There are several ways to book a restaurant in advance in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian capitals: you can contact them by phone, do it online via the restaurant website reservation form or use a restaurant reservation center site. As in other parts of the world, in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian capitals, it is possible to book a restaurant for lunch or dinner in advance Read More
3. Sleep and eat in Russia
In Russia you can find both excellent accommodations and restaurants and horrible ones as well. Fortunately, major online booking platforms include many reviews that allow travelers to easily avoid choosing bad accommodations or restaurants.
In this section of the blog I talk about accommodation and restaurants in Russia: where and how to book cheaper, what kind of restaurants and food you will find, etc.
Where to eat in Moscow: from Teremok to Café Pushkin
In Moscow you can find a variety of restaurants of typical Russian cuisine, from Russian fast food and buffets (such as Teremok, Kroshka Kartoshka, Mu Mu, or Yolki Palki) to Russian haute cuisine end restaurants (such as Cafe Pushkin, Mari Vanna or Farenheit). I would add the cuisine of former Soviet republics such as the Georgian, Uzbek and Ukrainian gastronomy, just to name a Read More
Ostrovok: the best alternative to Booking.com
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 platforms. The booking process is very easy and intuitive and in many accommodations you can make a reservation without a credit card. What is Read More
Accommodations in Russia: How to choose and where to make a reservation cheaply
In this post, I will present an analysis of the main types of accommodations for tourists in Russia and what criteria to follow when choosing from among them. I also explain how Russian web booking platforms can find the best prices for your hotel stay. Introduction One of the most important parts of any trip, and one that often makes up half the cost of the trip, is the choice of Read More