Where to Stay in Moscow: Best Areas and Hotels

Moscow is a large city, so your hotel's location can make a considerable difference to how you spend each day. This page brings together accommodation guides grouped by district, with a comparison of hotel options for your travel dates. It helps you consider location, room type and transport connections before choosing where to stay.

Start with the areas you want to explore, then compare the distance to the nearest Metro station. The selection includes mini-hotels, hostels, capsule accommodation and larger hotels. Some listings require confirmation that the property is still operating, so check the individual accommodation details before booking.

Aeroport

• Petrovsky Park Congress Hotel – A premium hotel with 298 rooms and suites next to the VTB Arena and Petrovsky Park, formerly the Hyatt Regency, with a pool, a…
• Triumph Palace Boutique Hotel – A small design hotel with 15 rooms on the upper floors of the Triumph Palace tower, a Stalin-inspired residential skyscraper, a few minutes from…

Altufyevsky

• SK Royal Hotel Moscow – A 25-floor four-star hotel of 160 rooms at the intersection of the MKAD ring road and Dmitrovskoye Highway in north Moscow, about 19 km…

Arbat

• Arbat House Hotel – A small central hotel on Skatertny Lane, built in 1984 for government delegations and opened to the public in 2007, a short walk from…
• Bokstel Hostel – A budget hostel on the third floor of a building on Arbat Street, about 190 meters from Arbatskaya metro station, with a guest kitchen…
• Golden Ring Hotel Moscow – A 20-floor five-star hotel on Smolenskaya Street, opposite the Ministry of Foreign Affairs tower, with 293 rooms, panoramic restaurants and the Arbat a short…
• Hotel Belgrad Moscow – The former Belgrad Hotel on Smolenskaya Street, built in 1973 near the Arbat, is now the AZIMUT Hotel Smolenskaya, a 23-floor design hotel with…
• Lotte Hotel Moscow – A five-star hotel opened in 2010 at the junction of Novy Arbat and the Garden Ring, with 300 rooms and suites, Russia's largest Royal…
• Nabat Palace Arbat – A four-star city hotel of about 28 rooms on Old Arbat Street, part of the Nabat Palace group, a short walk from the Smolenskaya,…
• Russo-Balt Hotel Moscow – A small hotel of about 15 rooms in an Art Nouveau building on Gogolevsky Boulevard, a few minutes' walk from Arbatskaya metro station and…

Basmanny

• Guten Duck Moscow Hostel – A hostel of about 34 rooms in a 19th-century mansion at Potapovsky Lane, about 5 minutes' walk from Chistye Prudy metro station, with a…
• MOSS Boutique Hotel – A small design hotel of about 35 rooms on Krivokolenny Lane in Basmanny, with a restaurant, a terrace and a fitness center, a short…
• Philadelphia Hotel Moscow – A former hostel-style hotel on Makarenko Street near Chistye Prudy metro station, now marked as shut down on a map service; check before you…
• Rus Chistye Prudy Hostel – A small budget hostel on Arkhangelsky Lane in the Basmanny district, about 6 minutes' walk from Chistye Prudy metro station, with air conditioning and…

Begovoy

• Bega Hotel Moscow – An 11-floor hotel of about 150 rooms built in 1983 beside the Central Moscow Hippodrome, about 10 minutes' walk from Begovaya metro station, with…

Dorogomilovo

• Radisson Collection Hotel Moscow – A five-star hotel in the former Hotel Ukraina, one of Moscow's Seven Sisters towers on the Moskva River, with a lobby diorama of Moscow,…

Izmaylovo

• Hotel Izmailovo Alfa – One of the 30-floor Olympic-era towers of the huge Izmailovo hotel complex in eastern Moscow, 50 meters from Partizanskaya metro station and close to…
• Vega Hotel and Convention Center – A four-star hotel of about 1,000 rooms and 18 event halls in the Izmailovo complex, 150 meters from Partizanskaya metro station and a 10-minute…

Khamovniki

• Library Hostel Moscow – A hostel listed at Gagarinsky Lane 28 in the Khamovniki area, with a second address in another listing; no current signs of operation were…
• Maidens Hotel Moscow – A five-star hotel opened in November 2024 in a refurbished post-constructivist telephone exchange on Zubovskaya Square, with 118 rooms and suites in 1930s-inspired interiors.
• Spektr Hotel Moscow – A small hotel of about 36 rooms in the Spektr business center on Usachyova Street, 30 meters from Sportivnaya metro station, near Novodevichy Convent…

Khoroshyovsky

• Aerostar Hotel Moscow – A four-star business hotel of 9 floors and about 410 rooms, now AZIMUT Hotel Aerostar, opposite Petrovsky Park on Leningradsky Prospekt, about 10 minutes'…

