Krasnaya Polyana (or rather Esto-Sadok) is the most popular and respectable ski center in Russia, which is available all year round.
Preparing for a trip to Krasnaya Polyana, many tourists face such important questions as: where is it better to stay in Krasnaya Polyana? how do I choose a placement tool? what are the hotels, apartments, chalets and holiday homes?
All these and other questions are fully answered in this article!
To begin with, it should be noted that Krasnaya Polyana is a village in which there are no ski (mountain) resorts, as well as cable cars. All ski resorts with lifts, which are year-round and are called mountain resorts, are located in the village of Esto-Sadok. However, for the general definition of resorts, such names are used as: "mountain resorts of Krasnaya Polyana" and "ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana". Therefore, to visit the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana, it is necessary to go to Esto-Sadok, and not to Krasnaya Polyana itself.
The majority of guests visiting Krasnaya Polyana (Esto-Sadok) stay at mountain resorts, of which there are three in Krasnaya Polyana: Rosa Khutor, Krasnaya Polyana (formerly Gorki Gorod) andGazprom, consisting of the slopes of Laura and Alpika.
Each of the resorts is an independent full-fledged complex, each of which has its own infrastructure: trails and areas for skiing, a network of cable cars, accommodation facilities (hotels, apartments, chalets), as well as parks, hiking trails, museums, places for recreation, entertainment and services, shops and salons, cafes and restaurants.
When choosing a means of accommodation at a particular resort, you automatically choose the means of accommodation in Esto-Sadka, since all the means of accommodation of resorts are located in Esto-Sadka.
We will tell you about the accommodation facilities in Krasnaya Polyana and who prefers to stay in the village at the end of this article.
Each of the mountain resorts (Krasnaya Polyana, Rosa Khutor and Gazprom) has two levels, in which all accommodation facilities are located-hotels, chalets and apartments.
The first levels of the resorts (the lower ones) are located directly in the village of Esto-Sadok, where all the infrastructure is concentrated along the banks of the Mzymta River. There are shops, cafes and restaurants, there are several museums, concert halls, two shopping and entertainment centers with water parks, an ice rink, two casinos; public buses and an electric train "Swallow" from Sochi and Adler also run.
The second heights of the resorts are the second levels of the resorts, where there is also all the infrastructure necessary for a full-fledged holiday. At these heights there are ski slopes, ski lifts, cafes and restaurants, some entertainment, walking and recreation areas, shops and salons.
It is better to stay at the second levels of the resorts for those guests who want to immediately plunge into the epicenter of "mountain life" after leaving the hotel, and skiers and snowboarders in the winter season have the opportunity, after leaving the hotel, to be directly at the ski slopes and lifts (ski-in / ski-out). While those who live on the first levels of resorts, in order to access the trails and infrastructure at the heights of mountain resorts, it is still necessary to climb on cable cars or by car. Public transport to the second levels of the resorts does not run.
For those who want to stay at the Rosa Khutor resort, there are two levels (two heights), on which all accommodation facilities are located: hotels, chalets and apartments. These are heights:
- Rosa Dolina, located in the lower reaches of the resort in Esto-Sadka;
- Rosa Plato (Mountain Olympic Village)located directly on the plateau of the Aibga ridge at an altitude of 1100-1170 meters above sea level.
Free unlimited access to the Olympia Cable Car and a transfer to the Rosa Valley are provided for everyone who stays in the accommodation facilities on the Rosa Plateau (Mountain Olympic Village).
Some of the hotels in Rosa Dolina provide their guests with a free shuttle service to the lower station of the Rosa Khutor cable cars.
Accommodation facilities on the Rosa Plato (in the Mountain Olympic Village)
The complex "Chalet Rosa Khutor" offers spacious chalets with fireplaces, a ski storage room, free Wi-Fi, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
The chalet features: 24-hour concierge service, free shuttle service around the Olympic Village, a kitchen with a stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Some chalets have a sauna and an ofuro Japanese bath.
Breakfast is included in the price of the chalet. Link to the chalet complex
Big Family Chalet with Jacuzzi Rosa Khutor offers a shared lounge, 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a terrace and free Wi-Fi.
The wellness center "Chalet Rosa Khutor" offers a hot tub and a sauna.
