Cosmos Hotel Moscow is a huge 25-floor hotel at Prospekt Mira 150, in a semicircular building across the avenue from VDNKh and the VDNKh metro station. It opened on 18 July 1979, built for the 1980 Summer Olympics, according to the hotel’s own site.
The building was designed jointly by French and Soviet architects, together with the French firm Sefri, and it has 1,777 rooms, which makes it the largest hotel in Russia. It is a simple, large hotel rather than a luxury one, about 15 to 20 minutes from the center. Rates and rules change, so check the hotel’s own site, hotelcosmos.ru.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Гостиница «Космос» |
|---|---|
| Address | Prospekt Mira 150, Moscow 129366 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Ostankinsky |
| Metro | VDNKh (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line (Line 6, orange), About 2 minutes on foot, according to the hotel's English page, and just across the road, according to a hotel guide; the exit was not verified) |
| Opening hours | Check-in and check-out times were not found on the pages read; the hotel's restaurants, concert hall and fitness center keep their own hours, which were not verified.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Best time to visit | The hotel works all year, and VDNKh is at its liveliest in summer and in winter, when it has an ice rink; crowd patterns inside the hotel were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | At least one night |
| Website | hotelcosmos.ru/eng |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Cosmos Hotel Moscow?
The reasons are concrete. The Cosmos is a landmark of the 1979 to 1980 Olympic period, a vast curved building facing VDNKh, the exhibition center that is one of the main sights of northern Moscow, with the Monument to the Conquerors of Space on the other side of the avenue.
The metro station is about two minutes away on foot, and the center is about 20 minutes away, according to the hotel and a hotel guide. The upper floors have views of the Museum of Cosmonautics, VDNKh and the Ostankino Tower, according to the hotel’s English page. It suits visitors who want to see VDNKh. Rates vary, so check the official site.
Highlights of Cosmos Hotel Moscow
The semicircular Olympic building
The hotel was built from 1976 to 1979 and opened on 18 July 1979 for the 1980 Summer Olympics, according to the hotel and an encyclopedia page. It has 25 floors and a giant semicircular design with thousands of windows, and it was designed by French and Soviet specialists together with the French firm Sefri. Look at the curve from the avenue.
Tip: Look at the building from the VDNKh side of Prospekt Mira to see the full curve.
Across from VDNKh
The exhibition center VDNKh is directly opposite the hotel, according to the hotel's English page, and the VDNKh metro station is about two minutes away. The center has pavilions, fountains and parkland, and has its own guide on this site. A day at VDNKh is the natural plan from this hotel.
Tip: See the guide to visiting VDNKh before you plan the day.
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space
The building and the nearby monument to the conquerors of space were developed jointly by a team of Soviet and French architects. The monument is a tall titanium rocket trail that stands next to the metro station and has its own article on this site. It is a short walk from the hotel.
Tip: Walk to the monument at dusk, when it is lit.
Views from the upper floors
The hotel's English page promises views of the Museum of Cosmonautics, VDNKh and the Ostankino Tower, and an older guide mentions a restaurant on the 25th floor with views of the city. The views depend on the room and floor. Ask when you book.
Tip: Ask for a high floor facing VDNKh.
The concert hall
A city guide lists the Cosmos Concert Halls at the same address, a large theatre-style hall that hosts shows and dance acts, with a congress hall of 1,000 seats mentioned by a hotel guide. The program changes, so check the hotel's site for the current events.
Tip: Check the events page for a show during your stay.
A very large hotel
The hotel has 1,777 rooms and suites, which makes it the largest hotel in Russia, with a fitness center and several restaurants. The hotel is popular with tour groups and business travelers, according to a hotel guide. Expect long corridors and busy lobbies.
Tip: Ask for a room near the lifts to cut down on walking.
Atmosphere
The Cosmos is a huge curved building with thousands of glittering windows, which struck guests of the 1980 Olympics, according to the hotel’s English page. The lobby and corridors are large and busy, with tour groups and business travelers.
The hotel faces the VDNKh grounds and a broad avenue, with the metro station next door. Rooms are reasonably spacious and simply decorated, according to a hotel guide. The crowd varies by season, and no details were verified.
