Hotel Truvor

Rooms and decor

Rooms at Hotel Truvor are small and plainly furnished, but clean and functional. You get air-con, a basic TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom — and nothing beyond that. The whole place is built for travelers who want a clean bed at the lowest price, not extras.

Food and amenities

There is no restaurant on site, so you eat at the spots and convenience stores around the building. The feel is simple and homey, and the staff try to help international travelers as far as the language allows. Most reviews land on the same two points: it is clean, and it is good value.

Location and getting there

The hotel sits a fair way from the center and the Novgorod Kremlin, so you will take a bus or taxi into the old town. The upside is that Russian bus fares are tiny — under $0.60 a ride — so the trip costs almost nothing. For a backpacker who does not mind a short hop, this is the cheapest base in the city.

Things to know before booking

Set your expectations to 2-star: rooms are small, facilities are minimal, and there is no kitchen or restaurant in the building. The distance from the center means you should budget a little time for the bus each day. Booking direct can sometimes beat the OTA rate, so it is worth a quick check before you commit.

Our take

Hotel Truvor is the pick for backpackers and the tightest budgets in Veliky Novgorod — the cheapest room in town, from about $24 a night. You are not getting luxury, but you are getting a clean bed and basic service, named, fittingly, after one of Russia's legendary Varangian princes.