This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you are better prepared for what to expect, what not to expect and can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Suzdal. To help you make friends with Suzdal before you visit, we've included a few helpful and fun things you should know about the area. Enjoy!
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site with examples of typical early Russian architecture, Suzdal, Russia is one of the best destinations of Russia’s Golden Ring.
Suzdal, Russia, is a small, historic city about twenty-five kilometers from the slightly smaller city Vladimir. Vladimir is a stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway, halfway between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod. With buses running on a thirty-minute interval between Vladimir and Suzdal, this town is not only one of the most interesting but also one of the easiest cities on the Golden Ring to visit.
Don’t expect to see skyscrapers when visiting Suzdal, Russia. By law, buildings cannot be taller than two stories, with the exception of churches. Highlight of a visit to Suzdal is the Kremlin in the oldest part of the city; it's now a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visiting the museums and churches in the Kremlin can take the whole day.
The city’s economy was built on tourism during Soviet times, but since the fall of the Soviet Union, Suzdal has seen a big decrease in the amount of tourists it receives. However, it is still a popular stop on Russia’s Golden Ring and slowly more tourists are visiting Suzdal again. There are a few Suzdal, Russia hostels; you will have many more options if you are looking for a budget accommodation, but not necessarily a bed in a dorm. Budget accommodation is abundant in Suzdal, Russia, and a private room can cost as much as a bed in a hostel dorm. It is recommended to check the location of your Suzdal, Russia hostel. Some of the hostels in Suzdal, Russia, are in the city centre, while others are a couple of kilometres away. There is not much outside the city centre in Suzdal, so it may be worth spending a little extra on a Suzdal, Russia hostel in the centre.
Written by local enthusiast for Suzdal hostels
Martin Straatman
