Title: Arbat Travel Guide: Best of Arbat, Moscow Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Arbat](https://expedia.co.uk/Arbat-Moscow-Hotels.0-n6057784-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Moscow](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Moscow.d178289.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Arbat Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arbat.d6057784.Car-Hire-Guide)[Arbat Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Arbat.d6057784.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Arbat Travel Guide ## Moscow ![E6W3MX View of Arbat square of Moscow, Russia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057784/f32de619-9283-41fc-8cc7-a280b03a31ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![E6W3MX View of Arbat square of Moscow, Russia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057784/f32de619-9283-41fc-8cc7-a280b03a31ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Ministry of Foreign affairs, built in 1948-53 is one of the Stalinist "Seven Sisters" skyscrapers (height 172 m).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2395/0797323f-fd52-4eca-9754-4ea80da156ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Apartment building at Arbat street in Moscow, Russia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155541/66a017b4-da5b-4984-9b9a-044778550315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arbat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2395/35da9466-ed6b-43c3-a80b-e208f4330c8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Arbat Things to do Where to stay [Moscow travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscow.dx178289) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Red Square, Russian Federation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066599/7cefba1a-f047-42d6-a298-bed92b1b52fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Red Square You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Red Square. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Red-Square-Moscow-City-Centre.d6066599.Attraction) ![Moscow Kremlin showing a city, night scenes and a ferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057782/6327f64c-319f-43b0-bd24-3d9ea15cc264.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moscow Kremlin Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscow-Kremlin-Moscow-City-Centre.d6057782.Attraction) ![Apartment building at Arbat street in Moscow, Russia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155541/66a017b4-da5b-4984-9b9a-044778550315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arbat Street You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arbat-Street-Moscow.d6155541.Attraction) ![Bolshoi Theatre which includes theatre scenes, heritage architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066603/c1749372-6d44-4e42-932f-3be39b44b57a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bolshoi Theatre A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolshoi-Theatre-Moscow-City-Centre.d6066603.Attraction) ![St. Basil\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501923/df680b37-60df-4d9a-82ba-fa27b2881a2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Basil's Cathedral Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Basils-Cathedral-Moscow-City-Centre.d501923.Attraction) ![Lenin\'s Mausoleum which includes a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066611/59ac78e3-50ca-4413-a813-7af8396cc518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lenin's Mausoleum Mourners and curious visitors stream to the grave to see the embalmed Vladimir Lenin, the famous revolutionary and one-time leader of the Soviet Union. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lenins-Mausoleum-Moscow-City-Centre.d6066611.Attraction) --- ## Check Arbat hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057784&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15)[14 Jan - 15 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057784&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057784&startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16)[15 Jan - 16 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057784&startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057784&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057784&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057784&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057784&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Arbat ![It's iconic.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2395/058d7684-8e99-4d2c-8967-2069e8160516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Administrative Okrug If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Moscow Arts Theatre or Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscow-Central-Administrative-Okrug.dx553248635974587206) ![Moscow City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662241/8811d19b-b525-4a16-9199-006bd7d0147b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Moscow City Centre 4.5/5(81 area reviews) Theatres, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscow-Moscow-City-Centre.dx3000662241) ![Crimean Bridge showing a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298662/ed54c9a4-32b3-42ce-bfdd-647e602799b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yakimanka 4.5/5(13 area reviews) You might enjoy the river views while in Yakimanka. New Tretyakov Gallery - Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Oktyabrskaya Station - Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line or Polyanka Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscow-Yakimanka.dx6155424) ![Hermitage Garden featuring a garden and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066669/8716dfbd-caf7-4fe2-b176-a85213b6f33d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tverskoy 4.5/5(27 area reviews) You might enjoy the cafes while in Tverskoy. Lenkom Theatre is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mayakovskaya Station or Chekhovskaya Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscow-Tverskoy.dx6057786) ![Moscow, Russia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2395/86244273-050e-4951-b6dc-db27ccc021ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kitay-Gorod Kitay-Gorod is well liked for its museums and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Monument to Cyril and Methodius and Palace of the Romanov Boyars are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kitay-gorod Station (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line) or Lubyanka Station to get around. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscow-Kitay-Gorod.dx6202732) ![Москва река, прогулка на теплоходе](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2395/fd1cbff8-4f4e-47b2-a8bb-7bc53db2e95c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zamoskvorechye District If you're spending time in Zamoskvorechye District, check out sights like Moscow International House of Music or Forum Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Paveletskaya Station or Dobryninskaya Station. 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