Krasnoselsky

• Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya – A five-star hotel in the Leningradskaya tower, one of Moscow's Seven Sisters completed in 1954, with 273 rooms, a pool and the Komsomolskaya Square…
• Imperial Plaza Moscow – An Art-Deco inspired five-star hotel opened in 2021 with 268 rooms and suites, Cafe Imperial and an M-Club lounge, about 400 meters from Komsomolskaya…

Meshchansky

• Azimut Hotel Olympic Moscow – A four-star congress hotel of about 496 rooms with a pool, a sports club and 16 conference rooms, formerly the Olympic Penta, about 900…
• Jackpot Energy Hotel – A small apart-hotel of 35 rooms with a kitchen in every room and self check-in, on the second to fourth floors of a building…

Molzhaninovsky

• SkyPoint Hotel Moscow – A three-star airport hotel in the Khimki Forest area with a pool, a sauna and a free shuttle, a short drive from Sheremetyevo; check…

Ostankinsky

• Cosmos Hotel Moscow – A 25-floor semicircular hotel built for the 1980 Olympics by French and Soviet architects, with 1,777 rooms, standing across from VDNKh and its metro…

Other areas

• Assambleya Nikitskaya Hotel – A small four-star hotel of 29 rooms on Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, opposite the Moscow Conservatory and a short walk from Okhotny Ryad metro station…
• Boutique Hotel Brighton – A four-star business hotel in a three-to-four-storey building facing a park in north Moscow, with a restaurant and summer terrace, a spa area with…
• Korston Club Hotel Moscow – A four-star hotel and entertainment complex of about 380 rooms, formerly the Orlyonok, on Kosygina Street near the Sparrow Hills and Vorobyovy Gory metro…

Presnensky

• Cheers Arbat Mini-Hotel – A small mini-hotel on Maly Kislovsky Lane with capsule, economy and family rooms, about 360 meters from Arbatskaya metro station and a short walk…
• Hotel Pekin Moscow – A Stalin-era hotel opened in 1956 on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, designed by Dmitry Chechulin, with about 150 rooms, a rooftop bar and the Mayakovskaya…
• Q-block Capsule Hotel – A capsule hotel on Bolshoy Tishinsky Lane in the Presnensky district, about 900 meters from Belorusskaya metro station and a short walk from Moscow…

Rostokino

• City Hotel Baykal – A large budget hotel of about 382 rooms near VDNKh and the All-Russia Exhibition Centre, in a complex built in 1976, about 850 meters…

Strogino

• Hampton by Hilton Moscow Strogino – A hotel opened in 2015 in the Strogino district, with 206 rooms, free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, a lobby bar and a fitness center,…

Tekstilshchiki

• Gostinitsa Moskvich – A 16-floor budget hotel in south-east Moscow beside a park and a lake, about 7 minutes' walk from Tekstilshchiki metro station, with a restaurant…

Tverskoy

• Ararat Park Hotel Moscow – A five-star hotel with a neoclassical facade on Neglinnaya Street, a few minutes' walk from the Bolshoi Theatre, with a spa and pool, several…
• Central Hostel Red Square – A hostel listed at Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street 20 near the Bolshoi Theatre; only old listings were found, so confirm that it is open before…
• Four Seasons Hotel Moscow – A five-star hotel on Manezhnaya Square, rebuilt in 2014 as a replica of the Soviet-era Hotel Moskva, with 180 rooms and suites, an indoor…
• Golden Apple Boutique Hotel – The boutique hotel opened in 2004 as the Golden Apple in a nineteenth-century mansion on Malaya Dmitrovka is now Chekhoff Hotel Moscow, Curio Collection…
• Hotel Metropol Moscow – A five-star Art Nouveau hotel built between 1899 and 1905 opposite the Bolshoi Theatre, with historic rooms, a stained-glass atrium hall and several restaurants…
• Hotel National Moscow – A five-star hotel opened in 1903 on Mokhovaya Street, facing Alexander Garden and the Kremlin, with about 200 rooms and suites, imperial architecture and…
• Hotel Savoy Moscow – A five-star boutique hotel in a neoclassical building opened in 1913 on Rozhdestvenka Street, with 67 rooms, rococo-style interiors, an indoor pool and a…
• InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya – A modern hotel at Tverskaya Street 22, formerly InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya and now Hotel Continental, within walking distance of Pushkin Square and a 15…
• Okno Aparthotel – A boutique apart-hotel of 17 rooms on the first and second floors of a historic building on Petrovka Street, with interiors by Russian artisans,…
• Parradosso Boutique Hotel – A small hotel of 18 rooms in a historic building on Nastasyinsky Lane, about 250 meters from Chekhovskaya metro station, with a restaurant and…
• Petrovka Loft Mini Hotel – A small loft-style mini-hotel on Petrovka Street with whitewashed walls and exposed brick, no lift, and the Chekhovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations about 500…
• Rus Teatralnaya Hostel – A capsule hostel on Stoleshnikov Lane with a shared kitchen, billiards and a basketball area, about 8 minutes' walk from Chekhovskaya metro station and…
• Safmar Palace Moscow – A business hotel with 207 rooms on 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street, formerly the Sheraton Palace, a short walk from Belorusskaya metro station and the Aeroexpress…
• Safmar Tverskaya Moscow – A four-star hotel with 162 rooms in a mock Art Nouveau building on 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street, about five minutes' walk from Belorussky railway station…
• Standart Hotel Moscow – A design hotel of about 105 rooms behind a monumental Art Nouveau facade on Strastnoy Boulevard, next to Pushkin Square and the Tverskaya, Chekhovskaya…
• Stella Di Mosca Hotel – A five-star boutique hotel in a restored historic building on Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, with 65 rooms and suites, Italian design, a 1,400 square meter…
• The Carlton Moscow – A five-star hotel on Tverskaya Street near Red Square, built in 2005 to 2007 as the Ritz-Carlton and renamed in 2022, with about 330…
• The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya – A five-star hotel on Nikolskaya Street at Lubyanka Square, in a historic building complex five minutes' walk from the Kremlin, with about 210 rooms,…

