Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, is a city that every Russian and not only should visit. A thousand-year history is harmoniously combined with modernity. The symbol of the city, the Kremlin, stood in its place even during the time of Ivan the Terrible, and now the beautiful Kul-Sharif mosque, which is only fifteen years old, stands next to it.
In order to enjoy your time in the city with all your heart, it is recommended to look for accommodation near the historic center and the pedestrian Bauman Street, which is the concentration of all fashionable places. We have selected inexpensive Kazan hotels in the center for you, based on independent reviews and reputation of the owners.
Mirage 5 *
An option for those who want to live in the historic center and enjoy the active life of the city. From the windows you can see the Kazan Kremlin and the Bulak River. All the main attractions are within walking distance, but you can also order a transfer on a personal route or rent a car for the whole day with a driver.
In the restaurant "Milli" guests are offered to taste the masterpieces of Tatar cuisine. Alternatively, the Pivovar restaurant. The menu includes dishes of European cuisine and a variety of signature snacks. Be sure to try the signature craft beer. There are five varieties to choose from according to the oldest Austrian recipe. And a fun evening can be spent in the karaoke club under the funny name "Booze". The list contains compositions for every taste.
Every day, from morning until late at night, the doors of the fitness club are open for guests. There is an equipped gym, Finnish sauna, massage room. You can relax after a busy day in the city in the largest indoor pool, which is open all year round.
Mirage
Rooms offer panoramic city views
Suleiman Palace Hotel 4 *
A majestic white stone building in the heart of the city. A few steps away is a cozy pedestrian Petersburg street, a little further the main "party" artery of the city - Bauman Street, and the embankment of Lake Kaban. Each guest can order a transfer or rent a car at the reception.
The atmospheric and luxurious Saffron Brown Restaurant serves buffet breakfasts every day. The menu includes Russian, Tatar and European cuisines. In the warm season, an open veranda is open. You can also have a tasty snack in the lobby bar, which serves mainly snacks for alcoholic drinks and original desserts. The wine list features rare and respected varieties.
There is everything you need for the comfort of a guest: a gym, a Russian bath and a Finnish sauna, a jacuzzi, two indoor swimming pools with children's areas. A solarium, massage rooms and a beauty salon operate on the territory of the SPA-salon.
This option is the choice of organizers of celebrations, be it an anniversary or a wedding, and business events. Banquet rooms, meeting rooms, a business center and a conference hall are equipped.
Suleiman Palace Hotel
Guests can relax in the health club
Chaliapin Palace 4 *
This monumental architectural monument of the nineteenth century attracts the eye of every traveler. It is located on Bauman's pedestrian street, around which all the main attractions and fashionable establishments are concentrated.
Breakfast takes place in the restaurant "Capella", system - "buffet". The rest of the time there is a menu, which presents dishes of Russian, Tatar and European cuisines. The highlight of the place is the dishes that Fyodor Chaliapin himself, the great opera singer, loved. Be sure to order the beef steak, Norwegian salmon fillet and tiger prawns.
The Piano Bar restaurant is open every day and around the clock. Drinks deserve special attention - cognac, wine, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. In the evenings, there is a professional pianist performing classical music mixed with modern compositions.
For those who prefer not to miss a workout, there is a large gym. After a productive workout or a day full of walking, you can head to the sauna to relax, and then dive into the pool, which is heated to a comfortable temperature.
There is no entertainment on the territory, but there is an observation deck with a stunning view of the city. At the reception, you can order guided tours.
Chaliapin Palace
Buffet breakfast served in the morning
On Pushkin, 26 4 *
Comfortable apartments for those who value a homely atmosphere and coziness. The rooms are "apartment type", so most of them are equipped with kitchens. This can be a decisive factor for guests with children and those on a diet.
The nearest attractions are Bauman Street and Tukay Square. At the front desk, you can order a taxi to any part of the city if you are not in the mood to hike.
