Budget stays in Nizhny Novgorod include hostel beds, capsules and private rooms. Choose the centre for sightseeing on foot, or somewhere with a kitchen to spend less on eating out.
Consider the historic centre: U Kremlya NN is 600 metres from the Kremlin, and Smile is within walking distance. The Kremlin grounds house the Arsenal contemporary art centre, while pedestrian Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street is a good choice for a stroll and cafés.
If you’re happy to share a room, Smile offers beds in rooms sleeping 2–8, while Park Kultury na Osharskoy has capsules for one or two. For a private room, consider U Kremlya NN, but note that budget rooms use shared bathroom facilities on the same floor; all other rooms have a private bathroom with a shower.
Compare the total cost for your dates, including meals, local transport and parking: a kitchen lets you eat out less often, while staying far from the places you want to visit may add transport costs. For example, Relax88 has a kitchen in every room and free private parking; Hills also offers free parking, but its underground parking costs extra.