Until quite recently, there was almost no competition in the Belarusian hotel business. Demand far exceeded supply, and it was not uncommon to hear “Sorry, no” from the handset when asked about availability.
The situation changed by 2014, when Minsk became the capital of the World Cup. Many hotels of various levels were built in the city, new guest houses and hostels were opened. Today, inexpensive hotels in Minsk for tourists can be found at any time of the year and in any area of the city.
Their price range is also very diverse. These are beds in hostels for $15 per day, and "presidential" rooms for $2,000 in five-star hotels. But, despite the fact that it is quite possible to find a more modest hotel, with a more budgetary cost of living, the Tourist Hotel (Minsk) is still loved by many of its regular guests.
Where is "Tourist"?
Despite the fact that the hotelquite far from the center, its location is very convenient. Partizansky Prospekt, on which the Tourist Hotel (Minsk) is located, is one of the main arteries of the city and is located on the route from the National Airport towards the center. There is a metro station and public transport stops nearby, allowing you to get to any district of the Belarusian capital in a matter of minutes. And the nearby pine park serves as a great place for an evening promenade and provides guests with fresh forest air.
How to get there
People who enjoy traveling will have no difficulty getting to the hotel. Bus No. 79, trolleybuses No. 3 and 16, as well as city tram No. 7 will be delivered directly from the railway station to Tourist.
Partizanskaya metro station is very close to the hotel, but it is located on the branch that is not connected with the railway station. Those who choose this route will not have a very convenient transfer at the Kupalovskaya metro station. According to tourists, this route is the most inconvenient due to the presence of a long narrow passage between stations.
Taxis are probably the most convenient way to get there from the train or central bus station. The fare is quite reasonable as the distance is only about 5 kilometers.
Electric trains and buses depart regularly from the airport to the station, the journey takes about an hour.
Tourist Hotel(Minsk) takes all possible measures to make the stay of its guests in the Belarusian capital as comfortable as possible. The hotel offers an airport transfer service. The cost is about 35 euros per person. This method is not the cheapest, but it saves a significant amount of time. And this is especially relevant if the terms of stay in Minsk are very short.
Rooms
The fifteen-storey "Tourist" is the largest tourist complex in the capital of Belarus. To accommodate tourists, rooms of various categories are offered - from standard single and double rooms to luxurious suites of the "Lux" category. Non-smoking accommodation is provided on specially designated floors.
Single Standard
Single standard is a single room with a total area of 16 square meters. The room has a standard bed, wardrobe, TV and even a refrigerator - the situation is quite sufficient to spend a few days. The bathroom has a shower cabin and a hairdryer. The cost of accommodation is approximately EUR 50 per person.
Twin standard
This room is almost the same as the standard single room. Only sixteen meters managed to install two beds. A refrigerator and cable TV are also available. The bathroom includes fluffy towels and a hair dryer. The cost is about 65 euros per night.
Single comfort
Single superior room also does not have a large area. Hotel "Tourist" (Minsk) standardly allocates the same 16 meters for its guests. The furniture of the room is modern, and this room also has a large bed. The presence of air conditioning is especially pleasing in the summer. Price – 55 euros.
Twin comfort, double comfort
Comfort differs from the standard double room only by the presence of air conditioning. As in other rooms, the furniture is modern and high quality, the choice of TV channels is huge, and the refrigerator is absolutely silent. The price for this room type is approximately EUR 74.
Double comfort differs from the above only in the presence of a double bed 1.4 meters wide. The price is also 74 euros.
Based on the reviews of tourists who stayed in the hotel of the same name, in winter there is no difference whether to book a room of the "comfort" or "standard" category. They do not save on heating in the hotel. But in the summer, air conditioning will not be superfluous, the presence of which in some rooms is provided by the Tourist Hotel. The city of Minsk is increasingly suffering from sweltering heat during the summer months.
Single comfort plus
This two-room suite consists of two rooms - a bedroom and a living room, occupying 23 square meters. The rooms are equipped with modern furniture, an orthopedic mattress on a wide bed and a coniferous aroma from the nearest park will provide the guesthe althy and sound sleep. The room has a radio, TV, air conditioning. A set of dishes allows you to organize dinners directly in the room. For accommodation in a room in this price category, you will need to pay about 60 euros.
Luxury
Two rooms consist of all suites available at the hotel, "Tourist" (Minsk). Photos favorably show their comfort and luxury. The furniture in these rooms is selected only from natural materials. Tourists can give preference to either a double bed or two single beds. The living rooms are equipped with high-quality furniture from the best Belarusian manufacturers. All the benefits of civilization, like a refrigerator, TV, air conditioning, etc., are available. Each room has its own individual style and is decorated in its own unique color scheme. For a night spent in a deluxe room, you need to pay 85 euros.
Payment
The hotel accepts both cash and credit cards. It should be taken into account that on the territory of Belarus payment is made everywhere in Belarusian rubles.
In order for tourists to avoid difficulties with payment, a currency exchange office was opened on the second floor. Some guests complain that the rate in hotels is not as profitable as in the city. However, this is completely untrue. As a rule, the difference in exchange rates between different banks is very small.
Business Center
If necessary, each hotel guest can use the servicessmall business center. A computer with a printer and a fax are at the disposal of the guest of the capital. If necessary, you can make photocopies or scan any documents.
When checking in, the Tourist Hotel (Minsk) presents a 3-hour Internet access card to each guest.
Restaurants, bars, casinos
The restaurant is happy to offer its customers a variety of dishes of Belarusian and European cuisine and has the ability to serve 180 people at the same time. Opening hours - from 7.00 to 24.00. Breakfast is also served here, which, by the way, is not included in the room rate. And if tourists have mostly enthusiastic reviews about the morning menu, then lunches and dinners often cause criticism.
In the bar you can play several games of billiards or pool, order drinks and light snacks for them.
Casino "Oasis" offers to try your luck by playing "Black Jack", poker or roulette. It should be noted that gambling attracts many players to the Belarusian capital. Due to the presence of its own casino, the Tourist Hotel has become very popular among them. Minsk, which reviews of visits are increasingly reduced to a description of visits to entertainment venues of this kind, is often called the Belarusian Las Vegas.
Each guest feels at home in the hotel, thanks to well-trained staff, which the hotel "Tourist" (Minsk) can rightfully be proud of. Vacancies appear rarely, because each employee values hiswork and strives to make an even greater contribution to the common cause, called "Tourist".
