The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kotka

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kotka

Visiting Kotka, Finland for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Kotka, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Kotka based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Kotka for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Kotka before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Kotka for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Kotka for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Kotka

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Keskuskatu 21, Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Kotka has great rooms from $205 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground


Santalahti Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kotka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Santalahti Resort which has nice rooms starting at $99. Offering skiing, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Santalahdentie 150. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and cooking classes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 km from the city center. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hotel Santalahti

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

We found Hotel Santalahti to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $129. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, hiking, golf, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Mastotie 1. You'll also find kids meals, mini-golf, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.6 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Guesthouse Torppa

Guest House with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kotka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $82, Guesthouse Torppa, at Mäenpääntie 144 provides skiing, a restaurant, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, a sauna, and massages. It's located just 8.5 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Kartanohotelli Karhulan Hovi

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Kartanohotelli Karhulan Hovi has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers a bar, hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and bowling. The great rooms here start at $81 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Karhulan Hovin tie 1. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, horse riding, car rentals, fishing, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


For more terrific hotel ideas in Kotka, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kotka, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kotka, Best Hotels for One Week in Kotka, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kotka.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kotka?

Kotka Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$119

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Kotka, Finland. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Kotka, Finland based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $119. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kotka.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $205
  • 3-star hotels: $87
  • 2-star hotels: $129


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