Best cheap hotels, hotels, hostels in Yekaterinburg in 2020

The capital of the Urals, founded in 1723 by the author of the "History of Russia" Vasily Tatishchev, is one of the ten most numerous cities in Russia. The main points of attraction of the former Sverdlovsk are the Mistress of the Copper Mountain, other tales of Pavel Bazhov. For music lovers, this city is the birthplace of rock bands "Nautilus", "Agatha Christie". But, most importantly, history is carefully preserved here, restoring and preserving ancient temples, streets, estates, monuments.

There are always a lot of tourists in this city, including foreign ones. Friendly Siberians have created a wide network of hotels, inns, hostels, more than 60 points of different star levels and prices, which are never empty. In the center there is a 20-storey Hyatt with luxurious apartments from 14 thousand rubles, in mini-hotels and hostels you can book a bed from 400 rubles.

A vacation spent traveling in the Urals will leave the best impressions if you approach the issue of accommodation correctly. We will tell you here and now what tourist abodes are in demand in Yekaterinburg, how to choose.

The principle of choosing a hotel

When going on a trip, first of all, we determine the place and purpose (city and excursions, for example). The second point will be the issue of accommodation. Here we choose according to the following criteria.

1. Price. If the main purpose of the trip is to explore the sights of Yekaterinburg, and not lie under the TV, then you will not need curtains made of natural Chinese silk on the windows, as well as other elegant excesses. A decent toilet, shower, air conditioning, comfortable mattresses will always be relevant. All this affects the price tag, you have to choose.
2. Location. The distance from the center affects the price, if it is not ecotourism. It is important to have public transport networks (metro, buses) within walking distance. It is advisable to know: where the windows go, what objects are nearby. If the rumble of the nightclub or the motorway does not allow you to sleep, then during the day no excursion will be a joy. On the other hand, choosing a hotel cheaper for the sake of distance, you can spend more money on transport than you saved.
3. Services. In most hotels, it is assumed that tourists will only spend the night here, the rest of the time will be devoted to exploring the sights and excursions. Therefore, there is no special entertainment in them. But the required level of service should be, it is included in the classification of the institution. Comfort is most often defined by stars:

• one: small rooms of the same type, common facilities on the floor (toilet, shower, iron), TV in the hall. No food, hygiene products, towels.
• two: there are options for living in a single room, bathroom, towels, breakfast is possible.
• three: room area 10-12 m, TV, refrigerator with minibar, full bathroom with hygiene products. The hotel must have additional services (at least two): exercise equipment, swimming pool, sauna, massage parlor, beauty salon, etc.
• four: the comfort is above average, the presence of a restaurant, laundry, currency exchange, business center, fitness, a safe, air conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers are added. The size of housing is increasing, the number of neighbors is decreasing.
• five: this is the highest class of round-the-clock service, from the doorman to exclusive services.

4. Service. The cleanliness and frequency of cleaning, the quality of breakfast, the availability of drinking water and hygiene products, the attentiveness of the staff - you can find out about this from the reviews of visitors. Of course, you should not completely trust them, the level of claims and emotions is different for everyone, but an idea can be made.

5. Nutrition. Most hotels include breakfast in the room rate. This issue is discussed in advance if there are gastronomic restrictions or preferences. In some, you can refuse meals, have breakfast at the nearest coffee shop.

6. Additional services. If you have children or elderly relatives with you, ask if there is an elevator, safety of balconies and stairs. The presence of allergies, other diseases, disabilities must be specified when booking. There are hotels where it is forbidden to live with pets, in others you can be in the same room with a couple of dogs. There are common rooms where people live without discrimination of gender on M and Zh. There are still smoking neighbors. This should be discussed in advance. Additional services include entertainment for children and adults: children's rooms, billiard rooms, saunas, etc.

