Kaluga Oblast · Russia
Where to stay in Kaluga
Kaluga is a city in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, home to about 325,000 people.
- Best months
- May, June and August
- Nearest airport
- VKO134 km · Vnukovo International Airport
- Currency
- RUBRussian ruble
- Time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Language
- Abaza, Adyghe, Aghul
About
About Kaluga
Kaluga is a city and the administrative center of Kaluga Oblast, Russia. It stands on the Oka River 150 kilometers (93 mi) southwest of Moscow.
The city is located on both banks of the Oka River and on its tributary, the Yachenka River, 160 km from Moscow. Kaluga is a city with a developed infrastructure, a major transport hub, one of the scientific, cultural, economic and spiritual centers of Russia. Mechanical engineering and automobile construction are actively developed. The city is one of the historical centers of Russia, where a large number of architectural monuments have been preserved.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Kaluga
See
- Vostok launch vehicle
- Stone bridge
- Gostiny Dvor
- Church of Cosmas and Damian
- Church of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God
- Monument to the Fallen in Local Conflicts
- "Man with a bicycle", Monument to K.E. Tsiolkovsky
- Monument to the theater spectator
- K.E. Tsiolkovsky State Museum of the History of Cosmonautics
- House-Museum of K.E. Tsiolkovsky
- House-Museum of A.L. Chizhevsky
- Kaluga Regional Museum of Local Lore
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Where to stay
Hotels in Kaluga
9 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Hotel&Suites Kaluga | 7.1 km | |
| Best Western Kaluga Hotel | 2.1 km | |
| Four Points by Sheraton Kaluga | 2.9 km | |
| Green Park Kaluga Hotel | 7.0 km | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Kaluga | 4.0 km | |
| Historical Hotel Kaluga | 2.3 km | |
| Kaluga Plaza | 3.1 km | |
| SK Royal Kaluga Hotel | 5.3 km | |
| Stargorod Apart-Hotel | 2.0 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Kaluga
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Kaluga are May, June and August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; July is the wettest, with about 82 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Kaluga: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Vnukovo International Airport (VKO), about 134 km from the city centre in a straight line; Domodedovo International Airport (DME, 143 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
Municipal trolleybus, bus, and fixed-route taxi: flat rate (fare) - 35 руб. Passenger and cargo taxis can be easily ordered at any time. The city has many services that transport passengers and goods. Prices from 50 руб.
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VKO · Vnukovo International Airport
DME · Domodedovo International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Kaluga
Drink
The club and entertainment life of the city is represented by a large number of establishments of various orientations, and different in size: from large clubs to small themed apartments.
Stay safe
Tourist must carry their passports. Police officers may check documents. It is not recommended to walk along the outskirts of Kaluga in the late evening or at night; in some areas of the city you can find problems and trouble.
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Questions
Kaluga: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Kaluga?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Kaluga are May, June and August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; July is the wettest, with about 82 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Kaluga?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Vnukovo International Airport (VKO), about 134 km from the city centre in a straight line; Domodedovo International Airport (DME, 143 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Kaluga?
Russian ruble (RUB).
Nearby
Destinations near Kaluga
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.