Minsk
Housed in the converted remains of a Benedictine Monastery in the heart of Minsk's bustling Old Town, this 48-room gem cannot be beaten for location or…
Must-see hotels in Belarus
Brest
Brest's finest hostel is in an apartment building right in the middle of town. It's modern and bright, with self-contained bunks, a large TV room, a…
Belarus
This mid-sized hostel is a real find, with a perfect central location, an airy and attractive common room, and the best dorm beds in town complete with…
Belarus
The best-value hotel in Vitsebsk is handy for the Chagall Art Center and well placed in the middle of the Old Town. With pleasant wooden furniture plus…
Minsk
A short walk from the Old Town, this 21-storey high-rise is the capital's best all-around hotel. The ship-shape, well-appointed rooms are what you'd…
Belarus
Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park headquarters runs four hotels near the park entrance, unimaginatively dubbed Hotels No 1, 2, 3 and 4. The newest and…
Minsk
This well-run hostel in a quiet courtyard is a great option. It's centrally located on Trinity Hill, and has 40 beds in four- to eight-bed dorms (some…
Minsk
The best located of the well-regarded Victoria chain of local hotels, this hotel is for people who like things large: large flat-screen TVs, large comfy…
Minsk
While not quite in the centre, the advantages of this shiny business-class hotel are many: slick service, comfortable beds, contemporary design, nice…
Minsk
This new hotel announces its presence with a giant mural facing artsy vul Kastrychnitskaya. The creativity continues inside, where a circular atrium…
Belarus
An annex at the back of Nyasvizh Castle has been converted into a hotel. Staying here is a good way to experience the castle after-hours, sans crowds. The…
Minsk
Set in parkland a 15-minute amble from the city centre, this 450-room Soviet-built behemoth is now a full-service business hotel with smiling…
Brest
This 55-room hotel is heads above the local competition and is priced accordingly. Housed in a sensitively designed modern building, it has more than a…
Minsk
Some crimes against taste may have been perpetrated in the lobby, but the spacious if flouncy rooms are good quality, with high ceilings, plush carpets…
Minsk
Minsk's first boutique hotel looks like the kind of place Louis XIV would have stayed in had he been travelling for business: think flat-screen TVs in…
Belarus
Ideally positioned opposite the park, this is the city's most upscale hotel, with a gym, sauna and, in its central courtyard, a summer wine garden. The…
Belarus
The reliable old Sozh is a splendid deal within easy walking distance of Homel Park. The small rooms are hardly fancy, but they are amply furnished, and…
Minsk
This is easily our pick of the private apartments in Minsk available through accommodation booking websites. The utterly unique, split-level design…
Belarus
This new eight-room property has the most comfortable rooms in town, and if you upgrade to the suites, they are also the largest. The design is not quite…
Brest
An unfortunate name, but this 1950s hotel near the train station is great value. The functional rooms have hot water, desks, and working wi-fi. The…
Belarus
If you're visiting Pripyatsky National Park on an overnight trip, this excellent-value hotel opposite the park headquarters is your best bet. Rooms are…
Minsk
JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald lived under the same roof (in a different apartment) in the 1960s. If that doesn’t interest you, then the welcoming vibe,…
Minsk
The decor at this 11-room hotel may be disappointingly beige, brown and grey, but rooms are enormous and are kitted out with lounge chairs, extra large…
Belarus
If you ever wanted to sleep in a 16th-century castle, this is your chance. While a bit frilly, the 16 rooms are nonetheless comfortable, well fitted and…
Belarus
Near the lovely ratusha (town hall), a short walk from the castle, this is a surprisingly contemporary property for provincial Belarus and a fabulous deal…
Minsk
In a beautiful building that survived WWII against the odds, the Garni fuses old-world charm with modern conveniences and an A+ location on a trendy strip…
Minsk
For decades this was Minsk's hotel of choice, but it was eclipsed long ago. The rooms are somewhat squashy but sparkling clean, with flat-screen TVs and…
Minsk
The Crowne Plaza considers itself Minsk's most upscale hotel, and it would have a case were it not for the casino and drab lobby bar with dated brown…
Minsk
In a quiet residential neighbourhood, the unabashedly Soviet 40 Let Pobedy remains one the cheapest places around the centre to find a private room. From…
Belarus
The cheery Paradise, which occupies the 2nd floor of the Homel Hotel, has clean and functional private rooms plus two dorm rooms for shoestringers. It has…
Minsk
The smartly refurbished rooms at this high-rise are small but well appointed and retain a pleasant whiff of Soviet-ness. Service is surprisingly friendly,…
Belarus
Despite the receptionist's admonition – 'If you like comfort, go somewhere else' – this budget option opposite the bus station on the town square is all…
Brest
This small renovated Soviet-era hotel is ideally situated opposite the train station, although it is susceptible to street noise, especially on the lower…
Belarus
Right in the centre of the Old Town, Vitsebsk's best hostel features a well-equipped kitchen and dorms ranging from two to 12 beds. The only fuss is that…
Brest
In a quiet yet still central location, the Vesta is probably the best of Brest's many reformed Soviet hotels. The rooms are nondescript but cosy and…
Brest
This new and sparkling-clean establishment within walking distance of Brest Fortress spreads 40 beds among dorms and private rooms. Beyond the colourful…
Belarus
The Neman's location, just a stone's throw from pl Savetskaya, can't be beat. Service is borderline and the rooms are pretty average relative to the grand…
Minsk
If you're in the city for more than a night or two, an alternative to a hotel is renting an apartment. The best agency is Belarus Rent, which has a nice…
Belarus
Vitsebsk's most central Soviet-era hotel is exactly what you'd expect: lightly renovated and compact rooms, but clean as a whistle and overall good value…
Brest
A prime location on pedestrianised vul Savetskaya near the train station is the main advantage of this intimate ground-floor hostel. It has just two tidy…
