Kazan is officially registered as the “third capital of Russia.” And this is not surprising, because the city is one of the largest, developed and oldest cities in Russia.
Rich history and numerous historical attractions attract the attention of not only tourists. Those who go to the capital of Tatarstan to resolve business issues also want to have time to plunge into the culture of the city.
In this article we will tell you how to choose hotels in Kazan on a business trip, what expenses it is worth counting on and what to look in the city.
The time zone in Kazan coincides with the Moscow – UTC+3 (GMT+3).
How to get to the city
On the plane. The fastest to Kazan get to the plane. This option chooses the majority, since Kazan International Airport can be entered from many cities of Russia. From Moscow you can fly in 1 hour 30 minutes, from St. Petersburg-in 2 hours.
The airport is located 21 km from the city center, you can get by train or bus.
By train. From Moscow to Kazan you can get in 11-14 hours, depending on the train. Trains leave the Kazan Station of Moscow. You will come from St. Petersburg in 22 hours, departure from the Moscow station.
You can also get to Kazan from other cities of Russia, since the city is a large railway junction.
By bus or car. From Moscow to Kazan, you can get in another convenient way – by bus in 14 hours.
Also, in Kazan from Moscow, you can get by your car along the M-7 Volga highway. You will spend about 15 hours on the trip. From St. Petersburg you can get through Moscow in about 22 hours.
Hotels for a business trip to Kazan
Earlier we wrote about what should be paid attention to when choosing a hotel for a business trip. It is desirable that the hotel is not far from the temporary place of work, and the number includes the working area and high -speed Internet.
Below we offer a list of Kazan business hotels that provide Wi-Fi, transfer, parking, conference room for business meetings, presentation equipment and more.
| Name | Address |
| Ramada Kazan City Center | st. Chernyshevsky, 39 (200 m from the Central Station) |
| “Giuseppe” | st. Kremlin, 15 building 25 |
| “Mirage” | st. Moskovskaya, 5 |
| Grand Hotel Kazan | st. Petersburg, 1 |
| IT-PARK | st. Petersburg, d. 52 |
| Korston Tower Kazan | st. N. Ershova, 1a |
| Ibis | st. Right-Bulanaya, d. 43/1 |
Covorking in Kazan
Covorking allows you to work in silence and communicate with colleagues in open space, which is usually difficult to implement in the hotel room. When choosing coworking on a business trip, you should take into account the distance from the hotel, rating, price, interior and your own preferences. The coworking, presented below, have everything necessary for productive work:
| Name | Address | Services |
| Telegraph Space | St. Pushkin 54, 3rd floor | OPENSPAS, offices, negotiations, lecturer, recreation area |
| “Headquarters” | st. Tatarstan, 20 | OPENSPEIS, offices, negotiations, conference room |
| Smart Space | 2 locations in Kazan | OPENSPAS, offices, negotiations, conference room, parking |
| Ecoworking | pr. Khusaina Yamasheva, 45a | OPENSPEIS, offices, negotiations, conference room, equipment for webinars |
| Launchpad | st. Pushkin 46 | OPENSPAS, offices, negotiations, recreation area |
| 21st Cabinet | st. Soldier, 8 | OPENSPAS, offices, negotiations |
Prices in Kazan
To determine the size of the per diem on a business trip to Kazan, you need to roughly understand what daily expenses await you:
- The price of business linch is on average 200 rubles and higher;
- For lunch in an inexpensive cafe for one, you will spend 350-400 rubles;
- In a fast food restaurant, you can eat on average for 200-300 rubles;
- The average check for dinner in a restaurant is 1400 rubles;
- A cup of coffee costs from 100 to 250 rubles.
Transport in Kazan
In Kazan, you can get to the point of appointment by metro, bus, trolley or tram. In 2022, travel in public transport Kazan is:
- 35 rubles when paying in cash;
- 30 rubles when paying by bank card;
- 27 rubles when paying for a transport card.
The cost of a transport card is 85 rubles.
The price of a taxi for moving around the city will be 150 rubles or more.
Restaurants for business meetings in Kazan
A business trip to Kazan may be accompanied by a meeting with partners or colleagues from the city branches. To discuss business issues, it is worth choosing a cafe or restaurant for a business meeting. Tasty food and a pleasant atmosphere will make a meeting more comfortable and relaxed.
List of restaurants with a high rating and positive reviews in Kazan:
| Name | Address | Kitchen | Middle check |
| Van gogh | st. Ibragimova, d. 56a, shopping center Avenue | European | 2000 rub. |
| Virid Yard | st. Volkova, 59 | European | 1500 rub. |
| Raymond | st. Big red, 50 | European and national | 1500 rub. |
| “Dried apricots” | st. Bauman, 36, | East and European | 1500 rub. |
| “Nekrasov” | st. Nekrasova, 11b | Russian and author | 1400 rubles. |
What to see in Kazan
Kazan has a rich historical heritage, so it is better to decide in advance where to go on a business trip to Kazan. We offer our list of attractions and places whose visit will certainly give you pleasure:
Kazan Kremlin – The main attraction of Kazan and the oldest complex of architectural and historical monuments, reflecting the centuries -old history and culture of the city.
Kremlin Embankment – This is a pedestrian embankment of the Kazanka River about one and a half kilometers long, located in the city center. The embankment opens a beautiful view of the Kazan Kremlin and provides a wide selection of restaurants, sports grounds and entertainment.
Kul Sharif Mosque – The main mosque of Tatarstan and one of the largest mosques in Europe is located on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. Its area is 10,000 sq.m.
Bauman Street – Pedestrian street in the city center. Often it is called Kazan Arbat thanks to a large number of visitors and attractions. A feature of the street is the neighborhood of restaurants, hotels and shops with historical monuments, temples and monasteries.
Lake Kaban. The boar is a system that consists of 3 lakes and takes 6.5 kilometers from north to south of Kazan. Near the lake you can also see the fountains, the embankment, the park of the millennium and so on.
The sights of Kazan do not end there. If you have free time on a business trip, we recommend that you explore other popular places in the city – towers, palaces, temples, theaters, museums, parks and much more.
