Park Inn by Radisson Veliky Novgorod
by the TopOfHotel team
Park Inn by Radisson is the only international 4-star chain on the Volkhov River, with a straight-on Kremlin view and an 8.8/10 score.
Park Inn by Radisson is the only international 4-star chain on the Volkhov River, with a straight-on Kremlin view and an 8.8/10 score.
In-Depth Review
Park Inn by Radisson Veliky Novgorod is the only international-chain hotel in the city, which makes it the default first choice for foreign travellers and business guests who want a service standard they can count on. Its combined 8.8/10 Agoda score is the highest of any hotel in this historic town.
Rooms and decor
Rooms follow the modern Park Inn style: clean, practical, with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe and an international-standard bathroom. The River View rooms face the Volkhov River, so you see Novgorod Kremlin and the golden domes of Saint Sophia Cathedral together in a single frame. Several guests describe it as a living Russian history painting, especially at sunset and after dark when the Kremlin is floodlit.
Food and amenities
The hotel restaurant serves traditional Russian and international dishes, with a varied breakfast buffet that includes Blini, Kasha, eggs done several ways and cold cuts. The bar stays open late and is a good spot for Russian vodka or a Baltika beer. The gym is a sensible size with the basics covered, and the English-speaking front desk handles everything from Kremlin tours to train tickets to St. Petersburg.
Location and getting there
The hotel stands on the east bank of the Volkhov, the Trade Side. It is a 5-minute walk across the Krasny pedestrian bridge to the Kremlin entrance, 10 minutes to Saint Sophia Cathedral and 7 minutes to Yaroslav's Court. Veliky Novgorod railway station is about 2 km away, roughly a 5-minute taxi ride, and it is an easy onward trip to St. Petersburg, 3 hours by the Lastochka express, or to Moscow.
Things to know before booking
This is the priciest option on the list, with rates from about $69 a night. The River View rooms are limited, so book ahead, particularly in summer when they sell out. There is no free airport shuttle either, though the concierge will arrange a taxi to the station or airport when you need one.
Our take
If you want one reliable international standard in a town of older, locally run hotels, this is it. Pay for a River View room, walk the Krasny bridge at golden hour, and you have the best base in Veliky Novgorod.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- An 8.8/10 review score, the highest in Veliky Novgorod.
- Sits on the Volkhov River facing the Kremlin, a view you cannot get anywhere else in town.
- Park Inn by Radisson standards, part of the Radisson Hotel Group, the only international chain in the city.
- In-house restaurant and bar plus a full gym.
- Staff speak English, which makes it easy for international travellers.
- Rates start around $69 a night, the highest in the city.
- River View rooms are limited, so book ahead, especially in summer.
- There is no free airport shuttle, though the concierge can arrange a taxi to the station or airport.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a River View room: you get the Kremlin and Saint Sophia Cathedral in one frame, best during golden hour.
- Walk across the Krasny pedestrian bridge to the Kremlin in about 5 minutes, one of the prettiest short walks in town.
- Eat at the top-floor restaurant for traditional Russian food, and try the Borscht and Pelmeni.