Budget Hostels from

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for sightseeing.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social setting.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -6°C. The snowiest months in Balashikha are December, November, February and January, with each month seeing an average of 96 cm of snowfall.

Overall, Balashikha is known for its theatres, art and museums. Get out into nature with places such as Pekhorka Park, Izmaylovsky Park and Lossiny Ostrov National Park. Cultural attractions include Balashikha Museum of History and Local Lore, Malenky Puppet Theater and Fairy Tale Children’s Model Puppet Theater. Locals like to shop at Mega Belaya Dacha and TC Gardener.

Keep this information about transit options in Balashikha in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Zhukovsky (ZIA), 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Moscow (DME-Domodedovo Intl.), situated 24.7 mi (39.8 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. To explore more of the area, take a train from Balashikha Saltykovskaya Station, Balashikha Station or Reutov Nikolskoye Station.