Novgorod Oblast · Russia
Where to stay in Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod is a city in Novgorod Oblast, Russia, home to about 223,000 people.
- Best months
- June to August
- Currency
- RUBRussian ruble
- Time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Language
- Abaza, Adyghe, Aghul
About
About Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod, also known simply as Novgorod (Новгород), is the largest city and the administrative centre of Novgorod Oblast, Russia. The city lies along the Volkhov River, just 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) downstream of its outflow from Lake Ilmen, and is situated on the M10 federal highway, which connects Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
The city of Novgorod the Great (Novgorod Veliky) is located between Moscow (530 km) and Saint Petersburg (108 km). Its population is estimated at 230,000 people. Novgorod is inscribed on the World Heritage List. It is part of the Silver Ring of cultural and historical centers of the Northwest of Russia. Novgorod was first mentioned in manuscripts as early as 859. Together with Kyiv, Novgorod was a very important cultural, social, and economical centre in Rus, and was the capital of one of the first European democracies, the Novgorod Republic, addressed publicly as "Lord Novgorod the Great".
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Things to do
What to see and do in Veliky Novgorod
See
- Kremlin
- Aleksandr Nevsky Monument
- Monument of the Millennium of Russia
- Monument Novgorod Militia 1812
- Monument to St. Peter and Fevronia
- Cathedral of the Virgin of the Sign
- Church of Andrew Stratilat
- Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin at the Marketplace
- Church of the Assumption on the Volotovo Field
- Church of the Intercession
- Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
- Church of the Saint Great Martyr Fedor Stratilat on the Brook
Do
- Novgorod Drama Theater
- Novgorod Philharmony
- DinoLand Family Entertainment Centre
- Christmas fortune-telling
- King Festival
- International Bell Ringing Festival
- International Music Festival and the International Young Pianists Contest
- Ivan Kupala Day
- Summer festival "Sadko"
- Novgorod Cinema
- Russia Cinema
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Where to stay
Hotels in Veliky Novgorod
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Volkhov Hotel | 0.7 km | |
| Boutique-Hotel Truvor | 0.6 km | |
| Guest House Orlovskiy | 4.3 km | |
| Guesthouse Alliance | 1.6 km | |
| Hotel Sofia | 0.5 km | |
| Rachmaninoff Hotel | 0.7 km | |
| Sadko Hotel | 1.3 km | |
| Tri Kota | 1.1 km | |
| Volkhov | 0.7 km |
All 9 hotels in Veliky Novgorod, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Veliky Novgorod
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Veliky Novgorod are June to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; August is the wettest, with about 76 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 Veliky Novgorod
Getting in
Novgorod Airport is not operational. It was a busy airport during the time of the USSR. The planned replacement Krechevitsy Airport is also not open to civil aircraft. Closest airport is Pulkovo Airport (LED).
Getting around
Novgorod has bus and trolleybus systems. Running approximately every 5 minutes, buses and trolleybuses will get you to every part of the city. Bus & trolleybus route maps and timetables are available online in Russian. Novgorod is a walking-friendly city, and if you like long walks, everything in the city is within walking distance. The advantage is also that you have a chance to see the beautiful architecture of the city. Bicycles are a perfect way to get around Novgorod. Bicycle and rollerblade rental are available at the "Shooting Club" on the Main Alley of the Kremlin Park.
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Questions
Veliky Novgorod: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Veliky Novgorod?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Veliky Novgorod are June to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; August is the wettest, with about 76 mm of rain.
What currency is used in Veliky Novgorod?
Russian ruble (RUB).
Nearby
Destinations near Veliky Novgorod
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; 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.