7. Reviews, recommendations. When reading reviews, pay attention to the age of writing. Do not trust completely, because opinions do not always coincide. The age of the writer is important: what young people like is not always interesting for the elderly. Sometimes competitors deliberately spoil the picture with malicious comments, sometimes hoteliers themselves praise their service on behalf of the visitor. Pay attention not to general phrases, but to specific little things, they most accurately convey the essence.

Hotel within your means

Travelers, whose main task will be to study the history and sights of the former Sverdlovsk, can save well on overnight stays in inexpensive hostels and hotels. Our rating was based on the criterion of price and quality. It includes one to three-star hotels that are most popular with tourists (official attendance statistics).

The second list was compiled from the reviews of the tourists themselves, where only serious adequate reviews were taken into account.

TOP-3 most popular hotels in Yekaterinburg

Fresh up-to-date data for the beginning of summer 2020. Hotels are listed in descending order of rating: Marins Park, Green Park, Mega Light.

3. Mega Lite

Opened in 2011, located 4.5 km from the city center, not far from the Botanicheskaya metro station (5 min.), The Belinskogo street bus stop. To the airport - 12 km (there is a transfer), to the railway station - 7 km.

A fairly large hotel has 52 offers of various levels of comfort, all have bathrooms, upholstered furniture, chairs, bedside tables, TV, Wi-Fi. The rooms have electric kettles. Bathrooms are equipped with hygiene products, hairdryer, towels. Superior rooms have a mini-bar, refrigerator, balcony. In the suite: added a safe, in the bathroom - bidet, bathrobe, slippers. The apartment has a bedroom, living room, kitchen, three beds, two sofas, a desk, kitchen utensils.

room	Area (m²)	Bed	Price (day, rub.)
Single standard	11	one and a half sleeping	1700
Single economy	11	one and a half sleeping	1800
Double attic	16	2 one and a half sleeping	2000
Double economy	12	double	2000
Double standard	16	2 one and a half sleeping	2500
Double standard	14	double	2040
Junior suite	20	double	2240
Suite	26	double	2470
Apartments	30	3 single beds, 2 sofa beds	2520

Smoking is prohibited on the territory. There are family rooms, non-smoking rooms, wedding suites. A quiet, cozy abode guarantees a full sleep.

Its own dining room with European cuisine and three meals a day. The price includes breakfasts (250 rubles each). Delivery of drinks and food to the room is possible.There is a cooler with hot and cold water on the floor.

There is an indoor pool, sauna, SPA, cafe, mini-bar. Ironing service is provided. There is a guarded parking lot. For a fee, you can transfer to the city for excursions. The Limpopo water park is located in the immediate vicinity.

• very good location - not noisy and not far from the center;
• cozy, decent level of service;
• it's very convenient with children - there is a water park nearby, you don't have to go far;
• comfortable price tag with a good range of services;

• the food is not very tasty;
• the ratio "price-quality" is not sustained, it is expensive.

2. Green Park

A large five-storey hotel received its first visitors in 2009. There are 110 rooms of different comfort levels. From the center - 1.7 km, this is practically the center of the city. A five-minute walk is the Geologicheskaya metro station. To the railway station - 4 km, to the airport - 15 km. Continuous transfer between the airport and the hotel.

It is considered a prestigious institution of the European level. Comfort zone for people with limited mobility, including an elevator, wide aisles, doors. Smoking is prohibited on site. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

Rooms are equipped with stylish furniture, TVs, electric kettles, air conditioners, telephones, mini-bars. Showers with hygiene products, slippers, hairdryer. The comfortable ones have a safe, soundproofing, more furniture and lighting fixtures, towels, bathrobes, bed linen made of natural cotton, refrigerators. Cleaning is done daily. There are proposals for non-smokers, families, weddings, even hypoallergenic.

The cost of living includes a buffet, delicious hearty breakfasts allow you to explore the history of the capital of the Urals without being distracted by lunch. There is a restaurant, a buffet, baby food is organized. Breakfast, if desired, will be brought to your room, as well as an order from a bar or restaurant.

