubar.fi/[/url]]Linnankatu 27. A nostalgic music joint for dining, drinks, coffee, and live shows.
* Panimoravintola Koulu [http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi[/url] Eerikinkatu 18. They have set a brewery restaurant inside an old school building. The beer is very good and they also make their own blueberry cider! In the summertime there's also a beergarden. The menu is limited but you get typical brewery restaurant food. It's worth wandering about the big building and see the different rooms, also upstairs where the lunch is served during the daytime.
Restaurant quality food is readily found in Turku. Most famous are the restaurant boats on the banks of the River Aura. Some of them close for the winter, but others remain open throughout the year. Other famous restaurants include:
* Enkeliravintola ("Angel Restaurant"), downtown on Kauppiaskatu, decorated with many art objects related to angels and focusing on warm, friendly atmosphere.
* Ravintola Suomalainen Pohja [url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.com]]is in downtown on Aurakatu 24 next to Turku Art Museum and Puolala Park. Excellent staff and good kitchen makes sure you'll visit there again. Tel +3582 251 2000.
* Rocca [url=http://www.rocca.fi/[/url],]along the riverside towards the harbor from downtown - co-owned by the famous ice hockey player Saku Koivu.
*Vaakahuone [http://www.vaakahuone.fi/[/url] Aurajoki riverside Castlestreet (Linnankatu) 38. Free live jazz every night during summer.
*Trattoria Romana, Hämeenkatu 9. An Italian trattoria, excellent price-quality relationship. Tip: try their unrivalled pizza margherita.
* Opened in 1895, this German-style pub-restaurant was at the forefront of Turku gastronomy for a long time. Post-renovation, though, the ambience is airy but nondescript and the menu is now a somewhat odd mix of the gourmet (escargots, duck leg confit) and the not so gourmet (burritos and pizza).
* Pinella is a landmark building on the river in the heart of Turku. It has been transformed into a new contemporary bar and restaurant, creating a fresh chapter in its history as an important cultural and artistic venue.
Cafe Art[url=http://www.cafeart.fi/],]Läntinen Rantakatu 5. Located on the banks of the Aurajoki River near the city centre. Outdoor seating with nice view in the summer. Indoor seating in several different rooms, all decorated with art (changing selection) which is also for sale. Great coffee, good tea selection, and many snacks (cakes, croissants, sandwiches, etc.).
*Kirjakahvila[url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org/[/url],]Vanha Suurtori 1. Located at the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture cafe and a bookshop (hence the name, which means "Book Cafe") run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day, even for vegans. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. Open from 11AM to 7PM, from M-F, but there is often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening.
* Cafe Mansikkapaikka, Piispankatu 11, a old yellow wooden house. The name means "A place where wild strawberries can be found", and the interior and the atmosphere is very romantic and cosy. The tea is served in small strawberry-themed tea pots and you can choose from an assortment of 30 different teas. Has been closed since end of 2011.
* Cosmic Comic Cafe [url=http://www.cosmic.fi/[/url],]Kauppiaskatu 4 (Forum Shopping Centre). A cafe for comics lovers. Offers drinks, comics books for free reading and hosts various events from time to time.
* Latte Cafe [url=http://www.lattecafe.biz/[/url],]Kristiinankatu 5. Latte Cafe is a sweet little cafe at downtown Turku. Special teas, coffees (from all around the world), paninis, salads & toasts. They also have cakes, buns, croissants and a lot of sweet surprises. Fruit non-alcoholic cocktails.
* Cafe Fontana [url=http://www.fontanacafe.fi/[/url],]Aurakatu 1. Street-level cafe in historical milieu in the heart of the city, opposite to Town Hall park, near Aura bridge. Also lunch and bar.
* Fabbes Café Tehtaankatu 6. A small nice café with good lunch every day. Located at the corner of Tehtaankatu and Piispankatu near the universities among beautiful old tree houses. Smoothies, milkshakes, special coffee, cakes, buns, lunch, salad and much more. They have free wifi. Closed at weekends and in July.
* Elvina Café [http://www.elvina.fi/[/url] Yliopistonkatu 15. A beautiful café located near the market square, decorated in the 20's style.
