Hotels in Arbat, Moscow

Arbat is known for being walkable and business-friendly with many neighborhood options for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Broaden your horizons with some local theater. A stay at one of Arbat's hotels makes it easy to venture out into the greater Moscow area.

Sightseeing around Arbat

The area's storied past is told through the monuments and historic sites, while local museums and theaters add a sense of refinement. Browse the collections at Scriabin Memorial Museum, Chaliapin House Museum, or NB Gallery. You can check out the local talent at Vakhtangova Theatre, Theatre on Malaya Bronnaya, and Praktika Theater. Greater Church of the Ascension, St Andrew's Anglican Church, and Cathedral of the Archangel are monuments worth a look. Swing by Pushkin House Museum on Arbat, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and Tolstoy Estate to learn about local history. Be sure to get some family photos at Moscow Zoo, Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, and Waterpark Caribia.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. You can take some time to enjoy the outdoors at Alexander Gardens, Fallen Monument Park, and Hermitage Garden. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Old Arbat, GUM Department Store, and TSUM Department Store. You won't be disappointed visiting other sights like Sanduny Bath House, Central Moscow Hippodrome, or Luzhniki Stadium.

A few of the area's most popular attractions are Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. Gogol House, Gorky House Museum, and Moscow Planetarium are other top spots to see.

Getting around Arbat

Ready to get out and explore the city? Smolenskaya Station is the closest metro station.

Arbat is 15.3 miles (24.6 km) from the airport in Moscow (VKO-Vnukovo Intl.). The next closest airport is Moscow (SVO-Sheremetyevo), located 16.3 miles (26.2 km) away.