Breakfast is included in the price. Link to the chalet
The 4-star Green Flow Rosa Khutor Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a bar, a fitness center and a spa center with a sauna, hammam and an outdoor pool.
Some rooms have a balcony with mountain views, while others have views of the Olympic Village.
During the ski season, the hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from the ski lifts.
The room rate includes: breakfast or breakfast + dinner. Link to the hotel
The 4-star Medical Spa Hotel Rosa Springs offers a restaurant, a herbal bar, a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, a spa center with a swimming pool, a sauna and a fitness center.
The hotel offers medical and spa treatments.
The rooms are equipped with airconditioning, an electric kettle, tea/coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a seating area and a sofa.
The room rate includes: breakfast, breakfast + dinner or breakfast + lunch + dinner. Link to the hotel
Rosa Ski Inn Apartments Rosa Khutor offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
The apartment featuresa flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle, and a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Link to the apartment
BoogelWoogel Bar&Hotel Rosa Khutor features a bar, a terrace and free Wi-Fi.
The rooms are equippedwith a desk, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony.
Breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
The 2-star Rosa Village Hotel Rosa Khutor offers cottages with standard and family rooms, a shared living area, a ski storage room, a children's corner, free Wi-Fi and a shared kitchen with a kettle,a microwave, a slow cooker and kitchenware.
A free shuttle service to and from the ski lifts is available in winter.
The roomsare equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom.
Breakfast can be included in the price. Link to the hotel
Accommodation facilities in Rosa Dolina (near the lower station of the Rosa Khutor cable cars)
The 5-star Radisson Rosa Khutor Hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, restaurants, a grill bar, free Wi-Fi, a children's club, 12 meeting rooms and room service.
The Pyramid Wellness and Spa center features a sauna, a Turkish hammam and an ice fountain. It features a rooftop terrace with a hot tub and a bar.
The roomsare equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a minibar and a bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a coffee machine, an electric kettle and kitchenware.
A buffet breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
The 4-star MERCURE Rosa Khutor Hotel features an indoor pool, a hammam, a steam bath, a restaurant, a lobby bar, a summer terrace, a fitness center, a children's club and free Wi-Fi.
The rooms are equippedwith an individual temperature control system, a work area, a safe, a minibar, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a rain shower and free toiletries. Some rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, slippers and bathrobes.
The room rate includes: breakfast or breakfast + dinner. Link to the hotel
The 4-star Park Inn Hotel from Radisson Rosa Khutor features a restaurant, a lobby bar, a lounge bar, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a children's club, a ski storage room and a 24-hour front desk.
Each room is decorated with modern furniture in bright colors, with large windows and mountain views.
The roomsare equipped with a flat-screen TV, individual climate control, carpeted floors, tea/coffee making facilities, a safe, a seating area and a bathroom with a hairdryer.
Breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
The 3-star Tulip Inn Rosa Khutor offers a lobby bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, a sauna, a ski storage room and free Wi-Fi.
The rooms are equippedwith carpeted floors, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a bathroom with a hairdryer.
The room rate can include: breakfast or breakfast + dinner. Link to the hotel
Apart-Hotel VALSET by AZIMUT Rosa Khutor offers free Wi-Fi, parking and a 24-hour front desk.
The apartmenthas a bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, refrigerator and kitchenware. Some apartments have a balcony with forest or mountain views.
There is also a washing machine installed in the corridor. Link to the apart-hotel
All accommodation facilities at the Rosa Khutor resort (in the Mountain Olympic Village and Rosa Valley) can be viewed and booked here
Structurally, the Gazprom resort consists of two zones:
- the "Laura" slope, located on the Psekhako plateau, among the peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and the fir forest of the ridge, at an altitude of 550 to 1660 meters from sea level;
- the "Alpika" slope, located in a picturesque place - on the slopes of the Aibga ridge at altitudes from 550 to 2256 meters above sea level.
Both slopes are open all year round.
For those who want to stay at the Gazprom mountain Resort, there are three levels on which all accommodation facilities are located: hotels, apartments, villas and holiday homes. These are the heights: Mountain shelter "Psehako" of the Laura slope, located on the second level of the resort, on the Psehako plateau at an altitude of 1440 meters above sea level; and the lower levels, where accommodation facilities are concentrated near the lower stations of the cable cars "Laura" and "Alpika".
