Is a furnished apartment in Turku suitable for a work assignment?

Yes, if the home has a suitable workspace, a good bed, internet and a practical connection to the workplace. Also check entry, invoicing and the accommodation's change and cancellation terms before booking.

Is a furnished apartment a good option during a relocation?

Often it is. A ready-made home makes the period easier when a permanent home is not yet available. Check storage space, the kitchen, laundry, sleeping arrangements and the possibility of extending the accommodation if needed.

Can you live in a furnished apartment for several weeks or months?

Yes, when the apartment's space, equipment and terms suit a longer period. For accommodation of at least 28 nights, it is worth requesting an offer that itemises the price, services and any additional services.

How do I choose the location of a furnished apartment in Turku?

Compare the apartment with your most important daily route, such as your workplace or campus. Check walking, Föli connections, possible transfers and parking at the exact times when you will be travelling.

What can be included in the total price of a furnished apartment?

Check the total price for the entire accommodation period and what it includes. Agree in advance on electricity, water, internet, bed linen, cleaning, parking, the payment schedule and the change and cancellation terms.

Furnished apartment in Turku for business trips and relocation

Author: Juho Harmaa, founder of Mera · Reviewed 1.10.2026

When you need a home in Turku for a business trip, relocation or a few months, a furnished apartment can be a more natural solution than a hotel. Your own kitchen, laundry facilities and space for your belongings make everyday life easier — but only if the home, location and terms suit your particular stay.

The most important things in brief

For a business trip, peace and quiet for sleeping, a workspace, internet and smooth arrival are important.

During a relocation or longer stay, you also need storage space, a functional kitchen and laundry facilities.

Choose the location based on your daily route, not just the name of the neighbourhood.

Compare the price for the entire stay and check what is actually included in the offer.

When is a furnished apartment in Turku a good option?

A furnished apartment is suitable when you need a ready-made home without furnishing your own apartment or arranging a standard rental agreement. It can be a practical solution for a work assignment, starting a new job, the period between a renovation or move, or a stay lasting several weeks or months.

A hotel works well for a short visit. When the days add up, having your own kitchen, living space and laundry facilities begins to affect the smoothness of everyday life. In a furnished home, you can make breakfast, leave your belongings in place and end your workday in peace.

However, furnishing alone does not make an apartment suitable. A good choice answers four questions:

Where will you sleep and work?
How will you get each day to work, campus or other important places?
What is included in the price and equipment?
Are the accommodation period, changes and any extension clearly agreed?

If the stay lasts at least 28 nights, read about Mera's longer-stay practices and request an offer before making a decision.

What should a business traveller check?

A home suitable for a business trip must support both the working day and recovery. Check the workspace, peace and quiet for sleeping, internet, arrival and daily route. When booking on behalf of a company, also agree on invoicing and the contents of the accommodation before making the reservation.

Workspace and internet

A dining table may be sufficient for occasional remote work. For daily work, you generally need more space, sufficient lighting and a chair that is comfortable to sit in for an entire working day. From the photos, it is worth checking whether the workspace is separate or whether the same surface is used for both dining and working.

Ask about the internet connection if your work involves video calls or transferring large files. If connection speed is critical for your work, verify it separately before booking.

Sleeping and recovery

Ask about the size of the bed, sleeping arrangements and whether the space can be darkened. In a studio, work, dining and sleeping take place in the same room; over a longer period, a separate bedroom may feel more peaceful.

After the working day, the home should also provide space for something other than work. A living area, pleasant lighting and a designated place for belongings can make a surprisingly significant difference even during a week's stay.

Arrival, invoicing and support

Make sure you know how entry works, when you will receive the instructions and whom to contact in case of problems. For a corporate booking, the offer should state the apartment, dates, number of residents, total price, services and payment, change and cancellation terms.

Mera arranges corporate accommodation according to the needs of the company and resident. At the same time, details such as invoicing, interim cleaning, linen changes and the possibility of extending the stay can be checked.

