Astrakhan: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Come to see the Astrakhan Kremlin. This place is a popular attraction to visit. This is a historical landmark, a big fortress from the 16th century. The site is built on a hilltop with white stones. The building will bring you back in time for a while. Now, this site becomes a museum. Don't forget to check out the Cyril Chapel, cathedral, Astrakhan Kremlin Belltower, and Tserkov' Space Nerukotvornogo Obraza V Kremle around this area.
Astrakhan Kremlin
DOWNTOWN
Astrakhan Naberezhnaya is a must to visit in downtown city. This bird watching area offers the lovely sights of the city with nice artworks and old buildings. You can take a walk and enjoy the view of the Volga River too because this place is located beside the river. Also, there are nice cafes and restaurants near this area.
Astrakhan Naberezhnaya
SHOPPING
M.S. Rau is an antique store selling high-quality unique items. This store is perfect for antique collectors. They sell items, from jewelry to original arts from famed artists. Also, you can go to JB Military Antiques. This cool store sells various items of the military, like clothes, badges, and souvenirs. This kind of store is so rare to find anywhere else!
M.S. Rau
JB Military Antiques
FOOD & DRINK
Astrakhan is famous for its amazing fish dishes, especially salmon, pikeperch, and pike. They are magically cooked with local flavor and ingredients. You can get the dishes at many seafood restaurants in the city. For the drinks, Astrakhan has locally brewed beers to offer.
CULTURE
Astrakhan is a city on the Volga River in southern Russia. The city is home for the Astrakhan Kremlin and many Russian Orthodox Churches. There are about 535.000 people live in Astrakhan. Most of the people speak Astrakhan Russian. Commonly the locals are friendly and warm to tourists. So, don't forget to make friends in the city too. Also, prepare your money in Russian Ruble currency to pay for everything in the city.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit the city is between late July and late September. It's when the weather is warm and the flowers are blossoming. You will get beautiful and clear sights of the city and do many outdoor things.
HOTEL
Stay at Astrakhan Hotel while you visiting the city. This hotel has comfortable bedrooms with cultural decor. Also, enjoy the nice indoor pool and other facilities. This red hotel is located 2 minutes' walk from the Volga River, a 9-minute walk from the Astrakhan Kremlin, and 3 km from Astrakhan 1 train station. You can also stay at Novomoskovskaya Hotel. This 18th-century hotel has warm bedrooms in a classic building. It's located near the hilltop Astrakhan Kremlin fortress and the grand Astrakhan State Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Astrakhan Hotel
Novomoskovskaya Hotel
RESTAURANT
Have dinner at the Chaykhana Sholi restaurant. This place has a cozy space and nice seating to sit and it. They serve delicious local foods to Oriental dishes. You can enjoy live music while having dinner here. Alcoholic drinks are also available at this nice restaurant. Also, you can come to the Tochno Sochno. This restaurant has a cultural design and decor. The sofas are so comfy!
They serve delicious late-night foods. Don't forget to taste its huge and tasty burgers and a glass of cocktail!
Chaykhana Sholi
Tochno Sochno
CAFE
Rozmarin Kafe is a cozy cafe with wooden design and nice seating to relax. They serve delicious mornings and night foods, like coffee and teas. The local dishes are so fantastic at this cafe. Don't forget to try its desserts too, like its crumble. You can also go to Shokoladnitsa Na Babefa, D.2. This warm coffee shop is so great for coffee lovers because they serve amazing coffees in various ways. You can chill out and enjoy the Volga River views from the windows. For the desserts, try its yummy cakes.
Rozmarin Kafe
Shokoladnitsa Na Babefa, D.2
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Come to the Beer House to enjoy your night in AStrakhan. This place is so warm and the atmosphere is amazing. They serve great late-night cuisines and alcoholic drinks, like cocktails, beers, and wines. Don't forget to try its fantastic seafood! Also, you can come to Культовый бар (Kul'tovyy bar). This place has fun bar games, as well as nice seating and space. They have a huge array of alcoholic drinks to taste. The burgers and beef are highly recommended!
Beer House
Культовый бар (Kul'tovyy bar)
INTERESTING PLACE
Tserkov' Kazanskoy Ikony Bozhiyey Materi (Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God) is a historical Orthodox church you must visit in the city. This place has a wonderful building and area to explore. The luxurious decor inside the building will blow your mind! You will be amazed by its old and cultural architecture. Also, you must visit the Astrakhanskiy Muzey-Zapovednik too. This is a museum with many regional histories and exhibits to check out. The artifacts look so real! Don't forget to take photos with its archeological finds.
Astrakhanskiy Muzey-Zapovednik
Tserkov' Kazanskoy Ikony Bozhiyey Materi
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
The Fraternal Garden is a cool park with many artsy sculptures you can take pictures with. Besides taking photos, you can take a walk and enjoy the green area while having a cup of coffee. Also, come to Heydar Aliyev Square. This spot offers panoramic views of modern and old buildings. Not only the buildings, but you can also capture your moment with the Volga River view.
Fraternal Garden
Heydar Aliyev Square
