Sochi, Russia
General information on Sochi
Sochi is the largest resort city in Russia. The city is situated on the Sochi River, along the Black Sea in Southern Russia, with a population of 443,562 residents, up to 600,000 residents in the urban area. The city proper covers an area of 176.77 square kilometers (68.25 sq mi), while the Greater Sochi Area covers over 3,502 square kilometers (1,352 sq mi). Sochi stretches across 145 kilometers (90 mi), and is the longest city in Europe, the fifth-largest city in the Southern Federal District, the second-largest city in Krasnodar Krai, and the sixth-largest city on the Black Sea.
Being a part of the Caucasian Riviera, it is one of the very few places in Russia with a subtropical climate, with warm to hot summers and mild to cool winters.
With the alpine and Nordic events held at the nearby ski resort of Rosa Khutor in Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi hosted the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games in 2014, as well as the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix from 2014 until at least 2020. It was also one of the host cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Currency: Russian ruble (1 EUR = 87 rubles).
Stadium - Fisht Olympic Stadium
Address: Olimpiyskiy Ave., 15, Sochi, Krasnodar Region, Russia, 354340
Fisht Olympic Stadiumis an outdoor stadium in Sochi, Russia. Located in Sochi Olympic Park and named after Mount Fisht, the 45,000-capacity stadium was constructed for the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, where it served as the venue for their opening and closing ceremonies.
The stadium was originally built as an enclosed facility; it was re-opened in 2016 as an open-air football stadium, to host matches as part of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup when it was known simply as Fisht Stadium. Fisht Olympic Stadium was designed by Global Design Practice Populous and British design consultancy BuroHappold Engineering. The stadium’s roof was built from approximately 36,500 square metres (393,000 sq ft) of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) and was designed to give the roof the appearance of snowy peaks. The bowl opens to the north, allowing a direct view of the Krasnaya Polyana Mountains, and the upper deck is open to the south, allowing a view of the Black Sea.
Football Club Sochi, is a Russian professional football club based in Sochi. The club is playing its home matches at the Fisht Stadium.
Capacity: 40,000
Field size: 105 x 68 m
Surface: Natural Grass
UEFA Category 4 Stadium
Accomodation in Sochi
Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre 5 *****
Address: Golubaya 1A, 354350 Adler, Russia
Distance to the Airport – 6,8 km (10 min)
Distance to Stadium – 3,1 km (5 min)
Escape to Russia’s summer capital at the Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre in Sochi. Set in the Imeretinskaya Lowland on the Black Sea coast, our Russian Riviera hotel provides beach and maritime recreation with sweeping views of the Caucasus Mountains. Our Sochi resort is just 3 minutes from the E97 motorway and a 10-minute drive from Sochi International Airport (AER) and the Adler train station.
Choose from 508 modern rooms and suites with plush bedding and panoramic views. Savor dishes from Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine at our on-site restaurants. Enjoy a drink at our Lobby Bar or by the pool at our seasonal outdoor bars. Looking for some pampering? Our expansive health club offers premium facilities for an invigorating workout and a relaxing spa day. If you’re traveling for business, the elegant 10,000-square-meter Congress Centre equips meeting and event planners with state-of-the-art conferencing technology and ample space for events of up to 3,000 guests. Leisure travelers also have plenty to see and do with our hotel as a base. If you are arriving by car, a spacious underground parking is available with more than 80 parking spaces for our guests. Please be informed that parking is available for all guests’ vehicles except car sharing services.
Radisson Collection Paradise Resort & Spa Sochi 5*****
Address: 65 Let Pobedy Street 50, 354061 Adler, Russia
Distance to the Airport – 10,8 km (16 min)
Distance to Stadium – 2,8 km (6 min)
Discover the Black Sea coastline from the Radisson Collection Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi—the perfect base for exploring the Russian Riviera. Take in stunning sea and mountain views from our 508 rooms and 6 villas, lounge at the sandy beach, and retreat to our exclusive Spa SIBO to experience immersive treatments.
