Russian Caucasus
Now operated as a Hyatt Regency, this massive, remodelled, Soviet-style high-rise is one of several international business-class hotels in the city. As…
Must-see hotels in Russian Caucasus
Mineral Water Spas
This clean, tidy hostel, on a quiet lane in the centre of town, sports a fresh colour scheme and shaggy rug-style blankets on the beds for those hankering…
Russian Caucasus
Snezhny Bars has nicely appointed rooms with red-wood furniture, comfy queen-sized beds and balconies with views. Upper-price rooms add even more space to…
Russian Caucasus
This stylish four-storey hotel has big, bright rooms and plenty of storage space for ski and snowboard equipment. It also has a good cafe, a sauna and a…
Black Sea Coast
This newish option is small and friendly, offering excellent value right on the seafront. The rooms are spacious and stylish, in a Gothic sort of way. Big…
Russian Caucasus
The most pleasant hotel in Cheget offers a good range of nicely decorated rooms and plenty of facilities including a laundry (R300), nice sauna and plunge…
Russian Caucasus
Beside the river flowing down the east side of Central Park, this attractive hotel and restaurant complex has spacious rooms with queen-size beds,…
Sochi
Named after the flowering trees fronting the complex, the hotel has 126 brightly renovated rooms with modern floral prints and Ikea-style furniture. The…
Mineral Water Spas
Right behind the main tourist stretch, Park Hotel is something of a mixed bag. Its cheapest singles are cramped, yet liveable. The economy doubles are…
Mineral Water Spas
This colourfully decorated, modern hostel is a friendly place to stay with spacious dorms and pleasant private rooms that are good for groups or families…
Russian Caucasus
From the outside, it looks like a Soviet-era building – and it is, but inside, it's been completely revamped with marble and glass. Sleek rooms feature…
Mineral Water Spas
You can't fault the central location of this hostel, occupying part of the top floor a building next to the Drinking Gallery. The dorms are brightly…
Russian Caucasus
In the middle of town, opposite the musical theatre, the five-storey Rossiya has small but nicely renovated rooms with parquet floors, narrow single beds…
Sochi
The grand neoclassical edifice belies the simplicity of the rooms within. This former sanatorium of metallurgy workers offers a slew of medical services,…
Russian Caucasus
On the main road in the centre of Terksol, this good-value hotel may not look much from the outside, but inside the rooms are comfy and cosy and improve…
Mineral Water Spas
Well-located Pan Inter has small but spotless, well-equipped rooms with a subdued colour scheme and shimmery fabrics. There’s a small desk, stocked…
Sochi
The Bounty is a gem for its small size and personal service. The traditionally decorated rooms lack pizazz, but they are comfortable enough. The place is…
Mineral Water Spas
This family-run three-storey guesthouse provides excellent value for its simple but clean rooms. A mere R400 extra nets you full board, or you could self…
Mineral Water Spas
Pyatigorsk's biggest hotel, with 151 rooms, the partially refurbished Intourist is conveniently located for Mt Mashuk. The 'standard class’ rooms hark…
Russian Caucasus
Located at 3800m, you'll easily spot this complex of 11 metal tubes, each with six dorm beds inside, as your cable car arrives at Mir Station. This is no…
Black Sea Coast
Named after the Oscar-winning film by director Nikita Mikhalkov (Burnt by the Sun in English), this midrange hotel has clean but basic rooms in Krasnaya…
Russian Caucasus
The Marins Park is another vast Soviet-era property (formerly Hotel Rostov) that is finding its way in the 21st century. The rooms have been renovated to…
Russian Caucasus
This hotel feels like fairly standard post-Soviet fare, with functional rooms that vary according to their most recent renovation. In short, you get what…
Russian Caucasus
This Soviet-era high-rise has been refurbished, now boasting bright, comfortable rooms with oversized windows and sleek bathrooms. For the most part, it…
Sochi
Built in the run-up to the Winter Games, this comfortable hotel offered convenient access to Sochi's main train station, from where guests travelled daily…
Russian Caucasus
If your stay in Rostov is short (or if you fancy hanging out at the airport), there is a friendly, functional, budget-friendly hotel on site. The place…
Black Sea Coast
Thirty metres from the beach, Adelphia occupies a striking building with an unusual curved edifice. The 44 rooms are comfortable, if a little formal for…
Sochi
About 6km south of the centre, this 25-storey four-star hotel is set in copious grounds with a private beach, spa, children's playroom and both Russian…
Black Sea Coast
Just across the street from Gorki Gorod, this attractive property is one of the more affordable options in town. An open fireplace warms the lobby. (If…
Russian Caucasus
Quite a way south of the city centre, but still within walking distance of the vast central park, is this reasonable, large Soviet-era hotel that's…
Black Sea Coast
Located in Dagomys, about 13km north of Sochi, this is a fine Soviet-era property that overlooks a decent beach. Rooms are modest but comfortable. This is…
Russian Caucasus
This huge ex-Soviet concrete block was under renovation during our most recent research visit. When it reopens there will be good views from the upper…
Mineral Water Spas
It's not going to win any awards, however the cheapest rooms are basic, clean and relatively modern. Superior-class rooms are much nicer but overpriced…
Russian Caucasus
Offering big comfortable beds and highly patterned Middle Eastern–style furnishings, this is one of Azau's quirkier accommodation choices. It's steps from…
Russian Caucasus
Basic accommodation at 4100m for those planning to conquer Elbrus. Bring your own food and sleeping bag and arrange a booking via a tour agency or guide.
Mineral Water Spas
If you need a bed and to freshen up while transiting through Min Vody, the resting rooms dorms at the train station are clean, with shared bathrooms.
Russian Caucasus
Overpriced compared to its neighbours in the village, this hotel offers dated decor and reasonable sized rooms, most with river and mountain views.
Sochi
This hulk of a hotel mars the Sochi skyline with its concrete colossus just a few steps from the sea. But the good thing about staying at the Zhemchuzhina…
Russian Caucasus
On the 3rd floor of the train station, the 'resting rooms' are basic but immaculate. It's a fine option if your stay is short.
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