Hotels

Why spend half your trip aboard a vessel moored on the outskirts of Moscow and St. Petersburg?  Volga Dream guests don’t waste precious hours in traffic jams getting from the river port to the city center. Instead they enjoy 5-star hotels in the historical hearts of these iconic cities, just a few steps from all the major attractions, theaters and finest restaurants.

Whether you choose to start or end your Russian river tour in Moscow or St. Petersburg, you can be sure of the high standards you expect of an international hotel. We only partner with the best hotels each city has to offer, conveniently located so that guests can make the very most of their time.

Moscow

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Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel Moscow | Volga Dream Gold, Platinum, Grand Volga

Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel Moscow - Suite | Volga Dream Gold, Platinum, Grand Volga 2019

Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel - Lobby Bar | Volga Dream Gold, Platinum, Grand Volga 2019

Ararat Park Hyatt - Conservatory Lounge | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2019, 2020

Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow - Suite | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2019, 2020

Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow - Gym & Pool | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2019, 2020

The Four Seasons Hotel Moscow - Kremlin View | Volga Dream Imperial 2019, 2020

The Four Seasons Hotel Moscow - Suite | Volga Dream Imperial 2019, 2020

The Ritz-Carlton Moscow - Suite | Volga Dream Grand Volga 2019

The Ritz-Carlton Moscow - O2 Lounge | Volga Dream Grand Volga 2019

St. Regis Moscow Hotel Nikol’skaya | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2020

St. Regis Moscow Hotel Nikol’skaya - Suite | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2020

St. Regis Moscow Hotel Nikol’skaya - Lobby | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2020

The Marriott Royal Aurora

This is one of Moscow's newest and most luxurious hotels. Red Square, the Kremlin and the famous Bolshoi Theater are all within comfortable walking distance. It’s no exaggeration to say that at this hotel, which gloriously blends tradition with modern convenience, the capital’s commercial, political and cultural heart is quite literally on your doorstep.

Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow

This residential style 5-star hotel enjoys a quiet side-street address in the very heart of Moscow in the immediate vicinity of the Bolshoi Theatre, the Kremlin and Red Square, with luxury shopping and dining close at hand. The hotel also benefits from access to fine restaurants and atmospheric bars. Among them are the Café Ararat, known for Armenian specialties, and the Conservatory Lounge & Bar, recognized for its panoramic views of the city.

The Four Seasons Hotel Moscow

This gorgeous hotel is transforming the luxury travel experience in Russia. The building is renowned as a modern replica of the legendary Hotel Moskva, originally opened in 1935. In a landmark location just a few steps from Red Square and the Bolshoi Theatre, guests enjoy breathtaking views of the colorful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral, the red-stone Kremlin walls, beautiful Tverskaya Street and Alexander Garden.

The Ritz-Carlton Moscow

Just moments from Red Square and the Kremlin, The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow celebrates Russian culture and decadence at every opportunity. A gilded interior, reflecting the beauty of 19th-century classicism, houses 5-star hotel amenities including a spa inspired by European and Eastern traditions, the rooftop O2 Lounge terrace overlooking the Kremlin and spacious accommodation in the city center.

The St. Regis Moscow Hotel Nikol’skaya

This luxurious 5-star hotel is a complex of historical buildings with an unrivalled location at the corner of the beautiful pedestrian Nikol’skaya Street, within just a 5 minute walk of the Kremlin and Red Square.

St. Petersburg

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The Belmond Grand Hotel Europe | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2019, 2020

The Belmond Grand Hotel Europe - Suite | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2019, 2020

The Belmond Grand Hotel Europe - Restaurant | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2019, 2020

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2019

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 - Suite | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2019

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 - Restaurant | Volga Dream Gold & Platinum 2019

The Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace - Lobby | Volga Dream Imperial 2019, 2020

The Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace - Suite | Volga Dream Imperial 2019, 2020

The Belmond Grand Hotel Europe

A cultural and culinary landmark, the Grand Hotel Europe has played a central role in St. Petersburg’s life for over 130 years. A truly iconic Orient-Express hotel, renowned for its impressive façade and decorative interiors. The Belmond is on Nevsky Prospect surrounded by the city’s great architectural treasures. Next door to Arts Square, the hotel has strong associations with the worlds of theatre, music and dance.

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22

Situated in a charming and historical area in the heart of the city on the Moika River in an aristocratic mansion built in 1853, the Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 is flanked by Palace Square and the Hermitage museum. The hotel is just five minutes’ walk from Nevsky Prospect and close to all major sights and shopping.

The Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace

Guarded by two marble lions at the entrance, this historic Hotel sits within the walls of a 19th-century royal palace. Revealing the beauty of Imperial Russia. Heritage interiors, including the main stairway, vestibule and entrance hall, have all been painstakingly restored to their original beauty. The hotel is prominently located just two blocks from the Hermitage and close to Nevsky Prospect and the Mariinsky Theatre.