From the windows you can see the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky, a panorama of the city. You can relax outdoors on the terrace. There is a gift shop. Nearby are the Temple-on-Blood, Green Grove. Free secure parking, shuttle service is available for an additional fee.

For business: three conference rooms, a meeting room, a banquet hall. The list of additional services includes dry cleaning, fax / photocopying, registration of foreigners, ticket sales, newspaper delivery. By adding 800 rubles to the amount of accommodation, you will receive a car (transfer). Sewing kit, ironing, concierge service, luggage storage, hairdryer are included in the additional services, as well as wake-up at the time you specify.

room	Area (m²)	Bed	Price (day, rub.)
Single standard DBL	14	double	3 100 — 4 500
Single standard + DBL	14	double	3 300 — 4 700
Single comfort DBL	14	queen-size bed	3 400 — 3 800
Double business DBL	22	double	3 600 — 5 000
Double standard Twin	18	2 single beds	5000

Price list options depend on breakfast availability, room size, additional services.

• very convenient location - everything is within walking distance;
• conference rooms are equipped with the most modern technology, different in capacity and price, which is very convenient;
• the service is just super: polite, fast, high quality;
• very clean, wet cleaning every day;
• no problems with food - always delicious, everything is close by, the buffet is excellent;
• beds with quality mattresses - sleep well.

• I would like a little cheaper.

3. Marins Park

The oldest and largest Marins Park Hotel was opened back in 1969 and is designed for 406 rooms. Stands in the center (2 km from the city center). To the railway station - 300 m, to the airport - 17 km. A five-minute walk is the Uralskaya metro station. Today it has a modern design, style, equipment, in 2015 it underwent a major overhaul. Here you can relax, work, take medical procedures, have fun - nine floors of comfort for every taste.

Accommodation of several categories - from standard to deluxe, there are rooms for non-smokers, family rooms. Cozy interior, stylish furniture, necessary household appliances.Daily cleaning helps you feel comfortable. Furniture includes bedside tables, desks, wardrobes, all have a TV, refrigerator, telephone, free Wi-Fi. The standard set includes personal hygiene products, towels, slippers, first aid kits.

You can use the luggage room, trouser press, sewing equipment, laundry, clean shoes, iron,

There is a coffee shop with pastries and several restaurants with different menus and decoration styles: Japanese cuisine, Russian, European. Packed lunch, food, drinks will be delivered to your room upon request.

For business: several conference rooms of different capacities and equipment. Trainings, seminars, meetings can be held comfortably. There is a currency exchange office, an ATM, ticket services. In the business center, you can copy, scan, print, send documents. Professional translators work here.

Additional services include SPA, a complex of saunas "MonPlaisir", an indoor all-year-round pool, billiards. Free guarded parking, car rental, transfer "hotel-airport", for a fee transfer for excursions.

There is also a travel agency that conducts excursions around the city and the Sverdlovsk region, there is a gift shop, hairdresser, nail salon, beauty parlor, dentistry. Within walking distance are the Youth Theater, Kharitonovsky Garden.

room	Area (m²)	Bed	Price (day, rub.)
Single standard	13	single	2600 — 3000 — 3600
Double standard	15	2 single beds	2800 — 3400 — 4300
Single standard improved.	13	single	3400 — 3800 — 4400
Double standard improved.	15	2 single beds	3600 — 4200 — 5100

Prices are indicated: no meals, breakfast included, half board included.

• you move in and immediately find yourself in the center of the life of the capital;
• a good choice in terms of prices and quality of service;
• professional excursions, went into the hall, signed up, went.

