Western European Russia
Simple, Soviet-style hotel close to the bus station with basic but functional rooms and free wi-fi. Note: there's no lift.
Must-see hotels in Russia
Esso
This two-storey wooden house has a mountain-lodge feel, with a fireplace, bearskin rugs and cocoon-like beds.
Lake Baikal
This Western-standard hotel boasts a lakeside location right beside a beautifully renovated monastery.
Western Siberia
Spacious and with en suites, these are some of the best train station rooms we've seen in Siberia.
Yekaterinburg
Very centrally located apartments in new buildings for short stays of a couple of days or more.
Yekaterinburg
A small and friendly hotel behind the Novotel, but fittings are a little long in the tooth.
Khabarovsk
The train station’s nice resting rooms are a fine option if you're just passing through.
Moscow
Catering mostly to business travellers, Intermark rents apartments in the city centre.
Yaroslavl
This 244-room hotel overlooking the Kotorosl River is the largest one in Yaroslavl's centre. Though a Soviet leftover, it's been thoroughly renovated…
Altai
In the plaza opposite this hotel stands a statue of Lenin, hand pointing forcefully towards the hotel apparently commanding you to enter. And like the man…
Northern European Russia
The landing may look like something out of The Green Mile and the decor may be firmly Soviet, but the basic rooms are clean enough (the priciest have…
Volga Region
Statues of black knights and naked runners observe you from the roof as you enter this art nouveau masterpiece. Staff are helpful, rooms are rudimentary…
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…
Western Siberia
The New Tobol looks like a shopping centre from the outside and things don't get much better on the inside. Rooms are dark and dated with generic…
Kola Peninsula
A friendly family-run hotel with basic, but comfortable rooms and a kitchen for guest use. Shared bathroom and toilets. The owners might show you some of…
Altai
Of the renovated Soviet ilk, the Tsentralnaya is in an impossibly ugly building and has an apparently endless number of rabbit warren tiny rooms. It's…
Russian Far East
This basic and not terribly friendly place has three dorm rooms with lino floors and a shared kitchen. It's just one block east of the bus station and…
Northern European Russia
Once a 19th-century inn, the Peterburgskaya Hostel is located in a large wooden building beside the monastery walls and its range of spartan rooms caters…
Northern European Russia
Neat, clean shared rooms in the courtyard building across the street from the railway station. There are two twins and a triple, all of which can be…
Kaliningrad
Inside the Main Train Station; find the rooms by turning right down the corridor after the ticket hall and walking up to the 3rd floor.
Altai
A basic hotel right in the centre of town with an English-speaking receptionist and good-sized rooms. The hotel seems to attract all manner of interesting…
Western Siberia
This compact hotel near the Vostok has somewhat run-down and anonymous rooms with shower booths. There are much better deals to be found.
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.
Western European Russia
Good for a budget rest, you'll find these rooms in the train station's left wing. Booking in advance costs R100 extra.
Russian Far East
These simple train station rooms are probably the best option for a quick visit. It’s an easy walk from the centre.
Murmansk
Basic, clean cheapie with beds rather than bunks and friendly staff. Has a decent shared kitchen.
Russian Far East
A clean and basic option inside the train station if you need a break from sleeping on trains.
Western Siberia
If you get stuck in Tashtagol the ensuite resting rooms above the bus station are an option.
Russian Far East
Comfy and clean dorm rooms in the train station. Shower available for nonguests (R150).
Western European Russia
Typical train-station digs; for stays over three days, prices go up by 50%.
Nizhny Novgorod
Located in a separate building on your right as you exit the train station.
Kola Peninsula
A converted flat with space for up to six guests, with shared facilities.
Western European Russia
Typical train-station sleeps can be had here, on the second floor.