What kind of home is suitable for a relocation or temporary accommodation?

During a relocation or longer period of temporary accommodation, the home must work as an ordinary everyday home, not just for the first night. Storage space, a kitchen, laundry facilities, privacy and flexibility in the agreement are then more important than hotel-like extra services.

At minimum, check these:

Storage space: are there suitable places for clothes, suitcases and other belongings?
Kitchen: does it have the equipment for the cooking you intend to do?
Laundry: is there a private washing machine or a shared laundry room in the building?
Sleeping arrangements: is there a suitable bed and enough personal space for every resident?
Cleaning: is final cleaning included in the price, and can interim cleaning be ordered during the stay?
Extension: when must an extension be agreed, and how is the price determined?

For Mera's longer stays, furnishings, electricity, water, internet and final cleaning are included in the price according to the offer. Any additional services are itemised in the offer. Laundry facilities and parking vary by home, so they must be checked in the details of the selected apartment.

How do you choose a location in Turku?

Choose the location based on how your most important everyday route works. Compare the journey to work, campus, the station or daycare at the times you intend to travel. A short distance on the map does not always mean the fastest connection.

Föli serves seven municipalities: Turku, Kaarina, Raisio, Naantali, Lieto, Paimio and Rusko. Still, always check your own route using the Föli journey planner, as the number of transfers and service intervals matter more than the name of the neighbourhood.

If you travel by car, check the availability and terms of parking in advance. A street parking space, a space belonging to the housing company and a bookable parking space are different things. Park-and-ride parking, in turn, is activated in the Föli app and requires purchasing a public transport ticket.

A city bike can complement a bus journey, but Föllärit are available only in Turku, not throughout the Föli area. The up-to-date situation for the winter season and terms of use should be checked on the Föli website.

What kinds of furnished homes are available in Turku?

Furnished homes in Turku differ in terms of space, sleeping arrangements, working possibilities and location. A studio suitable for one person may feel cramped for two during a longer stay, while a family or two business travellers may need separate bedrooms.

Examples of Mera's homes in Turku include:

Kakolan Torni, a 69 m² home with two bedrooms and a separate workspace.
The Green Atelier, a 26 m² studio in Lonttinen with a fixed workspace.
Sofiankatu, a 30 m² studio near Port Arthur.
Paratiisintie, a 44 m² home with one bedroom and a sofa bed.

Look at the photos and equipment, but also compare the layout with your everyday needs. If you work remotely every day, the workspace may determine your choice. For a longer family stay, separate sleeping arrangements and storage for belongings generally carry more weight.

You can begin comparing Mera's homes in Turku.

What should you check about the price of a furnished apartment?

Always compare the price for the entire stay. The nightly price alone does not tell the whole story if cleaning, bed linen, electricity, internet, water, parking or other services are charged separately.

Request a written summary of at least the following:

the start and end dates of the accommodation
the number of residents and agreed sleeping places
the total price and payment schedule
services included in the price
parking and laundry facilities
change and cancellation terms
the possibility of an extension and how it is confirmed.

For a longer stay, it is worth requesting a separate offer. This allows the apartment, services and price to be tailored to your actual needs instead of basing the decision solely on the nightly price shown in the online calendar.

How to make a decision without unnecessary uncertainty

Start by writing down your three most important needs. For a business trip, they might be a workspace, a good bed and a fast connection to the workplace. During a relocation, storage, a kitchen and a flexible end date may come first. For a family, separate sleeping arrangements and sufficient shared space may be decisive.

Then go through the same list for each option:

Can you see the entire layout in the photos?
Do you know where you will sleep, work and store your belongings?
Is the kitchen equipped for your intended use?
Are laundry facilities, parking and entry clear?
Does the daily route work?
Is the total price, including the terms, understandable?

A good furnished apartment is not just a beautiful space. It is a home where the most important parts of your stay work on an ordinary Tuesday. When your needs, location, equipment and terms are clear, it is much easier to compare the options.

View Mera's homes in Turku or request an offer for a longer stay.