• it is impossible to sleep: the city is noisy, the neighbors are noisy.

comparison table

Guest Review Score (Points)

	Marins Park	Green Park	Mega Light
Location	9.6	9.6	9.4
Service	9.3	9.6	9.1
Price quality	8.9	9.3	8.9
Purity	9.1	9.8	9.1
Nutrition	9.4	9.4	8.7
Sleep quality	8.5	9.4	9.1
Overall score	9.1 (very good)	9.4 (excellent)	8.9 (very good)

The hotel with an overall rating of “excellent” was in second place solely due to the higher prices for services.

In addition, bonus programs work in all hotels in Yekaterinburg: a small part of the paid amount is returned as a bonus to the client. It is possible, by paying for the hotel, to accumulate miles for Aeroflot.

TOP-5: rating of the best budget hotels

A very large part of Russians prefer to travel using hostels and mini-hotels rather than standard hotels. Their number is growing every year, Yekaterinburg caught this wave, there is a fairly large network of budgetary small establishments that are ready to serve tourists for a small fee.

Based on a thorough review of reviews, Russian hospitality experts have compiled a complete list of popular hotels in all cities. In Yekaterinburg, the five best hostels for June 2020 look like this:

1. "Champion";
2. "Radishchev";
3. "Penates";
4. Nikolsky;
5. "Penny".

5. "Penny"

The hostel was opened in 2017, only 5 rooms, very comfortable, as inexpensive as possible. It offers accommodation without dividing into M-F, one room is purely female for 4 beds. The rooms have lockable individual lockers. One of the eight seats has a shower, the rest have washbasins. Soundproofing is provided. The rest of the amenities are shared on the floor. The living room has a TV room. Free public parking is provided, there is a terrace, a luggage room.

The room has a tea / coffee maker, safe, iron, refrigerator, ironing equipment. TV, fan, microwave, stove, dining area, dishes. Bed linen, towels - for a fee.

Free Internet works throughout the territory. There is a communal kitchen with utensils, household appliances, a drinks machine, a playroom for children, and even a library. The washing machine is running. Cleaning daily.

The issue of children's accommodation is being resolved separately. Babies up to 2 years old are provided with a cot free of charge. Children under 12 years old sleep on additional installed beds for 350 rubles per night, over 12 years old - 450 rubles. (up to four additional child seats can be installed).

Transfer "hostel-airport" is available. On site there is a tour desk, shops, ticket sales. Nearby is the Arena stadium, Iset embankment. To the center - 2.6 km, railway station - 4 km, airport - 17 km. Near the metro, bus stops.

There is a limitation: pets are not allowed here.

room	Area (m²)	Bed	Price (day, rub.)
Eight-seater shared	27	4 bunk	300
Six-bed common	25	3 bunk	350
Eight-bed shared superior	32	4 bunk	400
Quadruple shared	18	2 bunk	450
Quadruple female	18	2 bunk	450

The improved eight-bed has an additional sofa, a balcony, and a guest corner.

• if you come for impressions of the city, the hostel only needs to spend the night - very convenient and budgetary;
• wooden bunk beds, and sleeps like in childhood, without waking up;
• there is everything you need for cooking, even barbecue grills;
• very clean, always friendly staff.

• you need to leave before 07 am, very early, inconvenient.

4. "Nikolsky"

Quite large, with 17 rooms, the hostel opened in 2017, 1 km from the center of Yekaterinburg. The railway station is three kilometers away, the airport is 14.6 km, the Geologicheskaya metro station is 11 minutes on foot. The location allows you to quickly and easily get anywhere in the Ural capital.

Large private parking, taxis. Free Internet, cable and satellite TV are just a few of the services and amenities. The categories are different: general, male, female, standard, improved. Additional places are installed whenever possible, cost 600 rubles per night. This also applies to the settlement of children. The size of the beds can be adjusted.

The common rooms have individual lockers. Bed linen, towels - for an additional fee only in the most budget option, in the rest - is included in the price. Wi-Fi is free. Air conditioners work everywhere. Toilet and shower are shared, located on the floor.

