In Irkutsk, choose a budget hostel in the centre for sightseeing or a stay near the station for a stopover. A shared kitchen can help you save on meals.
For sightseeing, consider central hostels such as Montana or U Royalya, and plan a walk along Karl Marx Street and the Lower Embankment. Before a train journey, Khoromy and Na Perrone are convenient options near the station, while SMART HOTEL Irkutsk is inside Irkutsk-Passazhirsky station, on the second floor.
If you’re happy to share a room, consider a dorm; for more privacy, Angara Transit Hostel has capsules with curtains, though these are in six- or eight-person blocks. If you want your own bathroom, Hostel Rus Irkutsk offers a private twin room—compare prices for your dates.
A shared kitchen, such as those at Khoromy or SIBIRiYA, lets you prepare your own meals. Z Hostel offers free washing and drying facilities, while Lotos has free parking if you’re travelling by car.