Guests are invited to enjoy a continental breakfast every morning. You can choose from Russian, Tatar, English, French and surprise. The local restaurant cannot be visited at any time of the day because the chefs are working on pre-order. But the staff are ready to organize a romantic breakfast, lunch or dinner, celebration of any occasion, business lunch or banquet.
The main feature is the terrace, where you can enjoy the views of the historical part of Kazan, organize an atmospheric photo session, and just relax. Here you can hold any celebration, from a birthday or bachelorette party to a wedding ceremony.
On Pushkin, 26
Roof terrace with panoramic city views
DoubleTree by Hilton Kazan 4 *
Within walking distance are the Kazan Kremlin, the National Museum of Tatarstan, the Kazan Drama Theater and Bauman Street. Be sure to visit the Old Tatar Sloboda, a picturesque village built up with bright houses and the oldest mosques, and then take a walk along the picturesque embankment of the Kazanka River. Both places are suitable for memorable atmospheric photo shoots. You can also order a transfer or taxi to any part of the city.
In a local restaurant, it is worth trying original dishes from the chef, based on Russian, Tatar and European cuisines. The lobby bar serves aromatic coffee of different varieties, loose tea, pure alcoholic drinks and original cocktails. Round-the-clock room delivery is available.
The banquet hall is always ready for large events such as weddings, anniversaries and corporate parties. And for those who come to Kazan for work, a large conference hall is equipped.
For adherents of a healthy lifestyle, there is a 24-hour fitness center with cardiology machines and strength equipment. Qualified trainers are always ready to draw up a training program, advise on nutrition and health.
DoubleTree by Hilton Kazan
Spacious rooms with city views
Mansion on Teatralnaya 3 *
A place for those who prefer to live in a quiet and peaceful place, but at the same time quickly and easily get to the main tourist streets and significant sights of the city. Rooms are divided into categories - "standard", "luxury" and "business". From the windows you can see the Freedom Square, the majestic Opera and Ballet Theater and the Kazan City Hall. Ten minutes of a leisurely walk, and you find yourself on the busy Bauman Street.
A continental breakfast will delight you every morning. On the ground floor there is an Italian pizzeria serving not only pizza, but also other national dishes. There is a snack bar nearby for those who prefer light meals. Be sure to try the signature cocktails.
You can take care of your appearance at your local beauty salon. The list of services includes children's, women's and men's haircuts, hairstyles, as well as manicure and pedicure.At the reception, you can order a transfer to any part of the city or rent a car for the whole day or the whole vacation. Author's excursions around the city are also sold there. The guide will willingly acquaint guests with the history of Kazan, lead the paths inaccessible to tourists, and give an unforgettable experience.
Mansion on Teatralnaya
Continental breakfast served every morning
Don Quixote 3 *
Located in the very center, so that the main city sights can be reached on foot during a walk, and if you plan to go outside, you can rent a car for a day or even for the whole vacation.
In the morning, come for a buffet breakfast at a local restaurant. For lunch and dinner, you can order delicious dishes of Russian, Tatar and Spanish cuisines. There is a children's menu. Light snacks and drinks, including alcoholic ones, are served at the lobby bar. And for those who prefer to cook on their own, a modern shared kitchen is equipped.
Here you can hold a business meeting or event. The conference room can accommodate fifty people; the organizer has a projection screen, a projector and an office at the disposal of the organizer. There is also a banquet hall reserved for large celebrations. Throw a birthday party or wedding dinner here.
If exploring the city doesn't work out enough, check out the 24-hour fitness center, which has cardio and weight machines. At the reception, you can buy sightseeing tours to take thoughtful guided routes and learn a lot. Original souvenir products are also sold here.
Don Quixote
15 minutes walk from the Kremlin
Maxim Gorky 3 *
The rooms have a classic design, order and comfort. Baby cot is available free of charge upon request. In the mornings, all guests receive a fresh continental breakfast, but lunch and dinner are worth in nearby establishments. Fortunately, there are so many of them that it is impossible to remain dissatisfied.
