Ekaterinburg is informally called the capital of the Urals, since the city is the largest in the region. With an economy comparable to Moscow’s and a population of 1.5 million, Ekaterinburg is a major business center in Russia. The cultural life of the city is also not inferior to the capital.
Therefore, a business trip to Yekaterinburg can become not only a profitable business trip, but also remain a pleasant memory. In this article we will tell you how to choose a hotel for a business trip in Yekaterinburg, what places are worth visiting, how much accommodation costs and much more.
Time zone in Yekaterinburg is UTC+5 (GMT+5). For comparison, Ekaterinburg is 2 hours ahead of Moscow.
How to get to the city?
By plane. Planes land at Koltsovo Airport, which receives flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and other major cities Russia.
Flight from Moscow to Yekaterinburg takes 2 hours 20 minutes, from St. Petersburg – 2 hours 40 minutes.
You can take a bus from the airport to the Ekaterinburg train station.
By train. Many trains run from Moscow to Yekaterinburg. However, the journey will take more than a day (from 25 to 32 hours). From St. Petersburg it takes even longer – about 35 hours.
By bus. From many large cities of Russia you can get to Yekaterinburg by bus. A bus trip is inexpensive, but tiring and long – you will have to spend more than a day and a half on the way.
By car. You can get there by car from Moscow along the M5 Ural road or along the Volga highway (M7) . The journey will take more than a day.
Hotels for a business trip in Yekaterinburg
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 that are located in the center of the Ural capital and also provide Wi-Fi, transfer, parking, a conference room for business meetings, equipment for presentations and more.
| Name | Address |
| “Senator” | st. Khomyakova, 14 |
| Hyatt Regency | St. B. Yeltsin, 8 |
| “Onegin” | St. Roses Luxembourg, 49 |
| Four Elements | Lenin Avenue, 9A |
| “Green Park Hotel” | st. Narodnoi Volya, 24 |
| Hotel Voznesensky | st. Mamina-Sibiryaka, 52 |
| “Renome” | st. March 8, 50 |
Coworking spaces in Yekaterinburg
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 |
| Free People | st. Dobrolyubova, 16/2 | Open space, offices, meeting rooms, conference room |
| “Yeltsin Center” | st. Boris Yeltsin, 3 (in the Yeltsin Center shopping center) | Open space, offices, meeting rooms, laptops, underground parking |
| Live | Krasnoarmeiskaya, 72 | Open space, offices, meeting rooms, conference room |
| Salt | 2 locations in Yekaterinburg | Open space, offices, meeting rooms |
| Work & Deal | Lenin Avenue, 8 | Open space, offices, meeting rooms, free parking |
| NAMES | Dobrolyubova Street, house 16/2. 10th floor | Open space, offices, meeting rooms, conference room |
Prices in Yekaterinburg
To determine the amount of daily allowance for a business trip to Yekaterinburg, 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 300-400 rubles;
- At a fast food restaurant you can eat for an average of 200-300 rubles;
- Average check for dinner in a restaurant – 1000 rubles and above;
- A cup of coffee costs from 150 to 300 rubles.
Transport in Yekaterinburg
From February 11, 2022, the cost of travel on public transport in Yekaterinburg is 32 rubles. You can get to your destination by metro, bus, trolleybus, tram and minibus.
Cash, contactless bank cards and the EKARTA transport card are accepted for payment. When using EKARTA, travel by land transport will be 30 rubles.
The cost of the card is 75 rubles.
The price of a taxi to get around the city will average 100-200 rubles.
Restaurants for business meetings in Yekaterinburg
A business trip to Yekaterinburg may be accompanied by a meeting with partners or colleagues from city 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 Yekaterinburg:
| Name | Address | Kitchen | Average check |
| st. Tolmacheva, 23 | European, Russian | 1200 rub. | |
| “Khmeli-Suneli” | pr. Lenina, 69/10 | Gruzinskaya | 1500 rub. |
| Panorama ASP | st. Malysheva, 51, BC “Vysotsky | European, Pan-Asian | 3500 rub. |
| Dieci | st. Sheinkmana, 10 | Italian, Russian | 1500 rub. |
| “Steak House” | pr. Lenina, 69/1 | American, European, Russian | 1500 rub. |
What to see in Yekaterinburg
Before leaving, it is better to decide in advance where to go in Yekaterinburg on a business trip. We offer our list of attractions and places that you will definitely enjoy visiting:
Red Line. The Red Line, painted on the sidewalks of Yekaterinburg, is a special 6.5 km long route for tourists. Following the line, you will see the most interesting sights of the city. One of them is the Temple on the Blood.
Church on the Blood. The largest Orthodox church in the city with 5 golden domes. The Church on the Blood was erected on the site of the execution of the family of the last emperor of Russia – Nicholas II.
1905 Square. The central and oldest square in Yekaterinburg. On the street there is the city administration and a monument to Lenin. It is especially beautiful in winter – every year an ice town and the main Christmas tree of the Ural capital are built on the square.
Vaynera Street. This is a pedestrian street, which is often called the Yekaterinburg Arbat. Along the way you will see several shopping centers and funny sculptures – from Gena Bukin to Michael Jackson. You can also meet street actors and musicians on Weiner Street.
Business center “Vysotsky”. On the 1st floor there is a museum of Vladimir Vysotsky. But most of all the business center is loved for its open observation deck, which is located on the 52nd floor.
Yeltsin Center. This is a public, cultural and educational center. Here you can find a media gallery, a coworking space, and even a restaurant in the style of the 90s. The center often hosts concerts, festivals, exhibitions and other events.
You can find more places worth visiting in Yekaterinburg in this article.
