Nizhny Novgorod, Russia 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Upper City

sightseeing

Historic hilltop with Kremlin, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya street, and museums.

Lower City

local

Former merchant quarter along Oka river with markets and industry.

Strelka

views

Confluence of Volga and Oka rivers with stadium and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

Rozhdestvenskaya

culture

Historic street with merchant houses, Stroganov church, and cafes.

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To distinguish from Novgorod the Great (Veliky Novgorod) near St. Petersburg. Nizhny means lower on Volga river.

Train: 3.5-4h by Lastochka/Strizh ($25-50). Flight: 1.5h (from $40). Bus: 6-7h ($15-25). Train is best option.

3.6km cable car across Volga to Bor city. Longest river crossing by cable car in Europe. Amazing views, 12 min ride.

Yes! Underrated gem. Beautiful Kremlin, two rivers, unique cable car, much cheaper than Moscow. 2-3 days ideal.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Nizhny Novgorod

IMPORTANT: Visa/Mastercard do NOT work in Russia. Bring cash or Mir/UnionPay card.

Take the cable car across Volga river to Bor. Best views of two rivers confluence. Unique experience!

Walk along Bolshaya Pokrovskaya - pedestrian street with historic buildings, cafes, street art.

Kremlin walls offer amazing views over Volga. Free to enter grounds, small fee for towers.

City is on two levels - upper (historic) and lower (industrial). Funicular and metro connect them.

GAZ factory (Soviet trucks/cars) is here. Some Soviet automotive history museums available.

Much cheaper than Moscow with similar attractions. Great budget alternative.

FIFA 2018 stadium still hosts matches and events. Modern Strelka area nearby.

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

-1°

95%6 м/с

Today

-1°-3°

Tomorrow

-3°-7°

Thu

-7°-10°

Fri

-11°-16°

Sat

-14°-19°

Sun

-14°-21°

Mon

-11°-15°

-6°

-12°Jan

-5°

-12°Feb

1°

-6°Mar

11°

2°Apr

20°

9°May

23°

13°Jun

25°

15°Jul

23°

14°Aug

16°

8°Sep

8°

2°Oct

0°

-5°Nov

-5°

-10°Dec

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35 ₽~0.44 $

Метро НН

Две линии, 15 станций. Соединяет верхнюю и нижнюю части города.

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35 ₽~0.44 $

Яндекс Карты

Развитая сеть. Маршрутки тоже популярны.

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120 ₽~1.5 $

Яндекс Такси

Посадка ~120₽, за км ~35₽. Очень доступно.

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location.transport.metro	35 ₽ ~0.44 $	Метро НН	Две линии, 15 станций. Соединяет верхнюю и нижнюю части города.
location.transport.bus	35 ₽ ~0.44 $	Яндекс Карты	Развитая сеть. Маршрутки тоже популярны.
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location.transport.taxi	120 ₽ ~1.5 $	Яндекс Такси	Посадка ~120₽, за км ~35₽. Очень доступно.

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

500 ₽

~500 $

Restaurant dinner

2,500 ₽

~2,500 $

Breakfast

400 ₽

~400 $

Street Food

Local dish

200 ₽

~200 $

Drinks

Coffee

200 ₽

~200 $

Beer in bar

250 ₽

~250 $

Local beer

80 ₽

~80.0 $

Imported beer

200 ₽

~200 $

Wine bottle

500 ₽

~500 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

400 ₽

~400 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

35 ₽

~35.0 $

Cigarettes

200 ₽

~200 $

Weekly groceries

3,500 ₽

~3,500 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

600 ₽ / night

~600 $

Hostel private room

1,500 ₽ / night

~1,500 $

Guesthouse

2,200 ₽ / night

~2,200 $

Hotel 2★

1,800 ₽ / night

~1,800 $

Hotel 3★

3,000 ₽ / night

~3,000 $

Hotel 4★

5,000 ₽ / night

~5,000 $

Hotel 5★

10,000 ₽ / night

~10,000 $

Boutique hotel

5,500 ₽ / night

~5,500 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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MirUnionPay

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good

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SberPayMir PayTinkoff Pay

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Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Bring cash (USD/EUR) or Mir/UnionPay card.

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Banks: Sberbank, VTB, Alfa-Bank, Tinkoff - ATMs widespread. Visa/Mastercard do NOT work due to sanctions - bring cash (USD/EUR) or Mir/UnionPay cards. Good rates at major banks. Many exchange points in city center. Volga River city - Kremlin views!