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Center / Train Station
localCity center with historic train station and main streets.
Old Town
cultureHistoric Crimean Tatar quarter with Kebir-Jami mosque.
Airport Area
localModern district near Simferopol International Airport.
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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.
Travel Tips
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.
Weather
Average temperature by month
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0°-5°Mon-3°-6°
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5°
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10°
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16°
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22°
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27°
16°Jun
30°
19°Jul
30°
18°Aug
24°
14°Sep
17°
9°Oct
11°
4°Nov
7°
1°Dec
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25 ₽~0.32 $
Яндекс Карты
Автобусы по городу и во все направления Крыма.
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20 ₽~0.25 $
УНИКАЛЬНЫЙ междугородний троллейбус до Ялты (86км) и Алушты — самый длинный в мире!
location.transport.taxi
80 ₽~1.0 $
Яндекс Такси
Посадка ~80₽, за км ~15₽. Самые низкие цены в Крыму.
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location.transport.bus | 25 ₽ ~0.32 $ | Яндекс Карты | Автобусы по городу и во все направления Крыма. |
location.transport.trolleybus | 20 ₽ ~0.25 $ | — | УНИКАЛЬНЫЙ междугородний троллейбус до Ялты (86км) и Алушты — самый длинный в мире! |
location.transport.taxi | 80 ₽ ~1.0 $ | Яндекс Такси | Посадка ~80₽, за км ~15₽. Самые низкие цены в Крыму. |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
500 ₽
~500 $
Restaurant dinner
2,500 ₽
~2,500 $
Breakfast
350 ₽
~350 $
Street Food
Local dish
200 ₽
~200 $
Drinks
Coffee
200 ₽
~200 $
Beer in bar
150 ₽
~150 $
Local beer
50 ₽
~50.0 $
Imported beer
180 ₽
~180 $
Wine bottle
350 ₽
~350 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
350 ₽
~350 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
30 ₽
~30.0 $
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
2,000 ₽ / night
~2,000 $
Hotel 2★
1,800 ₽ / night
~1,800 $
Hotel 3★
3,200 ₽ / night
~3,200 $
Hotel 4★
5,500 ₽ / night
~5,500 $
Hotel 5★
10,000 ₽ / night
~10,000 $
Boutique hotel
4,500 ₽ / night
~4,500 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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MirUnionPay
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excellent
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SberPayMir PayTinkoff Pay
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Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Only Russian cards (Mir) or cash!
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Best exchange rates in Crimea at airport and city center.
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10%
10% in restaurants appreciated.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
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2/5
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$700
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50
Mbps
3/5
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4Ggood
5G✗
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Точка кипения КФУ, IT-Park Crimea
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location.nomad.tourist_visa16 location.nomad.days
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E-visa✓
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location.nomad.budget$500
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location.nomad.luxury$1500
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small
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occasional