A small urban village of Listvyanka (Irkutsk Oblast), perhaps, would not be much different from its own kind, if not for one “but”. The village is located in one of the most picturesque places not only in the region, but throughout Russia. Two impressive water bodies surround it from two sides: the source of the Angara River and Lake Baikal, and the unusual name is associated with the nearby Larch Cape, covered with a dense carpet of coniferous trees. Tourism is the main area of ​​economy in Listvyanka village. Hotels, hotels and guest houses welcome people, offering to enjoy the local beauties. We present you a selection of the most popular places to stop, according to travelers.
Hotel Dauria
A cozy wooden hotel is located in the center of the village at 44 Kulikova Street and directly near Lake Baikal, the distance to the shore is only 300 m. The complex consists of two buildings. The first has standard double rooms with shared bathroom, shower and toilet. The second building offers fully equipped (shower, TV) rooms for two people. The hotel has a high rating among tourists and is included at number 1 on our list of "Best Hotels" (Listvyanka). All guests can use the gazebo in the courtyard, barbecue, car parking, and the Internet absolutely free of charge. For an additional fee, laundry, bicycle rental, excursions, telephone calls can be provided. You can contact the administration by phone: +7 (3952) 68-68-97.
Chalet Listvyanka
A unique place located at some distance from the center of the village (Gudina street, 75) will allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of nature, silence and relax from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is number 2 on our list. The hotel is open throughout the year. For guests there are 13 standard double rooms, the price includes breakfast. It should be emphasized the beautiful design of the chalet: natural wood in the interior and a lot of light make this place cozy and comfortable for relaxation. All the amenities of the modern world are present: bath and shower, toilet, free Wi-Fi, breakfast is served in the dining room or on the terrace.
The rating of the Listvyanka chalet (hotel), according to the well-known travel portal booking.com, is 9 out of 10 points. Upon request, guests can use the airport transfer, the contact telephone of the administration: +7 (914) 895-19-61.
Hotel "Baikal House of Creativity"
This is a vacation spot with history and the third position in the ranking. Built in 1982, the hotel for many years was a meeting place for artists from all over the former Soviet Union. It is located in a cozy and picturesque corner near the village of Listvyanka (64th kilometer of the Baikal tract), at the very source of the Angara with a magnificent view of Lake Baikal. A complete reconstruction of the building was carried out in 2012. Now Dom Tvorchestva Baikal offers its guests accommodation in rooms of five categories:
- standard single (10 m 2 ) with lake view, 1.5 bed;
- standard double (14 m 2 ) with mountain view, large double or twin beds;
- double superior comfort (23 m 2 ) with lake view, two rooms and a large bed;
- Suite (25 m 2 ) with a view of the mountains and Lake Baikal, two bedrooms and a mini-fridge;
- family (14 m 2 ) with mountain views, double and single beds.
All rooms are well furnished, have an LCD satellite TV, a private bathroom, and a shower. The hotel specializes in corporate events of various sizes and themes, like many other hotels located in this area. Listvyanka is a great place to organize a wedding ceremony against the backdrop of nature. According to guests, the hotel has a rating of 8.9 points out of 10 possible. You can contact the administrators by phone: +7 (3952) 72-24-72.
Guest House "Russian House"
A cozy guest house is located in the center of Listvyanka village on Shtorkman street, house 3. It is highly appreciated by guests (rating 8.7 according to booking.com) for a good combination of quality of service, location and affordable price. It is just 60 meters from the shores of Lake Baikal. Amenities include a sauna, a barbecue area and a garden for walking. According to the owners of the hotel themselves, they do not offer guests exquisite services and luxury, but they are ready to hospitably welcome everyone and place them in rooms with a homely atmosphere and comfort. For general use, the guest house has a kitchen, and for walks in the mountains, the option of renting bicycles, ATVs and mopeds, organizing group excursions is possible. Call administrators at: +7 (902) 510-83-38.