For the late teens-early twenties crowd, the Night Club Marilyn [url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi]]is particularly popular as a disco/night club.
* For a similar disco experience for early twenties upwards, there are a number of options such as night club Apollo [url=http://www.apolloliveclub.fi/turku/[/url].]Another popular night spot for mid-to-late twenties is Börs Night Club in the same building as the hotel Hamburger Börs (but open to all, not just hotel guests).
* Prima', at Aurakatu 14, is popular among exchange students. You can find them socializing on Wednesdays.
* For proper dancing (not disco dancing), Restaurant Galax [url=http://www.galax.fi[/url]]is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 40s-50s.
* In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on the restaurant boats on the banks of the River Aura, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. Examples of these river boats include Donna[url=http://www.donna.fi/[/url],]Cindy [url=http://www.cindy.fi/www/[/url],]Aussie bar" (also has a nightclub. Propably the most international crowd in Turku) and Svarte Rudolf.
* Dynamo [url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/[/url]]at Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Attracts a healthy amount of exchange students.
* Monk [url=http://www.monk.fi/[/url]]The best and pretty much the only jazz club in town. Musical scale includes happy jazz, retromodern club jazz, funk, afro and latin stuff. Djs on weekends, live jazz 2-3 days a week.
* Klubi [url=http://www.klubi.net/tku/index.html[/url]]The leading rock venue in Turku. Goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative - you name it, they've got it.
* Forte [url=http://www.forte-nightclub.com/[/url]]tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours (as opposed to majority of the other clubs in Turku). The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo etc. is widely recognized amongst students in Turku.
* Monkey [url=http://www.themonkey.fi/[/url]]is a new club in the city center of Turku, it's located in front of the H&M. Here are probably the best parties on Saturday, because there are a lot of Finnish girls. They play hip hop, house and R&B on two floors. There is also a VIP area.
*Gay clubbing Parties take place as OMQ!-club at Portti [url=http://www.anniskeluliike.fi[/url],]Hämeenkatu 7. To know when the next OMQ! takes place, check out the Turku LGBT organization's website [url=http://www.tuseta.fi[/url].]The website is in Finnish only but you can contact the office and ask in English: +358 45 132 4877, tuseta[at[/url]tuseta.fi
Alepub Turku near the city library by the Aura river. Cheapest beer in town and friendly atmosphere all day long. At alepub you never drink alone. Good jukebox and the best finnish sports (lentomäki) on the television.
*Cosmic Comic Cafe at Forum shopping center by the Market Square. Comics gallery, board games to play and a relaxed, "a second living room" atmosphere. Sometimes very overcrowded.
*Alvar at Humalistonkatu 7, near the railway station. It is located at a building designed by a famous finnish architecht Alvar Aalto. A comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free Wi-Fi available.
*Puutorin Vessa[url=http://www.puutorinvessa.fi/],]a former public toilet but nowadays a popular bar, located at Puutori market square, near the bus station. One of the must see sights in Turku.
*The Old Bank[url=http://www.oldbank.fi/[/url],]a former bank turned into a beer pub with beautiful interior and the widest selection of beers in town.
*Brewery restaurant Koulu[url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/[/url],]an old school building converted to a brewery restaurant serving their own beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cozy biergarten in the back yard is open in the summer.
*Mallaskukko[url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/[/url]]is another good beer pub in Turku, with a wide selection of beers and scotch whiskies.
*Pikku-Torre [url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/[/url]]close to the centre is a good and friendly bar-cum-restaurant, serving a good choice of different beers and a selection of mid-priced meals (only until 9PM.). Pikku-Torre is one of the best spots in Turku for watching football. Live music on weekends.
*Uusi apteekki[url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/[/url],]a beer pub located in a former pharamacy built in 1907.
*The Castle[url=http://www.thecastle.fi/[/url],]Eerikinkatu 6, close to the main square. An Irish style pub with English staff.
*Whisky Bar at Yliopistonkatu 19, in the core downtown of Turku. Has a wide selection of whiskies. Nowadays strongly orientated to heavy metal by it's music and atmosphere.
