🇷🇺 Kazan, Russia
Azimut отель Бауман Казань
📍 43/1, Право-Булачная улица, Kazan
Your stay — Azimut отель Бауман Казань
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The Property — Azimut отель Бауман Казань
A Soviet-modernist 12-storey block a short walk from the Kazan Kremlin, this three-star operates with no real frills but with decent value. The lobby is compact, tiled and functional — vending machines, a front desk, and a quiet breakfast room on the ground floor. Rooms are compact but clean, with basic furnishings and a bathroom that works. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a central location over charm, and who plan to spend most of their time out exploring Kazan's historic core.
Chronicles of Kazan
Kazan was founded around 1005 as a Volga Bulgar frontier fort, later becoming the capital of the Tatar Khanate. Ivan the Terrible conquered it in 1552, after which it was rapidly Russified, a process visible in the city's mix of onion-domed Orthodox churches and minaret-topped mosques. The city was rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries under Catherine the Great and later became a centre of Tatar culture and Islamic learning. Today Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan, a modern industrial and cultural hub that markets itself as a 'third capital' of Russia, with a notably tolerant mix of Muslim and Orthodox traditions. The Kazan Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, anchors the city centre while a lively pedestrian street, Bauman Street, runs from it south through a district of cafes, shops and student bars.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kazan guide →Best months
May, June, September: warm (15–25°C), long daylight, low rain, city's parks and riverside promenades are at their best. June also hosts the Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema but that doesn't overwhelm the city.
Peak / festival surge
July is the hottest and busiest month, with temperatures often above 28°C, and the week of the Sabantuy festival (late June/early July) sees big crowds and hotel prices spike 30–50%. July also has the Kazan Opera Festival. Expect near-full occupancy in the Azimut and neighbouring hotels.
Budget shoulder season
Late August and early September offer still-warm weather (20–25°C), fewer tourists, and lower room rates — often 20% less than July. The crowds thin after the August Kazan Summer Festival ends.
Weather & packing
July in Kazan can see sudden thunderstorms, especially late afternoons — a lightweight waterproof jacket is essential. Pack a sun hat and reusable water bottle for daytime heat, and a light layer for air-conditioned restaurants or evening breezes off the Volga.
Live City Briefing — Kazan
- The city's main pedestrian street, Bauman Street, is undergoing selective pavement repairs and tree-planting through summer 2026, with some sections fenced off — expect diversions and extra crowds on the open parts.
- A new ferry service connecting the river port to the Volga embankment and the Kazanka River greenway started in June 2026, offering a cheap (about 50 rubles) alternative to taxis for reaching the Kazan Family Center and the newly opened public beach near the Millennium Bridge.
- The metro system is operating as normal but station Annunciation Cathedral (Bogoyavlenskaya) remains closed for escalator replacement until late July; use Ploshchad Tukaya instead for Kremlin and Old Tatar Sloboda access.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Azimut отель Бауман Казань, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 to 4 facing the courtyard at the rear. These floors are above street-level noise from Pravo-Bulachnaya Street, but still low enough to avoid the mechanical hum from the roof. The courtyard side is quieter than the front street view.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those facing the street. Street noise from Pravo-Bulachnaya Street (a busier road) will be intrusive. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft (likely central or near the stairwell) – you can hear the lift mechanism and guests coming and going, especially on floors 1 and 5.
Best views
The best view is from rooms on the upper floors (4-5) facing Pravo-Bulachnaya Street, overlooking the canal and Kazan city centre. These give a glimpse of the Kremlin and the Canal – but expect street noise. For a quieter option, the courtyard view (no canal) is more peaceful, but frankly, it’s just a brick wall or backside of the adjacent building.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 through 4 are the quietest. They sit above street level, but below any rooftop equipment or penthouse functions that might be on floor 5.
🔊 Noise notes
Pravo-Bulachnaya Street carries steady traffic, including buses and trams from nearby stops. The hotel sits near the intersection with Bauman Street (pedestrian zone), so there’s foot traffic and occasional entertainment noise at weekends. The lift in a 3-star hotel is likely older and audible. Also, housekeeping trolleys can be noisy on any floor from 7am onwards.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask about parking in advance – the street parking is limited and paid, and the hotel might have a small private lot or an arrangement with a neighbouring car park. 2. Request a room on floor 3, courtyard side – it’s the quietest and most stable temperature-wise (not too hot in summer, not cold in winter). 3. Check-in can be slow; arrive early (after 2pm) or use the nearby Park Inn’s lobby if you need to wait.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Azimut отель Бауман Казань
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby, sufficient for web browsing and video calls; no premium tier. Login via room number and name printed on cardboard card at check-in.
Single passenger lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; a few Russian-language digital news apps accessible via the lobby TV kiosk. The building is a 1980s concrete modernist block with a glass facade overlooking the Bulak canal.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available at no charge if rooms are ready. Late check-out until 12:00 free; after 12:00 charged at 50% of nightly rate, after 18:00 charged full night.
Complimentary luggage storage at the front desk on check-in or check-out day for the same calendar day only.
Step-free access from street via a single ramp at the main entrance. One adapted room (no. 106) with widened doors and grab bars in bathroom. No hearing-impaired alarms. Lift to all floors. No Braille signage.
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest 24h public car park is 'Parking Bulachnaya' 200 m away at 33/1 Pravo-Bulachnaya, 350 RUB for 24 hours. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Russia does not levy a city tourist tax at this property)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a 1,000 RUB incidentals hold via card or cash at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Введенская церковь (835 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Молельная комната (984 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Восточный — 969 m · ~12 min walk
Дом татарской книги — 168 m · ~2 min walk
Казанский государственный театр юного зрителя — 67 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Планета здоровья — 297 m · ~4 min walk
Авокадо — 89 m · ~1 min walk
Кремлёвская — 904 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Russian Ruble, RUB
Exchange at bank branches or ATMs; avoid airport kiosks and street exchangers as rates are poor.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most shops and cafes; contactless works widely; mobile pay less common.
