Must-see hotels in Russian Caucasus

  • Black Point Hostel

    Russian Caucasus

    Surrounded by pine trees, this black-painted wooden hostel has a hip, relaxed vibe with both spacious dorms and private rooms (a couple of luxury ones in…

  • LEAPrus 3912

    Russian Caucasus

    For a touch of luxury at 3912m, LEAPrus is worth splashing out on. There are 12 bunks in two barrel pods with a third pod for the dining room and a…

  • Pansionat Energetik

    Russian Caucasus

    Superbly maintained with some quirky retro interior design touches, the Energetik offers spacious rooms, all with balconies overlooking the rushing…

  • Bristol

    Mineral Water Spas

    The pair of armoured knights guarding the entrance to this hotel signal a note of old-world glamour, reinforced by motifs of antique maps in the…

  • Park City Rose

    Russian Caucasus

    Located one block south of the main drag, Park City Rose is a boutique hotel with 19 natty rooms and plenty of old-fashioned atmosphere. The rooms are…

  • Azau Star Hotel

    Russian Caucasus

    Azau's fanciest hotel offers high-standard, European ski-chalet-style rooms with balconies. The luxury VIP rooms come with spectacular valley views from…

  • Andersen

    Russian Caucasus

    Dombay's most stylish hotel (with a whimsical interior design vaguely influenced by fairy tales) offers comfortable, contemporary furnished rooms and an…

  • Vershina Apartments

    Russian Caucasus

    Great value for money, these spacious modern apartments offer all mod cons, including heated flooring, fully equipped kitchens and washing machines. All…

  • Hostel Zhit' prosto Pyatigorsk

    Mineral Water Spas

    A good location and an international, arty vibe are both strong points for this great new hostel. Dorms are big, mixed and have a fun painting of a London…

  • Grand Hotel

    Mineral Water Spas

    Pretty much living up to its name, this classy, perfectly located place offers friendly service and large, well-furnished rooms, complete with spacious…

  • Sanremo

    Sochi

    We dig the Sanremo for its intimate atmosphere (29 fabulous rooms), prime beachfront location and groovy restaurant-lounge at sea level. The minimalist…

  • Rodina Grand Hotel & Spa

    Sochi

    This ultra-swanky hotel – just north of Park Rivera – is the crème de la crème of high-end hotels in Sochi. Forty rooms and 20 villas are fitted with…

  • Villa Anna

    Sochi

    Here's your chance to sleep in a 16th-century Scottish castle. (Ahem.) This place is over the top, with a drawbridge over the koi pond moat and armoured…

  • Grand Hotel Polyana

    Black Sea Coast

    Offering Krasnaya Polyana’s finest accommodation, Gazprom's sprawling 400-room resort has spacious, handsome rooms, decked with oil paintings on the wall…

  • Swissôtel Sochi Kamelia

    Sochi

    Another luxury hotel built with the Winter Olympics in mind, Swissotel Kamelia is tucked away from the centre of town, heading southeast along Kurortny pr…

  • Tarelka

    Russian Caucasus

    One of the most unusual accommodation options in Russia is this vintage 'portable' ski chalet. Looking like a flying saucer that has landed in the heights…

  • Bridge Mountain

    Black Sea Coast

    In Krasnaya Polyana village, this friendly, modern hotel is an excellent midrange option for travellers who do not intend to spend their holiday in their…

  • Hotel Zamok

    Mineral Water Spas

    This mock-medieval hotel and restaurant complex has 12 double rooms. The standards are modern and comfortable, but nothing out of the ordinary. However,…

  • Grand Hotel

    Russian Caucasus

    This central hotel has modern rooms with red-wood furniture, attractive bedspreads and efficient service. It's so close to the new cable-car station that…

  • Hostel Bla Bla

    Russian Caucasus

    This brand new hostel features spacious, light-filled rooms, friendly management and a smack-dab central location. Dorm rooms (sleeping six to 10 people)…

  • Sochi Breeze Spa Hotel

    Sochi

    The spa at Sochi Breeze includes a Russian banya (hot bath), Finnish sauna and Turkish bath, plus four pools (of varying temperatures) for soaking,…

  • Magadan

    Black Sea Coast

    An isolated gold-mining town in the in the Far East, Magadan seems like a funny namesake for a Black Sea resort. In fact, the resort was established in…

  • Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana

    Black Sea Coast

    This colossal top-end hotel at the foot of the Gorki Gorod ski lifts might belong to a major European chain, but its imposing facade is best described as…

  • Hotel Snezhinka

    Russian Caucasus

    Follow Dombay's main road through the village to find the 'Snowflake' hotel. Rooms are clean and pleasant enough, especially if you go for the pricier…

  • Marins Park Hotel

    Sochi

    Step through the glass doors and into the marble lobby, sprinkled with shops. Here you'll find efficient English-speaking service and attractive, fairly…

  • Azimut Freestyle Hotel

    Black Sea Coast

    This stylish hotel is an excellent base for your outdoor adventure, with modern comfortable rooms, friendly service and fabulous mountain and river views…

  • AC

    Black Sea Coast

    This sleek-looking six-storey hotel has 40 sizeable rooms with clean lines, soft tones and contemporary style. It's on the east side of ul Prosyshcheniya …

  • Hostel Lermontov

    Sochi

    Here's a sweet retreat for budget travellers. In a quiet residential neighbourhood, this is a tiny hostel upstairs from an interior design shop. In…

  • Hotel Attaché

    Russian Caucasus

    In a town where most hotels seem to be super-sized, the Attaché offers a delightfully intimate atmosphere, with 42 spacious and well-appointed rooms in an…

  • Snezhnaya Koroleva

    Russian Caucasus

    These comfortable and good-value rooms have ample space to accommodate both you and your ski equipment. The hotel is split across two neighbouring…

  • Valset Apartments

    Black Sea Coast

    Stylish apartments in the heart of the Roza Khutor are an excellent alternative to expensive hotel rooms, especially if you prefer to self-cater on…

  • Free Ride

    Russian Caucasus

    A great budget choice that's next door to Azau's old cable car base station, Free Ride offers attractive modern rooms as well as a lively cafe and bar…

  • Povorot

    Russian Caucasus

    This well-run hotel with English-speaking staff is popular with those who come to climb Mt Elbrus or hike in the area. Nicely furnished rooms have…

  • Romantik

    Russian Caucasus

    At the base of Arkhyz ski resort, this modern hotel offers comfortable, functional rooms, as well as friendly staff. Rooms are split across two buildings…

  • Yakor Hostel

    Russian Caucasus

    On a quiet side street, this little hostel occupies an elegant 19th-century residential building, with elaborate mouldings, ceiling medallions and…

  • Chernomorye Sanatorium

    Sochi

    With a convenient central location and an impressive modern facility, the sanitorium of the Russian railway system is one of the best in the area. In…

  • Hotel Prichal

    Black Sea Coast

    Rooms at the Hotel Prichal are pretty simple – but who needs fancy when the place is filled with sunlight, fresh sea air and truly positive vibes. The…

  • Radisson Blu Resort

    Black Sea Coast

    One of several hotels built for the 2014 Winter Olympics, the Radisson Blu Resort sits a short distance from the former Olympic Park on the Adler…

  • Vertikal

    Russian Caucasus

    So close to the gondola you could almost lean out of your bedroom window and touch it, the Vertikal offers the classiest accommodation at Arkhyz Resort…

  • Riverskiy Hostel

    Sochi

    This friendly new hostel occupies a choice spot just south of Park Rivera, not far from the sea. Two- and six-bed dorm rooms are fitted with new beds,…