Traveling to Russia and beyond
In Russia you can find excellent accommodation but also horrible accommodation (more often, I think, than in other western countries).
Fortunately, the major online booking platforms include many reviews by other travelers that allow you to easily avoid choosing bad accommodation.
In this section I talk about:
1. The main types of accommodation in Russia and which ones I think are the most interesting for sightseeing on your own
2. Criteria to use when choosing and booking accommodation in Russia
3. The districts and areas I recommend for your booking
Ostrovok is the platform I use to book hotels, not only in Russia but also in other countries. It is the largest booking central to make reservations or accommodation in Russia. It often has lower prices than those offered in Booking or other online …
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