vacations ideal for pet owners: destination recommendations for your furry companion
Pet-Friendly Travel in Russia: Exploring the Best Spots for Furry Companions
Traveling with your furry friend in Russia? You'll be pleased to know that several cities across the country are becoming increasingly pet-friendly, offering a range of accommodations, dining options, and activities for your four-legged companion.
In St. Petersburg, the bookstore cafe "Subscription Editions" welcomes visitors with pets, while the Avenue Apart provides bowls, beds, and nearby amenities like squares, cafes, and a grooming salon. The art hotel "Rakhmaninov" even prepares a special set for dogs, complete with a blanket, bowl, and towel, and their staff can suggest interesting walking routes and pet-friendly restaurants.
The capital of Tatarstan, Kazan, is another city that embraces pets, with over 50 establishments welcoming guests with their furry friends. Notable pet-friendly spots include the "Taps and Glasses" craft bar, which offers a water bowl and a convenient nearby area for pet walks, and the "Hotel Don Quixote", which accommodates dogs up to 7 kg and provides free water bowls. The "Art Moscow Voykovskaya" hotel also allows pets for an additional fee, while the "Hotel Cosmos Kazan" offers a soft bed, bowl, and staff attention for pets for an extra 600 rubles per night.
Moscow is another city that caters to pets, with several parks for energetic play, including Vorobyovy Gory, Neskuchny Sad, Gorky Park, Sokolniki, and VDNKh. The city also boasts pet-friendly accommodations like the Ibis on Kyivskaya, which welcomes dogs up to 10 kg, and the Courtyard by Marriott, which offers a range of pet services. However, it's essential to adhere to local regulations regarding leashes, muzzles, and carriers when using public transportation and dining outdoors.
When it comes to transportation, public transport in Russia generally permits dogs but requires them to be leashed and sometimes muzzled. Specific rules vary by city and transport type, so it's crucial to research pet transportation rules in advance. For instance, Moscow’s metro, a major transit system, mandates leashing and muzzling dogs, and owners may need to pay a small fee or possess a dog pass for their pet to ride.
For accommodations, cities like Irkutsk offer a variety of pet-friendly hotels starting from around £18–£75 per night, with well-rated options such as Kupechesky Dvor, Sun Hotel, and Boutique Hotel Marussia. Nekrasovskiy also provides options to find pet-friendly hotels via platforms like Skyscanner, though specific hotel details are less documented publicly.
When traveling with your pet, remember to bring a valid pet passport with up-to-date vaccinations. With these tips in mind, you and your furry friend can enjoy a memorable and pet-friendly journey through Russia.
In St. Petersburg, at the bookstore cafe "Subscription Editions" and the art hotel "Rakhmaninov", pets are warmly welcomed.
While traveling in Moscow, pet owners can explore various parks like Vorobyovy Gory and Courtyard by Marriott, known for offering pet services.
