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Kaliningrad

Kaliningrad is a port situated on the Baltic Sea with a population of 408.000. The city was founded in 1255 and was known as Koenigsberg until 1946. Places to see include the 14-16th centuries Cathedral famous for the philosopher Immanuil Kant's grave located on the premises, the 14th century Church of Yudity, the Museum of Amber, the Botanical Garden and the Zoo. The city has one of the oldest universities in Russia which was founded in 1544. Such industries as the shipbuilding, the carriage building, the pulp, the paper and the fish cannery industries are well developed. The city is famous for manufacture of amber jewellery. If you are going to visit Kaliningrad you are welcome to use the booking system of Academservice, where you can choose a hotel in Kaliningrad and book a room on-line. Booking a hotel in Kaliningrad you should consider the following Kaliningrad Airport. Khrabrovo International Airport is located 24 km to the north of the city. The Glamour and Tourist hotels stand close to Alexander Nevsky avenue, at the beginning of the direct route to Khrabrovo Airport. If you book one of these hotels you will be able to reach Kaliningrad airport avoiding traffic jams within the city. Route buses run every hour from the airport terminal to the bus station. Kaliningrad railway terminals. Kaliningrad-Passazhiraky railway station (Yuzhny terminal) is the main city terminal. The Triumph Palace Hotel is located a short walk from Yuzhny terminal of Kaliningrad. The famous Brandenburg Gates stand next to this 4-star Kaliningrad hotel. Other Kaliningrad terminals are Kaliningrad-Severny (Severny terminal) and Zapadny-Novy station, located correspondingly in northern and western areas of the city. The 3-star Moscow Hotel is located within 5 minutes drive from Severny terminal. The Mayor's Office, Kaliningrad business centre, Clover Citycentre, Kaliningradsky Passage shopping centre are all located on Victory square, next to the Moscow Hotel. From Severny and Yuzhny terminals of Kaliningrad trains depart to Zelenogradsk and Svetlogorsk resorts. Kaliningrad bus terminals. The city has two bus terminals: Mezhdunarodny bus terminal at Moskovsky avenue, close to the 3-star Guest House Olimpic Hotel, and the terminal at Zheleznodorozhnaya street (next to Yuzhny railway terminal), which offers only domestic transportation. Kaliningrad downtown. The 4-star HELIOPARK Kaiserhof Hotel is located downtown, in the Fish Village - the newly built district (including a business centre and a sports centre) designed in pre-war Konigsberg architectural style. The largest regional exhibition complex Baltic-Expo is located a short walking distance from this Kaliningrad hotel. The 3-star Dona Hotel is located in the historical centre of Kaliningrad, next to the famous Don Tower. If you want to get convenient access to most administrative and business centres of the city, as well as the main thoroughfares, you should book a hotel downtown. Kaliningrad recreation areas. Kaliningrad is full of trees, picturesque lakes, ponds, and pools. The famous Kaliningrad recreation area, including Poplavok Pond, also known as Khlebnoye Lake, is located downtown. The 4-star Chaika Hotel stands a few steps away. Kashtanovaya lane and the Zoo are located nearby. The Botanical Garden lies to the north of the Upper Pond. The Severin and the Paraiso are the nearest hotels to this green area. If you lack time for frequent strolls but want to enjoy beautiful landscape every day - simply book a hotel facing a park, a pond or a lake. Kaliningrad ports. Kaliningrad has three water terminals - the sea commercial terminal, the sea fishing terminal, and the river terminal. Kaliningrad river terminal is located at Pravaya embankment. Cruise boats depart from here. The 3-star Kaliningrad Hotel is the nearest hotel to the river terminal. The Bunker Museum and the World Ocean Museum stand next to the hotel. Svetlogorsk hotels. Unlike hotels in Kaliningrad, hotels of Svetlogorsk health resort are mainly aimed at recreation and treatment rather than business activities. The 4-star Grand Palace and Rus hotels are located in Svetlogorsk. If you would like to undergo both traditional and SPA treatments you should book a room at the Falke Hotel Resort. Svetlogorsk is located about 35 km away from Kaliningrad. You can get here by local train from both Severny and Yuzhny railway terminals or by bus and route taxi from the bus terminal at Zheleznodorozhnaya street.