Hotel Belgrad Moscow was a three-star hotel at Smolenskaya Street 8, on Smolenskaya Square, built in 1973 near the Arbat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs tower. The building now houses the AZIMUT Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow, according to booking pages, so older listings and guides under the Belgrad name are out of date.
The AZIMUT hotel is a 23-floor design hotel in the historic Belgrade building, with about 470 rooms, six restaurants and a 24-hour fitness room with panoramic views, according to a trade page and a booking page. Rates and rules change, so check the hotel’s own site, azimuthotels.com.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | AZIMUT Сити Отель Смоленская Москва |
|---|---|
| Address | Smolenskaya Street 8, Moscow 121099 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Arbat |
| Metro | Smolenskaya (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line (Line 3, dark blue), About 267 meters, a 3-minute walk, according to a booking page, and the hotel is across from the station according to an older listing; the Smolenskaya station on Line 4 is about 289 meters away; the exit was not verified) |
| Opening hours | Check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00, according to trade pages; a booking page says guests checking in after 18:00 should contact the hotel to confirm the reservation; the restaurants and the fitness room keep their own hours.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Best time to visit | The hotel works all year, and the Arbat is liveliest in the evening and in summer. Smolenskaya Square is busy at rush hours; crowd patterns inside the hotel were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | At least one night |
| Website | azimuthotels.com/en/moscow/azimut-hotel-smolenskaya |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Hotel Belgrad Moscow?
The reasons are practical. The hotel stands on Smolenskaya Square, just outside the Garden Ring, with the Smolenskaya metro stations about 270 and 290 meters away and the Arbat a short walk away, according to a booking page.
The AZIMUT hotel has panoramic views of downtown Moscow from its 23 floors, six restaurants, some from well known Russian restaurateurs, and a 24-hour fitness room, according to the same page. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and Gorky Park are about 1 km away, according to an older page. It is a modern mid-range hotel in a building with a long history. Rates vary, so check the official site.
Highlights of Hotel Belgrad Moscow
The old Belgrad building
The hotel occupies the historic building of the Belgrad Hotel, built in 1973 as a twenty-story three-star hotel next to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A trade page gives 1975 and 2017 as other dates. Look at the building from Smolenskaya Square.
Tip: Look at the hotel from Smolenskaya Square, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs tower beside it.
Panoramic views from 23 floors
A trade page describes a 23-floor modern hotel with a minimalist interior design and panoramic views of downtown Moscow, and a booking page describes a 24-hour fitness room with panoramic views of the capital. The views depend on the floor and side. Ask when you book.
Tip: Ask for a high floor facing the center.
Six restaurants
A booking page counts six restaurants in the hotel, including some from famous Russian restaurateurs, and an older page names the Avenue Restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine. The current venues were not verified. Check the hotel's site for the present list.
Tip: Check which restaurants are open before planning a dinner.
A short walk to the Arbat
The hotel is about a 4-minute walk from the Arbat and about 5 minutes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to a booking page. The Old Arbat is a pedestrian street with cafes and souvenir stalls. The two Smolenskaya metro stations are within 300 meters.
Tip: Walk the Old Arbat in the evening, when it is busiest.
Conference halls
A trade page lists 8 meeting rooms with a total of 1,187 square meters, with the largest on the 20th floor, and the hotel is used for conferences. The halls are for events, so they may not be open to visitors. Ask the hotel if you plan an event.
Tip: Check the hotel's event calendar if you want to see a hall.
Near Gorky Park and the cathedral
An older page puts the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and Gorky Park about 1 km from the hotel, and a trade page puts the Kremlin about half a mile away. The distances are rough and were not verified. Use a map to plan routes.
Tip: Use the metro for the Kremlin and walk to the cathedral.
Atmosphere
The hotel is a tall modern building with minimalist interiors and panoramic views, according to a trade page, standing on a busy corner of Smolenskaya Square, on the Garden Ring. The traffic is constant outside, and the Seven Sisters tower of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stands next to it.
Guests are mostly business and leisure travelers who want a central address at a middle price. The restaurants and the fitness room serve the evening and early morning. The crowd varies by season, and no details were verified.
History of Hotel Belgrad Moscow
The Belgrad Hotel was built in 1973 on Smolenskaya Street, close to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Arbat, as a twenty-story hotel, according to older guides, which also call it a three-star hotel. Another source dates a related Belgrade hotel to 1974, and a trade page gives 1975, so the year is not certain.
