Novosibirsk Oblast · Russia
Where to stay in Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk is a city in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, home to about 1,637,000 people.
- Best months
- May to August
- Nearest airport
- OVB19 km · Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport
- Currency
- RUBRussian ruble
- Time zone
- Asia/Novosibirsk
- Language
- Abaza, Adyghe, Aghul
About
About Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk is the administrative centre and largest city of Novosibirsk Oblast and the Siberian Federal District in Russia. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 1,633,595, making it the third-most populous city in Russia after Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
The course of the Trans-Siberian Railway was dictated by where it was possible to span the great rivers of Siberia, and this altered as engineering techniques advanced. To cross the mighty River Ob, they eventually chose the village of Krivoshchekovskaya, founded in 1696. A new town grew up, at first called Novonikolayevsk (Новониколаевск), in honour both of Saint Nicholas and of the reigning Tsar Nicholas II.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Novosibirsk
See
- Novosibirsk Museum of Regional Studies
- Novosibirsk State Art Museum
- Novosibirsk Zoo
- USSR Museum
- Monument to the laboratory mouse
- West Siberian Rail Museum
Do
- Opera House
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Where to stay
Which part of Novosibirsk to stay in
With the exception of some high-end hotels, all hotels and hostels offer free WiFi 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 Novosibirsk
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Azimut Hotel Siberia | 1991 | 0.9 km |
| Avanta Hotel Centre | 3.2 km | |
| Domina Hotel Novosibirsk | 0.8 km | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Novosibirsk | 1.1 km | |
| Gorskiy City Hotel | 4.9 km | |
| Marins Park Novosibirsk | 1.0 km | |
| Mirotel Novosibirsk | 5.8 km | |
| Novosibirsk Marriott Hotel | 0.5 km | |
| Park Inn by Radisson Novosibirsk | 1.1 km | |
| Skyexpo Hotel | 11.3 km | |
| Skyport Hotel | 16.2 km |
All 11 hotels in Novosibirsk, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Novosibirsk
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Novosibirsk are May to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; August 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 Novosibirsk: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting around
The city centre is fairly compact and a walk from the railway station to Lenin Square takes around 20 minutes. Public transport includes a Metro system in the city centre as well as buses, trams, marshrutkas and trolleybuses.
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OVB · Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Novosibirsk
Eat
There are many good dining options and many local chain restaurants. Lenin Square is a popular place to eat. Italian food, sushi, and Russian food are all very popular. Many cafes offer lunch specials on weekdays.
Stay safe
While it's better to stay away from some run-down areas, the overall situation is not bad. Pervomayskiy rayon and far-off neighbourhoods of Leninskiy and Kirovskiy rayons should be avoided at any time. The safest place is the centre, nearby Lenin Square.
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Questions
Novosibirsk: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Novosibirsk?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Novosibirsk are May to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; August is the wettest, with about 68 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Novosibirsk?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Novosibirsk?
Russian ruble (RUB).
Nearby
Destinations near Novosibirsk
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.