Hotel Mayak
The modern complex is located on the shore of the most ancient Lake Baikal on Gorky Street, 85A and is one of the best not only tourists, but also critics (rating by guest reviews 8.4). The hotel is ready to offer its guests five accommodation options.
- The standard single room is decorated in the best European traditions, with carpeted floors, fully furnished, a bathroom and air conditioning and mountain or lake views. The price includes buffet breakfast, taxi call, wireless Internet.
- Standard double room. It differs from the previous version in the area and the presence of two single or one large bed.
- The studio is suitable for a company or a couple with children. Spacious and bright, it is fully furnished with Italian furniture.
- The penthouse consists of a bedroom and a tea room, a spacious bath. Guests have access to a minibar, telephone, bathrobes and towels.
- The apartments include two rooms (bedroom, living room) and have a separate entrance.
The Mayak Hotel has a restaurant of the same name and a grill bar with panoramic views of Lake Baikal and the mountains. In addition to dishes of European cuisine, the institutions offer traditional Siberian food and specialties from local fish species. The hotel offers not only relaxation, but also services for corporate events and weddings. A luxurious hall on the summer terrace on the 7th floor in the summer is ready to accommodate 30 people, making the wedding ceremony unforgettable. For all organizational issues, you can contact the administration by phone +7 (3952) 49-69-10.
Hotel "Manor Demidova"
The modern complex is located in Listvyanka village on Sudzilovskogo street, 2, only 50 meters from the shore of Lake Baikal. The hotel is decorated in an accentuated rustic style from the time of the noble estates - wooden finishes and carved window frames, solid solid wood furniture, well-groomed adjacent territory. According to the guests, the magnificent nature around, comfortable rooms with everything you need, and nice, polite staff contribute to a secluded and relaxing holiday (rating 8.8 out of 10 possible). Guest house "Manor Demidova" offers single, double, triple rooms of various levels, including luxury. If you wish, you can pay for breakfast at the hotel, use the on-site sauna, free park, barbecue facilities and a playground for children. This is a great accommodation option for families and friendly companies who prefer outdoor activities at any time of the year: skiing, cycling, hiking with the possibility of renting the necessary equipment.
"Baikal"
The Baikal Hotel is one of the oldest in the village. Now this is a country hotel located on Akademicheskaya street, house 13, directly in the vicinity of the lake and the Eastland ski resort, as well as the Baikal Museum. He first opened his doors in 1980, and in 2006-2008. has been partially restored. The Baikal Hotel is ready to accommodate numerous guests in 57 comfortable rooms with balconies. They are all equipped with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a fridge, a safe, and a bathroom (some with a hairdryer) with toiletries. The price includes breakfast (buffet), and for children under 4 years old, accommodation without extra bed is free. The restaurant "Tsarsky" is located on the territory, seating up to 120 people. First of all, he is famous for his delicious fish dishes : omul, grayling, whitefish and desserts from local berries: lingonberries, cranberries, and pine nuts. You can enjoy a quiet and calm evening in the Shaman-kamen bar, which offers a wide selection of drinks and snacks, and tea is best arranged in the Russian Tea House.
In addition, the Baikal Hotel on its territory has a business center with a meeting room for up to 40 people, a children's play area, a hairdresser, a kiosk with newspapers and souvenirs, and a currency exchange office that operates in the summer. Guests will be invited to visit the “Bath Town” with a real Russian steam and Finnish sauna, swimming pools, tennis court, billiards and gymnasiums.
One of the main reasons why the Baikal hotel has gained good fame among tourists (rating 7.6) is its excellent geographical location on the lake and near the source of the Angara River. Nearby is the Eastland ski resort with five slopes of varying difficulty, the average length of which is 800 m.