The kitchen is common, equipped with a stove, refrigerator, kettle, dishes, cooler, microwave oven, and other household appliances. The dining area is designed for all guests, comfortable, clean and cozy. Within walking distance there are several shops, cafes, restaurants.

Smoking is prohibited on site, there are non-smoking rooms. For an additional fee - laundry, dry cleaning, photocopying services. Hairdryer and iron are free of charge. A nice bonus - sockets at every bed. Here you can order air and railway tickets. In the large living room you can watch TV and chat in the evening. In the morning at the appointed time you will be woken up.

room	Area (m²)	Bed	Price (day, rub.)
Eight-seater female	23	4 bunk	495
Eight-seater female	25	4 bunk	550
Eight-seater male	25	4 bunk	550
Eight-seater shared	25	4 bunk	550
Quadruple shared	25	4 single beds	650
Triple	20	3 single beds	1400
Single room	15	double	1400 — 1800
Double superior	25	4 single beds	1400 — 3000
Double standard	24	double	1800
Double standard with bathroom	24	double	2500

The double price tag depends on the number of people inhabited (1-4 people).

• an individual socket is very convenient, it would be like this everywhere;
• very pleased with separate rooms for women and men;
• amicably, cheerfully, no one bothered anyone, told where to go, found new friends;
• appeared in the room late in the evening, neat in the shower, sleep well;
• a really comfortable price tag for such amenities.

• it is necessary to prohibit smoking in all rooms, smoke from neighbors reaches;
• in a shared room we were unlucky with neighbors - they snored, but in separate rooms everything was busy.

3. "Penates"

A small, cozy hotel opened in 2017, 100 meters from the railway station. To the center - just over 2 km, to the airport - 17 km. The nearest metro station "Uralskaya" (5 minutes walk).The proximity to the station is considered by tourists as an undoubted advantage. All types of transport intersect here, it is easy to get anywhere in the city.

Free Internet, guarded paid (150 rubles for accommodation) parking, security of the hostel's territory. There are nine rooms, all equipped with beds with orthopedic mattresses. Individual lockers with keys. A set of towels, bed linen, individual lamps are provided for each tenant. There are air conditioners, wardrobes, chairs, TVs. Amenities - shower, toilet, hairdryer, as well as ironing, laundry, luggage storage - are common on the floor.

Improved the kitchen area with equipment and utensils. Here, in addition to a microwave oven, refrigerator, kettle, there is a hob, oven, toaster, and an extractor hood. If you don't want to cook, there are numerous food outlets nearby.

In the immediate vicinity there is an architectural monument "Old Station", a monument to passengers, a model of the first steam locomotive and other attractions.

room	Area (m²)	Bed	Price for 1 seat (day, rub.)
Six-seater female	15	3 bunk	650
Six-seater male	15	3 bunk	650
Quadruple female	12	2 bunk	750
Quadruple male	12	2 bunk	750
Triple shared	12	3 single beds	1100
Single room	12	single	2500
Double superior	20	double	3200

Breakfast is included in the price. Superior room has a bathroom with shower and toilet. For VIP guests, freshly brewed coffee with dessert is provided.

• there are rooms for every taste, it's good when there is a choice;
• very convenient location - everything you need is around, transport is nearby;
• cozy, clean, medical mattresses.

• with amenities on the floor could have reduced the price tag.

2. Hostel "Radishchev"

A small, neat house with 4 rooms has been operating since 2014. Located one and a half kilometers from the center, practically in the center of Yekaterinburg. Accommodates from three people, family accommodation is assumed. Equipped with furniture, work area, TV, free Internet, individual lockers with keys. Amenities are common on the floor, but each guest will be given a set of bed linen, towels, toiletries, slippers.

Breakfast is included in the room rate, but there is a shared kitchen where you can prepare your own meals. Meals within walking distance - cafes, restaurants. There is a mini market on site.