The hotel was renovated in stages, with 93 renovated rooms opened in February 2003, according to an older page. Some guides say most of the rooms had been renovated by the 2020s.
The building is now the AZIMUT Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow, a design hotel in the historic Belgrade building, according to a booking page, with 23 floors and a trade page figure of 474 rooms; the same page gives 2017 as the year built, which probably refers to the conversion. The date of the renaming and the details of the conversion were not found in the sources read, so this section is short.
Booking and Check-In at Hotel Belgrad Moscow
Book through the hotel’s own site, azimuthotels.com, under the name AZIMUT Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow, and check that the address is Smolenskaya Street 8. Trade pages give check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00, and a booking page says guests checking in after 18:00 should contact the hotel to confirm the reservation. Older sites under the name Belgrad are out of date. Breakfast, cancellation terms and deposits depend on the rate.
- 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 Hotel Belgrad Moscow
The hotel is at Smolenskaya Street 8, on Smolenskaya Square. The Smolenskaya metro station, on Line 3, is about 267 meters away, a 3-minute walk, and the Smolenskaya station on Line 4 is about 289 meters, according to a booking page; the exit was not verified. The Arbat is a few minutes on foot.
- Metro: Smolenskaya on Line 3 or Line 4, then walk to Smolenskaya Street; check the exit on the station plan.
- Taxi and airports: the taxi apps guide and the airport transfer guides of this site explain the options.
Accessibility
A trade page lists wheelchair access to common and public areas, and a booking page lists access for people with special needs. Details of accessible rooms and steps were not found, so ask the hotel when you book.
Food Nearby
The hotel has six restaurants. Stars Coffee, Coffeemania and Jean-Jacques have their own articles on this site, as does La Marée, which a trade page lists about a mile from the hotel, and the Old Arbat has many cafes. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
Smart casual clothes suit the public areas. 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, the restaurants or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
The hotel is central, with rooms with air conditioning and a free gym, so it can work for families who want to walk to the Arbat. Child policies, cots and stroller access were not found, so ask the hotel when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Search under AZIMUT Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow, since the Belgrad name appears only on older sites.
- There are two Smolenskaya stations, on Line 3 and Line 4, both within 300 meters.
- Ask for a high floor facing the center for the panoramic views.
- The Golden Ring Hotel is across the street, so compare the two if you want an older five-star building.
- If you arrive after 18:00, contact the hotel first to confirm your reservation, as a booking page advises.
- Check-in is from 14:00, so ask about luggage storage if you arrive earlier; the luggage guide of this site explains options.
What to Do Within Walking Distance of Hotel Belgrad Moscow
These places are an easy walk from Hotel Belgrad Moscow and help you plan your days:
Within walking distance
Pushkin Memorial Apartment on Arbat Moscowabout 350 m away (~6 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 hourMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Melnikov House Moscowabout 600 m away (~10 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hours (guided tour)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Vakhtangov Theatre Moscowabout 800 m away (~13 min walk) · typical visit: About 3 hours for a performanceMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Multimedia Art Museum Moscowabout 1.3 km away (~21 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Metro stations near Hotel Belgrad Moscow
Smolenskaya Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Arbatskaya Metro Stationabout 1.7 km away (~28 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kiyevskaya Metro Stationabout 950 m away (~15 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Hotel Belgrad Moscow
Sakhalinabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Chef's Tableabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
White Rabbitabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Multikulturaabout 950 m away (~16 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Hotel Belgrad Moscow
Golden Ring Hotel Moscowabout 100 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Lotte Hotel Moscowabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Library Hostel Moscowabout 550 m away (~9 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Hotel Belgrad Moscow
Kievsky Railway Terminalabout 850 m away (~14 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kievsky River Pierabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Hotel Belgrad Moscow
December Nights Music Festival in Moscowabout 1.6 km away (~25 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Orthodox Easter in Moscowabout 1.6 km away (~25 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Hotel Belgrad Moscow
Is Hotel Belgrad Moscow still open?
The building is open as AZIMUT Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow.
Where is it?
At Smolenskaya Street 8, on Smolenskaya Square.
When was the Belgrad built?
In 1973, according to older guides.
How many floors does it have?
23, according to a trade page.
Which metro station is nearest?
Smolenskaya, about 270 meters away.
How many restaurants does it have?
Six, according to a booking page.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00, according to trade pages.
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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