Also on the territory there is a common kitchen for those who prefer exclusively homemade food and adhere to a special diet. This is a good option for guests with small children. Pets are allowed.
Attractions nearby are the picturesque Gorky Park (and its outstanding fountains), the Museum of Fine Arts, Kazan State University. And if you want to get to know the city thoroughly and with a specialist, then choose one of seven author's excursions.
Together with a guide, you can walk the route "Kazan from a different angle", which passes through all the main attractions of the center, and ends with a Ferris wheel. And in addition, it is worth taking a walk through the old Kazan estates, which have retained a special atmosphere to this day. As many as three excursions are devoted to the Old Tatar settlement.
Maksim Gorky
Located 15 minutes walk from the Kazan Kremlin
TatarInn 3 *
A beautiful two-story building seems cozy even from the outside and beckons to look inside. And for good reason! The guest can choose from fifty-three rooms equipped with the latest word, where there is everything you need. On request, a baby cot will be installed in any of them.
In the mornings - a Tatar breakfast, and for lunch or dinner it is worth stopping by the local restaurant “Simple Joy”. It serves Russian and European cuisine. There is a children's menu. By the way, in the same restaurant you can organize any holiday. For example, children's or adult's birthday, corporate party or wedding banquet. The institution employs animators who are always ready to take responsibility for the child so that the adults have some time for themselves.
On the territory you can hold not only a celebration, but also a working event. Meeting rooms and conference rooms for up to fifty people are at guests' disposal. All presented equipment and stationery can be used free of charge.
The stylish lobby bar serves light snacks, creative cocktails and neat spirits. There is also a shop with authentic souvenirs that will become a pleasant reminder of a fabulous vacation.
TatarInn
10 minutes walk from the metro station "Ploschad Tukaya"
Tatar Manor 3 *
An elegant building, which is ranked among a number of architectural monuments, is located on the shore of Lake Kaban, and its employees are always happy to meet dear guests. Staro-Tatar Sloboda is the most atmospheric place in Kazan. Here you can feel a touch of history.
The place is suitable for those who want tranquility, but at the same time want to experience the fullest acquaintance with the city. The historical center is very close, just ten minutes of a leisurely walk is enough to get to the pedestrian Bauman street. And from there it's already a stone's throw to the Kremlin.
The restaurant "Tatarskaya Usadba" has six different rooms and a huge menu, which consists of dishes of Tatar and European cuisines. The peculiarity of the institution is a real wood-burning stove. Be sure to try the meat cooked in it and at the same time appreciate the wines from the bar's card. Rare dishes of Tatar cuisine are presented in the cafe "Alan ash".
Pottery master classes are held on the territory, all products can be taken with you as souvenirs. The chefs of the restaurant and cafe willingly teach guests to cook national pastries, for example, ech-pochmaki, kystyby, talkysh-kaleve and chak-chak. Wine connoisseurs should visit the wine cellar, where a huge collection of elite wines is presented, which, of course, can be tasted.
Tatar Manor
2 minutes walk from Al-Marjani Mosque
Ostrovsky 3 *
If you want a cozy and budget accommodation five minutes from the Kazan Kremlin, then this is your option. The intersection of Bauman and Kiwi Najmi streets is the very center of tourist entertainment. Restaurants, coffee houses, shops and souvenir shops are concentrated here, and all historical sights are just a stone's throw away.
The bet is made on comfort and a homely atmosphere. The apartments are divided into categories - "standard", "comfort", "superior". There is everything you need. Various promotions are regularly held on the official website, thanks to which you can save a lot.
There is no restaurant, but you can order room service or arrange delivery from any establishment. Nearby is the restaurant "Kedr". The menu includes European cuisine, there are dishes for vegetarians and for children. Alternatively, the East European cafe Tyubetey. The evening is worth spending at the Istina wine bar.
