Your stay — Hotel "Mega"
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Emergency Contacts
GagraFor police, ambulance and fire, dial the three-digit numbers listed. For general emergency assistance, call 112 (works in Georgia). Local tourist police in Gagra: +995 32 222 22 22. For consular help, contact your embassy in Tbilisi.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gagra, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel "Mega"
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Psou border crossing (Abkhazia side) → Gagra city center (near Sun Palace)
💡 From Sochi airport, take bus 105 to Psou (40 RUB, 1 hour). Walk across the border, then catch a marshrutka marked 'Gagra' from the line just past customs. They depart when full.
Gagra Railway Station → Sun Palace Hotel
💡 Settle the price before you get in. Standard rate from the station to the hotel is 150-200 RUB — drivers may ask 300. Walk a block away from the station to flag one for a fairer price.
Sochi Railway Station → Gagra Railway Station
💡 This is the Lastochka train to Abkhazia. Tickets sell out fast online; buy at Sochi station cash desk or via Russian Railways app. Keep your passport handy for border checks.
Sochi International Airport (AER) → Sun Palace Hotel, Gagra
💡 Cross the border into Abkhazia on foot at Psou, then take a local taxi from the Abkhaz side for about 800 RUB instead of paying for a direct ride from Sochi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel "Mega"?
Check-in at Hotel "Mega" is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Gagra
💡 Walk 200 metres east of the colonnade for a quieter spot with fewer vendors. Bring water shoes.
💡 Bring mosquito repellent if you go in the evening. The park is almost empty on weekdays.
💡 The staff may give you a personal tour in Russian if you are friendly. No English guide available.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light, and buy a coffee from the nearby kiosk rather than the pricey cafes along the front.
💡 Entrance is cheap (under 2 USD). Negotiate with taxi drivers to wait for you, as there's no regular transport back.