In this article, we will consider all the points of placement on the coast of the deepest lake in the world. Based on personal travel experience, we will compile a selection of the best places where you can stay on Lake Baikal both independently with children and in the company of friends.
We will find out the prices for housing in the private sector from the owners, when it is better to look for options and which recreation centers to book first of all.
Where to stay on Lake Baikal to relax on the shore?
The most popular vacation spots on Lake Baikal are associated with Small seaas well as rivers and lakes in its vicinity. Places where the water warms up in summer to a temperature comfortable for swimming is an island Olkhon, villages Sakhyurta, Listvyanka, Vydrino and cities - Baikalsk and Severobaikalsk... The village of Arshan can be attributed to the nearby places of the lake, where we still recommend you to go and enjoy the nature. The wilderness can be found in Sandy Bay.
Let us examine the options for accommodation in inexpensive hotels for recreation on Lake Baikal in the summer, which can be found in cities and villages on the coast, the conditions will not be worse than in hotels of a higher class. It is better to book a room in advance, it is unlikely to find such accommodation during the season, even upon arrival you have to choose not the best living conditions so as not to be left without a roof over your head.
Cottages on the Baikal tract
For a large company, it will be more convenient to rent cottages on Lake Baikal for daily rent. An example of such a cottage 59 km from Irkutsk along the Baikalsky tract leading to the village of Listvyanka.
- Guest house "Alpiyskiy", Listvyanka.
Beautiful house with 5 bedrooms. The cost of living is 20,000 rubles per day for 10 people. New two-level spacious wooden cottage with mountain views. Fifteen minutes walk to Lake Baikal and not far from the center of the village.
About a kilometer to the nerpinarium and the market. Free private parking is available on site. The house is furnished with wooden furniture, panoramic windows. For guests there is a terrace, 2 bathrooms, a sauna and a swimming pool. The shared kitchen has everything you need, including a dishwasher. Friendly hosts.
If you decide to rent a house along the Baikal tract, we advise you to consider the left side in the area of the Elochki camping-hotel (21 km.) And Burduguz (39 km.), The water in the bays is the purest here. As for the rest in Listvyanka, you can rent a cottage in the selection:
- All cottages of Listvyanka
Where to stay on Baikal with a tent?
For those who are more accustomed to resting in a tent, there are tent and yurt camps or campings on Lake Baikal. Wild tourists stop on Olkhon Island from the side of the Small Sea and in the bays near the village of Sakhyurta. In these places, the lake water is safe and warms up best of all.
A popular place for "savages" near Lake Izumrudnoye and the Snezhnaya River on Teplye Lakes, here independent tourists stop along the road in tent camps, which leads to the camp site, we advise you to choose a place closer to the checkpoint. Well, if the places are occupied, then you can rent a house at the camp site.
You can go to almost any bay of Lake Baikal by ships or private boats. You shouldn't go deep into the taiga, especially in the northwestern part of Lake Baikal. Bears live there. It is optimal to put up a tent in a campsite or on the territory of a tourist center. They take a symbolic fee for this, about 200-300 rubles.
- Resting places for savages
Where is the best place to stay in Listvyanka?
Rental prices in Listvyanka start from 1,500 rubles for an apartment or a double room.
The best hotels for a lakeside holiday
- Guest house "Baikal-1", st. Kulikov 1.
House on the shores of Lake Baikal with very luxurious living conditions, along with other accommodation options in the village. The cost of a double room for 2 days is from 5000 rubles. For guests free Wi - Fi and private parking. Wooden house, furniture.
The building houses a restaurant, a tour desk, a conference hall. There are family rooms and a honeymoon suite. The rooms are equipped with a workplace. Shared or private bathroom. Bicycle rental is available on site. Positive feedback from guests.
- Apartments "On Baikal Street", st. Gornaya, ap. 19.
The rental price is 19,000 rubles for 2 days. Just 3 minutes walk to the beach. The apartment has a garden, terrace and children's playground. Free Wi - Fi and parking are available. The room has a well-equipped kitchen, a bathroom with everything you need, a seating area, extra long beds. Panoramic windows overlooking Lake Baikal. The building has a restaurant and a sauna (for a fee). Transfer to the airport (chargeable).
Best hotels in Listvyanka
- Hotels in Listvyanka are booked mainly by foreign tourists, but if you are lovers of service, then first of all we recommend taking a closer look at the sights of the village - the Mayak Hotel.
Rest for businessmen or newlyweds will be especially significant in the hotel; on the top floor there is a restaurant with a panoramic view of the lake.
- The second hotel, the most suitable for accommodation, is Anastasia.
The hotel has its own swimming pool, a restaurant with live music, a huge sailboat made of wood, which is worth seeing with your own eyes.
Rental housing in Utulik
Utulik is a small developing village near Baikalsk. Focused on the provision of travel services. Renting a house in Utulik is the best solution for a small company or family. Basically, camp sites are booked here or cottages are rented in the private sector.
Why is Utulik better for families with children? The area provides travelers with options how to go along the trail to the mountains, swim on catamarans on the territory of the camp site (cost 150 rubles / hour), and taste delicious victoria from private traders.
- Holiday home "House near Lake Baikal", st. Russian 2.
The cost of living is 5,000 rubles per day for 5 people. The house is located near the coast. The house is new, made of natural wood with a terrace, a bedroom, a living room with a fireplace and a mini - kitchen. There is a sauna (for a fee). Modern design, very clean and comfortable.
You can rent a bike, go fishing. When placing all children on extra beds, an additional 500 rubles are paid. There is no internet. Irkutsk International Airport is 83 km away.
