🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia
Radisson Blu Олимпийский
📍 1, Самарская улица, Moscow
Your stay — Radisson Blu Олимпийский
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The Property — Radisson Blu Олимпийский
The Radisson Blu Олимпийский occupies a solid, business-oriented tower near Prospekt Mira, with a lobby that feels more functional than flashy – polished marble floors, a competent front desk, and a constant flow of guests heading to or from the adjacent Olympic Stadium. It’s a reliable, mid-range base for travellers who want clean rooms, a decent breakfast buffet, and direct metro access to the Kremlin and Red Square, rather than boutique charm or local character. The USP is location: you’re literally next to the Prospekt Mira metro station and a short walk from the old Botanical Garden, making it practical for both sightseeing and the trade fair crowd. Suits the pragmatic tourist or business traveller who values efficiency over atmosphere.
Chronicles of Moscow
Moscow was first mentioned in the Hypatian Chronicle under 1147, when Prince Yuri Dolgorukiy invited a rival to a feast; the city grew from a wooden fort on the Moskva River into the capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Its architectural evolution veers from onion-domed medieval cathedrals in the Kremlin to Stalinist Gothic skyscrapers like the Seven Sisters, and the glass-and-steel Moscow-City business district that now defines the skyline. After the Soviet collapse, the city shed its grey, state-controlled image for a brash, capitalist energy, with high-end shopping, a booming restaurant scene, and a renewed emphasis on Orthodox Christianity and pre-revolutionary heritage. Contemporary Moscow is a city of stark contrasts: oligarchs in Porsches glide past babushkas selling pickles in metro underpasses, and a vibrant arts scene thrives in former factory spaces like Winzavod.
Best Time to Visit
Full Moscow guide →Best months
May, June, September – long daylight (up to 17 hours in June), temperatures 15-25°C, and fewer rain days than July. Parks are green, open-air cafes are buzzing, but the city is not yet overwhelmed by summer crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak month, driven by school holidays, heatwaves (25-30°C+), and the Moscow International Film Festival (late June/July). Hotel prices can double from shoulder rates, and the tourist flow at Red Square and Arbat becomes heavy. Book well in advance if you must come now.
Budget shoulder season
Late August through early October is the sweet spot – still warm enough for outdoor sightseeing (20°C in September) but with thinner crowds and hotel rates often 30-40% lower than July. Early October offers golden birch colours in parks like Kolomenskoye.
Weather & packing
Moscow summers swing between sweltering heat and sudden thunderstorms; a July day can start at 15°C and hit 30°C by noon. Pack layers: a light waterproof jacket, sturdy walking shoes for cobbles, and a breathable shirt that works both in air-conditioned metros and blazing squares.
Live City Briefing — Moscow
- The Prospekt Mira metro station (adjacent to the hotel) has completed its escalator replacement works as of early 2026; no more closures or long diversions on the Koltsevaya line.
- The Gorky Park summer season is in full swing: the outdoor cinema and floating pier restaurant 'The Seagull' are open until late September, with free entry to the park this year.
- Moscow’s tourist card can now be loaded onto the Troika transit card for combined museum entry and metro rides, saving you separate queues at the Kremlin ticket office (buy at any metro ticket window).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Radisson Blu Олимпийский, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 5 to 7 facing the inner courtyard or rear of the building. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Samarskaya Ulitsa, which carries local traffic, and the courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing Samarskaya Ulitsa. Lower floors suffer from direct street noise (traffic, pedestrians, and occasional delivery vehicles). Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also get clanking and conversation noise.
Best views
North-facing rooms on floors 6-8 offer a partial view over the local neighbourhood rooftops and a glimpse of the distant city skyline. South-facing rooms (over Samarskaya) give a straight street view – interesting but noisier.
Quietest floors
Floors 5-7 are the quietest. The building has 8 floors, so the top floors (7-8) are furthest from the street and lobby bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Samarskaya Ulitsa is a two-way residential/commercial street with moderate traffic, not a major highway. Occasional sirens and bin collection early morning (around 7am) are common. The hotel's restaurant and bar on the ground floor can generate low hum until 11pm.
Insider tips
1. Request a top-floor room (7-8) for best quiet – the lifts are slower, but worth it. 2. The hotel has paid parking in a small lot behind the building; book a space at check-in if you arrive by car – street parking is limited and patrolled.