*Tinatuoppi at Eerikinkatu 8 [url=http://www.tinatuoppi.fi/[/url]]Legendary boozing spot at the heart of Turku. Cheap beer and great jukebox.
*Cup & Pint at Humalistonkatu 17. Forget Hurry Worries! Cosy modern bar/cafe near the railway station. Good beer selection, toasts, pies, champagne, cakes etc. DJ action at weekends.
*suXes at Yliopistonkatu 9 [http://www.suxes.fi[/url] is currently Turku's only gay bar. Their Sunday evening karaoke is quite popular. There's a small dance floor but it's not really a club.
Hostel Turku, [url=http://www.turku.fi/hostelturku].]Located on the river close to the town centre, 10 minutes walk from the train station, or take bus 1 from the bus station/harbor. Spacious and friendly, contains a decent kitchen, laundry, lockers, and bike hire. Book ahead, as it gets very busy in summer. Will close for good on the 5th of September 2014.
* Interpoint Hostel, Vähä Hämeenkatu 12a (near Cathedral, Kupittaa railway station). Open in summer only, usually July 15-Aug 15 (may vary). Maintained by Turku YWCA volunteers and often praised for its friendly atmosphere. Accommodation is very cheap at 8,50 €/night, but only includes a mattress on the floor. Kitchen and laundry facilities available.
* Turku Unihostel, [url=http://www.tys.fi/index.phtml?l=en&s=32&r=16[/url]]Inspehtorinkatu 4. Located in the Turku University student village, and intended for longer-term stays. Buses 30, 50, 51, 53, 54, 20 minute walk to centre. Single rooms with WC/shower and common kitchen, laundry, tv, wireless internet. Book by the week only, payment by wire transfer in advance, limited office hours to obtain keys. Inhabited mostly by university short-term visitors, but open to anyone.
* Hostel Borea, [url=http://www.msborea.fi/english/www/hostel[/url]]The ship hostel offers year-round, affordable accommodation on the west shore of the Aura River, near Forum Marinum. Customers can walk to the hostel from the port; bus 1 from the airport passes the hostel on Linnankatu; and there is free parking for customers arriving by car. They also have a hotel.
* Linnasmäki / Turku Christian Institute, [http://linnasmaki.fi/english/[/url] In the summertime, the student rooms are available as a hostel of 84 beds. Located about 4km from the central, in a very green area. They also have a hotel.
Hotel Seaport is located in the Turku harbour, next door to the famous sightseeing Turku Castle. The hotel itself is an old customs house turned into a hotel.
* Cumulus Turku is centrally located, a nice mid-priced business hotel."
* Omena. Booking only by Internet, and you get a passcode online which you can use to get into the building. There is no reception staff and no breakfast.
* . Quality hotel located about 500 m from the marketplace towards the harbor."
* Sokos Hotel Seurahuone. From the marketplace about 3 blocks towards the harbor. On the same street as Cumulus/Ramada (Eerikinkatu).
* Formerly the Grand Hotel Börs, this hotel dates back to 1904 (the restaurant is a few years older yet) and remains a solid choice. The complex now has twin hotels diagonally across from each other, with the City Börs rooms being cheaper and simpler, but the combined reception is in Hamburger Börs. The entire complex has no less than 9 restaurants, bars and clubs, making this a popular nightspot. Indoor pool and sauna. Good discounts often available if you book a package with the ferry companies.
* Park Hotel. A non-chain hotel only a couple hundred meters from the railway station.
* Scandic Hotel Julia. Two blocks from the marketplace, towards the cathedral.
* Centro Hotel. One block uphill from Julia's location, a little hard to find on the inner courtyard of the city block.
* Artukaisten Paviljonki. Near the Elysee Arena and fair centre, several miles from downtown.
Caribia Spa Hotel [http://www.holidayclub.fi/portal/suomi/kylpylat/caribia/]
* Scandic Hotel Plaza. One block from the marketplace.
* Sokos Hotel Hamburger Börs. Right beside the marketplace.
* Radisson Blu Hotel Marina Palace. [http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-turku] Located on Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura.