Located near the Aura River, this hotel is 1640 feet from Turku Cathedral. Flat-screen TVs and iPod docks are in all rooms. Wi-Fi, sauna and gym access is free. Refurbished in 2011, Scandic Julia’s air-conditioned rooms have wooden floors, satellite TV and blackout curtains. TVs offer MP3, DVD and digital camera connectivity. Julia's on-site restaurant Bistro Julienne serves classic dishes and seasonal specialties. The hotel bar offers lighter courses. A 24-hour shop sells drinks, snacks and toiletries. Free bikes and Nordic walking poles can be borrowed at reception. At Scandic Julia Hotel, children receive a welcome present on arrival. The playroom has games, toys and films. Turku Market Square and the city center is just 984 feet from the hotel. The double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.