- 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 — Radisson Blu Олимпийский
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests – no login, just accept T&Cs on portal; a premium tier (up to 25 Mbps) costs 400 RUB per 24 hours via the same portal or front desk
Two passenger lifts serve all floors (1–7); no stairs-only sections
Digital newspaper access via PressReader is free on hotel Wi-Fi (no physical papers); the building is a 1980s Soviet-era structure built for the 1980 Olympics, with a distinctive concrete-and-glass facade and a large indoor waterfall in the atrium
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop is allowed from 12:00 (no extra fee if room ready); late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of one night's rate, after 18:00 full night charged – request by 12:00 on departure day
Complimentary luggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures at bell desk; no charge for up to 24 hours, beyond that 500 RUB per bag per day
Step-free from street via a ramp at the main entrance; one accessible room per floor (room 107, etc.) with wide doors and grab rails; lifts have Braille buttons but no voice announcements – limited wheelchair turning space in standard bathrooms
On-site paid parking: 1,200 RUB per night (uncovered, open lot, 40 spaces – first-come, first-served, no valet); nearest public car park is Parkovka Olimpiyskiy (under the stadium, 300m away) at 200 RUB/hour, 800 RUB overnight; no EV charging on site – nearest public charger at Olimpiyskiy Stadium car park (Type 2, 6 kW – 150 RUB/hour)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Moscow does not levy a tourist tax for hotels; confirmation at check-in recommended)
Deposit & card hold: Prepayment of full stay is required 14 days before arrival for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a card authorisation of 3,000 RUB per night for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Всех скорбящих Радость (232 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Церковь Трифона в Напрудном (518 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Московская соборная мечеть (830 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Храм Сошествия Святого Духа на Апостолов (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Антроповский сквер — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Дом-музей Щепкина — 492 m · ~6 min walk
Гавит — 591 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 214 m · ~3 min walk
36,6 — 194 m · ~2 min walk
Продукты 24 — 398 m · ~5 min walk
Проспект Мира — 729 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Russian Ruble, RUB
Use ATMs at major banks (Sberbank, VTB) for best rates; avoid exchange kiosks at airports and tourist bureaux which offer poor rates and hidden fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in restaurants, shops, and hotels; contactless (PayPass) common; mobile pay via Apple Pay/Google Pay works where cards are accepted, but always carry some cash for small vendors and markets.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included. Taxis: round up or leave 50–100 RUB. Hotel staff: 100–200 RUB for porter, optional for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee from a street kiosk or chain (e.g., Coffee House, Shokoladnitsa) ~150–200 RUB for an Americano.
Business lunch set (бизнес-ланч) at a cafe or canteen ~350–500 RUB, includes soup, main, and drink.
A main course at an affordable local restaurant (e.g., Georgian or Russian cuisine) ~500–800 RUB.
Look for blini (pancakes), pirozhki (stuffed pastries), or shawarma from stalls on pedestrian streets like Old Arbat or near metro stations.
Discount supermarkets: Pyaterochka (nearby at Lyalin Lane ½), Magnit, and Auchan. Check for low prices on bread, dairy, and staples.
Chain stores like Zara, H&M, Uniqlo on Tverskaya Street (10-min walk) for affordable high street shopping; no local market for clothes in this immediate area.
Unlimited day pass for metro/bus/monorail: 285 RUB (Troika card). From airport (Sheremetyevo): Aeroexpress train to Belorussky Station (500 RUB, 35 min), then metro to within walking distance (e.g., Lubyanka, then short walk).
1. Buy a Troika card for public transport to avoid per-ride costs. 2. Eat at 'canteen' style places (stolovaya) for hearty, cheap meals. 3. Avoid eating/drinking directly on tourist-heavy Samara Street itself; walk a block or two for better prices.
Emergency Contacts
MoscowFrom a mobile phone, dial 101 for fire, 102 for police, 103 for ambulance. Landlines may still use 01, 02, 03 in some areas. For a gas emergency (leaks, smell), dial 104. English-speaking operators are not guaranteed. Save your embassy’s local number too.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Moscow, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Radisson Blu Олимпийский
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 214 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · 36,6 — 194 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) → Adagio Moscow Paveletskaya
💡 Use Yandex Go rather than airport taxi desks to avoid massive surcharges. Choose Comfort class for reliable AC, especially in summer. Make sure the pickup point is correct—SVO has three terminals.
Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) → Paveletsky Rail Terminal
💡 Buy tickets online or via app for 420 RUB (vs 500 at station). From Paveletsky terminal, it's a 5-minute walk to the hotel through the shopping gallery—stay above ground, don't use the underpass.
Paveletskaya Metro Station (green line) → Adagio Moscow Paveletskaya
💡 Tap either a Troika card or contactless bank card at the turnstile. Exit toward the shopping centre (ТЦ Павелецкий), then cross the road—hotel entrance is on the corner of Kozhevnicheskaya. Avoid the pedestrian underpass; it's grubby and needlessly long.
Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), stop 'Terminal A' → Paveletsky Rail Terminal
💡 Use this only if your flight lands after midnight and you're on a budget. The bus runs all night but is slow—expect 70–90 minutes with stops. Same ticket as metro. Alight at 'Paveletsky Vokzal' stop, then walk 5 minutes south to the hotel.
About Moscow
Wikipedia ↗
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city cover...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Radisson Blu Олимпийский?
Request rooms on floors 5 to 7 facing the inner courtyard or rear of the building. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Samarskaya Ulitsa, which carries local traffic, and the courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Radisson Blu Олимпийский?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing Samarskaya Ulitsa. Lower floors suffer from direct street noise (traffic, pedestrians, and occasional delivery vehicles). Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also get clanking and conversation noise.
Is Radisson Blu Олимпийский noisy?
Samarskaya Ulitsa is a two-way residential/commercial street with moderate traffic, not a major highway. Occasional sirens and bin collection early morning (around 7am) are common. The hotel's restaurant and bar on the ground floor can generate low hum until 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Radisson Blu Олимпийский?
North-facing rooms on floors 6-8 offer a partial view over the local neighbourhood rooftops and a glimpse of the distant city skyline. South-facing rooms (over Samarskaya) give a straight street view – interesting but noisier.
What are insider tips for staying at Radisson Blu Олимпийский?
1. Request a top-floor room (7-8) for best quiet – the lifts are slower, but worth it. 2. The hotel has paid parking in a small lot behind the building; book a space at check-in if you arrive by car – street parking is limited and patrolled.
What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Олимпийский?
Check-in at Radisson Blu Олимпийский is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Radisson Blu Олимпийский have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests – no login, just accept T&Cs on portal; a premium tier (up to 25 Mbps) costs 400 RUB per 24 hours via the same portal or front desk
Is there a city or tourist tax at Radisson Blu Олимпийский?
None (Moscow does not levy a tourist tax for hotels; confirmation at check-in recommended)
Where can I eat cheaply near Radisson Blu Олимпийский?
Business lunch set (бизнес-ланч) at a cafe or canteen ~350–500 RUB, includes soup, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Radisson Blu Олимпийский?
Unlimited day pass for metro/bus/monorail: 285 RUB (Troika card). From airport (Sheremetyevo): Aeroexpress train to Belorussky Station (500 RUB, 35 min), then metro to within walking distance (e.g., Lubyanka, then short walk).
When is the best time to visit Moscow?
May, June, September – long daylight (up to 17 hours in June), temperatures 15-25°C, and fewer rain days than July. Parks are green, open-air cafes are buzzing, but the city is not yet overwhelmed by summer crowds.
Top Attractions in Moscow
💡 Buy a single-use ticket rather than a Troika card if you're only doing a few stations. Avoid rush hour (8–10am, 5–7pm) for photos. The best station for sheer scale is Ploshchad Revolyutsii.
💡 Go at sunrise or late evening to avoid crowds. The nearby Alexander Garden has free entry and changing of the guard at 10:00 and 18:00.
💡 Rent a bike or rollerblades for about 300–500 rubles per hour. The Muzeon Art Park next door has a huge collection of Soviet statues, free to walk through.
💡 Take the metro to Vorobyovy Gory station and walk up the escalator-free path. Come at sunset for golden light on the city. The nearby Sparrow Hills Park has free walking trails.
💡 Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month. Queue up 30 minutes before opening to avoid waiting. Audio guide costs 400 rubles but is worth it.