Cheap hotels in Sochi

The Central District is convenient for city walks, with the 1.2-kilometre Navaginskaya pedestrian street and Riviera Park, which has more than 70 rides. For time by the water with children, consider Noshen, which has a heated outdoor pool with a children’s area.

A single-occupancy capsule at Zёbrahouse, 100 metres from the beach, is the most compact option; Hostel Solnechny has a shared kitchen for self-catering. If a private bathroom matters, choose Versailles 2, 300 metres from the beach.

Not always: Greater Sochi stretches across four districts, so first decide which place matters most for your trip. Airport Hostel is convenient for an early flight, while centrally located DeArt is about 4.5 km from the railway station.