Visit Basmanny
Popular places to visit
Red Square
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a trip to Red Square. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.
Moscow Kremlin
Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.
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.
St. Basil's Cathedral
Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.
Arbat Street
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a visit to Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theater scene in this culturally rich area.
State Historical Museum
Take a walk through many different eras of Russian history at this expansive museum on Red Square.
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
Theaters, museums, and historic 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.
Kitay-Gorod
The museums and coffeehouses are just a few things visitors like about Kitay-Gorod. Palace of the Romanov Boyars and Gostiny Dvor Arcade are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitay-gorod Station (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line) or Lubyanka Station to get around the larger area.
Meshchansky District
While you're in Meshchansky District, take in top sights like Moscow Durov Animal Theatre or Prospekt Mira, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Prospekt Mira Station - Koltsevaya Line or Prospekt Mira Station - Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line.
Central Administrative Okrug
If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like State Historical Museum or Resurrection Gate and hop on the metro to see more the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.
Zamoskvorechye District
While you're in Zamoskvorechye District, take in top sights like Moscow International House of Music or Forum Hall, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Paveletskaya Station or Dobryninskaya Station.