The observatory, the city government building, the Ascension Church, the museum of local lore - these, perhaps, are all the sights of Kalyazin. The provincial city is located 190 km from the capital, and its main symbol is the bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral, which is located on a small island.
In the 40s, according to the project, a decision was made to artificially expand the Volga to create hydroelectric power stations in its water area. However, due to errors, the old part of Kalyazin was flooded. The St. Nicholas Cathedral was dismantled, and they decided to leave the bell tower as a lighthouse. Around the building they created a small island and even built a pier.
Today, travelers come to see the legendary bell tower, which is associated with many urban legends. Equally popular is the Baba Yaga museum-estate, where the heroine of Russian fairy tales greets guests with jokes and jokes. After a short excursion, the old woman serves tea with cakes on a cozy open veranda.
Exploring all the sights will not take you more than three or four hours, but if you want to enjoy the peace and measured provincial life, then at your service are Kalyazin hotels located within the city and its environs.
Kalyazin
Luxury five-star apartments are a rarity for a modest city. Tourists hardly stop here, so there are few options for accommodation.
On the outskirts, a ten-minute walk from the Uglich Reservoir, is Kalyazin, a mini-hotel built in 2009. Kalyazin hotels in the Tver Region work with corporate clients, organized by tourist groups and individual travelers.
Five room categories are available for booking:
- single (1500 rub.);
- double (2500 rub.);
- triple (3500 rub.);
- double junior suite (2500 rubles);
- double suite (3500 rub.).
A separate bathroom, a TV, a change of bed linen, a refrigerator and a telephone - the spacious rooms have everything you need.
In addition, the Kalyazin Hotel has its own restaurant serving Russian, Georgian and European dishes. A great complement to dinner will be a fresh draft beer or dessert from a pastry shop.
The hotel’s administration cooperates with the Kalyazin Yacht Club. If desired, guests can rent a fishing boat and visit a floating bathhouse.
Guest reviews
The Kalyazin Hotel is located on the outskirts of the city, so you should not expect much comfort or luxury. This is a great one-night economy.
A big advantage is the availability of a restaurant on site. However, the opinions of the guests on this score were divided - the expectation of service and not very tasty food spoiled the whole impression.
Hotel guests also lacked additional lighting in rooms, Wi-Fi, the ability to pay by credit card and a more thorough cleaning.
"Deck"
Planning a trip to Kalyazin? Hotels offer different prices, for example, the country hotel “Deck”, which is famous for its developed infrastructure and magnificent territory, budget tourists can not afford.
The modern hotel complex is located on the picturesque bank of the right tributary of the Volga - the Zhabni River. The main building is equipped with 30 rooms, located next to two guest houses and unusual floating apartments.
Travelers can book rooms of various categories. An important role in pricing is played during your stay at the hotel - it can be high, medium or low season. For example, the economy room will cost the least in the summer: 2450 rubles. (weekdays) and 3500 rubles. (weekends and holidays). A house on the water, designed for four guests, will cost from 9,000 to 11,000 rubles.
Reservation of all rooms, except for the economy category, includes breakfast. Children under five are accommodated at no extra charge. In addition, guests are provided with the necessary furniture, TV, hairdryer, toiletries and a refrigerator. It offers magnificent views of the bay or hotel grounds.
A restaurant
If you are considering Kalyazin hotels, “Deck” will pleasantly surprise you with a high level of service. From the hotel you can always take a short excursion to the sights of the city, and then return to this paradise.
As we have already said, the hotel “Deck” is appreciated because of its excellent infrastructure. There is a restaurant on site, the interior of which captivates all guests. Thanks to panoramic glazing, you can enjoy nature. In the center of the room there is a fireplace and a small stage for events. In the warmer months, the center of attraction is a large tent next to the playground.
Not all Kalyazin hotels can boast their own brewery. The management of the hotel "Deck" invites you to exciting excursions and tasting several beers.
Entertainment
The country park hotel is often chosen for weddings and other events. Even after the holiday, there are many entertainments for guests:
- horseback riding;
- water sports;
- beach vacation;
- gazebos with barbecue facilities;
- billiards;
- floating bath;
- ATV riding.
For younger guests, a children's room and a modern outdoor area are equipped. In summer, vacationers sunbathe on the hotel’s own beach.
You can get to the “Deck” by water - there is a mooring zone on the territory. No less popular entertainment are boat trips.
Guest opinions
Kalyazin hotels are unlikely to be able to compare with the magnificent country hotel “Deck”. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay for families with children, couples in love and single travelers.
According to guest reviews, the ideal time to travel is July and August. In the remaining months, especially the winter months, the hotel is not fully operational. Guests complain about problems with heating and hot water, drowsiness of staff and poor cleaning. In addition, the comments relate to a weak Wi-Fi signal and antenna, lack of towels and toiletries, as well as very modest breakfasts, location near the highway and poor soundproofing.
Despite these shortcomings, the Hotel Deck is one of the best in the vicinity of Kalyazin. The magnificent concept of the park hotel and work on bugs will certainly affect the opinion of vacationers.
“Guest yard”
Until recently, the Volga Hotel (Kalyazin, Karl Marx St., 21a) was considered the most inexpensive, which at the moment does not work. If you do not have time to take care of the overnight stay in advance, take note of another option. “Guest yard” is located in Vasilevo (10 km from Kalyazin).
A large village house awaits travelers. On the second floor there is a shared kitchen and eight small rooms with bathrooms and showers, equipped with a refrigerator and a TV. On the ground floor there are four rooms with a separate entrance and a kitchen with the necessary set of dishes. The cost of accommodation is from 600 rubles per day.
Pros and cons
It’s not so easy to find Kalyazin hotels - it is a small city in which tourists rarely stay longer than several hours. However, in the cozy “Guest Yard” reviews of guests are advised to spend more than one day.
Benefits:
- Hospitable hosts.
- Fenced area with parking.
- Russian bathhouse on wood.
- Pergolas for barbecue. Free breakfast with pancakes and tea.
- Table tennis.
- Pets are welcome.
However, among the positive reviews there were several negative ones. For example, among the shortcomings mention the large distance to the nearest reservoir and video surveillance. The presence of cameras in the territory is justified by security, but in the house “surveillance” confuses the guests a little. The “Guest Yard” is primarily suitable for travelers with personal transport, but even a taxi ride to Kalyazin will cost about 200 rubles.
The village of Vasilevo also houses the Rendezvous complex, which has a cafe-bar with home cooking, a billiard room and a mini-hotel.
As you might have guessed, finding Kalyazin hotels on a map is not so simple. There is only one accommodation option in the city, three kilometers away is the Hotel Deck, and even further - the Guest Courtyard and Rendezvous. If you intend to stay in Kalyazin for a long time, then you can look for offers for renting rooms and apartments, which are always in the local newspaper ads.