Volkhov Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Volkhov Hotel is a central 4-star and the closest pick to the Kremlin — with an in-house spa, scoring 8.6/10.
Volkhov Hotel is a central 4-star and the closest pick to the Kremlin — with an in-house spa, scoring 8.6/10.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Most of the rooms have been updated, decorated in a classic-European style with modern touches. Standard rooms start at 22 sqm, and Superior rooms are larger with a separate sitting area. Guests praise how clean the rooms are and the attention to detail from staff. Ask for an interior room to avoid street noise.
Food and amenities
The standout at Volkhov Hotel is the in-house spa, which is hard to find in a town this size — a Finnish sauna, a steam room and a treatment room offering several massage types, including a Russian banya massage. The fitness center has the basics covered for a simple workout. The restaurant serves traditional Russian and European food, the morning buffet has a reasonable spread, and the bar stays open until 23:00.
Location and getting there
The central spot puts every main sight within walking distance — the Novgorod Kremlin in 5 minutes, Saint Sophia Cathedral in 7, and Yaroslav's Court in about 10 across the Krasny footbridge. The train station is around 1.5 km away — roughly a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi. On-site parking makes it easy if you've driven in from St. Petersburg or Moscow.
Things to know before booking
This is one of the long-running 4-stars in Veliky Novgorod, so parts of the building are older and due for renovation — room condition can vary. Breakfast is fine but less varied than at international chains. And some rooms pick up noise from the street, so it's worth asking for an interior room when you book.
Our take
If your plan is to walk the historic core, Volkhov Hotel is the obvious base — nothing else on the list gets you to the Kremlin in 5 minutes, and the in-house spa is a genuine bonus at this price. It scores 8.6/10 and starts around $54 a night. Skip it if you need a polished, chain-grade room; book it for the location and the sauna.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Closest to the Novgorod Kremlin on the list — a 5-minute walk, so you can explore the historic core on foot.
- In-house spa, rare for a town this size, with a Finnish sauna, steam room and several massage types including a Russian banya massage.
- Fitness center with basic equipment, plus a restaurant serving Russian and European food.
- Rates from about $54 a night, good value for a central 4-star.
- In-house bar open until 23:00, handy for a drink after a day of sightseeing.
- Parts of the building are older and due for renovation, so room condition can vary.
- Breakfast is a reasonable buffet but less varied than what international chains put out.
- Some rooms get street noise — ask for an interior room for more quiet.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for an interior room — it's quieter than the street side.
- The spa is free for guests, so use it before heading to the Kremlin or after you get back.
- Breakfast serves traditional Russian dishes — try the syrniki and kasha.