On the ground floor, you will find a small souvenir shop where you can buy designer postcards, magnets, key rings, and other nice things as a keepsake and as a gift to friends.
Ostrovsky
15 minutes walk from the Kazan Kremlin
Berison Kamala 2 *
Not far from all the central attractions of the city, there is a comfortable option for those who prefer to spend time outside the apartment. In the morning, all guests are invited to a continental breakfast, but for lunches and dinners it is better to go to the nearest establishments. Fortunately, there are plenty of them.
There is a shared kitchen for those who, for whatever reason, prefer to cook on their own. Also, the rooms have everything you need for a meal - a table, crockery, refrigerator and microwave. This is the best option for travelers with children.
On the ground floor there is a reception, where you can book a sightseeing tour of the city. Together with experienced guides, it is definitely worth seeing the Kazan Kremlin, Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Kazan National Cultural Center, Freedom Square, and many other attractions.
Berison Kamala
800 meters from the Al-Marjani Mosque
Volga 2 *
A hospitable place near Bauman, the Central Stadium, the Circus, the Sports Palace, the Central Department Store and the Piramida entertainment complex, where there will be enough lessons for both an adult traveler and a child.
Every day in the restaurant on the ground floor there is a buffet breakfast, and there you should also have a delicious lunch or dinner with dishes of Tatar and Russian cuisines. There are two banquet halls (small and large), so any celebration can be held here, be it a corporate event, a wedding or an anniversary.
For business travelers, everything is also ready: two large conference rooms and a meeting room. Without leaving the territory, visit a beauty salon where you can take care of your hair, make a haircut, hairdo, manicure and pedicure.
Among the entertainment - billiards and table tennis. Also, employees are ready to take care of a high-quality acquaintance with the city. Author's sightseeing tours have been created for guests. There are four programs to choose from, each of which involves three days of activities. On the ground floor, you will find a grocery store and a souvenir shop.
Volga
20 minutes walk from the Kazanka River
Diamond
A small and cozy option for those who are not looking for local entertainment. Rooms are divided into categories - "standard", "double", "family", "junior suite" and "suite". There is everything you need for a comfortable life. Everywhere there is a homely atmosphere, without which it is difficult to imagine a good vacation.
There is no gym, no SPA-salon, no children's room, but on the other hand, there is no need to overpay for services that are not useful. The building stands on the central pedestrian street of Bauman, where, on the one hand, it is never dreary, but, on the other hand, it is always quiet and calm. Nearby, every traveler will find what he needs, be it a gym, massage room or an entertainment center for children.
On foot you can easily reach the beautiful Kul-Sharif mosque, the majestic Peter and Paul Cathedral, the iconic Kazan Kremlin, and other iconic sights. Meals are not provided, but there are cafes and restaurants nearby, where everyone will find food and drinks to their liking. And if you want to have lunch or dinner in your room, you can arrange delivery from any establishment.
Diamond
200 meters from the Peter and Paul Cathedral
CHO Hotel
Budget and comfortable option for city guests. Nearby attractions are Freedom Square, Cathedral of the Annunciation, Kazan Federal University, Syuyumbike Tower and the Museum of Socialist Life.
The rooms are brand new, well-groomed, aesthetic and “instagram”. The style is minimalism, and the highlight is modern posters from the creative agency 500na700. Believe me, once you see them, you will immediately want to purchase a couple of cool posters for your own living room.
There is no entertainment for guests, but there is a cool Vietnamese restaurant that is popular with locals too. Be sure to try the traditional Pho Bo soup, Vietnamese duck, banh bao buns (with chicken and mushrooms, shrimp, beef, and so on). The restaurant also serves Vietnamese drinks and exotic fruit shakes.
The restaurant "50/8", the bar "Brown Bear" and the pub "Tavern on Gogolya" are also located nearby. For souvenirs, you can go to the famous Chekhov market.
CHO Hotel
400 m from Freedom Square