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Center
hotelsHistoric center with Trinity Lavra, museums and old streets.
Railway District
hotelsRailway station area with cafes and hotels for tourists.
Panorama
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faq.subtitle Sergiev Posad
Train from Yaroslavsky station (1h 15min — 1h 40min, ~600₽). Bus 388 from VDNKh. By car via Yaroslavl highway (70 km, 1.5-2 hours).
Main attractions take 4-6 hours. Can fit in a day trip from Moscow.
Toy Museum (30,000 items), Gethsemane Chernigov Skete, Sergievskaya Kukhmisterskaya, Blinnaya Gora viewpoint.
Yes. Women need headscarf and skirt below knees (can rent at entrance). Men need long pants.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Sergiev Posad
Arrive early morning (by 9 AM) to avoid crowds of tourists and pilgrims at the Lavra.
Bring headscarf and skirt for women — required for church entry. Can rent at entrance.
Try monastery pastries and kvass at Lavra refectories — authentic taste.
Blinnaya Gora viewpoint — best view of the Lavra. Free.
Toy Museum has the first Russian matryoshka and toys of royal children.
IMPORTANT: Foreign bank cards (Visa/Mastercard) do not work in Russia. Bring cash!
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
-5°
-5°94%5 м/с
Today
-5°-7°
-5°-7°Tomorrow-7°-10°
-7°-10°Thu-10°-14°
-10°-14°Fri-12°-18°
-12°-18°Sat-12°-19°
-12°-19°Sun-14°-21°
-14°-21°Mon-11°-17°
-11°-17°-6°
-12°Jan
-4°
-12°Feb
2°
-6°Mar
11°
1°Apr
19°
7°May
22°
11°Jun
24°
13°Jul
22°
12°Aug
16°
7°Sep
8°
2°Oct
1°
-4°Nov
-4°
-9°Dec
Seasonality
Jan
-6°C
Low Season
Temperature
-6°/ -13°
Rain Days
8 days
Prices
low
Crowds
low
Activities
❄️
Winter fairytale, few tourists
Best time — May-September (warm, green). Winter is beautiful with snow but cold. Avoid November (slush).
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40 ₽~0.51 $
Яндекс Карты
Городские автобусы. От вокзала до Лавры 10-15 минут пешком.
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100 ₽~1.3 $
Яндекс Такси
Недорого. По городу 100-200 руб.
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600 ₽~7.6 $
РЖД, Яндекс.Расписания
Электричка с Ярославского вокзала. 1ч 15мин — 1ч 40мин.
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location.transport.bus | 40 ₽ ~0.51 $ | Яндекс Карты | Городские автобусы. От вокзала до Лавры 10-15 минут пешком. |
location.transport.taxi | 100 ₽ ~1.3 $ | Яндекс Такси | Недорого. По городу 100-200 руб. |
location.transport.train | 600 ₽ ~7.6 $ | РЖД, Яндекс.Расписания | Электричка с Ярославского вокзала. 1ч 15мин — 1ч 40мин. |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
571 ₽
~571 $
Restaurant dinner
2,381 ₽
~2,381 $
Street Food
Local dish
190 ₽
~190 $
Drinks
Coffee
238 ₽
~238 $
Beer in bar
381 ₽
~381 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
48 ₽
~48.0 $
Weekly groceries
3,333 ₽
~3,333 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
762 ₽ / night
~762 $
Hotel 2★
2,381 ₽ / night
~2,381 $
Hotel 3★
4,286 ₽ / night
~4,286 $
Hotel 4★
7,619 ₽ / night
~7,619 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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MIRUnionPay
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limited
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SBP
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MIR cards work. Foreign Visa/Mastercard do NOT work! Bring cash. ATMs available but not all accept foreign cards.
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Exchange offices in city center. Rates worse than Moscow. Better to exchange in Moscow beforehand.
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10%
Tips not mandatory but 10% appreciated in restaurants.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Peaceful town with low crime rate. Take usual precautions.
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
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2/5
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$800
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50
Mbps
4/5
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4Ggood
5G✗
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00
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location.nomad.budget$600
location.nomad.comfortable$1000
location.nomad.luxury$2000