Among the services - dry cleaning, laundry, washing machine, ironing facilities, tickets and taxis, food and groceries in the room, wake-up at a specified time. There is a library, a tour desk, a church, a beauty salon, a luggage room. Smoking is allowed only in specially designated areas. Wet cleaning - daily. For children there is a playroom and outdoor playground. There is a TV set for all guests in the living room.

All the main sights of the city are located right there, in the center, there is no need to go anywhere. Near the park, walking areas.

room	Area (m²)	Bed	Price for 1 seat (day, rub.)
Family (triple or more)	18	2 single beds, sofa, armchair-bed	1400
Suite	14	double	1500

The suite has a TV.

• conditions are almost home, there are few neighbors, the kitchen has everything you need;
• excellent service, any requests and wishes are accepted.

• not.

Hostel "Champion"

Since 2015, the small hotel with 10 rooms has been very popular. A little more than 2 km to the center, about 5 km to the railway station, to the airport - 23 km. There is free parking, shuttle service for an additional fee.

Nearby is the Yekaterinburg Arena stadium. The main guests are athletes, because the rooms are decorated in a sporty style. Bunk beds, shared bathroom. Everyone will have an individual locker, bed linen and a set of towels. All have free Wi-Fi. The walls are soundproofed and non-smoking. There are special places for smoking. Wet cleaning is carried out daily.

Meals can be prepared in the spacious kitchen, where free food is prepared.Refrigerator, microwave oven, kettle, cooler - for the convenience of guests. In common use - washing machine, hairdryer, ironing equipment.

For children, there are books, films, music, indoor and outdoor play areas. There are video games for adults. All sorts of attractions are within walking distance. To the center by public transport - 10 minutes. There are guided tours, walking tours, board games.

room	Area (m²)	Bed	Price for 1 seat, (day, rub.)
Ten-seater	30	5 bunk	500
Six-bed common	20	3 bunk	550
Eight-seater shared	20	4 bunk	550
Six-seater male	22	3 bunk	650
Six-seater female	22	3 bunk	650
Double (Twin)	16	2 single beds	1600
Double	18	double	1800

The superior double room has air conditioning, dishes and household appliances, a bar counter, a hob, an extractor hood, a water supply system, a dishwasher.

• an excellent set of products in the refrigerator - fresh vegetables, everything is free;
• hotel by interests - well thought out, there is something to talk about with neighbors;
• order in the rooms is respected, they wash, clean, try.

• prohibit smoking altogether.

What to choose?

In general, the differences in the service of the best hotels are insignificant. But they are. You can choose a hostel in the city center to be closer to the attractions, but it will be a bit noisy to sleep. Or prefer a home that cares more about children. If you are allergic to pet hair, choose a hotel that does not allow cats and dogs.

If you're a foodie, look for a place to sample the pickles. Fans of homemade food will choose a hostel with an equipped kitchen. The main thing is that in this rating there are quite affordable offers with good service.

This is how a comparative table of ratings according to tourist reviews looks like:

	Champion	Radishchev	Penates	Nikolsky	Kopeck
Location	9.3	9.6	9.8	9.8	9.6
Service	9.8	9.6	9.4	9.8	9.8
Price quality	9.8	9.8	9.6	9.8	9.8
Purity	9.8	9.8	9.3	10	9.8
Nutrition	9.1	9.8	9.3	9.4	10
Sleep quality	9.3	9.4	9.4	9.8	9.8
Overall score	9.6 (excellent)	9.6 (excellent)	9.8 (excellent)	9.8 (excellent)	9.8 (excellent)

The main thing when choosing a place of residence is to take into account not only your capabilities and desires, but also to remember the saying "trust, but verify." And yet, when going to Yekaterinburg, be prepared for an increased emotional background. Siberians are outwardly harsh people, but very hospitable and sincere. You will be warmly welcomed at the hotel of any star, served in full so that you will definitely want to return! Of course, if you choose the right hotel according to your needs and possibilities.