Lermontov is a small town at the foot of Mount Beshtau. It sits 5–10 km from the mineral springs of Zheleznovodsk and Pyatigorsk. People come here for quiet, affordable lodging while they visit the sanatoriums and sights of neighboring Kavminvody resorts.
On Moya Bron you will find three places to stay: a 4-star hotel and two apartment rentals. Room rates start from 2,420 ₽ per night. Pick the option that suits you and book your stay.
The choice of accommodation in Lermontov is limited, which makes the decision easier. There are just three main options, and all of them are a 10–15 minute walk from the town hall, shops, and the stops for transport to Pyatigorsk and Zheleznovodsk.
The 4-star Ararat Hotel is located at 19 Volkova Street. It has a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant, and standard hotel service. Room rates start from 4,000 ₽ per night: Ararat.
The other two options are self-contained apartments in the central part of the town.
A hotel is the right choice if you are coming to Lermontov for one or two nights on business, traveling as a group, don't want to bother with cooking, and are counting on a hassle-free breakfast.
Apartments are the right choice if you plan to stay for a week or longer, are traveling with family or children, want to cook your own meals, and want to save money.
Here are the apartment options:
The price gap between the hotel and a short-stay apartment in Lermontov is roughly 1.5x (4,000 ₽ versus 2,420–2,750 ₽). And all three properties sit in the center.
If you prefer the familiar hotel format, look at the 4 stars collection. It contains only one option — the Ararat Hotel — but you'll see prices and availability right away.
| Option | Format | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| <a href="https://moyabron.ru/oteli-v-lermontove/otel-ararat-ul-volkova-19">Ararat</a> | 4-star hotel, front desk, restaurant | 19 Volkova St., near the center | 4,000 ₽ |
| <a href="https://moyabron.ru/oteli-v-lermontove/apartamenty-na-ulitse-oktyabrskaya-38-oktyabrskaya-ulitsa-38">Apartments on Oktyabrskaya Street, 38</a> | Daily rental, own kitchen | Oktyabrskaya Street, center | 2,750 ₽ |
| <a href="https://moyabron.ru/oteli-v-lermontove/apartamenty-dvushka-na-reshetnika">Apartments "Dvushka na Reshetnika"</a> | Two-room daily rental | 4A Reshetnika St., center | 2,420 ₽ |
Few people come to Lermontov for the town itself. Its main value is being a "quiet harbor" for travelers who want to save on lodging while keeping easy access to every Kavminvody resort. The pattern is simple: you sleep here and leave for treatments, walks, and dinners in the neighboring spa towns.
Why it's convenient to stay here:
Lermontov is an ideal starting point for the climb up Beshtau. Its summit stands at 1,401 m, the highest peak in the KMV region. From the town center to the base of the mountain is only 3–4 km (5–7 minutes by car). The trails are well trodden, and the Second Athos Monastery sits at the foot of the mountain.
If you plan to climb in the morning, it's more convenient to spend the night in Lermontov rather than Pyatigorsk: from the Ararat to the trailhead is a 5–7 minute drive.
Kavminvody is a year-round destination. The peak tourist season runs from May to September. Winter in town is quiet, but the mountain trails get slippery. During that season it's better to plan a Beshtau climb with a guide.
A word on breakfasts in the town. A full hot breakfast in Lermontov is served only at the Ararat and a few nearby cafes. If you stay in an apartment, you'll cook on your own, but there are shops and a small market close by.
If it matters to you to stay within walking distance of the town hall, supermarkets, and the KMV marshrutka stops, look at the In the center collection. It includes all three properties. There simply are no lodging options outside the center in Lermontov.
There are no balneological sanatoriums or drinking pump rooms in Lermontov. They are located in the neighboring towns of the Caucasian Mineral Waters: Zheleznovodsk (about 15 km away), Pyatigorsk (about 12 km), Yessentuki, and Kislovodsk. Many guests choose Lermontov as an affordable base and travel to the sanatoriums of the neighboring towns for treatments.
The fastest way is by car or taxi: it's about 15 km to Zheleznovodsk, roughly a 20-minute drive, and about 10 km to Pyatigorsk, a 15–20 minute drive. You can also take marshrutkas and buses. They leave from the central stops, which are a 10–15 minute walk from all three properties on Moya Bron. From Mineralnye Vody Airport to Lermontov the drive along the highway takes 25–30 minutes.
Yes, it's convenient. From the town center to the base of the mountain is 3–4 km. The trailheads are marked, and the Second Athos Monastery sits at the foot of the mountain. From Lermontov you'll reach the route faster and cheaper than from Pyatigorsk, and in the evening you can return to a quiet neighborhood without the resort crowds.
Apartments come out cheaper. For example, "Dvushka na Reshetnika" starts from 2,420 ₽, the apartment on Oktyabrskaya 38 starts from 2,750 ₽, and the 4-star Ararat Hotel starts from 4,000 ₽ per night. The gap is almost twofold. On the other hand, the hotel has a restaurant, a front desk, and breakfasts, while in an apartment you'll cook and clean up on your own.
On Moya Bron you'll find just three options: the working 4-star Ararat Hotel and two apartment rentals in the town center. As of writing this page, there are no five-star hotels or full-service sanatoriums in Lermontov. If you want those, look through the collections for the neighboring Caucasian Mineral Waters resorts.
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