Hotel Moskva

Socialist-era design at its best/worst

The Hotel Moskva is Belgrade's flagship hotel, and was allegedly renovated recently. I shudder to think what it must have been like before the renovations, as everything in the room appeared to predate the fall of the Berlin Wall - including the rotary phone that sounded like a freight train when it rang. The room came with a request that guests not open the windows, as the air conditioning system was working. After about 5 minutes of suffocating in a room that was easily 35 degrees (despite the outside temperature being 18), I relented and opened the double windows to get actual air into the room. The bathroom had fairly good hot water, a decent toilet and the standard shower that bathed both you and half the washroom. The bed was decent and the matress was firm, although it was a bit difficult to sleep when the choice was between suffocation with the windows closed and sleep noise with the windows open. The room had a massive minibar fridge and an old tv, as well as supposed wifi internet connections that cost RSD400 for 6 hours that never work. Finally, the breakfast, allegedly included but billed separately, was decent and included a large selection of hot and cold foods every day except Sunday, when you must order your breakfast from the waiter.

All in all, this hotel is grossly overpriced at 98 euro a single room. I can't really compare to other accomodation in Belgrade, as I have only stayed at the Moskva, but I don't imagine that there is much choice in the city. From what I heard from other travelers staying in more budget accomodations, the amenities in the Moskva are much more than you can expect at some of the cheaper hotels in the city. Note that the website it out of date - especially the price list.

Unique Quality: I suppose that the best and most unique aspect of Hotel Moskva is its ambience. The hotel is, obviously, a Socialist-era relic that preserves all the trappings of an Intourist-style hotel. Beyond that, though, the staff adds to the impression of this being something out of a Sean Connery James Bond movie. No smiling, dolled up receptionists here. All the people who work at the front desk are men in their thirties, dressed in grey suits and with physiques that say "I could snap you in half if I felt like wasting my time on it." They are curteous and helpful, but you'd hate to argue or complain about something for fear of the consequences of pissing off one of the men in suits.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Luxury Travel, Business Travel

Hotel Moskva Photo: Facade of the Hotel Moskva

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Hotel with tradition and style

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

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Belgrade History

The Hotel Moscow is a good option if you are looking for a hotel in Belgrade. The hotel, which is one of the oldest in Belgrade, is clean and comfortable, with rooms ranging in price from 85 Euro to 125 Euro per night. Like many other hotels in Belgrade, the Hotel Moscow also boasts a pleasant sense of Yugoslav Communism -- it is easy to feel as though you have stepped back in time while staying here (my wife disliked this quality of the hotel, but I enjoyed it).

Located right downtown, the hotel is conveniently located near a number of very nice restaurants and bars, including Belgrade's pedestrian mall

Breakfast is included with the price of the room and is fairly standard (though not a buffet). If you order coffee, it is extra. The staff is also friendly and the cafe on the first floor is a great place to have a beer and watch Belgrade walk by.

Unique Quality: The elevators have floor mats that indicate the day of the week on them -- just in case you forget.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Budget Travel

Hotel Moskva Photo: The Hotel Moskva was built in 1906

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Old charm of Beograd

Moskva je definitivno moj tip hotela, starinska zgrada elegantnog oblika i lijepo uredjene unurašnjosti. Dodatna prednost je dobra pozicija, kakvu imaju i neki drugi obližnji hoteli ali daleko lošijeg interijera. Zadnji puta sam ovdje boravio davnih dana, bit ce tome dvadesetak godina, ali u dobrom sjecanju ostao mi je prekrasan apartman i zaista vrhunski servis.

Unique Quality: Osim pozicije i pogleda prema Dunavu i Savi, Moskva ima najljepšu kavanu u Beogradu koja je uredjena po ugledu na "mitteleuropske" kavane Beca, Pešte, Zagreba, Trsta i Venecije. Apartman je vrlo prostran, s velikim dnevnim boravkom i pogledom koji puca na prisavlje i Dunav i one male ubave kucerke na Dorcolu. Cijena je bila živa smijurija, tek kojih tristotinjak markona, ali u ona davna doba. Mogu mislit' kol'ko bi me danas odrapili. Moj moto je, hebeš lovu ako ti je dobro.

• Opinion of Price: N/A

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This is a very nice Hotel right in the centre of Belgrade.

• Opinion of Price: about average

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classy

Hotel Moskva situated in Terajiye is one of the best hotel in the town.With its clasical facade
you can enjoy the nostalgy of the city.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

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Old, Nice and Very Popular

Placed in the very heart of the city in the building from 1906 ( state protected ), Hotel Moskva is the ideal place to stay for those who like the nice clasic interiors. Rooms are spacious, some are on the two levels and all have cable TV. Hotel also has the great restaurant and pastry shop that is famous for its delicious cakes.

Unique Quality: If you don't stay here you at least shouldn't miss its restaurant. I would sugest you to try stuffed green veggetables (sarmice od zelja), similar to cabbage rools but much better.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

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Hotel Moskva

Very good hotel in the Terazije,center of Belgrade

Unique Quality: One of the oldiest hotels,built in 1906.,great tradition and great hotel

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

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Moskva

Unique Quality: Rates: 1/1 - 33-92 EUR, 1/2 - 102 EUR, App - 250 EUR
Tax: included in the price
Breakfast: English, included in the price
Credit cards: Diners Club, Visa, Master Card, DinaCard
Facilities: restaurant, bar, breakfast room, banquet hall (max. 50 seats), coffee house on the terrace, pastry shop, Internet access, exchange office, hair salon, beauty parlor, 40 duplex rooms Facilities business room, bedroom, mini bar and TV, air-conditioning, hair-drier, room service, wakeup service

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

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