Scandic Julia

Forum — 77 m · ~1 min walk

Kaupungintalon puisto — 240 m · ~3 min walk

Aboa Vetus Ars Nova — 338 m · ~4 min walk

Åbo Svenska Teater — 254 m · ~3 min walk

Museomäen leikkipaikka — 688 m · ~9 min walk

Nearest — 173 m · ~2 min walk

Wiklundin apteekki — 193 m · ~2 min walk

Sale — 188 m · ~2 min walk

Kauppatori — 98 m · ~1 min walk

Euro (EUR)

You can exchange money at the airport or in the city center at banks like Nordea or S-Pankki, but rates might be unfavourable. For better rates, use an ATM or exchange offices in the city like Forex or Unit Exchange.

Most shops, restaurants, and public transportation accept major credit and debit cards, including contactless payments and mobile pay solutions like MobilePay. Some small shops and market stalls might only accept cash.

Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. Taxis don't require tipping, but you can round up the fare.

A typical coffee costs around €3-4 at cafes or kiosks.

A budget-friendly lunch option is a soup or a salad at a cafeteria or a street food stall, costing around €5-7.

A affordable dinner option is a traditional Finnish fish soup or a burger at a casual restaurant, costing around €12-15 for a main course.

Street food is available at the Market Square (Kauppatori) or in the Aleksanterinkatu area, with options like hot dogs, burgers, or traditional Finnish snacks.

Budget supermarkets like Lidl, Prisma, and S-market are common in the area.

High-street shopping is available along the Aleksanterinkatu and Eerikinkatu streets, with affordable options at stores like H&M or Uniqlo.

A day pass for public transportation costs €4.50, and the cheapest way from the airport is the bus (around €5.50) or the taxi (around €25-30).

Buy a reusable public transportation card, use local cafes and bakeries for affordable snacks, and take advantage of happy hour deals at bars and restaurants.