Accommodation facilities of the Laura slope
Directly on the slope of Laura there is one means of accommodation - this is a 4-star hotel and spa "Polyana 1389", located in a picturesque place at an altitude of 1389 meters above sea level, near the Psekhako station.
The hotel is a complex that is located on a closed territory (entrance is only for residents).
The hotel consistsof cozy rooms, apartments and cottages in the style of Alpine chalets.
The hotel has a spa complex, swimming pools, including heated outdoor, a gym, conference rooms, a supermarket, shops, bars and restaurants, a lobby bar, an Irish pub, a billiard room and a children's club.
A buffet breakfast is included in the price of all accommodation facilities of the hotel.
The hotel offers free unlimited access to the A/A1 cable cars and a shuttle service connecting the Psekhako Mountain Shelter station with the lower Laura cable car station. Link to the hotel
Also near the Laura slope there are several other accommodation facilities located near the lower station of the Laura cable cars. This is:
5-star complex "Grand Hotel Polyana" with three buildings with rooms and wooden villas.
The complexhas bars and restaurants with seasonal cuisine, 9 conference halls, children's clubs, 2 indoor and 2 outdoor pools, tennis courts, billiards, sports grounds, halls and a fight club.
Breakfast is included in the price of the hotel rooms.
The villas of the complex are decorated in the style of a chalet, have two floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen, a sauna and a living area with comfortable sofas. There is also a patio with mountain views.
When staying in the villas, you can use the services of a cook and a waiter.
Link to the villa Grand Polyana
Link to the Grand Hotel Polyana Villas
Link to the rooms of the "Grand Hotel Polyana"
Holiday Home Skazka features 5 bedrooms, a garden, a patio, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and free private parking.
The house featuresbarbecue facilities, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine and 4 bathrooms with a shower. Link to the holiday home
Villa Laura Bereg offers a balcony, a sauna and free private parking.
The apartment has 8 bedrooms, a living room, an equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine. Link to the villa
Alpika slope placement facilities
There are no accommodation facilities directly on the Alpika slope, but you can stay near the lower station of the Alpika cable cars.
From the placement funds:
- holiday home Manor Expanse with garden view, free Wi-Fi and free private parking;
- 3-star Gala Plaza Hotel with 2 saunas, billiards, bar, free parking and free Wi-Fi;
- 3-star Fort Eureka Hotel with family rooms, a craft brewery, a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi;
- 2-star Alpika Mini-hotel with a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi.
For those who want to stay at the Krasnaya Polyana resort, there are two levels (two heights), on which all accommodation facilities are located: hotels and apartments. These are heights:
- Polyana 540, located in the lower reaches of the resort in Esto-Sadok;
- Polyana 960, located directly on the Aibga ridge at altitudes of 840-960 meters above sea level.
Free unlimited access to the K-1 cable car and a transfer to Polyana 540 are provided for everyone who stays in the accommodation facilities at Polyana 960.
During the summer season, for guests of the Krasnaya Polyana resort staying in 5-star hotels Mövenpick Hotel Krasnaya Polyana, Marriott Sochi Krasnaya Polyana, Novotel Resort Krasnaya Polyana Sochi, Rixos Krasnaya Polyana Sochi and Premium Apartments, runs a free shuttle to the resort's own beach on the Black Sea. For all other guests, the transfer is paid.
Accommodation facilities in Polyana 960
Rixos Krasnaya Polyana Sochi is a 5-star hotel with an indoor pool, a spa center, a restaurant, a nightclub, a meeting room, luggage storage, a children's club and free Wi-Fi.
The air-conditioned rooms and suites are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer.
All rooms offer mountain views. Most rooms have a balcony, while suites have a living room.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
5-star Sberbank Corporate Center hotel with a restaurant, lobby bar, ski storage room, mini golf club, billiards, karaoke club, 24-hour front desk, free private parking, free Wi-Fi and a spa center with a swimming pool, saunas, Turkish hammam and fitness center.
The roomsare equipped with air conditioning, a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area. Featuring a spa bath and a bidet, the private bathroom also comes with slippers, bathrobes and toiletries.
A buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Mövenpick Hotel Krasnaya Polyana is a 5-star hotel with a restaurant, a lobby bar, a business center, a spa center with an indoor pool and a sauna, free Wi-Fi and free ski storage.
The rooms are decorated in warm colors and feature a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The private bathrooms are equipped with free toiletries.
Breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
with a bar, a restaurant with a terrace with mountain views, a ski storage room, luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, a conference room, a banquet hall, free parking and free Wi-Fi.
The roomsare equipped with a TV, air conditioning, an electric kettle, a coffee machine and a dining area. The private bathroom comes with a bath, bathrobes and free toiletries. The rooms offer a view of the mountains.
Breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
The 4-star Gorki Panorama Hotel offers panoramic views of the peaks, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, a free fitness center, a free ski storage room and a children's club.
The roomsare equipped with a coffee/tea maker, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safe, a minibar and free Wi-Fi. The private bathroom is equipped with slippers and free toiletries.
The room rate includes: breakfast or breakfast + dinner. Link to the hotel
The 4-star hotel Dolina 960 offers swimming pools, a spa center, a bar, a restaurant, luggage storage, dry cleaning and ironing services.
The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
The 4-star ibis Styles Krasnaya Polyana Hotel features a terrace, a restaurant, a lobby bar, a seating area, a 24-hour front desk, free parking and free Wi-Fi.
The roomsare equipped with a safe, a mini-bar, a TV, a work desk, air conditioning, heating, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
The 4-star Novotel Congress Krasnaya Polyana Resort features a restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
The roomsare equipped with an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony with mountain views.
Breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Gorki Gorod 960 Apart-Hotel features a garden, a bar, a restaurant, a children's playground, a 24-hour front desk, private parking and free Wi-Fi.
The apartment is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, a refrigerator and a kettle, a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Link to the apart-hotel
Accommodation facilities in Polyana 540
There are more accommodation facilities in Polyana 540 and near it (in Esto-Sadok).
5-star Marriott Sochi Krasnaya Polyana Resort with an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, fitness center, children's club, free Wi-Fi, ski storage room, spa center with sauna, steam bath and indoor pool.
The roomsare equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator, a safe, a work area and a seating area with a sofa. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Courtyard Marriott Sochi Krasnaya Polyana is a 4-star resort with a fitness center, sauna, 2 restaurants, a bar, a ski storage room, free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.
The roomsare equipped with air conditioning, a safe, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Most rooms have a balcony with mountain views. The private bathroom comes with a bath or shower and a hairdryer.
A buffet breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
The 4-star VERTEX SPA Hotel features a restaurant, a seasonal outdoor pool, a bar, a shared lounge, a spa and wellness center with an indoor pool and sauna, a garden, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi.
The roomsare equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer, a desk and a seating area. The rooms have city views and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Apart-hotel Apartments Gorki Gorod 540 with city views, a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, a bar, a garden, a children's playground, a terrace, free Wi-Fi and private parking.
There are apartments with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.
The apartment is equippedwith air conditioning, a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen with a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove and a kettle, a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Link to the apartment
Premium Apart-hotel Gorki Gorod Resort Krasnaya Polyana with free Wi-Fi and free shuttle service to Sochi Park.
The apartmenthas air conditioning, a bedroom, a living room with a sofa, a safe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen with a stove, a microwave and a refrigerator. The bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries. Link to the apartment
Apart-hotel Krasnaya Polyana Apartments Gorki Gorod 540m with garden view.
The apartmentfeatures air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen with a dining area and a living room with a sofa. The bathroom comes with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave, a fridge and a kettle are also provided. Link to the apartment
Apartment Gornaya Karusel Krasnaya Polyana features free Wi-Fi, a balcony, a seating area, air conditioning, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
In the kitchen: refrigerator, hob, microwave, dishwasher, electric kettle and kitchenware. Link to the apartment
Luxury House in Gorky is a 2-bedroom holiday home with free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge, barbecue facilities and free private parking.
Theair-conditioned holiday home features a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Link to the holiday home
Summer camp in Krasnaya Polyana resort
For those who want to spend the summer season at the Krasnaya Polyana resort at an altitude of +2050 meters, there is an equipped tourist tent camp (the Million Stars hotel).
