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City center with historic train station and main streets.
Historic Crimean Tatar quarter with Kebir-Jami mosque.
Modern district near Simferopol International Airport.
faq.subtitle Simferopol
Most tourists just transit through. But worth 1 day for: Scythian Neapolis ruins, Crimean Tatar culture, and taking the world's longest trolleybus to Yalta!
UNIQUE transport! 86km trolleybus line to Yalta via mountains (since 1959). Takes 2.5 hours, costs ~200₽. Scenic views! Longest trolleybus route in the WORLD.
From airport: Fly&Bus to all resorts. From train station: trolleybus to Yalta/Alushta, buses to Sevastopol/Evpatoria. Central bus station has routes everywhere.
YES! Cheapest in Crimea. Hotels 30-50% less than Yalta. Good option for budget travelers using it as base.
Useful tips for visiting Simferopol
IMPORTANT: Crimea is disputed territory. Check travel advisories before visiting.
Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Bring cash (rubles) or Russian Mir card!
TRANSIT HUB - most tourists just pass through. But city has its own attractions worth 1 day.
Take UNIQUE intercity trolleybus to Yalta (86km, 2.5h) - longest trolleybus line in the WORLD!
Scythian Neapolis - ruins of ancient Scythian capital (3rd century BC). Free entry.
Crimean Tatar culture center - try plov, chebureki, samsa at Central Market.
New airport terminal (2018) is modern and impressive - nicknamed Crimean Wave.
Cheapest accommodation and food in Crimea! Good base for budget travelers exploring peninsula.
Average temperature by month
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| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.bus | 30 ₽ ~0.36 $ | — | Cashless payment 30 rubles, cash 35 rubles. Since February 1, 2026 cash not accepted on Crimean Trolleybus routes. Payment by transport card or contactless bank card |
location.transport.trolleybus | 30 ₽ ~0.36 $ | — | City trolleybus — 30 rubles cashless. Since February 1, 2026 cash not accepted. Intercity trolleybus Simferopol-Yalta — 294 RUB, to Alushta — 190 RUB. World's longest trolleybus route |
location.transport.taxi | 100 ₽ ~1.2 $ | Yandex Go | Flag drop 100-150 rubles, rate 15-18 RUB/km. UpTaxi from 81 RUB flag drop. Yandex Go operates in Crimea. Surge pricing possible during bad weather or high demand (+5-85 RUB) |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Only Russian cards (Mir) or cash!
Best exchange rates in Crimea at airport and city center.
10% in restaurants appreciated.
Follow standard precautions
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