Boutique hotels in Moscow

For central walks, use Arbat as a reference point: the start of the pedestrian street at Arbatskaya Square is about a 10-minute walk from the Kremlin. To explore other areas, Griboedov and Izmaylovsky are near Izmaylovsky Park, while Master Hotel Ostankino is handy for visiting VDNKh and the TV tower.

Kristalin has a kitchen in every room—choose it if you would rather not share with other guests. Nikonovka, Khalva, Brusnika na Amurskoy and Sokolinaya Gora have shared kitchens.

Look for family rooms, a private bathroom and facilities for preparing food: Mia Milano offers family rooms, and every room has a microwave and kettle. Izmaylovsky also offers family rooms and a private bathroom with a shower in every room, with Izmaylovsky Park nearby.