Legenda Baikala

“Legend Of Baikal Hotel”

nicely situated directly at Baikal where Angara is "escaping"; not far to Listvyanka - but better to use the car to get to the coastal area; once there you're just walking; rooms are old-fashioned (baroque style) but clean; of course some things are to be renovated (like in every hotel); at winter … more

nicely situated directly at Baikal where Angara is "escaping"; not far to Listvyanka - but better to use the car to get to the coastal area; once there you're just walking; rooms are old-fashioned (baroque style) but clean; of course some things are to be renovated (like in every hotel); at winter we had extra heaters (electrical); nice views; breakfast buffet was ok - from an european point of view they could do better; dinner was fine; staff is attentive, some english is possible;

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“Peter G”

Hotel is adequate, a nice room with a view and good facilities. However, we were on the third floor and there are no lifts!! Heavy bags up very steep and narrow stairs. Staff very helpful and polite. It is about a 5k walk from Listvyanka, which we were happy with as we enjoyed the walk, which is e… more

Hotel is adequate, a nice room with a view and good facilities. However, we were on the third floor and there are no lifts!! Heavy bags up very steep and narrow stairs. Staff very helpful and polite. It is about a 5k walk from Listvyanka, which we were happy with as we enjoyed the walk, which is easily done, but some may not enjoy, so it’s a taxi ride. The town is great, the views amazing from walk And hotel. Restaurant at hotel was good, the muscles starter was to die for.

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“Older hotel with character but basic service ”

This is one of the more prominent and iconic landmark hotels set at the junction between Lake Baikal and the Angara River. It's older and the facilities and services are rather basic. Do not expect modern, updated interior. Rooms are comfortable enough if your expectations are adjusted to this. … more

This is one of the more prominent and iconic landmark hotels set at the junction between Lake Baikal and the Angara River. It's older and the facilities and services are rather basic. Do not expect modern, updated interior. Rooms are comfortable enough if your expectations are adjusted to this. Some staff speak English. Most rooms have nice views. There is also a tower on the 5th level with a 360 degree lookout. Local landmarks: it's a 2km walk to the Anastasia Hotel which is more modern and has a great restaurant but perhaps does not have the same traditional design and character as the legend. It's about 1.5km walk to Eastland ski resort where you can walk or take a chairlift ride up to the Chersky Stone lookout which is a must-see local attraction with awesome views. It's about 1km walk to the baikal museum and a jetty where you can catch a ferry or hydrofoil across to Port Baikal. Alternatively, if you're brace enough, you can try to get locals with a boat to take you around the area. Look out for the Shaman Stone in the middle of the river just directly in front of the hotel halfway across to the other side. This stone juts out of the water a couple of meters but you have to look carefully to find it as it is some distance from the shore. There is a story behind it. Some staff members make greater effort that others to be helpful. Special mention to Katya at the front desk. Also some restaurant staff are helpful. Taxi to most local areas is 150rubles and hotel staff can call the taxi which usually arrives within about 5 minutes.

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