HI Hostel Turku
Hostel Turku is an excellent choice for travelers, who want to get to know Turku. It is located within walking distance from the town center and the most popular sights. There are two self service kitchens in our hostel, laundry facilities with a tumble dryer and a separate drying room ...
Turku founded in the 13th century, is the oldest and fifth largest city in Finland, with a population of 174,868 (as of 2005). Located (60.4515° N 22.2669° E) at the mouth of the Aurajoki in the southwest of the country, it is the capital city of both the region of Finland Proper and the province of Western Finland, as well as being the centre of the country's third largest urban area, with around 270,000 inhabitants. Turku has one of the largest Finland-Swedish populations in the country. The Finnish word for the inhabitants of Turku is turkulaiset (singular: turkulainen). Due to its location, the Port of Turku is one of the busiest seaports in Finland.
Turku has a cultural identity as Finland's historical centre, as it was the largest city in the country. It was also the capital from 1809 to 1812 when Helsinki was made the capital. It also hosted the country's first university, the The Royal Academy of Turku.
