Rostov-on-Don: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Don Embankment is a popular attraction in the city. This is a tourist attraction offering picturesque river cruises. There are lots of entertainment for children and grown-ups, restaurants and cafes with all types of kitchen. It's the best summer and autumn place in Rostov on Don to visit.
Don Embankment
DOWNTOWN
See the amazing Orthodox church at the Kafedral'nyy Sobor Rozhdestva Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy. It's a beautiful old cathedral built in 1860! Built in the last year of serfdom and located in the heart of this city. Here, you will see all the charm of the temple and you will understand the charm of the architecture.
Kafedral'nyy Sobor Rozhdestva Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy
SHOPPING
Gorizont Mall is a popular department store where you can find your needs. Buying souvenirs in this store will let you choose your favorite items from Rostov-on-Don. You can get all you need to buy in this Rostov-on-Don. Another option to buy traditional things in Rostov-on-Don is Tsentral'nyy Rynok. This market offers vegetables, fruits, and many other local products.
Gorizont Mall
Tsentral'nyy Rynok of Rostov-on-Don
FOOD & DRINK
The authentic food to taste in Rostov-on-Don is Pelmeni. It's an iconic dumpling that you can find easily at many restaurants and cafes in the city. Pelmeni is made of Ground beef, sour cream, butter, eggs, flour, and more.
CULTURE
Rostov-on-Don is the historic place for Cossack culture. Now, this city is known as the largest port city in Southern Russia. It's a challenge when you come here because almost all people cannot speak English.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Peak season: May, June, and September are the most pleasant times to visit Rostov-on-Don since there's only a little rain. The temperature during this time is also perfect to have some fun outdoor activities or enjoy October Revolution Park.
HOTEL
AMAKS Congress hotel is a 3-minute walk from Rostovskiy Voyennyy Institut Raketnykh Voysk. Simple rooms provide free Wi-Fi, minibars, desks, and flat-screens. Attache Hotel is located in the city center and an 11-minute walk from Sad Gorodskoy park. The rooms are in elegant touches with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. A comfortable and safe atmosphere will provide an unforgettable stay.
AMAKS Congress hotel
Attache Hotel
RESTAURANT
Enjoy delicious homecooked meals at Onegin Dacha, an amazing restaurant in the center of Rostov-on-don. The interiors are unique and quirky - decorations refer to Pushkin poetry. The menu is a little too simple to be called the best restaurant in Rostov, but the local pike fish is very fresh and delicious. Cow Bar & Restaurant | Restaurant "The Cow" is another great restaurant in Rostov-on-Don that serves Russian food. This is the best place where you can eat delicious meat, taste various drinks, and listen to live music.
Onegin Dacha
Cow Bar & Restaurant | Restaurant "The Cow"
CAFE
Smetana is a nice cafe to chill out with your friends. They have nice seating and a good atmosphere, as well as a wide option of food. Come and taste its fantastic Russian, especially Pelmeni. Another cool cafe to visit is Surf Coffee x Garden. This is a coffee shop with high-quality coffee to order. They serve many breakfast menus, from donuts to sandwiches.
Smetana
Surf Coffee x Garden
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
BADLAND BAR is an awesome bar that has an amazing variety of beers on tap that guests can choose from. This place is also great to spend a fun night. On most weekends, there are live music performances performed by talented local musicians. Baba Lyuba, Rock-n-Roll Club. Rostov-on-Don is another great spot to hang out in Rostov-on-Don. This is a special bar, and probably the only one of its kind among the numerous foundry and entertainment places of our city.
BADLAND BAR
Baba Lyuba, Rock-n-Roll Club. Rostov-on-Don
INTERESTING PLACE
Rostovskiy Zoopark is the famous zoo in Rostov-on-Don. This is a very good place to show your kids or to have a long walk and enjoy the weather. This zoo offers exotic animals and a really clean green zoopark. Paramonov's Warehouses is a Historical landmark, worth visiting at least once to touch the history of the rich merchant Rostov. It's located on the banks of the Don, between Sokolov Avenue and University Lane.
Rostovskiy Zoopark
Paramonov's Warehouses
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Have a nice stroll at October Revolution Park that features a Nice and comfy park in the heart of Rostov. There are many good attractions for children, a small bird park where there are three species of swans and pink flamingos. Thus, you can also take some pictures to save your moment in Rostov-on-Don. Gorky Park is the best spot to enjoy the natural beauty of Rostov-on-Don. Cool place, it is just amazing for reading books or have a walk or just have a picnic with your family.
October Revolution Park
Gorky Park
