Kerch is a unique place in many ways, one of the oldest cities not only in Russia or Europe, but also in the world, because it was founded almost 100 years earlier than Rome. In addition, Kerch is full of sights and colorful places, and is also unique in that it has access to two seas at once - the Black and Azov. As the locals say, visiting the 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 holidays in Kerch have great tourism potential, this 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 mostlyprivate boarding houses. There are also several sanatoriums.
There are housing offers from budget to quite expensive, but in most cases for little money you will be offered a cozy room and good service. Accommodation prices are on average slightly lower here than on the rest of the peninsula, which is attractive for budget travelers.
Pensions of Kerch
There are several boarding houses located on the coast. They offer their guests half board or full board, good cuisine, cozy clean rooms, evening entertainment and discos. Also, the staff of the boarding house organize excursions, offer a transfer to the local market. This is an option for those who want to pay once and get a good full rest. True, all these pensions 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, gazebos and walking paths.
For example, the boarding house "Albatross" is located in the village of Otradnoe, just 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, food - from 250 rubles (possibly one, two and three meals a day), children under 4 years old with two adults stay free of charge.
In the village of Mysovoye there is a private boarding housemodern type "Delta". All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and shower with hot and cold water, toilet. Most of the rooms also have a sea view. The peculiarity of the boarding house is that it has its own closed and equipped beach with a soft 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”, “Dawn”, “House by the Sea”) will cost about the same amount In May, living in a standard comfort room will cost 1000-1200 rubles per day without meals.
Sanatoriums
The sun and healing sea air have a good healing effect, and lovers of therapeutic and preventive procedures will find several he alth resorts in Kerch. These are the sanatoriums "Sail", "Moscow-Crimea", "Cosmos", "Zaliv". Diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and gastrointestinal tract are treated here. Treatment with healing mud from Lake Chokrak is also popular.
In the Moscow-Krym sanatorium, accommodation will cost 1,700 rubles per person per day, and a package with treatment, three meals a day and use of the beach will cost 2,800 rubles, but such a package is purchased for at least 14 days.
The Crimean Sea of Azov sanatorium-type boarding house offers accommodation from 1350 rubles per day. The cost of treatment is calculated according to the cost of each procedure - mud procedures - from 200 rubles, massage - from 500 rubles, s alt cave - from 200 rubles.
If you want to get treated and save money, then stay in the private sector or an inexpensive hotel, and attend only procedures in a sanatorium, it will be cheaper.
Recreation centers
The city of Kerch attracts tourists with its nature. Recreation centers are a great option for those who do not plan treatment, but only want to enjoy the beauties of the Crimea. The cost of living in them is significantly lower compared to boarding houses, which allows you to fully enjoy the sea and the nature of Crimea.
Recreation in Kerch is possible at one of a large number of different bases, many of which position themselves as places for family holidays. It is convenient to come here with children - the beach is clean and gentle, there are no high waves on the sea, there are playgrounds and options for a children's menu. Also, recreation centers, as a rule, offer accommodation not in large buildings, but in cozy cottages or bungalows.
Rest in Kerch at such bases usually costs from 2500 rubles per day for 1 person.
Hotels
Since people come to Kerch either for a couple of days, or to a sanatorium or boarding house, there are almost no large hotels here. These are mostly private mini-hotels, but there are also a couple of large ones built back in Soviet times.
Right in the center of the city is a three-star hotel named after the city that offers a mid-range stay. "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 conditioningand internet access. At the Meridian Hotel near the center, accommodation will cost a little less - 2200 rubles.
Accommodation in home-type mini-hotels will cost even less - from 1800 per person per day. 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, you won’t find cheaper in the city. For that kind of money you can visit Kerch for a few weeks.
Recreation: private sector
This is an inexpensive type of accommodation, suitable for those who travel to the Crimea "savage" or for a long time. 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 homestead or a guest house starts from 800 rubles per day per person. Many hosts also offer food, which 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 usually get good discounts.