Round up or leave 10% at restaurants if service charge not included; taxis round up to nearest 50-100 RUB; hotel staff not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standard takeaway coffee from a chain bakery or kiosk: around 100-150 RUB.
Business lunch at a cafe (soup + main + drink): 250-350 RUB.
Main course at a casual eatery: 400-600 RUB.
Walkable area near the pedestrianised Bauman Street with stalls and budget stands selling pastries, blini, and shawarma.
Magnit, Pyaterochka, and Perekrestok supermarkets common in the neighbourhood.
Affordable chain stores like O’Stin, Gloria Jeans, and local markets near the Koltso business centre.
Single metro ride 30 RUB; daily pass 120 RUB. Bus from Kazan Airport (bus no. 197) costs about 100 RUB to city centre.
Use metro for fast, cheap travel between central stops. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than tourist spots. Avoid eating on Bauman Street proper; one block off, prices drop by 20%.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kazan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Azimut отель Бауман Казань
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 124 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Планета здоровья — 297 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kazan International Airport → Metro Kozya Sloboda
💡 Pay with a transport card or cash to the driver – exact change helps. From Kozya Sloboda metro, take Line 1 to Kremlyovskaya, then a 10-min walk to the hostel.
Kozya Sloboda Station → Kremlyovskaya Station
💡 Get a Troika-style reloadable card from the ticket booth for multiple rides. Kremlyovskaya exit is signed in Tatar and Russian – head toward the Kremlin tower.
Kremlyovskaya Metro (Ulitsa Baumana stop) → Hostel Kremlin
💡 Use the same transport card as the metro. Trams get crowded by midday – if it's full, walk north along Pushkina instead: it's a flat 7 minutes.
Kazan International Airport (KZN) → Hostel Kremlin
💡 Book via the app rather than hailing at arrivals – airport taxis often double the price. Set the destination as Ulitsa Pushkina, 8.
About Kazan
Wikipedia ↗
Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres (164.2 square miles), with a population of over 1.3 million residents, and up to nearly 2 million residents in the greater metr...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Azimut отель Бауман Казань?
Request a room on floors 2 to 4 facing the courtyard at the rear. These floors are above street-level noise from Pravo-Bulachnaya Street, but still low enough to avoid the mechanical hum from the roof. The courtyard side is quieter than the front street view.
Which rooms should I avoid at Azimut отель Бауман Казань?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those facing the street. Street noise from Pravo-Bulachnaya Street (a busier road) will be intrusive. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft (likely central or near the stairwell) – you can hear the lift mechanism and guests coming and going, especially on floors 1 and 5.
Is Azimut отель Бауман Казань noisy?
Pravo-Bulachnaya Street carries steady traffic, including buses and trams from nearby stops. The hotel sits near the intersection with Bauman Street (pedestrian zone), so there’s foot traffic and occasional entertainment noise at weekends. The lift in a 3-star hotel is likely older and audible. Also, housekeeping trolleys can be noisy on any floor from 7am onwards.
Which rooms have the best views at Azimut отель Бауман Казань?
The best view is from rooms on the upper floors (4-5) facing Pravo-Bulachnaya Street, overlooking the canal and Kazan city centre. These give a glimpse of the Kremlin and the Canal – but expect street noise. For a quieter option, the courtyard view (no canal) is more peaceful, but frankly, it’s just a brick wall or backside of the adjacent building.
What are insider tips for staying at Azimut отель Бауман Казань?
1. If you drive, ask about parking in advance – the street parking is limited and paid, and the hotel might have a small private lot or an arrangement with a neighbouring car park. 2. Request a room on floor 3, courtyard side – it’s the quietest and most stable temperature-wise (not too hot in summer, not cold in winter). 3. Check-in can be slow; arrive early (after 2pm) or use the nearby Park Inn’s lobby if you need to wait.
What time is check-in at Azimut отель Бауман Казань?
Check-in at Azimut отель Бауман Казань is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Azimut отель Бауман Казань have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby, sufficient for web browsing and video calls; no premium tier. Login via room number and name printed on cardboard card at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Azimut отель Бауман Казань?
None (Russia does not levy a city tourist tax at this property)
Where can I eat cheaply near Azimut отель Бауман Казань?
Business lunch at a cafe (soup + main + drink): 250-350 RUB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Azimut отель Бауман Казань?
Single metro ride 30 RUB; daily pass 120 RUB. Bus from Kazan Airport (bus no. 197) costs about 100 RUB to city centre.
When is the best time to visit Kazan?
May, June, September: warm (15–25°C), long daylight, low rain, city's parks and riverside promenades are at their best. June also hosts the Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema but that doesn't overwhelm the city.
Top Attractions in Kazan
💡 Try a serving of chak-chak from a local bakery stall near the top end. Aim for late afternoon when buskers appear.
💡 Rent a bike from a dock near the Gorky Park end—about 300 rubles per hour. The path around all three lakes is 6km, flat and good for a relaxed ride.
💡 Take marshrutka 77 from the city centre to the village of Staroye Arakchino. The exterior is best photographed at sunset when the colours warm. Don't expect a functioning church; it's an artwork.
💡 Go before 10am to avoid queues. The ticket office is at the main gate. Walk the ramparts for a panorama of the Volga and Kazanka rivers.
💡 Ask the curator to play a vinyl record on the old turntable. It's free and makes the visit memorable. Allow 45 minutes.