Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is a sound booking for most Turku trips: a high score, a breakfast guests rave about and a price right at the city median. Skip it if you want to be in the centre itself or if soft mattresses trouble you.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Our Best Value pick in Turku suits travellers arriving by train, visitors with business at the university, and anyone with dietary needs at breakfast. Family rooms are listed, and the hotel is tagged as pet friendly, so check the pet rules on your booking.
If you want to step straight out into the old centre, our Luxury pick is described by its guests as more central. Light sleepers who need a firm bed should also read the guest comments below.
Location and getting around
The address is Tykistökatu 2. Guests say it sits right by the railway station and the university, with the city centre about a 20-minute walk away. They rate the location 8.7.
Turku Cathedral is 1 km away, around 13 minutes on foot. Turku Synagogue is 1.7 km, about 21 minutes. Turku Castle is 4 km away, roughly 50 minutes, which is far: use public transport or a taxi for that one. All times are straight-line estimates and have not been walked.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.9 out of 10 from 1,529 reviews, joint second of the 7 properties we compared.
Breakfast is the standout. Guests describe a large spread with gluten-free and vegan options, regional products and a range of porridge toppings. Continental and buffet styles are listed.
Beds split opinion. Many guests call them comfortable, but some find the mattresses too soft and the pillows lumpy. If you have back trouble, ask about pillow options when you book.
Price and how it compares with our other Turku picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) was €138.50 per night for 2 adults, exactly the sample median. This is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Scandic Go, Eerikinkatu 30, scored 8.1 at €69.30 a night with 3 stars. Our Luxury pick, Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone, scored 9.1 at €219.50 with 4 stars. Kupittaa costs about twice the Scandic Go but scores 0.8 higher. Against Seurahuone, it saves €81 a night for a score just 0.2 lower.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Turku. The Best Value pick weighs guest score, review count and price, so it is not meant to be the cheapest. Kupittaa scored near the top of the group, from a large pool of reviews, at the median price. That gap between quality and cost is what we look for.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, whether breakfast is included and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Confirm each one for your rate.
Parking, spa access and air conditioning are not confirmed in our data. If you need any of them, ask the hotel directly. Check terrace and restaurant opening hours too, especially for a November stay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa from Turku centre?
Guests describe it as about a 20-minute walk from the centre. Turku Cathedral is around 13 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Is Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa near the train station?
Guests say it is right next to the railway station and the university. That makes it handy if you arrive by train.
Does the breakfast cater for special diets?
Guests mention gluten-free and vegan options, plus regional products and porridge toppings. Check that breakfast is included in your rate.
Are the beds comfortable?
Most guests say yes, but some find the mattresses too soft and the pillows lumpy. Ask about alternatives if you are sensitive to that.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €138.50 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your own dates.