Must-see hotels in Moscow

  • Hotel Baltschug Kempinski

    Zamoskvorechie

    If you want to wake up to views of the sun glinting off the Kremlin’s golden domes, this luxurious property on the Moscow River is the place for you. It…

  • Brick Design Hotel

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    Not only is this boutique hotel cosy, thoughtfully designed and very centrally located, it also doubles as an art gallery, with original works by Russian…

  • Hotel National

    Presnya

    Now operated by Starwood Resorts, this 1903 beauty occupies a prime location at the base of Tverskaya ul, just across from Alexander Garden. As such, some…

  • Hotel Metropol

    Moscow

    Nothing short of an art nouveau masterpiece, the 1907 Metropol brings an artistic, historic touch to every nook and cranny, from the spectacular exterior…

  • Loft Hostel 77

    Presnya

    This sweet spot offers stylish dorm rooms (if that's not an oxymoron), fully equipped with lockers, individual lights, orthopaedic mattresses and privacy…

  • Hotel de Paris

    Presnya

    Steps from the hustle and bustle of Tverskaya, this is a delightfully stylish hotel tucked into a quiet courtyard off the Boulevard Ring. Situated on the…

  • Russo Balt Hotel

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    With 15 rooms in an exquisite art deco building, the Russo Balt is as intimate and elegant as it gets in Moscow. Standard rooms are on the small side, but…

  • Bulgakov Mini-Hotel

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    The classy rooms, graced with high ceilings and Master and Margarita inspired art, are as good as it gets in Moscow for this price, especially considering…

  • Hotel Grafskiy

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Live next door to Leo Tolstoy at this new boutique hotel, in a building dating from 1866. Both service and style are simple but quite delightful. Some of…

  • Four Seasons Moscow

    Moscow

    Long a fixture on the Moscow skyline, the infamous Hotel Moskva was demolished in 2003, but Four Seasons reconstructed the old exterior, complete with…

  • Ararat Park Hyatt

    Moscow

    This deluxe hotel is an archetype of contemporary design: its glass-and-marble facade is sleek and stunning, yet blends effortlessly with the classical…

  • Hotel Savoy

    Moscow

    Built in 1912, the Savoy maintains an atmosphere of tsarist-era privilege for its guests, and is more intimate and affordable than other luxury hotels…

  • Radisson Royal Hotel Ukraina

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Housed in one of Stalin's 'Seven Sisters', this bombastic beauty sits majestically on the banks of the Moscow River facing the White House. It has…

  • Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy

    Zamoskvorechie

    The metallic skyscraper towering over the Moscow River is the swish Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy, named for this little-known neighbourhood of Moscow. Rooms…

  • High Level Hostel

    Presnya

    Located 170m above the city, this place claims to be the world's first and only skyscraper hostel. What does this mean for you? An incredible panoramic…

  • Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    Occupying one of the iconic Stalinist skyscrapers, the old Leningradskaya Hotel is now part of the Hilton empire. The American chain has maintained the…

  • Elokhovsky Hotel

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    Admittedly not very central and occupying the top floor of a shopping arcade, this hotel is nevertheless about the best value for money in Moscow. Rooms…

  • Three Penguins

    Zamoskvorechie

    This very small hostel is located in a converted flat with a comfy (we'd even say intimate) common area in the building best identified by Illarion cafe,…

  • Comrade Hostel

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    It’s hard to find this tiny place – go into the courtyard and look for entrance No 3, where you might spot a computer-printed sign in the 3rd-floor window…

  • Guest House Amelie

    Moscow

    Amelie benefits from its superb location right by Pushkinskaya pl – it's unlikely you will find a room much cheaper than this in the vicinity, and it's a…

  • Mercure Moscow Paveletskaya

    Zamoskvorechie

    This Mercure chain hotel seems to consist entirely of virtues. Convenient for Domodedovo airport trains and close to Paveletskaya metro station, it is a…

  • Fasol Hostel

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    The entrance to this hostel, hidden in the courtyards amid 19th-century apartment blocks, looks unassuming. However, with over 80 beds, this popular and…

  • Ozerkovskaya Hotel

    Zamoskvorechie

    This comfy, cosy hotel has only 27 rooms, including three that are tucked up under the mansard roof. The rooms are simply decorated, but parquet floors…

  • Godzillas Hostel

    Moscow

    Tried and true, Godzillas is Moscow's best-known hostel, with dozens of beds spread out over four floors. The rooms come in various sizes, but they are…

  • Bolshoi Hostel

    Moscow

    It might be just a hostel – bunk beds, shared showers and all that – but the location is indeed five-star, amid boutiques, fancy restaurants and luxury…

  • Golden Apple

    Moscow

    A classical edifice fronts the street, but the interior is sleek and sophisticated. The rooms are decorated in a minimalist, modern style – subdued whites…

  • Sretenskaya Hotel

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    Special for its small size and friendly staff, the Sretenskaya boasts a romantic Russian atmosphere. Rooms have high ceilings and tasteful, traditional…

  • IBIS Bakhrushina

    Zamoskvorechie

    Yes, it's just another IBIS; but in Moscow, knowing exactly what you’re getting is a big deal: affordable, comfortable rooms and professional, reliable…

  • Chocolate Hostel

    Moscow

    Chocolate lovers rejoice – this charming hostel will soothe your craving. Bring your favourite brand from home for their collection. In return you’ll get…

  • Hotel Sverchkov 8

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    This tiny 11-room hotel in a graceful 19th-century building is situated on a quiet residential lane. The hallways are lined with plants, and paintings by…

  • Jedi Hostel

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    This place exudes (and requires) good vibes, with its wacky and wonderful mural-painted walls and pillow-strewn 'lounge zone'. Dorm beds are actually…

  • Na Kazachyem

    Zamoskvorechie

    Set in the historic heart of Zamoskvorechie, Na Kazachyem recreates the atmosphere of an 18th-century estate. The light-filled atrium, bedecked with a…

  • Park Inn Sadu

    Zamoskvorechie

    This very regular branch of the Park Inn chain – think slightly impersonal, predictable comforts – boasts a prime location within walking distance of the…

  • Troika

    Zamoskvorechie

    This tourist hotel has a top-notch location across the bridge from Red Square, which makes it great value for money. All rooms are on the 1st floor of an…

  • Garden Embassy

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    In a street lined with foreign embassies, this apartment hotel is indeed an embassy of style, with large and fully equipped apartments facing beautiful…

  • The Stalinist building of Peking Hotel in Presnya neighbourhood

    Peking Hotel

    Presnya

    Towering over Triumfalnaya pl, this Stalinist building is blessed with high ceilings, parquet floors and a marble staircase. The rooms vary, but they have…

  • Nikitskaya Hotel

    Presnya

    If you like small hotels in quaint neighbourhoods you'll love the Nikitskaya. While the building and rooms are spacious and perfectly maintained, the…

  • Marco Polo Presnja

    Presnya

    If you could choose your best location – any location in the whole city – it might just be a quiet, leafy side street in the midst of Moscow's best…

  • Pushkin Hotel

    Moscow

    Just off the eponymous square, this hotel strives to fuse 19th-century style with the modern perception of comfort. We'd call it plush, if not for the…

  • Hostel Rus

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    The best part of this friendly place is the wide-open, spacious common area and kitchen, painted in bold colours. Clean dorm rooms (four to 10 beds) are…