Altai
The rooms and dorms here might be small, but this is still one of the better hostels in southwest Siberia. The shared bathrooms are unusually impressive …
Must-see hotels in Western Siberia
Western Siberia
Hip and funky, Ays is a self-contained party zone – a hostel, a pumping basement nightclub ('Bunker'), a cafe and the Clever Irish pub rolled into one…
Novosibirsk
'Funkey' indeed. It backs up its quirky name with one of Siberia's most creative hostel spaces. Bright colours and eye-catching photos enliven walls,…
Western Siberia
Sibir’s rooms are comfortable, spacious and festooned with fading old photos, dark-wood furnishings and old-fashioned wallpaper, which gives it an…
Altai
Sweet little riverside camping ground and hotel with simple wooden tent-shaped cabins (shared bathrooms) and a fewer posher, self-contained rooms. There's…
Altai
For those few people who come to Biysk specifically to see the sights, 'Hotel in an Old Place', opposite an 1882 brick building in the middle of the quiet…
Altai
In an early 1940s building with elements of artdeco to it, this solid midrange hotel has heaps of old-fashioned charm including a grand, sweeping…
Novosibirsk
Has all the amenities you would expect, highlighted by luscious beds, mood lighting, ginormous plasma TVs, rain showers and (separate) extra-long bathtubs…
Tomsk
Bordering on boutique, this classy 19-room property has quickly become Tomsk's most sought-after address. Rooms are spacious, with muted grey tones, and…
Altai
The idyllic Vityaz, 5km south of Manzherok, has cosy log cabins right on the Katun River where it will just be you, the trees, the river and a couple of…
Altai
At the rear of the bus station, Igman is by far the best place to stay in town. Perfect location, good service and spacious rooms at reasonable prices –…
Western Siberia
With cosy rooms, friendly service, a perfect location near the kremlin and a warm and inviting overall atmosphere, this 12-room hotel borders on boutique…
Altai
There's exceptional value to be found at this homely guesthouse at the far western end of the main drag. The rooms are comfortable, if time-worn, and it's…
Novosibirsk
Occupying the 2nd floor of an attractive century-old brick building, the Provence is a large hostel and one that comes across as a little more 'grown-up'…
Altai
The most exclusive (and yes, okay, expensive) address in the region, many of the beautiful cottages here have natural features such as jagged boulders…
Novosibirsk
Boasting awesome views of the city centre from its upper floors, this formerly glum Soviet-era tower has been transformed into a plush modern hotel with…
Western Siberia
In Sheregesh town rather than on the ski slopes, the small, family-run Shorhotel offers exceptional value for money with big, bright and quiet rooms, some…
Western Siberia
A 10-minute stroll west of the city centre, the Bardin is a new business hotel and spa that leaves any other place to stay in Novokuznetsk in the shade…
Novosibirsk
Architecturally speaking, the city's new Marriott Hotel, straight opposite the opera theatre and in a pleasingly renovated old building with huge windows,…
Novosibirsk
Big changes have been afoot at this large former Soviet-era hotel. It's been given a good revamp and the rooms (though remaining Soviet size challenged)…
Western Siberia
If you're in the market for a state-of-the-art business hotel with ample facilities, you won't go wrong at this Hilton offering, which has calming colour…
Western Siberia
While not overloaded with character, it covers business travellers' needs with well-appointed rooms, a decent restaurant and a fitness centre. But the…
Tomsk
Dating back to 1802, this hotel has an air of gravitas. At least, that's the case on the outside. Inside, there's lots of marble and a bit too much self…
Western Siberia
The always-reliable Ibis shuns Soviet dimensions and has the classic bright and cheery look the Ibis chain is known for. Staff are efficient and all up it…
Altai
This sweetly kitsch little ‘castle’ has more of a log-cabin feel, with woody, fragrant rooms – some with lake views – opening to shared terraces. The…
Altai
This thoroughly modernised 12-storey block near the train station is exactly what you would expect from a former Soviet hulk – clean and efficient, but…
Novosibirsk
The five rooms in the main wing of this quiet minihotel are huge and exceptionally well-appointed – a welcome change from the standard renovated Soviet…
Altai
This well-organised holiday complex just north of Manzherok sits behind a mock-Cossack stockade in a riverbank pine grove. The cheaper rooms have toilets…
Altai
There's something of a ski resort look to this large hotel complex just south of Aya. However, the rooms are comfortable and functional, the waterside…
Novosibirsk
The cheapest private rooms in the city centre are the simple 'economy' rooms, with shared bathrooms, found here. With peeling wallpaper and saggy beds,…
Western Siberia
A fairly central renovated Soviet high-rise with bright rooms and fine views of the river from upper floors. 25% discount on weekends, 40% discount if you…
Western Siberia
This four-storey hotel describes itself as the ‘cosiest place’ in town and while other establishments might beg to differ, there’s no denying the Berloga…
Altai
The most modern hotel in the area, the Artybash has pretty uninspiring rooms, but some have great views of the Biya River. There's friendly English…
Western Siberia
One of the biggest hotels in the area and as close to the ski lifts and nightlife as you can get, Olga's is a typical large, ski-resort hotel – in other…
Western Siberia
It's 1977 all over again at this massive, echoey throw back to the Soviet era. Fortunately, though, the rooms have been somewhat renovated and brightened…
Western Siberia
This former Soviet monstrosity has seen a massive facelift (inside, at least) and now boasts modern and, dare we say it, quite stylish and comfortable…
Altai
Recently overhauled, this former Soviet landmark hotel now offers dashing rooms in dark hues. As with almost every former Soviet pile, the rooms are small…
Western Siberia
The dazzlingly bright primary colours this central hostel is painted in could liven up even the dullest Siberian day. It has tightly packed four- and…
Altai
Large resort-style complex with spacious but dated rooms that have a gorgeous line in pink shower curtains. There are also some more appealing wooden…
Altai
This hotel, just off the Chuysky Trakt on the northeast side of the river, brings a lick of style to down-at-heel Kosh-Agach with its big, bright rooms…
