In Kostroma, choose a four-star hotel for walks through the historic centre or a stay by the Volga. For a family countryside break, there’s also an option in the surrounding region with houses and an indoor pool.
These two hotels in 19th-century buildings are convenient bases for exploring central Kostroma on foot. Old Street, near the Volga embankment, has classic interiors and a restaurant serving Russian, European and Asian dishes. Rybnye Ryady suits those who want to stay within the historic Trading Rows complex: it offers a buffet breakfast, and there is a Russian bathhouse, hammam and sauna in the building.
These hotels suit travellers looking to stay by the Volga or near the embankment. Kruiz includes an à la carte breakfast and is a 15-minute drive from the centre; Zolotoye Koltso is centrally located, away from busy streets. Volga is convenient for exploring the historic quarter and relaxing at the spa: its pool and thermal facilities are available at an extra charge for guests aged 14 and over.
The four-star Lunny Krolik in the village of Khorobrovo, Kostroma Region, is a good fit for a family countryside break. Choose a house with panoramic views and its own kitchen or a room with a balcony; breakfast is included in your stay. There’s a small farm and a kids’ club for family time, plus an indoor pool at the spa.
For exploring the historic centre on foot, consider Rybnye Ryady within the Trading Rows complex or Old Street near the Volga embankment. Ya-Hotel is handy for a theatre evening, just 400 metres from the A. N. Ostrovsky Theatre; you can also add the art gallery at 5v Molochnaya Gora Street to your itinerary.
If you’re planning to explore the city, consider Ya-Hotel, where Comfort rooms have kitchenettes with microwaves. For time in nature, Lunny Krolik in Khorobrovo village, Kostroma Region, offers houses with their own kitchens, a small farm and a kids’ club, with breakfast included.
Compare the spa facilities, extra charges and age restrictions: Volga’s pool and thermal area costs extra and is open to guests aged 14 and over, while Lunny Krolik has an indoor pool at its spa. If you mainly want steam rooms and saunas, the Rybnye Ryady building has a Russian bathhouse, hammam and sauna; check what your chosen rate includes before booking.