With a stay at Gasthaus Vanha-Merivartioasema, you'll be centrally located in Kotka, within a 10-minute walk of Mansikkalahti and Sapokka Water Garden. .This guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Maretarium and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kotkan Kaupunginteatteri.
Gasthaus Vanha-Merivartioasema offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional features at this guesthouse include a picnic area, charcoal grills, and bike storage.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking available only on request
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free uncovered extended parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Art supplies
Children's books
Children's games
Children's toys
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
In a provincial park
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1962
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Renovated entire property - February 2022
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
More
Connecting rooms available
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of EUR 30 (exact amount varies) at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive a text message 15 minutes before arrival with the check-in code.
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Gasthaus Vanha Merivartioasema
Gasthaus Vanha-Merivartioasema Kotka
Gasthaus Vanha-Merivartioasema Guesthouse
Gasthaus Vanha-Merivartioasema Guesthouse Kotka
Gasthaus Vanha-Merivartioasema Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 90 reviews
10 - Excellent
38
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 90 reviews
8 - Good
42
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 90 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 90 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Inka
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice - amazing view!
Inka
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Tomi
Mar 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wednesday sauna was nice surprice. Clean place. Didnt meet any staff members, but I bet theyre great.
Tomi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Kenneth
Jul 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The Gardenhouse was nice to stay. God parking and near the city.
Superb new Gasthaus in Kotka. The location is really convenient Gasthaus is located at the top of the hill within nice recidential area. City center and all key sights are within walking distance. The property is an old coast guard station and everything has been renovated honoring the history of the building. So, this is a sea themed Gasthaus were some of the rooms have private bathroom and others shared. There is also a large community kitchen that is fully equipped and perfect for making your own breakfast or even dinner, Great views, amazingly clean and easy to park. Highly recommended for a stay in Kotka
Lack of own bathroom with this price was disappointment.
Jussi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pirjo
Feb 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Siisti ja hyvÀ hinta/laatu suhde. Mukava miljöö
Pirjo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Erkki
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Ei oikeastaan hotelli vaan hostelli. Ei henkilökuntaa paikalla, koodilla pÀÀsi sisÀÀn. Vessa ja suihku kÀytÀvÀllÀ. Hankala sijainti mÀen pÀÀllÀ, omakotialueen lÀpi pÀÀsi rantaan. Meluisa huone, kuorsaus kuului seinÀn lÀpi. Aamulla piti ottaa lakanat sÀngystÀ ja viedÀ roskat. Nyt majoitun samaan hintaan Holiday Club VierumÀellÀ!
Huonekuvauksessa ei mainita lainkaan, ettÀ huoneessa on vain jaettu wc+kylpyhuone. TÀmÀ olisi ehdottomasti syytÀ lisÀtÀ kuvaukseen.
Muuten hostellityyppiseksi majoitukseksi ok, aamupala hyvÀ ja maisemat ylÀkerran loungesta hienot.
Mukava majoitusvaihtoehto.
Huone oli siisti, yksinkertaisesti sisustettu ja omalla kylpyhuoneella. Minibaari-kokoinen jÀÀkaappi oli hyvÀ lisÀ.
Majatalo sijaitsee hyvÀssÀ ja rauhallisessa paikassa mÀenhuipulla, josta on helppo lÀhteÀ kÀvellen kiertÀmÀÀn Kotkansaaren puistoja nÀhtÀvyyksiÀ.
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Nice option for accommodation.
The room was clean, simply decorated and it had a private bathroom. Minibar sized frigde was a nice addition.
Guesthouse is located in a quiet place on top of a hill and from there it is really easy to walk around Kotka city to see the parks and do some sightseeing.
Todella siistit huoneet ja rauhallinen majoituspaikka.
Huoneessa ei ollut ilmastointia, joten helteellÀ huone oli todella kuuma. Onneksi yöllÀ oli viileÀmpÀÀ ja huoneen ikkunan sai auki viilennystÀ varten.
Upea ja rauhallinen ympÀristö ja ystÀvÀllinen henkilökunta.
LÀmpöisellÀ sÀÀllÀ huone on kuuma, vaikka kÀytössÀ on tuuletin. Televisio olisi plussaa. Itse oman huoneen siivoaminen (roskien vienti, lakanoiden poisto) mielestÀni nÀillÀ hinnoilla pitÀisi kuulua hintaan. Aamupalabuffet erittÀin hyvÀ nÀin kesÀllÀ. ErittÀin rauhallinen.
HyvÀ sijainti. KÀvellen pÀÀsee 15 min keskustaan. Siistit huoneet ja kelpo aamiainen. Kaikista huoneista ei ole merinÀköalaa. Bonus sijainnista nÀkötornin vieressÀ, jonne kannattaa kiivetÀ ihailemaan maisemia.
Positiivinen yllÀtys! KÀytÀnnön jÀrjestelyt toimivat hienosti, ja saimme nukuttu hyvÀt unet. Aamupala oli eritt Àin hyvÀ: lapsille mieluisia olivat erityisesti vohvelit, joita sai paistaa itse, ja itse olin positiivisesti yllÀttynyt gluteenittomien tuotteiden tarjonnasta.
Voisin yöpyÀ tÀÀllÀ toisenkin kerran. Suosittelen.