Budget Accommodation in Moscow, Russia

Karen Reams

Moscow, the capital of Russia is an incredible city to visit, but finding accommodation when traveling on a budget can be difficult. Although, not impossible.

The trans-Siberian Hostel (www.transsiberianhostel.com)

This hostel is where you will find by far the best rates.

The rooms may be small but are cozy and comfortable. Included in the price of your room is breakfast, but for those who wish to they can use the kitchen to cook their own meals.

Wireless Internet is provided free of charge throughout the building.

The Trans-Siberian Hostel is open 24 hrs a day, with check in at 1pm and checkout 12am.

The many amenities include, tea and coffee at all times, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, personal lockers, and a large television screen with satellite channels.

Rates at the Trans-Siberian Hostel start at 625 Rubles (approx $23) per bed per night to stay in an 8- bed dorm.

The Trans-Siberian Hostel

12, barashevsky Pereulok

105062

Moscow, Russia

Tel: 749 591 62030

SKYPE: tshostel

Nova House

The Nova House is owned by a friendly soul named Oleg. The d©cor is contemporary, with mural painted walls and ceilings.

Its common living room is also home to a beautiful upright piano.

A great bonus to staying here is the use of bikes!

Rates at the Nova House start at R680 for a dorm bed.

The Nova House

Devyatkin per 4

Apt 6

Moscow, Russia

Tel: 495 623 4659

Email: novahostel@nm.ru

Home from Home Hostel (www.home-fromhome.com)

The Home from Home Hostel is located a mere 15 minutes from the Kremlin, in a prestigious historical district.

Guests at this budget accommodation have access to free tea and coffee, luggage space, Wi-Fi, books, DVD player and DVD collection.

Again the Home from Home Hostel is open 24hrs per day.

This hostel has a bohemian atmosphere, and on entering the lobby you will find some comfy couches to lounge on.

Rates here start from R700

The Home from Home Hostel

Apt 9

Ul Arbat 49

Moscow, Russia

Tel: 495 229 9018

Godzillas Hostel (www.godzillashostel.com)

The Godzilla hostel is certainly the largest hostel in Moscow, and quite possibly the most well-known.

Located in a historical pre-revolutionary building the Godzilla Hostel is just a short walk from the Kremlin and Pushkin Square.

This hostel in the heart of Moscow is American run and English owned.

The Lonely Planet has described the Godzilla Hostel as 'the best managed hostel in Moscow'.

The rooms here are spacious and light with each floor having its own bathroom.

There are three kitchens so feeding shouldn't be a problem.

The large living room boasts a large satellite television.

Rates at the Godzilla Hostel start at R725

The Godzilla Hostel

Bolshoy Karetny per 6

Moscow, Russia

Tel: 495 229 8018

Hotel Sverchkov

This hotel is tiny with only 11 rooms but it is located in a graceful 18th century building.

The hallways walls are lined with paintings by local artists.

The rooms are worn with faded furniture and old style bathrooms but it would be difficult to find homeyness like this anywhere else.

Hotel Sverchkov

Per Sverchkov9

Moscow, Russia

Tel: 495 625 4978

Email: sverchkov8@mail.ru

Source: The Lonely Planet

www.transiberianhostel.com

www.home-fromhome.com

www.godzillashostel.com

Published by Karen Reams

Karen Reams is an English writer now living in North Dakota. She has travelled extensively and enjoys sharing her travels. Trained in Cambride, UK as an NNEB she is also interested in all things to do with...  View profile

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