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EC Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, near Rewell Shopping Center

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Basic Double Room
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Korsholmsesplanaden 2 B, Vaasa, 65100
  • St. Nicholas Church
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Water Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tikanojan Taidekoti
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Vaasa (VAA)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Front of property

GreenStar Hotel Vaasa

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
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The price is NZ$131
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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About the area

Vaasa

EC Hostel places you in the centre of Vaasa, within just a 15-minute stroll of Rewell Shopping Center and Vasaa Market Square. Highlights at this hostel include free weekday breakfast, free self-parking and a conference centre. .The café, EC Café, is open for breakfast and lunch. With 2 beach bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hostel. 269 square feet (25 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this Vaasa hostel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.1 mi) from Tropiclandia and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Stundars Handicraft Village.
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What's nearby

  • Water Tower - 8 min walk
  • Rewell Shopping Center - 13 min walk
  • Vasaa Market Square - 15 min walk
  • Tropiclandia - 3 min drive
  • Vanha Vaasa - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Vaasa Station - 19 min walk
  • Vaasa (VAA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant HEJM - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Illyrian's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Venn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Faros - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cinema bowling - ‬11 min walk

About this property

EC Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, near Rewell Shopping Center
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 beach bars. Free breakfast is served on weekdays. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hostel measures 269 square feet (25 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly EC Hostel. Self parking is free.

This Vaasa hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Conference rooms
  • 269 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
EC Hostel offers 24 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Vaasa hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2025.

Languages

English, Finnish, German, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekdays 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • EC Café

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre (269 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at EC Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

EC Hostel Vaasa
EC Vaasa
EC Hostel Vaasa
EC Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
EC Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vaasa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at EC Hostel?

EC Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at EC Hostel?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at EC Hostel on 24 Mar 2025 start from NZ$188.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at EC Hostel?

Yep, EC Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to EC Hostel?

The closest beach to EC Hostel is Mansikkasaaren uimaranta (2.2 km).

Does EC Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at EC Hostel?

No, EC Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at EC Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at EC Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at EC Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at EC Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

EC Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay felt very safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the breakfast package is very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yhden yön pysähdys, auttavainen ja ystävällinen henkilökunta. Monipuolinen aamupala.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clas-Olov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erik Gaardsted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

annalena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Markku

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

juha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Annina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jarmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Staffan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arvo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Negatiivinen kokemus
Levoton paikka. Yöllä siirrettiin huonekaluja jossain huoneistossa. Äänekästä käyttäytymistä. Patja ohut ja tyyny epämiellyttävä superlooni paloilla täytetty. Hintaansa nähden kallis yö. Aamupala oli hyvä. Sisääntulo ja avaimet /opastus hyvä
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clas-Olov

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milja

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023