Hotel Budapest

hotel (Mid Range)

Petrovsky District

“Lots of old world charm.”

The 19th-century neo-classical edifice of the Hotel Budapest is an unusually affordable retreat in this swanky shopping district. Service is pleasant and professional, attracting repeat customers, who enjoy staying at this prime location for a reasonable price.

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Hotel Cosmos

hotel (Mid Range)

north of centre

“Space-age living at Hotel Cosmos.”

This gargantuan hotel opposite the All-Russia Exhibition Centre is a universe unto itself (appropriately enough for a place called Cosmos). The avant-garde glass and steel structure houses over 1700 rooms, countless restaurants and bars, a casino, a bowling alley and the list goes on. You can be …

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Hotel Metropol

hotel (Top End)

city centre

“Art Nouveau masterpiece.”

Nothing short of an Art Nouveau masterpiece, the historic Metropol brings an artistic touch to every nook and cranny, from the famous mosaic on the facade to the semi-precious stonework in the lobby.

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Hotel Mir

hotel (Mid Range)

Barrikadnaya

“Rooms with a view.”

Steps from the White House, this futuristic building once hosted top-ranking officials from the far-flung Soviet Empire. Now it is something of an anachronism: marble floors and crystal chandeliers adorn a grand lobby; but the rooms retain their bland, Soviet style.

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Hotel Sputnik

hotel (Mid Range)

south of centre

“Yes it’s spicy, but not pricey.”

This hulk of a hotel is rather Soviet, but its setting south of the centre has some appeal. The upper floors offer fabulous views of the city skyline (you’ll pay extra for this vista). If you don’t want to dish out the cash, an equally fabulous (free) panorama is seen from Sparrow Hills, a 15-minute …

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Hotel Tatiana

hotel (Top End)

Zamoskvorechie

“Serenity now. Serenity now.”

Set on a quiet residential street near Paveletskaya station, this attractive new business hotel features an airy atrium-style lobby, 72 spacious rooms and an enticing zen-like atmosphere. Despite the proximity to the train station, the Hotel Tatiana is a calm, quiet, even soothing retreat.

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Hotel Volga

hotel, self-catering (Mid Range)

Chistye Prudy

“Sweet suites at Hotel Volga”

The characterless but comfortable Hotel Volga, run by the Moscow city government, is on a quiet corner northeast of the centre. Most of the rooms are actually suites, with several adjoining rooms and a kitchen, making the Volga ideal for small groups or families.

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Hotel Zarya

hotel (Budget)

north of centre

“A cheap sleep on Hotel St.”

Set on a tree-lined boulevard that literally means ‘Hotel Street’, Hotel Zarya is one of many affordable options in this area west of the Botanical Gardens. While the accommodation itself is rather drab, its proximity to the gardens - not to mention the metro - make it a decent budget choice.

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Le Royal Meridien National

hotel (Top End)

city centre

“Kremlin face-off.”

For over a century the National has occupied this choice location at the foot of Tverskaya ul, opposite the Kremlin. The handsome building is virtually a museum from the early 20th-century, with some rooms featuring frescoed ceilings and antique furnishings. And no other hotel in Moscow offers such …

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Leningradskaya Hotel

hotel (Mid Range)

Komsomolskaya ploshchad

“A Splash of Soviet Elegance”

This showpiece Soviet hotel is expected to re-open in early 2007 after an extensive renovation. Up until its recent closure, it had retained its grand 1950s style in its lobbies and staircases; the rooms also retained their 1950s style, though there was not much grandeur there.