I'm looking for a reasonably-priced hotel in central Moscow...hopefully, within a 15-minute walk of Red Square. Any suggestions? Also, are there any alternatives to a $75 cab ride from the airport into the central city? Thanks.
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Tampa, FL, USA
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Regarding a hotel 15 walk from Red Square, I can't help you as I have no direct knowledge. We stayed at a hotel 15 walk from a metro station and then about a 10 minute ride to Red Square. However, for getting from the airport, it depends on which one you are arriving at, but both now have rail connections to the city. Sheremetyevo has the Aeroexpress that drops you off at the Belorussky Railway Terminal, where you can change to the metro. Domodedovo also has an Aeorexpress, but it stops at Paveletsky Train Station. Both are very reasonable check out www.aeroexpress.ru for more information. Speaking from experience, however, if you have any luggage larger than a carry-on, it may be difficult to manage the metro. PM me for any more information.
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New Paltz, NY
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If you befriend one of the locals at the Airport, have them call you a "radio taxi" on their cell-phone. It's a fraction of the price of one of the "mafi" taxi's waiting at the stands (they charge a lot more than $75). Also, can pre-book a car service to pick you at the terminal. A lot of the visa companies also provide this service. I used this one: https://www.gotorussia.net/transfers/airport_moscow.htm
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OP
New Berlin, WI, US
156 posts
This is some good information to have! We've got two full days in Moscow. Other than Red Square, the Kremlin and the subway, do you have any suggestions for the other sites that we should include on our "must see" list?
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Tampa, FL, USA
417 posts
The Red Square and Kremlin will take a full day, and of course the subway you will use when getting around, so no problem seeing that! What are you interested in; Art, history, shopping, convents? Many options, give me an idea of what you are interested in and I'll throw you some back. ;-)
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OP
New Berlin, WI, US
156 posts
We've found a couple of hotels in the Red Square area that will suit our requirements (and budget). We've got one late afternoon and evening, plus two full days before taking the express train to St. Petersburg. I think our interests would primarily be in the main sites and archetecture of the city. Red Square, St. Basil Cath, GUM, the metro system, Kremlin, the old city wall. Given the two full days, what other recommendations do you have? We also thought about arranging a half-day car tour of Moscow if time permits. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Tampa, FL, USA
417 posts
GUM is cool to check out, we had lunch there at a cafeteria style restaurant which was... very Soviet... so fun! Top level on the far side. Other than that it is filled with typical Western shops, but architecturally is it interesting. The Kremlin is worth nearly a full day, get there early, check any bags (do not miss this step!) and make sure you go to the Treasury/ Diamond Room (separate entrance and ticket required). Lenin's Tomb is a must, again, go early to get a good spot in the queue. Check bags in the State History Museum next door, or at the Kremlin (see the tomb, then do the Kremlin). We enjoyed the Novodevichy Convent for its buildings, scenery, and quiet. Well worth the time to get ether by metro and walking. Also, if you are shopping for souvenirs, the Izmaylovsky Market in the park of the same name has good deals on typical Russian souvenirs. Ask or PM me if you would like more info.