Nizhny Novgorod is one of the main centers of river tourism in Russia, the largest transport hub and the sixth most populous city in Russia. The city is located at the confluence of two rivers – the Volga and Oka.
In addition, many (more than 600!) historical, architectural and cultural monuments have been preserved in Nizhny Novgorod, so the business traveler will definitely not be bored.
To ensure that your business trip to Nizhny Novgorod remains a pleasant memory, in this article we will tell you how to choose a hotel for a business trip in Nizhny Novgorod, what places are worth visiting, how much accommodation costs and much more.
The time zone in Nizhny Novgorod coincides with Moscow – UTC+3 (GMT+3).
How to get to the city
By plane.Strigino Airport receives flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities in Russia and abroad. From Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod you will fly in about 1.5 hours, from St. Petersburg – in 2 hours.
The airport is located 22-25 km from the city center, you can get there by minibus, bus or taxi. The journey by public transport will take 1 hour or more, by taxi – about 30 minutes.
By train. It will also be convenient to get from Moscow by high-speed trains “Strizh” and “Lastochka” from the Kursky station. The journey will take 3.5 and 4.5 hours respectively.
From St. Petersburg by train it takes much longer – from 14 hours on the Volga train.
From Moskovsky Station in Nizhny Novgorod to the city center you can also get by minibus or bus in 20 minutes.
Budget-friendly but slow you can get there by bus. Travel time from Moscow – from 6 hours, from St. Petersburg – from 19 hours.
By car people travel from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod along the M7 Volga federal highway. The distance between Moscow and Nizhny is 430 km, you will have to spend about 5 hours on the road.
Hotels for a business trip in Nizhny Novgorod
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 Nizhny Novgorod that provide Wi-Fi, transfer, parking, a conference room for business meetings, equipment for presentations and more.
| Name | Address |
| Hampton by Hilton Nizhny Novgorod | st. Maxim Gorky 252 |
| “Nicole” | Sormovskoe shosse, 15a, building 1 |
| “Diplomat” | st. Bolshaya Pecherskaya, 26 |
| City Hotel Sova | st. Vaneeva, 121 |
| “Minin” | st. Pozharsky, 1 |
| “Nikitin” | st. Strelka, 13 |
| “Alexandrovsky Garden” | st. Georgievsky Congress, 3 |
Coworking spaces in Nizhny Novgorod
Coworking allows you to work in silence and communicate with colleagues in an open space, which is usually difficult to do in a hotel room. When choosing a coworking space on a business trip, you should consider the distance from the hotel, rating, price, interior and your own preferences. The coworking spaces presented below have everything you need for productive work:
| Name | Address | Services |
| Vmeste | 2 locations in Nizhny Novgorod | Open space, offices, meeting rooms, conference room, recreation area, parking |
| “Armada” | st. Genkina, 33/59a | Open space, offices, meeting rooms, conference room |
| Office 61 | st. Varvarskaya, 27/8 | Openspace, offices, meeting rooms |
| Comorka | st. Varvarskaya, 32 | Openspace, library |
| Share | st. Kulibina, 3 | Open space, offices, meeting rooms, recreation area |
Prices in Nizhny Novgorod
To determine the amount of daily allowance for a business trip to Nizhny Novgorod, you need to roughly understand what daily expenses await you:
- The price of a business lunch is on average 200 rubles and above;
- For lunch in an inexpensive cafe you will spend for one 400 rubles;
- You can eat at a fast food restaurant for 250 rubles;
- The average bill for dinner in a restaurant is 1500 rubles;
- A cup of coffee costs from 150 to 250 rubles.
Transport in Nizhny Novgorod
In Nizhny Novgorod you can get to your destination by bus, trolleybus, tram, minibus or metro. In 2022, travel on public transport in Nizhny Novgorod is:
- 29 rubles when paying in cash;
- 26 rubles when paying by bank or transport card.
The price in some minibuses and buses is 30 rubles for any type of payment.
The price of a taxi to get around the city will be 100 rubles or more.
Restaurants for business meetings in Nizhny Novgorod
A business trip to Nizhny 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 Nizhny Novgorod:
| Name | Address | Kitchen | Average check |
| “Absolute” | Sormovskoe highway, 15A (at the guest house “Nikol”) | European, Italian, Russian, Japanese | 1500 rub. |
| De Kas | ul . Maxim Gorky, 121 | Russian, European | 2000 rub. |
| Monet | Nizhne-Volzhskaya embankment, 1B | European | 2000 rub. |
| IL Tempo | Kazanskoe Shosse, 6 | Italian | 1300 rub. |
| Red Wall | st. Leather, 2 | Italian, Mediterranean | 1200 rub. |
What to see in Nizhny Novgorod
Before leaving, it is better to decide in advance where to go in Nizhny Novgorod on a business trip. We offer our list of attractions and places that you will definitely enjoy visiting:
Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. The main attraction of the city was built in 1515 at the confluence of the Volga and Oka. Today the Kremlin wall stretches for 2 km, and 13 towers rise along the perimeter. There are various buildings, museums and centers on the territory.
Chkalovskaya staircase, which consists of 560 steps, is located next to the Kremlin and connects the Upper Volzhskaya and Nizhne-Volzhskaya embankments. The observation deck offers a beautiful view of Strelka, where the Volga and Oka merge.
Pechersky Ascension Monastery. Also not far from the Kremlin there is a monastery founded in the 14th century. As a result of a landslide, the monastery was destroyed and had to be moved 1 km upstream of the river. The complex that we can admire now is a building from the 17th century.
Nizhne and Verkhne-Volzhskaya embankments. Nizhne-Volzhskaya embankment is laid along the Volga coast. The embankment has driveway and pedestrian zones, as well as bicycle paths. Its length is 3 km. Architectural sights are located along the Verkhne-Volzhskaya embankment.
State Bank Building. A structure that looks more like a fairytale castle is the building of a branch of the State Bank of the city. The interior is made in a palace style, because it was built in 1911 for the 300th anniversary of the Romanovs’ reign.
The sights of Nizhny Novgorod 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, cathedrals, streets and much more.
