Khabarovsk Krai · Russia
Where to stay in Khabarovsk
Khabarovsk is a city in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, home to about 616,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- KHV10 km · Khabarovsk Novy Airport
- Currency
- RUBRussian ruble
- Time zone
- Asia/Vladivostok
- Language
- Abaza, Adyghe, Aghul
About
About Khabarovsk
Khabarovsk is the administrative centre and largest city of Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, located 30 kilometers (19 mi) from the China–Russia border, at the confluence of the Amur and Ussuri Rivers, about 800 kilometers (500 mi) north of Vladivostok. As of the 2021 Russian census, it had a population of 617,441.
Overlooking the confluence of the Amur and Ussuri Rivers, Khabarovsk is the second largest city in the Russian Far East, approaching 600,000 residents and growing. It is also the capital of both Khabarovsk Krai and the Far Eastern Federal District. Unlike Vladivostok, the city has never been closed to foreigners, and retains a distinct international feel, rare for the Russian provincial centers – a feeling propped up by an increasing Asian presence with arrivals from Asian countries now numbering over a million each year.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Khabarovsk
See
There is a fantastic cluster of top notch museums along Shevchenko Street, just behind the tall blue-domed Church of Theotokos on Komsomolskaya Square towards the river and stadium. Not only are the museums some of the best in the far east, they also make their home in some impressive century-old buildings dating back to before the revolution. After a visit, the nice river promenade is just a short walk away, so you can wash all that new found knowledge away with some pivos in good company.
- Far East Regional Museum
- Far Eastern Art Museum
- Far Eastern Military Museum
- Museum of Archaeology
- Far Eastern Railway Museum
- Fedotov Exposition Hall
- Geological Museum
- Khabarovsk City History Museum
- The Arboretum
- Cathedral of the Transfiguration
- Dynamo Park
- Vsevolod Sysoyev Far Eastern Zoo
Do
In addition to these listings there are also a Drama Theatre and a Children's 'Theatre, but they are probably not of much interest unless you speak Russian. Nonetheless, the city has a fairly vibrant cultural life.
- City Beach
- Durminskoye Reserve
- Khabarovsk Philarmony
- Gaidara Children's Park
- Khabarovsk Circus
- Theatre of Musical Comedy
- Triada Pantomime Theatre
- Platinum Arena
- Ice Fantasy Festival
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Where to stay
Which part of Khabarovsk to stay in
No hostels and not many unrenovated Soviet rooms, so accommodation is pretty steep — on the other hand, the situation is not much different from the rest of Russia. If the situation is desperate and you have a valid ISIC card, you could try to see if the university will hook you up with a room in their dorms — though call ahead instead of showing up on the day.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Khabarovsk
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Hotel | 1.2 km | |
| Business Hotel Europa | 3.2 km | |
| Hotel Enigma | 1.5 km | |
| Hotel Erofey | 1.3 km | |
| Hotel Olympic | 1.2 km | |
| Hotel Zarina | 4.1 km | |
| Royal Lime Hotel | 4.5 km |
All 7 hotels in Khabarovsk, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Khabarovsk
Khabarovsk has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; July is the wettest, with about 154 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 Khabarovsk: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Khabarovsk Novy Airport (KHV), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Fuyuan Dongji Airport (FYJ, 61 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
The best thing to start with is to walk around the center of the city. Have a nice walk from Lenin Square to the Amur River via the main street, Muravieva-Amurski. You will find all sorts of shops and places to eat. The city has a network of four tram lines (there is no line 3 or 4).
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KHV · Khabarovsk Novy Airport
FYJ · Fuyuan Dongji Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Khabarovsk
Eat
The local cuisine consists primarily of traditional Russian restaurants and different Asian-style places. Italian food is also common. However, there's a great variety of cheap fast-food outlets on the streets. Prices start from $3 for good snack to US$5–10 at the Golden Bird fast food chain. Meals in small restaurants are available for US$10–20. If money is not a concern, you can dine with a view of sunset and the Amur River at Hotel "Inturist" for US$50–100.
Drink
Locals will happily teach you how to drink Russian-style. People are very friendly, and in general you will find lots of locals who would love to practice their English. Don't miss an offer to visit a Russian banya (sauna) somewhere outside the city. For the most part you should avoid the pubs and bars if weather permits, and indulge in the many beer tents instead. The River Promenade (Набережная Хабаровска) below the large cathedral is a lively place in the summer months, open air cafes in large tents, dot the promenade along the river. Most bars play different styles of music, and there is usually live music going on in one of the tents.
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Questions
Khabarovsk: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Khabarovsk?
Khabarovsk has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; July is the wettest, with about 154 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Khabarovsk?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Khabarovsk Novy Airport (KHV), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Fuyuan Dongji Airport (FYJ, 61 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Khabarovsk?
Russian ruble (RUB).
Nearby
Destinations near Khabarovsk
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.