Hotel Georgievskaya

“Hotel St. George in Tobolsk – central, but not quite”

‘Georgievskaya’ means exactly ‘St. George hotel’, after the saint who is very popular in Russia. The main advantage is location – about 5 minutes on foot from the Kremlin and the Red Square. (You know, they have their own Kremlin and their own Red Square in Tobolsk). The place has its own attracti… more

‘Georgievskaya’ means exactly ‘St. George hotel’, after the saint who is very popular in Russia. The main advantage is location – about 5 minutes on foot from the Kremlin and the Red Square. (You know, they have their own Kremlin and their own Red Square in Tobolsk). The place has its own attractions, too. The hotel lies behind St. Peter & St.Paul church, known for its flawless classical style, and opens into Dostoyevsky park with the writer’s statue in front of a fountain built, as far as I could understand, by the Armenian community. The hotel looks and actually is quite modern, it was put into operation in 2009, when Tobolsk quickly gained popularity as a tourist destination. I’ve seen a posh restaurant around the corner – although there must be one in the hotel, too. And, if you want to buy something for a picnic, head to supermarket ‘Magnit’, that’s about 2 minutes to go along the same Lenskaya street.

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“Wonderfully Weird”

Staff struggle to speak basic English but I'm in no position to judge as I don't speak Ruski! Overall fairly friendly, loved the opulent Russian decor in the dining room and the strangely placed jazz/80s music playing at breakfast. The breakfast is pretty good Russian fare- fill up on those salad… more

Staff struggle to speak basic English but I'm in no position to judge as I don't speak Ruski! Overall fairly friendly, loved the opulent Russian decor in the dining room and the strangely placed jazz/80s music playing at breakfast. The breakfast is pretty good Russian fare- fill up on those salads, meatballs, fish and cabbage rolls! Tobolsk is a very interesting stop for westerners as it's off the beaten track and you'll feel like there are no other tourists around. The hotel can arrange taxis to train - don't pay more than 200r. Buy life insurance prior to getting in a Russian taxi and ensure loved ones know you've always liked them. If squeamish, wear a nappy for the journey - you'll know what I mean when you're driving down the middle of two roads and facing an oncoming truck. Fun! Go to the markets and buy biscuits from the bakery- avoid buying from the other vendors. We made that mistake an the biscuits were stale. Hotel room was quite warm and cosy to escape Siberias cold air. Weirdly eccentric shower - like stepping into a teleportation device.

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“Typical provincial hotel”

I suspect there is not much competition in Tobolsk but this is a perfectly acceptable overnight stop. The reception is totally non-English speaking, our fault rather than theirs, but it complicated communication. Decor is in what we came to recognise as heavy Siberian style, with ruched curtains en… more

I suspect there is not much competition in Tobolsk but this is a perfectly acceptable overnight stop. The reception is totally non-English speaking, our fault rather than theirs, but it complicated communication. Decor is in what we came to recognise as heavy Siberian style, with ruched curtains ensuring that natural light was kept out. The bedrooms were large, clean, and comfortable and the location, five minutes walk from the Kremlin, was ideal.

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“Good location, pretty mediocre overall”

I'd stayed here twice while on business in Tobolsk, last time in September 2016. The location is definitely a plus, as you are only a few steps away from the magnificent Tobolsk Kremlin. But that's basically all what you can get at this hotel. Otherwise the amenities are pretty average - and wifi s… more

I'd stayed here twice while on business in Tobolsk, last time in September 2016. The location is definitely a plus, as you are only a few steps away from the magnificent Tobolsk Kremlin. But that's basically all what you can get at this hotel. Otherwise the amenities are pretty average - and wifi seemed to be on its last legs. I wish Tobolsk had more nice hotels - the place, with its huge tourist potential and great sights deserves this after all. But in reality you get here what you get.

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“average”

good for one night, very casual place, nothing fancy but it's ok, clean and convenient, staff is correct, breakfast as usual in Russia, good location.not much to say, except that you just need a mask because curtains are light if you want to sleep in the morning...