Voykovsky

• DoubleTree by Hilton Moscow Marina – A four-star hotel opened in 2014 on the bank of the Khimki Reservoir, with 270 rooms, the Chavana Spa, a pool, a lobby bar…

Zamoskvorechye

• Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow – A five-star hotel behind a facade of 1898 on the south bank of the Moskva River, with 227 rooms and suites, and views across…
• Ibis Moscow Centre Bakhrushina – A three-star hotel of about 190 rooms in Zamoskvorechye, in the Combo Bakhrushina complex, about 600 meters from Paveletskaya metro station and the Aeroexpress…
• Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscow – A 34-floor five-star hotel opened in 2005 in the Riverside Towers complex on the Moskva River, 450 meters from Paveletskaya metro station, with panoramic…

Choose a Central Location for Sightseeing

If you plan to spend much of your time around the Kremlin, Arbat and central Moscow, consider accommodation near a Metro station serving these areas. Cheers Arbat Mini-Hotel is close to Arbatskaya and within walking distance of the Kremlin area. Bokstel Hostel is another option on Arbat Street, with a guest kitchen and access to Arbatskaya Metro.

The Tverskoy area offers alternatives such as Rus Teatralnaya Hostel, which is near Chekhovskaya Metro and the Bolshoi Theatre. These locations may suit visitors who want to combine central sightseeing with convenient transport. Compare the accommodation style as well as the address before choosing.

Consider Other Districts and Metro Connections

Staying outside the immediate historic center can also make sense, particularly if the accommodation or surrounding area matches your plans. Aerostar Hotel Moscow, now known as AZIMUT Hotel Aerostar, stands opposite Petrovsky Park near Dinamo Metro. Gostinitsa Moskvich is in the Tekstilshchiki district, beside a park and lake, with a Metro station within walking distance.

Basmanny offers hostel options near Chistye Prudy, including Guten Duck Moscow Hostel with a guest kitchen and shared lounge. When comparing districts, look at the Metro connection and where you expect to spend most of your time. A comfortable room is useful, but repeated journeys across the city also affect your itinerary.

Compare Room Types and Confirm Hotel Availability

The accommodation in this selection ranges from capsule-style rooms and hostel facilities to family rooms and conventional hotel accommodation. A hostel with a shared kitchen may suit a different kind of trip from a larger hotel with its own restaurant. Check the room description carefully rather than judging a property by its name alone.

Some listings have uncertain operating status. Library Hostel Moscow has conflicting address information, Central Hostel Red Square appears in older listings, and Philadelphia Hotel Moscow has been marked as closed. Other properties also require confirmation. Use the comparison to create a shortlist, then verify that the property is operating and that the room you want is available for your dates.

Frequently asked questions

Which area should I choose for my first stay in Moscow?

Start with the places you intend to visit and choose accommodation with a convenient Metro connection. Areas around Arbat and Tverskoy may suit visitors whose plans concentrate on central sightseeing.

Are there hostels near central Moscow attractions?

Yes. Bokstel Hostel is on Arbat Street near Arbatskaya Metro, while Rus Teatralnaya Hostel is near the Bolshoi Theatre and Chekhovskaya Metro. Compare their facilities and confirm availability before booking.

Can I find accommodation with a guest kitchen?

Yes. Bokstel Hostel and Guten Duck Moscow Hostel are listed with guest kitchens. Check the current facilities for the specific property before making your choice.

Is it practical to stay outside the historic center?

It can be, particularly if the hotel offers the room type or surroundings you prefer. Consider the nearest Metro station and the routes to the attractions you plan to visit.

Are all the hotels in the comparison confirmed to be operating?

No. Some properties have outdated or uncertain listings, including accommodation that may have closed. Always confirm the property's operating status and room availability before arranging a stay.

What should I compare before choosing a Moscow hotel?

Consider the district, nearest Metro station, room type and available facilities. Then compare the options for your travel dates and check the property information directly.