As all other Minsk hotels were full due to (communist party ?) congresses I opted for this low-graded far-from-the-centre soviet style hotel. Somewhere I read the building looks like it was taken straight from the centre of Mogadishu and that is correct, especially since similar buldings around this hotel look much nicer. Inside it much better, nice reception folks, english... more

This micro-brewery (brovar) produces 12 kinds of beer, I tried the Starovilenskoje and it was great. Food is typical Belarussian. The interior is very tasteful and has a good feel. The waitresses speak English too. more

At a good price rate, there is not much to be expected, but the carpets and furniture in general were old , so value for money is good, nevertheless it can be improved with little effort more

Visited Minsk last summer, left with very good impression, mostly because this is very clean town with friendly people. I 'd recommend to approach younger people if you need to ask smthing. Usually they speak better Engish. Met 1 guy-very helpful if you go there: [--] more

Arrived at the Europe Hotel after our tour company changed us from Minsk Hotel. Fantastic. Arrived into the hotel through a very bright and airy foyer area. Up the internal glass lift to our room (608). It was more a suite than just a room. It was really spacious and very clean. We had french doors opening to a lovely... more

The remains of the village of Khatyn (Хатынь) which was destroyed by the Germans in WW2 have been used to create this memorial. The village symbolises all the towns and villages which suffered a similar fate at the hands of the Nazis. 186 cubes, respresent each of the larger villages destroyed. The peaceful location of Khatyn, is located within the... more

Hotel Yubileny has a good location close to the city centre. Rooms are clean nice. Nice staff. The restaurant used 80 minutes to prepare our diner. The food was ok. more

While I would generally rate this hotel average, I instead rated it very good considering its location (right near the metro, although a little far out from central Minsk) and that you get the feel just from being in Belarus that it is a country that misses being communist, so standards are somewhat lower. The hotel and the rooms were... more

Not having been to Eastern Europe in almost 15 years, I didn't know what to expect from the Hotel Minsk. I was pleasantly surprised throughout my stay. The rooms, true, aren't huge, and the mattress isn't exactly a Hyatt pillowtop. But the bathrooms are modern, and everything during my six-day stay was spotless. The service was professional, efficient, and friendly... more

I stayed at the Hotel Minsk at the end of June by myself for three nights. The one suggestion that I would make is to get a high floor overlooking the square...preferably a room with a balcony , or french balcony. The view of the Stalanist square was probably my favorite part of the hotel. Especially watching the kids, couple,... more

Nice hotel. Located right in the center of Minsk's downtown. Walking distance to an underground subway station, many restaurants, stores, university, museums. A bit outdated and small rooms. My room had a view on the central Nezalezhnast' square, which was a great view. Service is typical for a former soviet country. Very small beds, not a queen sized, as we... more

First time to Hotel Minsk. Staff are wonderful, rooms are clean, but dated. Bathrooms are spotless, but they only give you one bath towel. Air conditioning worked (and it was hot/sticky one day). The base level price room is small, but typically European. There's a hot water maker in the room and one packet of instant coffee (and two tea... more

I've been in that amazing hotel for a business trip with my co-workers, what can I say - I am in love with "Europe"! It was just unbelivable! Yes, it is the most expensive hotel in the city, but if you know the price of the high quality and that it can never bee cheep - believe me, it is... more

This tour was poorly pre-planned. It was impossible to carry out the tour in 20 days to an acceptable level. The expectations for the tour - driving quite long distances to enable a reasonable amount of sightseeing - were not achieved. The tour treated us as guinea pigs; in that this was the first time it had been included in... more

The restaurant is located close to the city centre. One of the main reasons to go here is to taste the beer. It's a combined microbrewery and restaurant. The interior and atmosphere is nice and the food is tasty. The menu features severeal interesting local dishes, and the beer is very tasty. Menues are available in english both at the... more

For all of us who love gloomy and dark soviet style hotels in eastern europe (who doesn't?) this is as close to heaven as you get. Hotel Belarus is a charming hotel i soviet 60:s or 70:s style with dark corridors, awkward passages, strange doors and gloomy hallways - I love it! The service personel is harsh but correct and... more

It was a different city to look through. There is not much for helping the tourist and if you want an english speaking hotel I suggest the Hotel Planet as all staff spoke English. I took the Metro most places as it was 15min walk from my hotel it was not much of a walk and you go past a... more

I was thrilled to be able to stay with an ordinary Belarussian citizen 4 years ago in the city of Minsk, and for the two weeks there, felt able to absorb some of the experiences of everyday living. I valued these times more than simply doing the tourist circuit. As the main reason for my visit was humanitarian I was... more

If you ignore the concrete housing estates and concentrate on strolling rather than rushing, Minsk throws up numerous jewels. Art galleries, for example, are affordable, stimulating and the process of exporting anything you buy can be done in 24 hours. The flea market near the Roman Catholic cathedral revealed Homer and Marge Simpson traditional Russian wooden dolls, along with Putin... more