The city of Kazan is developing very quickly. New buildings are regularly erected here, new roads are laid and old ones are repaired. All this makes Kazan an interesting place to visit for the purpose of cultural enrichment and recreation.
Here you can immerse yourself in history or spend time in modern clubs, cafes and restaurants. Walking through the picturesque center and rich nightlife attract tourists from all over the world.
Features of rest in Kazan in 2018
A direct flight from Moscow to Kazan will cost approximately 8,000 - 10,000 rubles. A flight from Novosibirsk costs about 20,000 rubles, and you can fly from Ekaterinburg for 12,600 rubles. The city has a well-developed transport network, so the airport can be reached anywhere in the city.
If we talk about the weather, then Kazan will taste first of all for those who do not tolerate the summer heat. Humidity in this region is moderate and even in winter it does not have to suffer from severe frosts.At the same time, the winter weather allows the only ski resort in Kazan to provide its guests with comfortable conditions for skiing. It is thanks to this universal climate in the city you can relax all year round.
Kazan is a big city, divided into 7 districts, among which 4 are particularly popular among tourists. Vakhitovsky district is famous for the old Kremlin, which is very similar to the one located in Moscow. This is one of the central areas with well-developed infrastructure.
Navo-Savinsky district shows guests a huge number of modern skyscrapers, for which he received the second name "Kazan City". Here tourists will be attracted by the Riviera water park and objects that have survived from the 2013 Universiade.
On the coast of the Kazanka River is located the Moscow district, which is famous for the endless shopping areas and large amusement park "Kyrlay". Another large area - Kirov. Here you can have a great time in one of the many restaurants, entertainment centers or cinemas. Also noteworthy is the exhibition complex "Kazan Fair" and the cultural center "Chulpan".
Specificity of Kazan cuisine and prices
As for food, local cuisine is a paradise for meat eaters. The main ingredients of most national dishes are poultry and lamb. Milk is abundantly used during cooking. The favorite Tatar drink Katyk is also a dairy product.
Among national dishes there are many soups and broths on milk and meat. From the flour are popular:
- friable;
- echpochmaks;
- backkens
For sweet it is accepted to eat:
- sherbet;
- kosh-tele;
- katlama.
In addition to national dishes in the restaurants of the city actively offer French, Chinese, Japanese, and Italian cuisine. The average check for dinner at a restaurant is about 1,800 rubles per person. This amount does not include alcoholic beverages. In the cafe you can eat for 1200 rubles. At the same time the dinner will be delicious and plentiful.
How interesting to spend time in Kazan
In order for a cultural program to be saturated, some points should be taken into account. From the tourist center of the city - the Kremlin - there are two main streets. Bauman Street is one of the oldest in the city. The second street is the Kremlin. There are numerous villas and picturesque mansions.
Architecture lovers can enjoy the view of mosques, old churches and cathedrals of various configurations. The so-called Temple of all religions from architect Ildar Khanov deserves special attention. The structure was conceived as a symbol of the unity of all religions.
House prices in Kazan 2018
Many tourists prefer to take care of their comfortable stay in advance. For this, it is customary to look for hotels offering all-inclusive accommodation. Unfortunately, this service is rare in Kazan. Attempting to find at least one option via the Internet was not successful.
Nevertheless, it is possible to analyze the offers of available hotels and choose the one that is closest to the ideal. In addition, it is possible on the spot to negotiate with the administration about the additional services that are required for each particular tourist for a comfortable stay. Below is information about the most popular hotels in the city.
Ramada Kazan City Center
This hotel was quite appreciated on specialized Internet resources. It is located just 1 km from the city center. Here you can rent a room for just 6000-6800 rubles.
Luciano Hotel
This is another hotel in the center, which also received the highest appreciation of guests with experience of living in it. Here, the cost of living varies from 6800 to 14300 rubles.
Mirage Hotel
The hotel is located just half a kilometer from the city center and offers guests of Kazan to spend the night under its roof at a price of 5,000 to 6,000 rubles.
Giuseppe Hotel
Giuseppe Hotel is on the list of popular and worthy hotels. It is located right in the center. The hotel offers its guests accommodation at prices ranging from 4,300 to 5,100 rubles.
Hotel Hayal
At some distance from the center is the Hotel Hayal.The high level of services provided by the hotel allows you to ask for a number from 5600 to 7600 rubles.
Alternative to local hotels can be recreation. All of them are well-equipped and affordable. In the list of most visited you can include
- “Deep Lake” - 6500 rubles for a house, 800 rubles for a place;
- "Volga" - from 1,800 rubles (the variant with sanatorium treatment is possible);
- “Sviyaga” - negotiated price;
- Balneo-climatic sanatorium "Vasilievsky" - from 1200 rubles;
- Sanatorium "Sosnovy Bor" - from 1,700 rubles;
- Sanatorium "Livadiya" - from 800 rubles.
If you wish, you can choose a ready-made tour in most travel agencies. Since June 2018, the price of such a trip starts from 27,000 rubles. Usually, the package includes the road, accommodation, meals and excursions. During peak season, the price rises to 35,000 rubles. Early booking will save a few.
Fans of visiting cultural sights and exploring the wealth of Russia simply need to be included in the list of cities to visit Kazan. There are places here that a citizen of a great country simply cannot fail to know, and it would be great to see them with your own eyes. Moreover, it is not difficult and not very expensive.
