A few weeks ago I mentioned a cheap sightseeing activity in Moscow exploring the metro stations whic

A few weeks ago I mentioned a cheap sightseeing activity in Moscow exploring the metro stations which have been decorated like art galleries and a couple of people holiday inn express reservations were worried about the high costs of accommodation in Russia. And that s fair enough because places like Moscow s Ritz-Carlton do usually make the list of most expensive hotels in the world, and the average hotel price in Russia is higher than I think it should holiday inn express reservations be.
That s why I wanted to pass on one of my favourite Russian travelling tips, because I ve actually never stayed in a hotel in Russia. Both along the Trans-Siberian route and in Moscow and St Petersburg, I ve always used an agency to find me a local homestay holiday inn express reservations host, and as well as paying a whole lot less than hotel prices, I ve had breakfast and dinner included, plus got to know a local and received some handy insider tips on where to go and what to see.
Just googling Russia homestay will give you plenty of options to find a homestay. Look for a reputable site, or if you re uncertain about arranging something like that, talk to your travel agent I once used an Australian travel agent who specialised in Russia to arrange excellent homestays for me. It s a booming holiday inn express reservations industry in Russia so it s usually easy to find a willing host for a reasonable price. Some of the hosts are so delightful they can become friends like Valentina in the picture, standing in the kitchen with my mother after she d served us up a great Russian breakfast.
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