Novosibirsk
Overview
Sometimes called the capital of Siberia, Novosibirsk is Russia’s third largest city after Moscow and St. Petersburg, a modern, vibrant city, and a business, cultural, industrial, scientific, and trade center. During the Second World War, a large number of industrial enterprises were evacuated to Novosibirsk, and many of them stayed on in the city.
Novosobirsk is home to Akademgorodok, a world famous scientific center created in 1957 by decree of the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. At the time, the Soviet people firmly believed in the infinite superiority of science and the exceptional mission of scholars. Akademgorodok was built 30 kilometers south of the city center, and is somewhat an equivalent of the Silicon Valley, sometimes being referred to as the “Silicon Forest” with the Novosibirsk State University, 35 research institutes, a medical academy, apartment buildings and houses, and a variety of community amenities including stores, hotels, hospitals, restaurants and cafés, cinemas, clubs and libraries located on its territory. Apart from Akademgorodok, the most visited attractions are: the Zoo,
the acclaimed Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theater with its unique dome, large enough to fit the Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre, and the Train Museum – an open-air exposition with the length of about 3km whose collection includes steam, diesel and electric locomotives, soviet motorcars, trucks and tractors.
Sights
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THE STATE THEATER
Russia’s largest theater of the kind, this iconic venue is also known as “the Siberian Colosseum,” or the “Bolshoi of Siberia”, and is one of those places you have to see with your own
eyes to actually believe it could exist. Its hall seats 2,000 people and is large enough to house the entire Bolshoi Theatre under its dome. Guests come here to see classical opera and ballet performances and other entertainment events. Recent modernizations have made the theater the most technologically advanced one in Russia.
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ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral named after St. Alexander Nevsky. Constructed between 1896-1899, this Neo-Byzantine building was one of the
first ones in Novosibirsk to be made of stone. The Cathedral was shut down in 1937 in order to be demolished; however, the idea was abandoned, and the building was taken over by a documentary film studio, and then by a philharmonic hall. The Cathedral has eventually returned to its original function, and attracts tourists from all over the world. -
RED AVENUE
The main street of the city passes through many famous attractions. It houses the terminal metro station – Zaeltsovskaya, as well as the central stations Ploshchad Lenina and
Krasny Prospekt. You can walk along from the beginning to the end and admire ancient buildings, including residential “stalinkas”, theaters, museums, universities. This is one of the
most equipped and beautiful highways of the city, which does not fall asleep for a minute. During the walk you can turn onto perpendicular streets – unusual courtyards and other sights are hidden on them. So, behind the House of Life there is a very beautiful courtyard with carved benches (Red Avenue, 50). Here and there are themed bars, small cafes and cutting-edge restaurants. -
MUSEUM OF RAILWAY ENGINEERING
The Novosibirsk Museum of Railway Engineering named after Nikolai Arkhipovich Akulinin opened in August 2000. Real trains and wagons from the middle of the 19th century to the present day are exhibited on its territory. Moreover, visitors can examine the railway equipment not only from the outside, but also look into the operating car of the times of the
Great Patriotic War or visit the imperial compartment. Today the Novosibirsk Railway Museum is the largest museum of this specialization beyond the Urals. The idea of opening a museum of steam locomotives and railway equipment in Novosibirsk appeared in 1996, when a lot of decommissioned cars and special vehicles accumulated around the city.
The collection and restoration of exhibits began in 1998, and in 2000, by the day of the railwayman, the museum was officially opened for visitors. Currently, the museum collection
has more than 100 exhibits and is replenished annually with new ones.
Hotels
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MARRIOTT HOTEL NOVOSIBIRSK
Number of rooms: 175
Distance to the city centre: 1 km
Distance to the airport: 20 km
Address: 31 Ordzhonikidze str., Novosibirsk City, Novosibirsk region, 630099, RussiaThe “Novosibirsk Marriott Hotel” is conveniently located in the heart of the city, next to the Opera and Ballet Theatre and the Neo-Byzantine Alexander Nevski Cathedral. This elegant hotel by rights prides itself on its superb amenities, desirable location and immaculate service.
Take a tour of the top attractions and historical monuments nearby. Those in Russia for business can elevate their meeting in one of its large-scale event venues, equipped with the latest technologies. After a busy day in Novosibirsk, unwind in chic guest rooms with large bathrooms and indulgent bedding or luxurious suites with separate living spaces and charming, cityview terraces. Keep fit with an energizing workout in the hotel’s gym or take a dip in its indoor pool. Try the appetizing cuisine offered at one of its restaurants or indulge in cocktails at the rooftop bar.
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PARK INN HOTEL BY RADISSON NOVOSIBIRSK
Number of rooms: 150
Distance to the city centre: 1 km
Distance to the airport: 19 km
Address: 37 Shamshurin Dmitry str., Novosibirsk, Russia, 630004PARK INN by Radisson Novosibirsk is a perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers. It is located in the city center, within a walking distance from the most remarkable sights, business and shopping centers. The hotel provides broad opportunities for hosting conferences, holding business meetings, wedding celebrations and banquets.
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MARINS PARK HOTEL NOVOSIBIRSK
Number of rooms: 420
Distance to the city centre: 1 km
Distance to the airport: 19 km
Address: 1 Vokzalnaya road, Novosibirsk, Russia, 630004MARINS PARK Hotel Novosibirsk is a modern business-class hotel. Within a walking distance travellers will find banks, shops and boutiques, as well as the cultural highlights of the city. Its spacious rooms are equipped with comfortable and modern furniture, air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV, WiFi, a safe and tea / coffee making facilities, a bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. The hotel’s facilities include a congress centre, a round-the-clock lobby bar, a coffee shop, restaurant, a beauty salon, a gift shop “Expedition”, a billiards club.
