Since ancient times, Vologda - the same age as Moscow - was considered the capital of the North. Ancient buildings, wooden architecture and dozens of museums - the city has a unique historical and cultural heritage.
The traditional symbols of Vologda are often called elegant lace and delicious butter. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay with family, work colleagues or friends. Vologda hotels are designed for a variety of travelers - in the city there are budget accommodation options and luxury apartments with spa services.
"Aura"
Very cozy and compact tourists Vologda seems, whose hotels are concentrated in the historical center. Five minutes from the Kremlin is AurA, where guests are promised a wonderful vacation at an affordable price.
The small hotel “AurA” (Vologda, 54 Blagoveshchenskaya St.) is located in an old mansion. Only eleven rooms are available for booking, due to which the management manages to maintain a certain level of service and reputation.
Single, standard, superior and comfort - all rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning, LCD-TV and a set of dishes.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but you can always order delivery to the room from the neighboring Hotel Istoriya with a 5% discount. Breakfast is served in a small buffet located on the ground floor. The menu always has cereals, dairy products, desserts and hot drinks.
Clean and comfortable
One of the main criteria for travelers when choosing a hotel is cleanliness, but the AurA Hotel has no problems with this. Guest reviews point to the excellent condition of furniture and sanitary ware, freshly renovated and attentive staff.
The registration procedure takes a few minutes, and at the front desk there are always brochures about the sights of a city like Vologda. Hotels in the center are located in small mansions, which causes certain inconvenience to guests. “AurA” is a pleasant exception, Wi-Fi works perfectly throughout, and the rooms have a large number of sockets and tea sets.
Disadvantages:
- small parking;
- noise from the street;
- uncomfortable pillows.
"Atrium"
For guests of the Atrium Hotel, a trip to the railway station takes only five minutes, and in fifteen minutes they can slowly reach the Vologda Kremlin.
The unusual building stands out in the city landscape. The hotel project was implemented on the initiative of the Club of Business Communication and the Government of the Vologda Oblast.
The Atrium Hotel (Vologda, Herzen Str. 27) is located in the administrative center, therefore it is most often stayed here during business trips.
Business class, luxury and apartments - regardless of room category, they are equipped with a refrigerator, TV and telephone. For fruitful work there is a desk and stationery.
For an additional fee, guests can use the service center with a computer and office equipment, as well as rent a conference room with all the necessary equipment.
The Atrium Restaurant is ideal for business meetings, negotiations or romantic dates. In the mornings, breakfast is served here according to the "buffet" system (cost 250 rubles), and during the day on weekdays there is a special offer called Express Lunch.
Guest opinion
The most modest room in the Atrium hotel, excluding breakfast, will cost 3800 rubles. For Vologda, this is above average, so for their money, guests expect appropriate living conditions and service.
Most of all, guests are disappointed with breakfasts, which hardly fit the definition of "buffet". A small selection of food and drinks, instant coffee - the picture is rather sad for a business hotel.
Minuses:
- lack of air conditioning;
- weak Wi-Fi signal;
- lack of a first aid kit;
- high prices in the restaurant;
- poor water pressure.
Pros:
- location in the city center;
- spacious rooms;
- Friendly staff.
Immediately after the opening, the Atrium was considered one of the best in such a beautiful city as Vologda. Competitor hotels worked tirelessly on their own reputation and service, and over time Atrium ceased to stand out. The management should pay attention to the opinion of regular guests and add a bit of “freshness”, for example, expand the breakfast menu, come up with special promotions and make travelers stay even more comfortable.
"Aria"
Some tourists traveling are not limited to a cultural program. As you know, not only the soul, but also the body needs rest. SPA Hotel “Aria” (Vologda, 68 Predtechenskaya St.) welcomes guests with an unusual design and a range of additional services.
The ultramodern hotel is located in the very center of the city. Five room categories are available for booking:
- standard;
- attic standard;
- Suite
- attic suite;
- family.
All rooms have an unusual design and great king-size beds. For romantic trips, we recommend choosing a suite with a transparent wall in the bathroom.
The main highlight of the Aria Hotel is the SPA zone, which includes a Finnish sauna, a swimming pool with a font and a hammam. In the near future it is planned to open a gym. You can put yourself in order after relaxing procedures in the beauty salon.
To the great disappointment of the guests visiting the spa area is paid even in the morning, but guests can still count on a discount.
Traveler reviews praise the location, service and interior of the Aria Hotel. There are two restaurants on the territory, which are often reserved for weddings, corporate events and other events. Noise and loud music cause inconvenience to guests, but, as a rule, the staff clearly controls the end time of festivities (up to 23 hours).
Guests in the attic rooms pay attention to the ventilation noise that runs all night.
“Svetlitsa”
Hotel “Svetlitsa” (Vologda, Embankment of the VI Army, 123A) opened in 2015. The building is located in the historic city center, close to major attractions.
Svetlitsa attracts travelers with its novelty, free parking, affordable prices and 24-hour service. Each room has a comfortable bed, TV, Wi-Fi and tea facilities. On the floor there is a cooler with cold and hot water.
Almost no additional services are provided at the hotel. In the morning, breakfast is served in the room - time is determined individually. According to the guests, the lack of a restaurant causes some inconvenience, because after a busy day one does not always want to look for a suitable place in the city.
For those planning a trip, whom Vologda is waiting for, the hotels in the center offer good conditions and prices. The main drawback, according to tourists, is the noise of the street, which is more worrying in the summer due to open windows.
Svetlitsa has a unique location in a quiet area, which is separated from the main cultural objects by a bridge only. After a short walk, you will be close to the Kremlin, the old market and the Lace Museum.
Reviews mark the attentive attitude of the staff. The girls at the front desk are always ready to give advice on the route, the best restaurants or ordering food in the room.
"Nikolaev"
At a decent distance from the center is the hotel “Nikolaevsky” (Vologda, Kostromskaya St., 14).
On the territory of the complex is the hotel itself, a wellness center, a restaurant, a lounge cafe, a bar and a night club, billiards, conference rooms.
From a modest standard to a luxurious presidential - there are rooms for every taste and budget. It offers a TV, a small fridge, toiletries, a hairdryer, a workplace and a telephone.
The wellness center consists of a Turkish bath, swimming pool and Finnish sauna. The rental price is 2000 rubles per hour.
Travelers opinion
Guest reviews recommend the Nikolaevsky Hotel if you have your own car due to its location on the outskirts. Otherwise, you can get to the center only by taxi. If you are planning a rich cultural program, pay attention to other Vologda hotels.
Pros:
- helpful staff;
- tasty breakfast;
- spacious rooms.
Minuses:
- old tvs;
- location on the outskirts;
- high prices in the restaurant.