- Guest house "House at Baikal", st. 1st Baikal, 31.
The cost of a double room is from 2,300 rubles. Cozy rooms, some with kitchen and oven. In the rest there is a kettle and a microwave oven. All rooms are on the ground floor, shared bathroom with modern fixtures and a washing machine.
Great sauna with a large pool. Heated swimming pool. Welcoming hosts. Lounge with soft furnishings and a large fireplace. Garden where you can dine outdoors. There is no internet.
Where to rent an apartment in Baikalsk?
Baikalsk is located on the shore of the lake, but it is known primarily for the international ski resort "Sobolinaya Mountain". At the end of April tourists come here to close the season. Almost the season lasts until May.
The best hotels in Baikalsk:
- Hotel "Ski-Let", Gagarin microdistrict, 218.
The cost of a two-level cottage for 12 people is 20,000 rubles. First line. The beach is just 4 minutes walk. There is an outdoor pool with heated water on site. Free Wi - Fi and parking.
Brand new spacious cottages have a living room with upholstered furniture and a flat-screen TV, 2 bathrooms, a dining area, a kitchen and a patio. All at the highest level. Nearby there is a restaurant "By the lake", you can order delivery to cottages. Baikalsk Train Station is 10 km away.
- Guest house "Nephrite", st. Baikal 5.
The cost of a double room with a balcony is from 1,500 rubles. House 50 meters from the shore with a view of Lake Baikal and mountains. Built in 2021. The house is very neat and cozy, its heating, wooden floors, smells of wood. The house is non-smoking.
The rooms have their own bathroom, kitchenette, microwave and kettle. Free parking on site, welcoming host Sergey. The kitchen is common, but clean, there is everything you need.
Offers in the city for a day or more
You can rent an apartment in Baikalsk inexpensively for a day at the Kurshavel Hotel, a double room will cost 550 rubles. Minus - the hotel is located 1.5 km from the coast.
The best reviews and location for the 3-room apartment (55 sq.m) "Apartment on Gagarina". The hostess is friendly, there are shops nearby. The embankment can be reached on foot in 10 minutes, here you can sit on benches and take pictures with a huge strawberry. The cost of accommodation is 550 rubles per person.
For economical skiers who are looking for accommodation near the Sobolinaya Mountain, we advise you to consider the third floor of the cottage at the foot, about 7 minutes walk to the mountain.
Private sector in Vydrino
The village of Vydrino is located on the territory of the Baikal Nature Reserve along the Snezhnaya River, which flows into Lake Baikal. Tourists are attracted to these hard-to-reach places by several unique lakes, waterfalls, the possibility of climbing dangerous peaks, a sandy beach and the Mamai ski resort. There is an opportunity to stay on vacation at camp sites and in the private sector.
Top hotels in Vydrino:
- Hotel "Snow White", st. School 7, in the village of Novosnezhnaya near Vydrino.
Double room with breakfast - from 5,500 rubles. A modern hotel, near a helipad, a private beach on the river, near Lake Baikal. The territory has a garden, a terrace, a business center, a seasonal pool, a sauna, a restaurant, a bar and a tour desk. 24-hour front desk.
You can go horse riding, fishing and cycling, canoeing. Services are paid. For children under 12 years old on extra beds, an additional fee of 1,000 rubles. Free Internet. Listvyanka village is 46 km away.
- Recreation center "New Snow", Novosnezhnaya.
The cost of a double room with a balcony is from 1,800 rubles. The hotel has a wide terrace with wooden furniture, a restaurant where you can order a buffet breakfast. From the windows a view of the mountains. Nearby there are beautiful lakes with warm water. You can swim from July to September.
Rooms with good furniture, in the living room there is a large fireplace and upholstered furniture. Internet (300 rubles per day), there is street and guarded parking (for a fee), a sauna (for a fee). On the territory there are designated smoking areas, barbecues for a picnic, there is a temple and shops, a playground for outdoor games. For those who love silence, it is better to come on weekdays.
Where can you stay in Severobaykalsk?
Mostly those who like to swim in hot springs or on a business trip come here. You can rent an apartment in Severobaykalsk for short term or long term in any part of the city, since there are a lot of options.
Of all the variety, we advise the first thing to look at the private apartments "apartment for rent", located in the center, the cost is only 1300 rubles / day.
- As for outdoor recreation among the pine trees and a view of the lake, then undoubtedly suitable "Baikal Residence».
Basically, the hotel is chosen by wealthy people, but every traveler should have a rest in such conditions with a wide range of services. The location of the hotel away from the bustle of the city, spa treatments, heated pool, boat trips, fishing, and many other opportunities according to your needs.
Khuzhir hotels on Olkhon island
Olkhon Island is considered the most visited place among savages and lovers of tourist centers. Every year the area is visited by thousands of tourists from different cities and countries. Hotels should be booked 3-5 months before planning a vacation; you can rent an apartment in the private sector of Khuzhir from 600 rubles with amenities on the street. During the summer season, be prepared for the queues for the ferry, reaching up to a day of waiting.
As for information about accommodation and living conditions, a full overview is disclosed on separate pages of our website:
- The best hostels in Olkhon
- How to get there
- Attractions of the island
Small sea camp sites
In our review of the best places to stay on Lake Baikal, we decided to add relaxation on the Small Sea. The area is distinguished by a calm environment for complete solitude, here you can walk along the coast and forget about the problems, swim in the bays where the water warms up to +25 degrees. Mostly families with children come here. The cost of rooms is much lower than on Olkhon under the same conditions.
As for the tourist centers, we visited most of them and made our review of the best in terms of location, quality of services and prices for room accommodation:
- Small sea camp sites
