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Country Guide > Europe > Russian Federation | |
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Accommodation Hotels There are approximately 2500 hotels in the Russian Federation, of which about 100 specialise in accommodating foreign guests. Some hotels meet international standards, whereas others are very basic. Direct reservations by clients are on the increase. Several hotels in Moscow and St Petersburg are run partly as joint ventures, eg the Aerostar (4-star), the Olympic-Penta (all rooms with bathroom, air conditioning, radio, TV, IDD) and the Novotel at Moscow airport. The Pullman Iris also offers 4-star comfort. St Petersburg’s Grand Hotel Europe is one of the first 5-star hotels in the Russian Federation. The Hotel Helen is a Russian-Finnish joint-venture, located 20km (12.5 miles) from St Petersburg airport. Whatever class of accommodation, it is advisable not to leave valuables in hotel rooms and to lock the door before going to sleep. Bed & breakfast Several companies provide bed & breakfast accommodation with English-speaking families in Moscow, St Petersburg and other cities. Camping/caravanning Camping holidays are now offered by a number of independent companies. Youth hostels There are currently two hostels in St Petersburg, three in Moscow and one in Novgorod. Hostels tend to be safer and cleaner than hotels of similar prices. Reservations from outside the Russian Federation should be made at least three to four weeks in advance. Note there is no age restriction. For further information, contact the Russian Youth Hostel Association, St Petersburg International Hostel, 3rd Sovetskaya, 28, St Petersburg 193069 (tel: (812) 329 8018; fax: (812) 329 8019; e-mail: lada_serova@ryh.ru or ryh@ryh.ru or inquiries@ryh.ru; website: www.ryh.ru/ryha). For postal enquiries, write to the RYHA via Finland at: PO Box 8, SF-53501, Lappeenranta, Finland. Note Anyone travelling on a tourist visa to the Russian Federation must (officially at least) have accommodation arranged before arrival. |