Where to stay in Moscow

Advice on budget, affordable and luxury accommodation in Moscow.

Budget accommodation in Moscow

There are not many options for budget accommodation in Moscow but Godzillas Hostel is one of them. It has friendly staff and is close to Tsvetnoi Bulvar metro station and the major tourist attractions. Dorms, as well as double and twin rooms, are available.

The Trans-Siberian Hostel is another reasonably centrally located budget accommodation option.

Affordable accommodation in Moscow

The Izmailovo Hotel is a huge complex of hotel buildings dating from 1979 and a good option for those looking for affordable accommodation in Moscow. Although it is not centrally located, travel by metro into central Moscow takes only 20 minutes and the hotel is near the famous Izmailovo weekend market - a great place to buy souvenirs.

Luxury accommodation in Moscow

The Hotel Metropol is the ultimate destination hotel in Moscow and has played host to many famous and infamous guests over the years. Its art nouveau façade is lavishly decorated with colourful majolica and moulded reliefs. The elegant interior also reflect the artistic ideals of this period.

The Metropol opened in 1901 as the most sophisticated and luxurious hotel in Russia and underwent major restoration work in 1986. Nowadays this five-star grand old lady enjoys her position only a three-minute walk from Red Square.

Only five minutes from Red Square, the Marriott Royal Aurora is a luxury hotel offering the expected amenities and even a butler service.