We stayed here in July 2008. After an uphill walk from the railway station at 6.30am we were very glad to find the hotel was so lovely and comfortable looking (although of course we couldn't get into our rooms until noon, not unreasonably! They were happy to look after our luggage til then). When we did get in though, the... more

The main street in Kazan is a pedestrianised shopping street. In addition to the many shops and restaurants that line the street there is also a church with an impresive bell tower, and a few interesting sculptures. The street is obviously being renovated at the moment, and the end that is closest to the kremlin is almost like a huge... more