Samokatus Hotels

Lesnoy Terem Astashovo is an exquisitely restored 1897 wooden palace turned boutique museum-hotel, hidden deep in the wilderness of the Kostroma region. Guests can sleep among genuine 19th-century antiques, enjoy traditional Russian cuisine, and explore pristine nature trails. It is an unparalleled retreat that seamlessly blends historical authenticity with modern comforts.

A refined boutique hotel in Sirkeci with an outstanding central location within easy walking distance to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and the Grand Bazaar. Guests repeatedly praise the warm, attentive staff (many name reception team members), daily housekeeping, and clean rooms; some mention small room sizes and thin walls. Facilities include a small spa with hammam, a pool, and a seasonal Bosphorus terrace restaurant.

Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison offers 30 luxury one- and two-bedroom serviced apartments in the heart of Kensington, featuring fully equipped kitchens and daily housekeeping. Housed in a classic Victorian building with a white-columned facade, it combines the comfort of a private home with the services of a boutique hotel. While ideal for families and long-term stays, rooms at the rear suffer from noticeable train noise.

You can stay by the quiet mountain lake Lopota, ride a catamaran at sunset and calmly explore the surroundings.

If skiing isn't your main goal and you prefer walking in scenic areas and visiting local sights, choose this option. Lower Gudauri has fewer loud parties and more Georgian atmosphere. It's also much easier to find parking if you're driving, and whole cottages are available to rent for groups. A six-person house costs from 440 lari. Without a car or transfer it will be inconvenient — walking to the lifts along the road takes about an hour. There is no public transport in Gudauri. A taxi ride typically costs 10–20 lari for ten minutes; tourists often share rides to split the cost. Hotel transfers to the lifts usually cost 25 lari.