Hotels in the Golden Ring of Russia

Cycling through the Golden Ring is a great way to get to know the real Russia. Most Golden Ring itineraries begin in Moscow, which is most likely where your flight will arrive, and include some of the most picturesque towns in all of Russia. There are some hotels worth stopping at when touring the Golden Ring by bike.

Golden Ring Hotel

This five-star hotel is situated near all of Moscow's most beloved sights. If you're feeling lucky, there is a casino attached to the hotel. Each room offers a stunning view and comes equipped with beds with orthopedic mattresses, safe deposit boxes, satellite televisions, air-conditioning, heating, free Internet access and more. With three deluxe restaurants on the premises, you won't have to worry about going hungry during your stay at the Golden Ring Hotel.

Smolenskaya ulitsa 5
Moscow, Russia
011 (+7) 495 725 0100
hotel-goldenring.ru/eng

Monomah Hotel

The Monomah Hotel is situated a mere five minutes away from the Golden Gate, which is the city of Vladimir's main tourist attraction. Rooms come equipped with the sort of amenities that tourists have come to expect from high-end establishments, such as air-conditioning, wireless Internet access, safe deposit boxes, minibars, phones and TV sets. The Monomah also is fully prepared to accommodate business travelers---it has large conference facilities and meeting rooms available on the premises. The on-site restaurant is an excellent place for sampling Russian cuisine.

Gogol Str 20
Vladimir, Russia
011 (+7) 4922 440 444
monomahhotel.com

Godzillas Hostel Suzdal

Godzillas Hostel is located smack-dab in the middle of Suzdal, offering guests beautiful panoramic views of the town, which is filled with historic churches. This is a good choice for group excursions to the Golden Ring in Russia---it offers dormitory-style housing with en-suite bathrooms. Unlike other hostels, where you have to pay extra for every little thing, Godzillas offers guests bed sheets, towels, a safe deposit box, baggage storage and hairdryers---all for free. The friendly, multi-lingual staff is always on hand to give advice regarding routes on the Golden Ring and nearby tourist attractions. Whether your stop in Suzdal will be for one night or an entire week, Godzillas is an excellent choice for accommodation when biking around the Golden Ring.

Naberznaya 32
Suzdal, Russia
(No phone)
godzillashostel.com/suzdal.php

Article Written By Zach Feral

Zach Feral has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. He has a B.A. in philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York and pursued postgraduate studies at the Open University in the U.K. His writing has appeared in numerous international publications, including "Dazed & Confused," "Artforum" and "Think Again."

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