One of the most popular tourist routes in Russia is the "Journey along the Golden Ring", which includes visits to famous old towns that have preserved many monuments of architecture and culture. The topic of this material - "Accommodation in Suzdal" - will allow a foreign visitor to decide in which hotel he could stay for a few days in order to get better acquainted with the fabulous beauty of the town.
Accommodation in Suzdal - suitable options
As guests note, Suzdal is a very compact and beautiful city, its small size affects the fact that, on the one hand, the hotel base is poorly developed, on the other, given the popularity among foreign travelers, the cost of hotel rooms is much higher than in other cities. close and distant suburbs. At the moment the following accommodation options are offered: hotels; mini-hotels; apartments, private houses; hostels; monastery hotel.
The last option is distinguished by the lowest prices, since it is intended mainly for pilgrims. But ordinary tourists can also stay at the monastery hotel, of course, subject to the rules. So, you can't make noise in it, talk and sing loudly, disturb the peace of other tourists and pilgrims, come back late.
Many mini-hotels in Suzdal are located in wooden houses, old or new buildings. Their interiors are decorated in the old Russian style (sometimes popular, too bright). This is done for foreign travelers who come for the Russian flavor. In some of these hotels, prices may be overpriced per rich client, but in general, the owners rarely go beyond the reasonable cost. Almost all hotels and hotels include dishes of the original Russian cuisine in the menu in order to satisfy the gastronomic demands of guests from far abroad.
In the rating of hotels in ancient Suzdal, Pushkarskaya Sloboda wins by a wide margin. The first thing that attracts customers to this particular hotel is its location - practically in the historical heart of the city. The second important point is the opportunity to have a rest in different buildings: in old mansions of the 19th century; in a modern hotel building; in log cabins, cottages. In addition to accommodation, the hotel offers to visit a beauty salon or a gym, use a Turkish bath.
The most popular are cottages, which conditionally make it possible to immerse yourself in the ancient atmosphere, to see how people lived in Russia before. Naturally, you don't have to carry water from a river or a well, chop wood and heat the stove, but you can feel the aroma of natural wood, warmth and comfort.
Price spread
It all depends on the location of the hotel, the number of stars on the facade, distance from the monuments. The most expensive luxury rooms in 5 * hotels will cost 6,000-7,000 Russian rubles per day for a couple. A room for two in a 3-4 * hotel will cost half as much, from 2,000 to 4,000 Russian rubles. The cheapest are guest houses, a room will cost 1000 rubles, and Suzdal hostels, where the upper threshold is within 700 rubles. The cost of renting a house or apartment depends on many conditions.
So, old Suzdal is hospitable to both Russian tourists and their "colleagues" from abroad. There are not many places to stay in the city, so you need to find a suitable option in advance and book. The lowest cost is in a monastery hotel, and the most expensive is in 4-5 * hotels.