Must-see hotels in Moscow

  • Danilovskaya Hotel

    Zamoskvorechie

    Moscow’s holiest hotel is on the grounds of the 12th-century monastery of the same name – the exquisite setting comes complete with 18th-century churches…

  • Mercure Arbat Hotel

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    We're charmed by this sweet and stylish hotel. Rooms are attractive and rather plush to boot. The most affordable ones have two twins or one queen-size…

  • Key Element Hotel

    Presnya

    The location on trendy Bolshaya Nikitskaya is prime, and prices are unbeatable, so you'll forgive the side-street entrance and the fact that rooms can be…

  • Blues Hotel

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    This boutique hotel is perhaps overpriced for the location (five metro stops to Red Square), but it's only a few blocks from Novodevichy, with several…

  • Warsaw Hotel

    Zamoskvorechie

    In a traffic-ridden square dominated by a giant Lenin statue, but convenient for Gorky Park, this Soviet-era oldie has been fully renovated, as evidenced…

  • Kitay-Gorod Hotel

    Moscow

    A rare chance for budget-conscious travellers to stay this close to Red Square, with easy access to the metro and many nearby restaurants. Forty-six small…

  • Moss Boutique Hotel

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    You get to see real moss growing in the elevator shaft of this elegant boutique hotel, with aged wood and black concrete surfaces dominating the interior…

  • Weekend Inn Apartments

    Zamoskvorechie

    A short walk from the Kremlin across the river, this modest establishment occupies two upper floors of a 19th-century building. Rooms are spacious, with…

  • Bentley Hotel

    Meshchansky & Basmanny

    Upstairs from a popular American-style diner, Bentley goes all out to make its guests feel right at home. This small hotel is a warm and inviting place,…

  • Hotel Gentalion

    Presnya

    This elegant, old-fashioned hotel has a few things going for it – its ornate marble lobby, complete with crystal chandelier, and its central location,…

  • Arbat House Hotel

    Presnya

    The Arbat House is popular with tour groups and business travellers, who appreciate the decent price and quaint location. It is not all that close to the…

  • Fresh Hostel Arbat

    Presnya

    This quiet, well-hidden gem near the Arbat is clean and cosy with a great air-conditioned kitchen/hang-out area. It offers eight- and 10-bed dorms, with…

  • HOFA

    Moscow

    For a truly authentic (and affordable) experience, stay in a Russian family's apartment (with or without the family). This long-standing agency offers…

  • Moscow Suites

    Moscow

    Slick apartments in central locations on Tverskaya or Novy Arbat. Services such as airport pick-up and visa support are included in the price.

  • Seven Hills at Lubyanka

    Moscow

    It feels a little sketchy when you enter through the courtyard, off a side street in the heart of Kitay Gorod. The surrounding buildings are rather…

  • Kebur Palace

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Georgians know hospitality. The proof is in their fine restaurants, such as Tiflis Dvorik, and in this refined four-star hotel under the same management…

  • Seven Hills na Brestskoy

    Presnya

    This solid affordable option is perfectly situated for travellers who want easy access to Belorussky station (and Sheremetyevo airport). Nineteen…

  • Bear Hostel on Arbat

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    Remove your shoes before entering this spotless, efficiently run hostel. Don't worry if you forgot your tapochki (slippers); you can buy some from the…

  • Enjoy Moscow

    Moscow

    This long-standing rental company has a range of apartments – mostly in the Tverskoy and Presnya districts – starting at US$120 per night. The apartments…

  • Arbat Hotel

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    The location is the selling point here. On a quiet residential street, just steps from the Arbat, the neighbourhood offers both convenience and character…

  • Atlanta Sheremetyevo Hotel

    Moscow

    Friendly, small and convenient, the Atlanta is an anomaly in the airport world. Reduced rates are available for six- and 12-hour layovers. Transfer to…

  • People Business Novinsky

    Arbat & Khamovniki

    This affordable option occupies three wings in a stately neoclassical palace on the Garden Ring. Rooms are small and sparse and the place is noisy, but…

  • Aerotel Domodedovo

    Moscow

    Small but satisfactory rooms, plus a fitness centre and billiards room. Discounts available with advanced booking. All prices include transfers to and…

  • Moscow4rent.com

    Moscow

    Most flats offered by this booking agency are centrally located, with internet access, satellite TV and unlimited international phone calls.

  • Intermark Hospitality

    Moscow

    Catering mostly to business travellers, Intermark rents apartments in the city centre.