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MIROTEL HOTEL
Number of rooms: 111
Distance to the city centre: 9 km
Distance to the airport: 17 km
Address: 1/1 Karl Marks square, Novosibirsk, Russia, 630048Of all four-star hotels in Novosibirsk, MIROTEL is the closest to the international airport, which allows business travellers, its main target audience, to save time that they value so much. Its modern rooms’ décor was made according to a designer project. Try authentic Caucasian cuisine in its Adjikinezhal restaurant, visit the cozy Drovamuka pizzeria with an open kitchen and a wood-burning stove, have a warming coffee in the coffee house. This hotel’s facilities include two well-equipped conference rooms and a banquet hall, and a premium gym.
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COMFORT INN HOTEL
Number of rooms: 47
Distance to the city centre: 6 km
Distance to the airport: 20 km
Address: 96 Bogdana Khmelnitckogo str., Novosibirsk Russia, 630110COMFORT INN Hotel is a modern business-class hotel, conveniently located in the northern part of the Novosibirsk city, near the federal highway. The city centre is only 10 minutes’ drive away. Amenities include room service, climate control, a teapot with complimentary in-room coffee and tea, a flat-screen TV and WiFi, a minibar, a hair dryer, slippers. The hotel’s facilities include a restaurant, a banquet hall, a conference room, secure parking, an ATM, laundry and dry-cleaning.
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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON NOVOSIBIRSK
Number of rooms: 188
Distance to the city centre: 1 km
Distance to the airport: 20 km
Address: 7/1 Kamenskaya str., Novosibirsk, Russia, 630099DOUBLETREE by Hilton hotel is located in a secluded place, away from the hustle of the city, but at the same time, a few minutes from its main highlight – Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet as well as major business centers, shops, restaurants. The hotel is conveniently located just steps from the subway station and is a perfect choice for both corporate clients and individual tourists who want to see the sights of the city. Services and amenities of this very modern and stylish hotel include a restaurant, a SPA, a fitness centre, conference rooms, parking, laundry and a beauty salon.
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RAMADA NOVOSIBIRSK ZHUKOVKA
Number of rooms: 65
Distance to the city centre: 7 km
Distance to the airport: 24 km
Address: 55 Pobedy str., Novosibirsk Russia, 630123RAMADA Apart-hotel is located in a residential area, in a picturesque location on the banks of a small river, and within a walking distance from the Zaeltsovsky Park of culture and recreation, the Botanical garden and the zoo.
Benefit from its world-class services, staying in one of its 64 stylish apartments, that feature everything you need in your daily life. This apart-hotel’s amenities include three conference rooms, a fitness center, a large swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, a hammam and a sauna, a restaurant, and a kids’ club. -
AVANTA HOTEL-CENTRE
Number of rooms: 46
Distance to the city centre: 3 km
Distance to the airport: 20 km
Address: 189/1 Gogol str., Novosibirsk, Russia, 630115AVANTA Hotel-Centre is a new four-star hotel, located within a short distance from the centre of all business activity in Novosibirsk. This stylish hotel’s interiors were designed according to a designer project, modern and well thoughtout. The rooms feature everything you might expect from a four-star hotel. Its amenities and services include conference halls seating up to 65 people – the most equipped in the city, a restaurant, a SPA complex with Finnish sauna, a lightened swimming pool, a Sharko shower, heated floors and hookah.
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55 LATITUDE HOTEL
Number of rooms: 50
Distance to the city centre: 6 km
Distance to the airport: 21 km
Address: 1/3 Denis Davydov str., Novosibirsk, Russia, 63008455 LATITUDE Hotel is a modern hotel complex aimed mainly at business travellers to Novosibirsk. Good transport interchange allows guests to reach any part of the city. The hotel is set back from the road, so there is no disturbing traffic noise. The hotel has a spacious guarded parking for 40 cars. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar, TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. The hotel has a restaurant, a 24h grill bar, a modern conference hall for up to 120 people, several saunas, billiards room, and a karaoke.
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AZIMUT HOTEL SIBERIA
Number of rooms: 258
Distance to the city centre: 2 km
Distance to the airport: 20 km
Address: 21 Lenin str., Novosibirsk, Russia, 630004AZIMUT Hotel Siberia is located in the center of Novosibirsk, and is recognized as one of its premier hotels. Its a “SIBIRSIBIR” of Denis Ivanov restaurant was awarded as the best restaurant concept in Russia in 2016 and has won the international restaurant prize “Palm Branch” for its elaborate interior and an outstanding menu. The hotel prides itself on its own confectionery that makes desserts from high-quality natural ingredients. The distinctive feature of the international AZIMUT chain is the special attention that it gives to business travellers: comfortable rooms with a workplace and WiFi, business corners where it’s possible to print documents, a wide choice of conference halls and meeting rooms, banquet services, and recreation areas: two restaurants, a bar and a SPA center.
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RIVER PARK HOTEL
Number of rooms: 316
Distance to the city centre: 5 km
Distance to the airport: 23 km
Address: 2 Dobrolyubov str., Novosibirsk, Russia, 630009RIVER PARK Hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of the centre of the city’s business activity. Its windows offer panoramic views of Novosibirsk city landscape and the Ob river. Rooms are decorated pleasantly in golden-beige and blue scales and fitted with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. The hotel has a light and spacious conference room for holding business meetings and conferences, and its own banquet service. Other amenities include a restaurant with a special menu for vegetarians, a designated area for jogging and cycling, a gym and a sauna, car rent, a beauty studio, laundry and private parking.
