The best football hotels in Russia this summer

Accommodations closest to all the big venues around Russia featuring in this summer’s football extravaganza.

Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Just 15-minutes’ walk from Luzhniki Stadium, Blues Hotel is a hotel where the suites are painted pastel colours, decorated with fresh flowers and fitted with jacuzzi bathtubs. It’s also only a couple of minutes’ walk from Sportivnaya Metro Station, should you want to go further afield in Moscow, and there’s even a free buffet brunch on weekends including sparkling wine.

Otkritie Arena, Moscow

The Boutique Hotel Pechora – Komi is only 10 minutes from the Otkritie Arena on public transport, five minutes’ walk to the beach and located between a forest and a nature reserve, while also boasting convenient connections to the centre of Moscow and classic decor.

Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg

Just a 20-minute walk to the stadium through the greenery of Krestovsky Park, Parklane Resort & SPA provides contemporary accommodation in a subdued colour palette, with marble bathrooms, a fitness centre and indoor swimming pool.

Kaliningrad Stadium, Saint Petersburg

A short walk from Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaiserhof Hotel has a fitness centre, sauna, five steam rooms, swimming pool and even a pool bar to keep you occupied in between matches. Located on the banks of the Pregolya River in Saint Petersburg, most suites have balconies over the water and a view of the Konigsberg Cathedral.

Kazan Arena, Kazan

Just a 20-minute walk from Kazan Arena, The Riviera is a luxurious hotel with plenty to keep you entertained. Generously-sized suites fill this 26-storey hotel, and there’s also a spa, cinema complex, night club, bowling alley and even a water park.

Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod

The grand, high-ceilinged suites at Nikitin Hotel have beautiful views of the Volga River as well as only being 20 minutes’ walk from the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Tuck into the hotel’s full English breakfast for the perfect start to a day of football.

Volgograd Arena, Volgograd

Push the boat out and book yourself a few nights at the luxurious and futuristic City Hotel, with panoramic views of Volgograd and a short walk to Volgograd Arena. Or opt for the budget-friendly and bright Formula 1, located just opposite the stadium.

Cosmos Arena, Samara

Just down the road from Cosmos Arena, Dubki Hotel has big, airy rooms and a huge breakfast spread – though taking the room service option and feasting in bed after a big night out might be an even better option.

Mordovia Arena, Saransk

There aren’t many hotels in the immediate vicinity of Mordovia Arena but Park Hotel is one of the closest, being a 25-minute walk away. It also has a fitness centre and daily continental breakfast, and enjoys an enviable location in the centre of the city, within the historic lime tree avenues and waterways of Pushkin Park.

Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don

On the banks of the Don River, this plush hotel is super convenient for football fans, being a 12-minute walk from the Rostov Arena. The suites are enormous, as is the outdoor pool, while the steam baths, manicured riverside gardens and spa provide a perfect post-football oasis.

Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi

The turreted, castle-like Bogatyr Hotel is a 13-minute walk from Fisht Olympic Stadium, through Sochi’s Olympic Park. Looking out towards the Black Sea and backed by the Krasnaya Polyana Mountains, it’s a 5-minute walk to the beach and is conveniently located to take in the next door amusement park and various other attractions.

Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg

Practically opposite Central Stadium in Yekaterinburg, Mini-hotel Piligrim on Popova 33A is an attractive apartment block hotel just a short walk from the football. It’s also minutes from the nearest metro station, should you want to explore more of the city.