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Visiting Irkutsk, Russia


Founded in the mid-17th century as a winter quarters for traders and tax collectors, Irkutsk came to prominence in the 1800s. Participants in the Decembrist revolt against Tsar Nicholas I were exiled to Siberia in droves, turning Irkutsk into their cultural center. Today, it’s one of Siberia’s biggest and most important cities, with over half a million people, many universities, many historic churches and museums, and beautiful Lake Baikal, just about an hour away by train.

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Baikaler Hostel

19 Nov 2009

me and my girlfriend made a trip to irkutsk and booked a tour to the olchon island via Jacks hostel. because all the beds were taken jack organized a homestay at one of his friends. the next day we...more

Zvezda Hotel

3 of 5 stars
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
11 Nov 2009

The whole hotel and property is central and nicely situated, it looks like a swiss chalet. The rooms are small though, not a lot room to move, amenities are good, but not outstanding. restaurant is...more

Baikaler Hostel

3 of 5 stars
LightTripper
20 Oct 2009

I stayed here for one night with 2 friends in Ocotber, and hate to say that I was not so impressed. Partly due to a cock-up which was not dealt with very well, but even leaving that to one side the...more

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