Tuck into Mediterranean classics, fresh sushi, and original cocktails at our versatile restaurants and bars, or stop by our karaoke lounge for a nightcap. Our family-friendly resort offers many exciting services and incentives, including our family-concept services.
Located in Adler, at the Black Sea coast, Radisson Collection Paradise Resort and Spa Sochi offers guests a number of facilities to ensure a relaxing stay. These include a 2500 square yard spa and wellness center, a sauna, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a steam bath, children’s playground and multiple on-site restaurants. Olympic Park and Motor Racing circuit are located within a 10-minute walk of the hotel.
The modern and spacious rooms here will provide you individual air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, electronic safety deposit box, mini-bar and tea-making facilities. The bathrooms are equipped with a bath or shower.
Sunsets Restaurant offers international cuisine and Filini Restaurant serves Italian food. Asian grilled food can be enjoyed at Umami. A number of pool bars, lounge bar, Voices Karaoke Club and Oak Tree bar are available for guests.
Guests can play tennis and volleyball, as well as work out in the fitness center with personal trainers. In winter, guests are offered transfer services to Krasnaya Polyana, ski equipment rental and ski passes vendor.
Imeretinskiy Hotel Premium 4****
Address: Morskoy Boulevard 1, 354350 Adler, Russia
Distance to the Airport – 7,1 km (12 min
Distance to Stadium – 3,3 km (7 min)
«Imeretinskiy», comprising of a four-star hotel and a three-star apartment hotel, is located next to the Olympic Park. The windows of the comfortable rooms and spacious apartments overlook the spectacular mountaintops and the Black Sea.
Located less than a 20-minute walk of the Olympic Park in Sochi, Imeretinsky Hotel features a number of amenities to ensure that guests have a relaxing stay, including an indoor and outdoor pool, a spa and wellness center, a sauna, massage services, and a Turkish steam bath. There is also a health center on site. Outdoor heated swimming pools are available to the guests all year round.
The spacious and modern rooms here provide a mini-bar, a balcony, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area with a sofa, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
Other property facilities include a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and bar, a breakfast buffet, a terrace, meeting and banquet facilities, room service, and a shuttle service. Animation for children and and adults is provided free of charge. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
Sport inn hotel & wellness 4****
Address: Uritskogo Street 18A, 354349 Adler, Russia
Distance to the Airport – 12,3 km (14 min)
Distance to Stadium – 4 km (8 min)
This hotel is located in Adler, a 2-minute walk from the Black Sea coast and 2.5 mi from the Olympic Park. A tennis court and free Wi-Fi are featured in Sport inn hotel & wellness.
Elegant air-conditioned rooms come with a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a sea view. Extras include a desk and a safety deposit box.
The on-site restaurant serves European cuisine, and a variety of drinks is offered at the bar. Guests can play beach volleyball at the property.
Adler Train Station and Sochi International Airport are within 7.5 mi of Sport inn hotel & wellness.
Hyatt Regency Sochi 5 *****
Address: Ordzhonikidze Str., 17, 354000 Sochi, Russia
Distance to the Airport – 26,1 km (37 min)
Distance to Stadium – 33,5 km (42 min)
5 star hotel in Sochi — Hyatt Regency Sochi hotel is ideally located in the heart of legendary Black sea resort, on the first shore line, right along the famous beachside promenade of Primorskaya Street. This new luxury landmark hotel on the Black Sea Riviera is minutes from the city’s main cultural and recreational institutions, passenger port, restaurants, high-end retail outlets, nightclubs and other attractions. Adler Sochi Airport is just 20 kilometres away, making Hyatt Regency Sochi the pre-eminent destination for both business and leisure travellers.
Hyatt Regency Sochi Hotel is located in the center of Sochi, 200 m from the Black Sea coast and Kurortny Prospekt. Grand Marina retail outlet and the Sea Port are within a 5-minute walk away. Free WiFi access is available.
