4-star hotels in Irkutsk

These hotels make a handy base for exploring central Irkutsk, each with a different feel. Tsentral occupies a late-19th-century building, with Siberian cuisine at its restaurant; Taiga offers individually designed rooms near the Angara embankment. Silk Road has rooms inspired by countries across Asia and the Middle East, plus a spa with a sauna and hammam for unwinding after a day out.

These four-star hotels in Irkutsk offer a choice to suit the pace of your trip. NUUR suits guests who want sights, restaurants and business centres within walking distance. Ochagof offers a quieter stay away from busy main roads, near the Angara embankment, with free parking for guests travelling by car.

These hotels are convenient for flying into Irkutsk: AZIMUT is within walking distance of the airport, while Armat is in a park area 2 km from it. 7 Dorog has a shared guest kitchen and an early breakfast option, while Zvezda suits guests looking to unwind in a sauna after their journey and try Siberian cuisine at its Okhotnikov restaurant.

Both hotels are convenient for exhibition visits: Sibexpocentre is nearby, and central Irkutsk is about a 15-minute drive away. Baikal Business Centre has a restaurant and café, with a waterfront promenade and the Angara icebreaker close by. Sun Hotel suits guests looking for family rooms and a meal after a late arrival: its restaurant is open around the clock.

These hotels suit a waterside escape outside Irkutsk. Burduguz, 39 km from the city, has grounds for walks and barbecue huts; Anastasia in Nikola village stands out for its ship-inspired design and frigate-style bathhouse by the water. Nikola-Listvyanka, near Listvyanka, is an option for those who want to complement their stay with a Finnish sauna and an aromatic hammam.