Novosibirsk is Russia's third city after Moscow and St Petersburg, and the largest in Siberia with a population of 1.47 million. An educational, scientific, cultural and entertainment centre, it also has significant industry.
Hotel choice and standards in Novosibirsk are dramatically improving for business and budget travellers alike. The Doubletree by Hilton, opened in 2011, a pioneering new-build Western chain hotel in Siberia, offers all you would expect, with fabulous top floor gym, pool, and sauna facilities.
Hugely improved is the Azimut Hotel Sibir and the River Park Hotel, close to a remarkable winter ice park. If you prefer the more intimate atmosphere of a boutique hotel, try either the Garden Apple Hotel or the Boutique Hotel Nord Castle.
Whether you're here for work, or a quick respite from crossing Siberia by train, Novosibirsk has a wide selection of places to stay, eat, drink and relax.
Marriott opens prestigious new hotel on 16 June in Novosibirsk, Siberia's biggest city.
Perhaps the best located hotel in Novosibirsk for those who need to be right in the city centre. A two minutes walk from the Lenin Square, ten minute drive from Novosibirsk Glavniy train station, and about 40 minute drive from Tolmachyovo airport.
Tsentralnaya Hotel is a budget option, covering the basics like free wifi, free parking, ATMs, air tickets office, sushi bar and a buffet, laundry, ironing and hairdressers.
The hotel offers studios, as well as deluxe and standard double and single rooms.
A Soviet-era hotel which has undergone substantial and welcome renovation and now offers good value for money 3* facilities for its guests.
Very good location on Lenina street makes it convenient for most amenities in the city centre.
With apartments, business deluxe, business single, business double and comfort class accommodation, it aims to meet most tastes.
Famous as a place of exile in Tsarist and Soviet times, it could now gets its first international class hotel.
Businessman Alexander Boiko wants to capitalise on success of city centre 5-star as hotel revolution rolls on.
Construction has begun on a Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Novosibirsk with its opening planned for 2014.
Rouble exchange rate means there is no better time for foreigners to visit Russia and stay in comfort at bargain prices.
A small, privately-run hotel which opened in 2007 with 11 luxury rooms aimed specifically at business travellers 'who value comfort, safety and excellent quality'.
It is on the way from Tolmachevo Airport to the City Centre, and nice touches include a 24 hour restaurant and laundry, with breakfast included in the price.
Boasting business class and European standards, it seeks to offer an individual touch to its demanding clientele, with a staff who seek to cater for the habits and tastes of their guests.