Visit Basmanny
Popular places to visit
Red Square
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Moscow Kremlin
Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.
St. Basil's Cathedral
Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.
Bolshoi Theatre
A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.
Arbat Street
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Moscow State University
Explore the campus of Moscow State University during your travels in Moscow. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Other neighbourhoods around Basmanny
Krasnoselsky
The museums and cafes are just a few things visitors like about Krasnoselsky. Komsomolskaya Square and Third Ring Road are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Komsomolskaya Station or Krasnoselskaya Station to get around the larger area.
Moscow City Centre
Theatres, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town.
Central Administrative Okrug
If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Moscow Manege or Moscow Arts Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.
Tverskoy
You might enjoy the cafes while in Tverskoy. Hermitage Moscow Theater is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mayakovskaya Station or Chekhovskaya Station to see more of the city.
Maryina Roshcha
Well liked for its museums and theatres, Maryina Roshcha is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Prospekt Mira and Third Ring Road, and jump on the metro at Maryina Roshcha Station to get around the city.
Arbat
Visitors often come to Arbat for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Lotte Plaza and Memorial Apartment of Andrei Bely. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Smolenskaya Station.