History of Cosmos Hotel Moscow
The Cosmos Hotel was built from 1976 to 1979 for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, to house foreign guests, journalists and officials, and it opened on 18 July 1979, according to the hotel’s own site and an encyclopedia page.
The semicircular building and the nearby monument to the conquerors of space were developed jointly by a team of Soviet and French architects, and the construction was a joint venture with the French company Sefri, which is now called Sefri Cime. The hotel’s German page says it was built to a design by the French company Sefri.
The hotel has 25 floors and 1,777 rooms, which makes it the largest hotel in Russia. It is owned by Sistema and managed by the Cosmos Hotel Group.
The names of the architects, the details of later renovations and the current room count in use were not confirmed in the sources read, so this section is short.
Booking and Check-In at Cosmos Hotel Moscow
Book through the hotel’s own site, hotelcosmos.ru, where the current rates, room types and rules are shown. Check-in and check-out times and cancellation terms were not found on the pages read, so read them when booking. The hotel’s English page promises breakfast in some rates and an option to stay with pets, but its figures are old. Because the hotel is very large, confirm the entrance and the building wing when you book.
- Foreign guests: hotels in Russia usually handle the registration of foreign guests, but rules change and depend on nationality, so ask the hotel and read the Moscow Vibes registration guide; as of October 2026 this was not verified with the hotel.
- Payment: foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and the sanctions rules of your own country may restrict some Russian payment services and bookings, so check this yourself and ask the hotel how it takes payment.
Check all rates and rules on the official site.
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How to Get to Cosmos Hotel Moscow
The hotel is at Prospekt Mira 150, across from VDNKh. The VDNKh metro station, on Line 6, is about two minutes away on foot, according to the hotel’s English page, and the center is about 15 to 20 minutes away, according to the hotel; the exit was not verified.
- Metro: VDNKh, then walk to the hotel; check the exit on the station plan. The metro to the Kremlin and Red Square takes a little over 20 minutes, according to a hotel guide.
- Taxi and airports: the taxi apps guide and the airport transfer guides of this site explain the options.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found. The hotel is a very large building with many lifts, but ask about accessible rooms, steps and the distance between the wings when you book.
Food Nearby
The hotel has its own restaurants and cafes. Stars Coffee, Rostic's and Teremok have their own articles on this site, and VDNKh has cafes and food courts. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes for a day at VDNKh, and a warm layer in winter. Bring rubles in cash for small purchases, since foreign cards are reported not to work.
Photography Rules
No photography rules were found. Ask the staff before you photograph the lobby or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
The hotel is large and next to VDNKh, which has parks, fountains and the Moskvarium, so it suits families. The hotel's English page mentions stays with pets. Child policies, cots and stroller access were not found, so ask the hotel when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- The hotel is huge, so ask which wing your room is in and how far it is from the lifts.
- The Monument to the Conquerors of Space is a short walk away, so see it in the evening.
- The center is about 20 minutes away by metro, so plan sightseeing in blocks.
- Ask for a high floor facing VDNKh for the view of the grounds.
- Check-in times were not found, so ask the hotel and ask about luggage storage; the luggage guide of this site explains options.
- The Ostankino Tower is nearby, so combine it with a day at VDNKh.
What to Do Within Walking Distance of Cosmos Hotel Moscow
These places are an easy walk from Cosmos Hotel Moscow and help you plan your days:
Within walking distance
Museum of Cosmonautics Moscowabout 450 m away (~8 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Monument to the Conquerors of Space Moscowabout 500 m away (~8 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Worker and Kolkhoz Woman Moscowabout 650 m away (~11 min walk) · typical visit: 30–60 minutesMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
VDNKh Moscowabout 750 m away (~12 min walk) · typical visit: 3–6 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Metro stations near Cosmos Hotel Moscow
VDNKh Metro Stationabout 400 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Cosmos Hotel Moscow
Where is Cosmos Hotel Moscow?
At Prospekt Mira 150, across from VDNKh.
Which metro station is nearest?
VDNKh, about two minutes away on foot.
When did it open?
On 18 July 1979, for the 1980 Olympics.
Who designed it?
French and Soviet architects, with the French firm Sefri.
How many rooms does it have?
1,777; it is the largest hotel in Russia.
How many floors does it have?
25.
How far is it from the center?
About 15 to 20 minutes, according to the hotel.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; ask the hotel how it takes payment.
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