The city of Murmansk stretches 20 km along the eastern coast of the Kola Bay of the Barents Sea. Murmansk is the largest of all the cities in the world built beyond the Arctic Circle. About 300 thousand people live in the city.
To ensure that your business trip to Murmansk remains a pleasant memory, in this article we will tell you how to choose a hotel for a business trip in Murmansk, what places are worth visiting, how much accommodation costs and much more.
The time zone in Murmansk coincides with Moscow – UTC+3 (GMT+3).
How to get to the city?
By plane. From Moscow to Murmansk you will fly in about 2.5 hours, from St. Petersburg – in 1 hour 50 minutes.
Nicholas II International Airport is located 24 km from the city, you can get there by regular bus, minibus or taxi. You can get there by bus in about an hour.
By train. It will also be convenient to get from Moscow by train from Leningradsky station. The journey will take from 35 to 37 hours depending on the train.
You can get there from St. Petersburg by train from Ladozhsky Station in about 24 hours.
Hotels for a business trip in Murmansk
We previously wrote about what you should pay attention to when choosing a hotel for a business trip. It is advisable that the hotel is located close to the temporary place of work, and the room includes a work area and high-speed Internet.
Below we offer a list of business hotels in Murmansk that provide Wi-Fi, transfer, parking, conference room for business meetings, equipment for presentations and more.
| Name | Address |
| Azimut | pr. Lenina, 82 |
| Park Inn by Radisson | st. Academician Knipovicha, 17, |
| “Meridian” | st. Vorovskogo, 5/23 |
| “69 Parallel” | |
| “Lights of Murmansk” | st. Lights of Murmansk, 1 |
If you need to work in silence or chat with colleagues in an open space, coworking can be a worthy alternative to a room in hotel. For example, “Business coworking” on Papanina Street has everything you need for comfortable work: open space, offices, meeting rooms and a relaxation area.
Prices in Murmansk
To determine the amount of daily allowance for a business trip to Murmansk, you need to roughly understand what daily expenses await you:
- The price of a business lunch on average is 250 rubles and above;
- For lunch in an inexpensive cafe you will spend for one 500 rubles;
- You can eat at a fast food restaurant for 250 rubles;
- The average bill for dinner in a restaurant is 1200 rubles;
- A cup of coffee costs from 100 rubles.
Transport in Murmansk
In Murmansk you can get to your destination by bus, trolleybus or minibus. In 2022, travel on public transport in Murmansk is 34 rubles.
The starting price for a taxi to get around the city will be 100 rubles.
Restaurants for business meetings in Murmansk
A business trip to Murmansk may be accompanied by a meeting with partners or colleagues from the city’s branches. To discuss business issues, you should choose a cafe or restaurant for business meetings. Delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere will make the meeting more comfortable and relaxed.
List of restaurants with high ratings and positive reviews in Murmansk:
| Name | Address | Kitchen | Average check |
| “Old Thomas” | st. Knipovicha, 25 | European, Italian | 1000 rub. |
| “Churchill” | st. Shmidta, 43 | European, Japanese, Russian | 2000 rub. |
| StartUp Coffee | pr. Lenina, 67 | European | 700 rub. |
| Amigos | pr. Navy,3 | American | 1000 RUR |
| Gray Goose | pr. Lenina, 52 | European, Japanese, Mediterranean | 1500 rub. |
What to see in Murmansk
Before leaving, it is better to decide in advance where to go in Murmansk on a business trip. We offer our list of attractions and places that you will definitely enjoy visiting:
Kola Bay. Stunning views of the bay open from several observation platforms: from Abram-Cape, Cape Verde, and also from monuments to Waiting and Alyosha. The peculiarity of the bay is that, thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, the water does not freeze even in the most severe frosts.
Kola Bridge. The bridge over the Kola Bay is considered one of the main attractions of the city. Its length is 2.5 km. It is especially beautiful here in sunny weather and on the Polar night.
The Mayak Memorial was erected in Murmansk in 2002. Located on the shore of Semenovskoye Lake. Each element of the structure has a symbolic meaning and is dedicated to “Sailors who died in peacetime.”
Murmansk Oceanarium allows visitors to learn about the marine inhabitants of the Arctic. In addition, the aquarium is also a research center. For example, scientists have developed a seal therapy program for sick children.
In Murmansk Regional Museum of Local Lore exhibitions are located in 17 exhibition halls. They talk about the cultural and historical development of the northern region, as well as its natural resources.
The attractions of Murmansk do not end there. If you have some free time on your business trip, we recommend exploring other popular places in the city – museums, monuments, memorial complexes and much more.
