Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Ewa
Polandvery tiny bathroom. very simple breakfast
that was interesting experience to sleep on the boat, nice common space with kitchen. location very good, bus stop next to.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Anonymous
FinlandGood, quiet and excotic hostel. Good breakfast and atmosphere.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Benedikt
GermanyMy stay was just fine. It's a good hostel for one or two nights. Just keep in mind that it is a bit far from the city center.
It is exactly what you think it is. A tiny cabin on a nice renovated ship. Nothing too comfortable but a good way to see how it feels to be on a vessel like this. It was nice that they had a room for my bicycle. But as always make sure to bring a good lock for your bike.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Oioanna
GreeceThe room could have been cleaner and it would be more comfortable if beds were made. It is small room but that was expected since it's previous boat cabin.
Breakfast was good and location helps when you're planning to travel from the port next day.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Aino-katri
IcelandIt IS a former ferry, so naturally the cabins are very small, beds are narrow and hard, and the cabins provide only the necessary night stay items. Likewise, the many years of partying while this ship was used for cruises have left their mark, so it looks a little worn out and dirty.
This hotel is great for one-two night. It's located near the harbour, so there are lots of things to see in the area and a great option for those who are taking a morning ferry. The breakfast was excellent, and you can use the ship's sauna in the morning if you feel like a morning bath. If you ever went on a cruise on this ship it's also very nostalgic to see it again, this time without the noise! Definitely worth the experience, and the staff on the ship are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Petra
SwedenA bit worn. Smelly bathroom. Wouldnt get one extra Tomelilla.
Closecto the town. Decent breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
John
United KingdomIt was moored some way from the centre of town and the bus station.
It was a ship. I felt like I was on a cruise without the motion. It was next door to the Maritime Museum and only a 5 minute walk to Turku Castle.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Hannah
PhilippinesNone so far. Some points for improvement is that they can check on the information portfolio in the rooms, as the plastic covers are already torn and not presentable anymore.
It was cool experience. It was our first time to stay in a boat hostel. A boat converted into a hostel. It was interesting as it takes us back to history. There was a narrative as to how it became into a hostel. There was also a museum in the same boat. Rate was fair enough and included breakfast already. Breakfast had coffee, hot chocolate, milk and tea. There were some homemade cookies, which were cool. Porridge was served. There were also a couple of fruits. Bread, butter and jam was served. Boiled egg was served and a few salad selections. Location was also approximate to the tourist attractions like the Turku castle and just a walk away from the boat terminal. There is also a grocery store nearby, which is Sale. Bus stop is also nearby. Rate also allowed us to pay at the hotel.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Alfred
AustriaUnique experience, very nice :-)
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Szabolcs
HungaryVery small cabin.
Close to the center. Special atmosphere.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
David
EstoniaThe property is described as a museum as well as a hostel but that wasn’t very apparent to me. Very little access to the ship apart from the restaurant and there was a library of sorts. The breakfast was limited and not particularly good. At €96 per night I would have expected to have the bed made up but had to spend 10 minutes putting duvet cover and sheets on the bed in very cramped space. It’s old and in need of a makeover and in my opinion it does not warrant the cost.
Good location, interesting staying on a boat.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Ritva
FinlandThe bed was not ready. We had to put sheets to bed ourselves.
Ok
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Jan
United StatesThe booms are tiny and the beds hard
Good value and location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Cynthia
GermanyNoises from the other cabins can be heard very good. So hope for quiet neighbors or bring some earplugs just in case ;)
Quick walk to Viking Line and also just a 30min walk to city centre or a short bus ride. Very unique place to sleep and definately okay for one or two nights. Cabins are, of course, very small but it was enough for me and I had a good night sleep. Had a nice beer at the cafe right on the ship. Breakfast was also good!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Anne
FinlandThe room was tiny with no window, for the first time of my life I felt uncomfortable. it got really hot in the evening in the room (10pm), and then at 4:50am some kind of alarm went off, I was dressing up, ready to take my child over to the deck when all noises stopped and nobody was in the corridors to evacuate us...
The staff, the location and the sun deck of the boat
Stayed in July 2023