For walks around central Ostashkov, check the address carefully: being close to Lake Seliger does not always mean being close to the historic centre. Country houses and glamping sites are options if time by the water matters more than a central location.
If nature matters more than a central location on your trip to Ostashkov, consider these two glamping sites on Lake Seliger. Nosorogi offers safari lodges with lake views, a private beach and children’s play areas. Svoboda, in the village of Gorbovo, suits a quiet getaway: guests stay in safari tents and use a shared kitchen, with showers and toilets in a separate building.
These two properties suit a countryside break rather than a stay in central Ostashkov. Divny Mir Khizhina sits on Lake Seliger, 30 km from the town’s bus station, with cottages and chalets featuring kitchens or kitchenettes. Novy Kovcheg, in the village of Gorodets, is an option for those who want a private beach: the complex has 500 metres of shoreline.
NaVolgo on Lake Seliger (NaVolgo) suits travellers happy to stay outside town: Ostashkov is about a 30-minute drive away, while Lake Volgo is around 100 metres from the property. Each two-bedroom house has a full kitchen and is rented as a whole—a practical choice for a group if staying in the centre isn’t essential.
Use Leninsky Prospekt, home to the river terminal, and Pechatnikova Street, where the local history museum and Trinity Cathedral stand, as reference points. Check distances: Epos, for example, is 1 km from the river terminal and 2 km from the local history museum.
It can work if you are happy to travel into the centre: the railway station is about 3 km from it. Ostashkoff aparthotel is in the Privokzalny neighbourhood, 900 metres from the station; check the route separately if you plan daily walks around the historic centre.
For a hotel room, consider Ashkhen, which has a restaurant on the ground floor; for self-catering, Ostashkoff has a kitchen with a hob and fridge in every apartment. For a group, NaVolgo offers entire two-bedroom houses with full kitchens, but Ostashkov is about a 30-minute drive away.