Kozelsk is a small ancient city in the Kaluga region with a population of just over sixteen thousand people. Its history began in the middle of the XII century. At various times, Kozelsk was subordinate to the Chernigov and Karachev principalities and was part of Lithuania. On the territory of the city and its environs there are several ancient temples and monasteries that attract pilgrims to Kozelsk. Hotels in the city can provide them with different levels of accommodation. Currently in Kozelsk the Strategic Missile Forces division is located. Therefore, most of the population is somehow connected with it. Comfortable accommodation conditions are also provided for servicemen and business travelers to Kozelsk enterprises.
Kozelsk: Hotels and Guest Houses
The Kars Hotel (Kozelsk, Kolkhoznaya St., 19a) is located at a transport interchange. It offers 27 rooms of various categories with a cost of living from 1800 rubles. They are equipped with the latest hotel service, the bathrooms have modern sanitary ware, and all toiletries, including slippers and bathrobes, are also provided. The restaurant, designed for 130 seats, offers a wide range of dishes of Russian and European cuisine. On the territory there is a parking lot and a universal sports ground for outdoor enthusiasts.
Hotel "Kozelsk" (St. Chkalova, 90) is located in the city center, offers rooms with all amenities. They are furnished with modern comfortable furniture. The price of accommodation is from 1500 to 3000 rubles per room. There is a cafe on site, free parking, and a car wash and tire service are nearby.
Hotel Vityaz (Oktyabrskaya St., 2) of departmental subordination of the Ministry of Defense, located in a military town. The four-story building is equipped with rooms for three and four people, and amenities on the floor. The cost of living is from 500 rubles per person per day.
The Usadba Mini-Hotel (Stenino Village, Central Street, 148) consists of two buildings with six comfortable rooms. For the convenience of visitors, a playground is equipped on the territory, a spacious indoor gazebo, a barbecue area with all the necessary equipment and parking spaces.
Guest houses for pilgrims
Every year, hundreds of pilgrims come to Kozelsk. Hotels in the city provide an ascetic set of services for a minimal fee.
The Pilgrim Shelter Hotel is located next to the Optina Pustyn Monastery, consists of two buildings. In the first - 15 rooms for accommodation from two to five people, amenities on the floor. In the second building there are five rooms with amenities and a bath.
The common pilgrim guest houses are located directly on the territory of the monastery in one-story buildings with eight-bed accommodation and amenities on the floor.
Kozelsk Hotels: reviews
The hotel complex "Kars", according to visitors, is an example of European service with a good restaurant and developed infrastructure. It is located near the Optina Desert Monastery. And from the summer terrace of the cafe, located above the restaurant, a magnificent view of the golden domes of the churches and the picturesque nature of the surroundings opens.
According to guests, the Kozelsk hotel is favorably located in the city center, which is convenient for business trips and business trips. A mini-hotel "Homestead", on the contrary, provides an opportunity to relax with the whole family in the lap of nature, far from the bustle of the city.
Pilgrimage houses live up to their purpose and status. Here, a person plunges into silence, indulges in prayer and repentance.
Ancient Kozelsk, hotels and pilgrim guest houses will welcome all guests who want to get acquainted with the sights of the city.