The modern, air-conditioned rooms include a mini-bar, work area and panoramic windows or balcony with the sea view. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is available. A private bathroom comes with a bath, hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include an iPod dock and a seating area.
Passage Restaurant serves a selection of European, Caucasian and Russian dishes. An access to the terrace is available in summer.
A two-story spa center Evania offers traditional aromatherapy sessions, therapeutic treatment, various types of massage services and restorative practice. The hotel features a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool.
Business meetings and banquet facilities are featured at the property.
Pullman Sochi Centre Hotel 5 *****
Address: Ordzhonikidze str. 11A, 354000 Sochi, Russia
Distance to the Airport – 26,5 km (38 min)
Distance to Stadium – 31 km (44 min)
The Pullman Sochi Center is located on the Black Sea coast. There is a private beach in just 400 metres away, it is open for tourists during summer. The convenient location allows you to relax by the sea and visit interesting sights nearby, and the international airport is only within a 35-minute taxi ride, while walking to the city train station will take you around 25 minutes. Guests can enjoy a spa with panoramic views, a delicious meal at Sel Marin And a 24-hour bar.
We have thought through all the nuances of your stay in the hotel, so that Pullman will be place of comfort, calm and silence during a getaway in Sochi.
The luxurious rooms are equipped with a king size bed, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. Complete with a mini-bar, the dining area also has tea & coffee facilities. Featuring a rain shower, private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries. Each room offers panoramic sea and city views. The room has a separate work area with a large desk and a laptop safe.
Sel Marin Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and a variety of drinks is offered at the lobby bar.
The spa center located on the 16th floor offers panoramic sea views and a variety of beauty treatments. A sauna and a hammam are also available for guests.
RODINA Grand Hotel & SPA 5 *****
Address: Vinogradnaya Str., 33, 354008 Sochi, Russia
Distance to the Airport – 32 km (34 min)
Distance to Stadium – 39 km (39 min)
RODINA Grand Hotel & SPA is an ideal place for a family holiday, romantic journeys and business meetings. Whenever you come around – in winter, summer, spring or autumn – you will fall in love with the hotel any time of the year and it will give your unforgettable emotions and impressions.
The luxury boutique hotel is located at the Black Sea Riviera in the very heart of Sochi.
RODINA Grand Hotel & SPA is surrounded by a large subtropical park of more than 15 ha. Due to the excellent warm climate the park is always full of flowers: majestic magnolias, roses and oleanders in summer, evergreen tropical yucca and mimosa in winter.
In autumn and spring, blooming shrubs that are in perfect harmony with bright carved maple leaves will delight the eye of our guests.Walking around the park you will hear singing and chirping birds and see furry squirrels playing in the trees. The hotel has its own landscaped garden and vegetable plot where vegetables and fruit are grown for the hotel’s main kitchen.
For example, the Black Magnolia restaurant emerged from the philosophy of the legendary fashion designer Paco Rabanne and fabrics in the rooms are made by court artisans of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands – Susanne Loggier and Patrick Brugmann.
Hotel Swissôtel Resort Sochi Kamelia 5 *****
Address: 89 Kurortny Ave., 354002 Sochi, Russia
Distance to Stadium – 39 km (39 min)
Distance to Stadium – 30,2 km (32 min)
Swissotel Resort Sochi Kamelia is the gorgeous 5-star beachfront resort with perfectly landscaped open heated swimming pools, blooming gardens and private sandy beach bordering the Black Sea.
- We look forward to welcome you and are happy to share the details of all the measures we have taken for your health and safety, following new regulations:
We set the check-in time at 4 PM and the check-out time at 12 AM. - We will ask you to let us measure your temperature upon check-in, as well as during your stay
- We removed some objects from the rooms and public areas in order to exclude additional contacts. If you need anything, just ask us.
- We implemented certain time slots for breakfast in order to avoid crowding.
- We will be glad to welcome you with an exceptional service and care to make your stay truly unforgettable.
