Nizhny Novgorod Oblast · Russia
Where to stay in Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod is a city in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, home to about 1,198,000 people.
- Best months
- May to August
- Nearest airport
- GOJ18 km · Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport
- Currency
- RUBRussian ruble
- Time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Language
- Abaza, Adyghe, Aghul
About
About Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod, colloquially shortened to Nizhny and from 1932 to 1990 known as Gorky, is the administrative centre and largest city of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, and the administrative centre of the Volga Federal District, in Russia.
The city was founded by Grand Duke George II of Russia in 1221 at the confluence of two most important rivers of his principality, the Volga and the Oka. Its name literally means Newtown the Lower, to distinguish it from the older Novgorod. A major stronghold for border protection, Nizhny Novgorod fortress took advantage of a natural moat formed by the two rivers.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Nizhny Novgorod
See
- The Kremlin
- Minin and Pozharsky Square
- Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street
- Rozhdestvenskaya st.
- Ilyinskaya st.
- Varvarskaya st.
- Upper Volga embankment
- Lower Volga embankment
- The Spit of Nizhny Novgorod
- Fedorovsky embankment and Zalomov street
- Shveitzariya park
- The main building of Nizhny Novgorod Fair
Do
- Jet fighter flight on Sokol Airbase in MiG Jets, Nizhny Novgorod
- Nizhny Novgorod Cableway
- Nizhny Novgorod planetarium
- Nizhny Novgorod circus
- Limpopo zoo
- Trud stadium
- Dinamo stadium
- Ski rent at school 135
- Khabarskoye sport club
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Where to stay
Which part of Nizhny Novgorod to stay in
The city is divided by the River Oka into two major parts: the Upper city (Verkhnyaya or Nagornaya chast) on the hilly right side and the Lower city (Nizhnyaya or Zarechnaya chast — what literally means "the part over the river") on the left bank of the river. The Upper city is the old historical part of Nizhny Novgorod, whereas the Lower city is larger, newer and consists of more industrial districts.
All hotels and hostels offer free Wi-Fi and many have computer terminals. Almost all accept credit cards. Hotels and hostels will usually provide a visa invitation and registration for an additional fee.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Nizhny Novgorod
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandrovsky Garden | 1.0 km | |
| Azimut Hotel Nizhniy Novgorod | 1.7 km | |
| Baget Hotel | 0.8 km | |
| City Hotel Sova | 3.0 km | |
| Courtyard by Marriott Nizhny Novgorod City Center | 1.1 km | |
| Gorky Hotel | 1.8 km | |
| Hampton by Hilton Nizhny Novgorod | 1.5 km | |
| Hotel Minin on Pozharskogo Street | 0.6 km | |
| Hotel Nikol | 4.8 km | |
| Hotel Parus | 1.2 km | |
| Ibis Nizhniy Novgorod | 1.4 km | |
| Jouk Jacque Hotel | 1.4 km | |
| Joy Hotel | 0.7 km | |
| Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod | 3.0 km | |
| Mercure Nizhny Novgorod Center | 0.6 km | |
| Nikitin Hotel | 2.4 km | |
| Oktyabrskaya Hotel | 0.8 km | |
| Sheraton Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin | 0.4 km | |
| Vorobei Hotel | 2.1 km |
All 19 hotels in Nizhny Novgorod, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Nizhny Novgorod
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Nizhny Novgorod are May to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; June is the wettest, with about 68 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 Nizhny Novgorod: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport (GOJ), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
The train station in Nizhny Novgorod is in the northern part of the city centre, near the Metromost Bridge. It is reachable via the metro. The main hall of the train station is beautiful and includes a chandelier as well as soviet-style mosaics symbolizing the life of Russian people. All Trans-Siberian trains from Moscow except for train 99/100 (which goes via Yaroslavl instead) stop at Nizhny Novgorod. When searching timetables and fares on the RZD website, enter "Nizhniy Novgorod" as the station for Nizhny Novgorod.
Getting around
The city centre is compact and walkable. However, there are many inclines or steps from the river banks. The bridges are not pedestrian friendly since the sidewalk is very narrow and cars drive extremely fast close to the pedestrians. There is a network of s-trains, trams, trolleybuses, buses, marshrutkas and a 2-line metro system. Google maps can be used for directions via public transport.
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GOJ · Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Nizhny Novgorod
Eat
In the city stalls with shawarma are very popular. They can be found everywhere, even on the outskirts of the city.
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Questions
Nizhny Novgorod: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Nizhny Novgorod?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Nizhny Novgorod are May to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; June is the wettest, with about 68 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Nizhny Novgorod?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport (GOJ), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Nizhny Novgorod?
Russian ruble (RUB).
Nearby
Destinations near Nizhny Novgorod
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.