Kerch is a unique place in many respects, one of the oldest cities not only in Russia or in Europe, but also in the world, because it was founded almost 100 years before Rome. In addition, Kerch is full of attractions and colorful places, and is also unique in that it has access to two seas at once - the Black and Azov Sea. According to locals, visiting Crimea and not coming to Kerch is about the same as coming to Paris and not climbing the Eiffel Tower. Where to stay, having arrived in this city, we will tell below.
Features of rest in Kerch
Despite the fact that rest in Kerch has great tourist potential, it is one of the most non-tourist cities in Crimea. They rarely come here for a long time. Basically, Kerch is a transit point on the way to Kazantip, or a one-day resort where people go to see the sights. Therefore, the local hotel fund leaves much to be desired - several mini-hotels and mostly private pensions. There are several resorts.
There are housing offers from budget to quite expensive, but in most cases for a little money you will be offered a comfortable room and good service. Accommodation prices on average here are slightly lower than on the rest of the peninsula, which is attractive for budget travelers.
Pensions Kerch
There are several pensions located on the coast. They offer their guests half board or full board, good cuisine, comfortable clean rooms, evening entertainment and discos. The boarding house staff also organizes excursions and offers a shuttle service to the local market. This is an option for those who want to pay once and get a good rest. True, all these resorts of Kerch are located outside the city, but it is a pleasure to be on their territory - they have access to the sea, a landscaped area, a park area, arbors and walking paths.
For example, the Albatros boarding house is located in the village of Otradnoye, only 30 kilometers from Kerch on the shores of the Sea of Azov. The rooms are equipped with shower and toilet, air conditioning, refrigerator and TV. On the territory there is a swimming pool with attractions, a billiard room, a massage room. The cost of living is from 1200 rubles per day for 1 vacationer, meals - from 250 rubles (possibly one, two and three meals a day), children up to 4 years old with two adults live for free.
In the village of Mysovoye there is a private guesthouse of the modern type “Delta”. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and hot / cold shower, toilet. Most rooms also have sea views. The peculiarity of the boarding house is that it has its own private and equipped beach with a gentle gentle entry into the water, which is preferable for children. The order of prices here is about the same - from 1200 rubles per day for 1 person.
In other boarding houses, rest in Kerch (Victoria, Zarya, House by the Sea) will cost about the same amount - during the high season, the cost of living doubles, and, for example, in September or at the end of May, stay in a standard room comfort will cost 1000-1200 rubles per day without food.
Sanatoriums
The sun and healing sea air have a good healing effect, and lovers of medical and preventive procedures will find several health resorts in Kerch. These are the sanatoriums “Parus”, “Moscow-Crimea”, “Cosmos”, “Gulf”. It treats diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. Healing mud treatment from Lake Chokraks is also popular .
In the sanatorium “Moscow-Crimea” accommodation will cost 1700 rubles per person per day, and a package with treatment, three meals a day and using the beach - 2800 rubles, but such a package is purchased for a minimum of 14 days.
The boarding house of sanatorium type “Crimean Priazovye” offers accommodation from 1350 rubles per day. The cost of treatment is considered at the cost of each procedure - mud procedures - from 200 rubles, massage - from 500 rubles, salt cave - from 200 rubles.
If you want to heal and save money, then stay in a private sector or an inexpensive hotel, and in the sanatorium, visit only the procedures, it will be cheaper.
Recreation facilities
The city of Kerch attracts tourists with its nature. Recreation facilities are a great option for those who do not plan treatment, but only want to enjoy the beauties of Crimea. The cost of living in them is significantly lower compared to boarding houses, which allows you to fully enjoy the sea and nature of Crimea.
Holidays in Kerch are possible at one of a large number of different bases, many of which position themselves as places for family vacations. It is convenient to come here with children - the beach is clean and gentle, there are no high waves at the sea, there are playgrounds and options for the children's menu. Also, recreation facilities, as a rule, offer accommodation not in large buildings, but in cozy cottages or bungalows.
Holidays in Kerch at such bases usually cost from 2500 rubles per day for 1 person.
Hotels
Since they come to Kerch either for a couple of days, or to a sanatorium or a boarding house, there are almost no large hotels here. These are mainly private mini-hotels, but there are also a couple of large ones built back in Soviet times.
Right in the center of the city there is a three-star hotel named after the city, which offers an average cost of relaxation. “Kerch”, the price of which for accommodation is 2700 rubles per day for 1 person, will offer for this money a spacious comfortable room with air conditioning and Internet access. In the Meridian hotel near the center, accommodation will cost a little cheaper - at 2200 rubles.
Accommodation in mini-hotels of a home type will cost even cheaper - from 1800 per day per person. The cheapest accommodation is offered in a hostel; there are several of them in the city. A bed in a hostel will cost a tourist only 500 rubles, it is cheaper to not find in the city. For such money you can visit Kerch for several weeks.
Recreation: private sector
This is an inexpensive type of accommodation suitable for those traveling to the Crimea as a "savage" or for a long term. You can rent a whole house or cottage, as well as an apartment or even a room in the city center, by the sea or in the suburbs of Kerch. If you want to save money - look for ads for accommodation in the city center, do not want to go to the beach for a long time every day and are ready to pay more - consider housing offers on the first line.
The cost of living in a manor or guest house starts from 800 rubles per day per person. Many hosts offer food, it can be tastier and more profitable than going to a cafe or restaurant. The average price level is about 700 rubles for three meals a day for one. Children are usually given good discounts.