The infrastructure of the tent camp allows you to accommodate a company with a total number of up to 30-40 people at a time.
On site: 15 tents on wooden platforms with a capacity from 1 to 3 persons, equipped with sleeping bags with liners and mats; additional pad wooden deck for guests with their equipment; an equipped kitchen with heated water boiler and fridge; table games; a wi-fi area; 220 V; drinking water; well-maintained toilet 150 metres from the camp.
All accommodation facilities in Esto-Sadok, including mountain resorts (lower and second levels), can be viewed and booked here
The village of Krasnaya Polyana is located about 5 kilometers from Esto-Sadka.
In Krasnaya Polyana there are no entertainment, clubs, large shopping centers and an abundance of cafes and restaurants.
Krasnaya Polyana is a quiet mountain place with low-rise buildings, which is not bad for a secluded holiday and leisurely walks around the village and the surrounding area.
In Krasnaya Polyana there are several supermarkets, shops, cafes and accommodation facilities, as well as a small park, a couple of attractions and numerous bath complexes. Hiking trails around the village are available.
The main reasonwhy most tourists stay in the village of Krasnaya Polyana is the price tag for accommodation facilities.
As a rule, hotels and apartments (apartments with all amenities) in Krasnaya Polyana are cheaper than in Esto-Sadka and directly at the marks of ski resorts.
Some hotels organize a daily free shuttle service for their guests in the morning (there) and in the evening (back) to the ski lifts of the ski resorts. For example, these are such hotels as: the 3-star Bridge Mountain Krasnaya Polyana Hotel, the 3-star Olympia Hotel and the Tukan Hotel.
You can get from Krasnaya Polyana to Esto-Sadok and to the mountain resorts by public buses or taxis.
The second reason is a quiet holiday in the mountains, for which all conditions are offered in Krasnaya Polyana: there are fewer tourists than in Esto-Sadka, there is a variety of spa and bath complexes, and you can also arrange one-day hiking routes around the village.
In addition to cheap hotels and apartments in Krasnaya Polyana, you can also rent chalets and holiday homes:
Chalet in the mountains of 750 with a sauna, free Wi-Fi and parking.
The chalethas 4 bedrooms, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom and a balcony. Link to the chalet
with a courtyard with river views, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a hot spring bath, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and private parking on site.
The villahas 4 bedrooms, living rooms, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, 5 bathrooms with a bidet. The villa is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a washing machine. Link to the villa
Chalet with sauna and swimming pool Cedar 750 with a terrace, shared lounge, swimming pool, sauna, free Wi-Fi and parking.
The chalet has 4 bedrooms, an equipped kitchen, a large dining table, a bathroom with a spa bath. Link to the chalet
Chalet Mobius offers a shared lounge, barbecue facilities, a terrace, billiards, a wellness and spa center with a hot tub and sauna, free Wi-Fi and private parking on site.
The chalethas 4 bedrooms, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, as well as a washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a spa bath. Link to the chalet
The House of the Sun in Krasnaya Polyana offers apartments, a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi and parking.
The apartmentfeatures a kitchen with a dishwasher and a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ironing facilities, a desk and a seating area with a sofa. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Breakfast is included in the price. Link to the apartment
All accommodation facilities in Krasnaya Polyana and near the village can be viewed and booked here
The nearest airport to the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana (Esto-Sadok) is located in the city of Sochi (Adler), 43 kilometers from Estosadka. Flights to Sochi (Adler) →
The fastest and most convenient way to get from Sochi airport to any of the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana (Esto-Sadka) is a taxi. You can order a taxi / transfer in advance, even from home. At any time of the day, at the airport, a driver will be waiting for you with a sign where your first and last name will be written. To order a taxi is enough to inform your flight details.
If you come by car, you can leave it on the territory of Krasnaya Polyana (there are paid and free parking lots) and in Esto-Sadka, near the lower stations of the cable cars of the resorts. There are also parking spaces on the territory of the second heights of the resorts (parking is paid).
More information about how to get to the village of Krasnaya Polyana, all the mountain resorts of Krasnaya Polyana and Esto-Sadok can be found here →
