Irkutsk City Lodge presents a new interesting type of a guest-house ? hostel&hotel. It is located in the new building in the central part of Irkutsk at 124/2 Baikalskaya street. Closeby you can find lots of cafes, restaurants, bars (hookah-bars), beauty salons, markets, a public garden and the cinema 'Barguzine.¡° Only a 15-minute walk away, and you will enter ¡°130 quarter¡± (also known as ¡°Irkutsk Sloboga¡±) - a zone of historic buildings, famous tourist center of Irkutsk, a favorite place of leisure for residents and visitors. Angara river embankment is in 500 meters away from the hostel and the city center is in a 10-minute drive away. In walking distance there are several bus stops, so you can easily get to any part of the city. Irkutsk Central Train Station is a 20-minute drive away, and Irkutsk Airport is 6 km from the hostel. Free Wi-Fi is available all over the hostel area. The reception desk works 24 hours a day. Personnel speaks 4 languages: Russian, English, Chinese and Korean. Every room has its own unique design. All double rooms and dormitories are air-conditioned and have ensuite bathroom facilities. Guests can cook their meals in the fully equipped kitchen, which is completed with a dining area. The lounge zone is also equipped with a flat-screen TV. The hostel provides additional service of laundry. Besides, administrators help our guests to organize their leisure in the city (buy tickets for excursions, exhibitions, the most expected events and so on) and outside it (organize tours to the Baikal). At the request, they also help to order airplane and railway tickets, rent bicycles and cars, visit Russian baths and saunas. Irkutsk City Lodge is also a place for different interesting events and holydays, such as Restaurant Day, celebration of New Year, Birthdays of our guests, etc.
• notes ======================= Please Note: Please contact us after booking to inform about arrival time
• conditions ======================= Please note check out by 12:00. Check in After 13:00
• policy ======================= 1. Child Friendly 2. Credit Cards Accepted 3. Non Smoking 4. Pet Friendly
We are located in 15 mins of old city center and about 1 hour from the Lake Baikal!
Address:
Baikalskaya Street 124/2. Irkutsk
From the train station to Volzhskaya:
If you arrive in Irkutsk by train the easiest way to reach us is by means of the local minibus or mashrutka services. Exit the train station and you will see the bus stop just a short distance away on your right. You can take bus #16 or bus #116. Regardless of which option you choose, the stop is called VOLZHSKAYA(), you can ask other passengers or the driver if you are unsure of when to get off. Typically the smaller vans go faster =) fare of 10-20 rubles + possible baggage fee if your luggage takes up too much space.
Another option if you arent in a hurry and want to experience more of the city is the tram or tramvai. You should see the tram stop directly in front of you a soon as you exit the train station, take Tram #1 until it reaches VOLZHSKAYA() note the tram stop volzhskaya is slightly away from the bus stop see map.
From the airport to Volzhskaya:
If you arrive in Irkutsk by plane you can also reach us by minibus. The stop is in front of the international terminal (if youre flight arrives from somewhere within Russia then you need to exit the airport and go a short distance to the right to find the bus stop). Take minibus number 45 and get off at the stop called VOLZHSKAYA (), you can ask other passengers or the driver if you are unsure of when to get off. Typically the smaller vans go faster =) fare of 10-20 rubles + possible baggage fee if your luggage takes up too much space.
From Volzhskaya to Irkutsk City Lodge:
When you get off at Volzhskaya you mush head in the direction of the small square with a fountain and benches not too far away. While heading in this direction you will see the pharmacy Avitsenna where you must turn left. After turning left at the drugstore, you will see and metal fence on your left side, you need to pass through it and turn right. You will find yourself in an alley with light poles on either side, head down the alley and you are home =)
From the Airport / Train station to Irkutsk City Lodge by Taxi should cost you from around 200+ rubles depending on the time of day, traffic, driver, etc Agree on a price before departing!