Krestovaya Pad Hotel
The hotel complex with an unusual name is located on Gornaya street, 14A in the village of Listvyanka, on the waterfront. Its territory is occupied by 8 buildings with comfortable rooms of various categories and premium cottage houses. The interior is made in the style of a mountain chalet with an abundance of wood, natural fabrics. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the rooms and rooms. Pets are allowed upon prior request and private car parking is available. The modern hotel “Cross Pad” has two restaurants on the territory: “Cross Pad”, “Baikal Fairy Tale”. There is also a summer terrace. It serves European and traditional Russian cuisine. The hotel specializes in anniversaries, wedding ceremonies and other celebrations, and also takes group tourist excursions. This place will appeal to lovers of outdoor activities (skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, tubing, diving, etc.) and those who love relaxation and silence (bath, sauna, massage). The hotel rating is 8.7 points out of a possible 10. For all questions of interest, you can contact the administration of the complex by phone +7 (3952) 49-68-63.
Guest House "Baikal Harbor"
According to the popular tourist site booking.com, this accommodation option is in demand among travelers and is one of the most popular, with a rating of 8.5 points. The guest house is located on Gudina Street, at 74, and is just a 15-minute walk from Lake Baikal. All rooms are simple in style, have a shower or bathroom, some with a balcony. Upon prior reservation, free parking is available. Of the minuses, it should be noted the lack of Internet in the hotel.
Mini-hotel "Baikal open spaces"
The complex is located in the center of Listvyanka at the address: Chapaeva street, 41. Literally 10 minutes walk - the shore of Lake Baikal. Accommodation is possible in a double standard room or family room with a maximum capacity of up to 4 people. They are fully furnished, have a private bathroom and toilet, a balcony, towels and bed linen. Guest house "Baikal open spaces" offers its guests the opportunity to use a Russian bath with a swimming pool and a shared kitchen with all necessary appliances and utensils, as well as barbecue facilities and a terrace. Everyone who visited the hotel appreciated its comfortable rooms, excellent location, friendly and welcoming hostess. Hotel rating is 8 points.
Mini-Hotel "Pilot"
The complex consists of two small cottages, it is located 300 meters from the shore of Lake Baikal on 13 Gudina Street. In the immediate vicinity are cafes, restaurants and the fish market - this is a great place for a relaxing and secluded family vacation. The first guest house is designed to accommodate four people (two places in the bedroom and living room), has its own kitchen-dining room with everything you need, a TV with satellite channels, a fireplace and firewood. Hot water is supplied through the boiler, and the heating is stove. The second building is a house-number and is essentially a large room with a sleeping and resting area, kitchen, shower, toilet. Breakfast is not included in the price. The cozy guest house “Pilot” among tourists has a fairly high rating and is rated at 8.3 points on a ten-point scale.
Hotel "Dream of Baikal"
The modern hotel, built of wood, has amazing charm. It is like a fairytale house, which grew on the shores of a great lake surrounded by coniferous forests and mountains. Magnificent interior, natural materials, cosiness, comfort and polite staff - all this awaits you at the hotel. Accommodation is possible in rooms of various levels: from a standard double to a luxurious suite with all amenities. Travelers and regular guests of the hotel evaluate its location, service and comfort at 8.5 points on a ten-point scale, especially noting the magnificent views around. In this regard, he is included in the list of "Best Hotels (Listvyanka)." Room rates include breakfast. Guests have the opportunity to use the park, wireless Internet throughout the territory and services for the placement of animals for free, and children - a playground. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer, toiletries, towels and bathrobes. An additional advantage of the location is the proximity of the central bus station of Listvyanka, from which you can independently reach the nearest settlements, interesting places and the city of Irkutsk.
One of the most amazing places in our country, amazing the beauty of nature and its power, is the sacred Baikal. A country hotel, a guest house or a hotel on its shore is just a pleasant addition to an amazing rest in the fresh air, surrounded by forests, mountains and rivers. Listvyanka is glad to guests and is ready to offer them a wide variety of entertainment, outdoor activities and a secluded recovery of strength in the lap of nature.