In which areas of Yalta is it better for tourists to live and why?

The Pearl of the Black Sea is charming at any time of the year. This feature of Yalta was discovered by the upper strata of society of the Russian Empire at the end of the 19th century. In the city itself, holiday houses were built for the families of influential figures of the time, and in Livadia, a nearby suburb, a royal residence was founded.

Today Yalta is full of contrasts, a mix of history, both distant and not so distant, and modernity, a harmonious neighborhood of cozy narrow alleys of dilapidated houses and wide streets with luxurious restaurants and new buildings. Some iconic places have not yet been touched by the hand of the developer; such corners seem to have come straight out of Soviet postcards; you should hurry to see them with your own eyes.

This is a city with a soul and a special atmosphere, a real open-air museum. Therefore, it is not surprising that thousands of tourists come here every year - to touch long-gone eras, recharge themselves for the year ahead with the warmth of the sun, and breathe in the intoxicating air of pine and floral aromas.

Tourists with small children find a wonderful beach holiday at the resort and comprehensive treatment in large, long-established sanatoriums, and are immersed in an endless cycle of all kinds of entertainment.

Beaches

It is impossible to find a sandy beach in the area, mostly small or large pebbles, the only option, and then if you are lucky, are stones mixed with sand. This is the main advantage: the coastal waters are clean, transparent, some beaches have more than once won the Blue Flag status. You can get to almost any place on the coastline for free, because it belongs to the municipality. The exception is small islands rented by luxury hotels. Despite free access to the shore, you still have to pay - at least for the rental of sun loungers. Almost all beaches are equipped with toilets, changing rooms, and showers. Cozy cafes and cute restaurants are not uncommon; sometimes there are trading stalls with drinks, sweets and swimming accessories.

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Old city. Close to the sea

In Old Yalta there is the Lenin embankment, as well as all the beaches of the city. You don’t really have to choose between the beaches: they are all free and pebble. They are also very narrow, so there is always very little space.

Officially, there are no paid beaches in Yalta. This also applies to hotels. For example, the beach of the Yalta-Intourist is marked with the Blue Flag. There are plenty of people wanting to relax here. However, hotel staff are doing everything to prevent unnecessary guests from coming here. For example, they hang prohibiting signs or simply do not allow tourists to go to the sea. Defend your right to vacation where you want.

The central beach of Yalta is Primorsky . Everything is nearby: a water park, Primorsky Park, embankment, cafes, restaurants.

True, this may scare someone away, says the author of the Svetlana project:

There is very little comfort for sunbathing due to the abundance of sun umbrellas and noisy companies. In addition, there are a huge number of cafes along the entire beach. Some will find this a plus, but for others, on the contrary, the additional smells of barbecue will be an unnecessary irritant during rest.

In 2022, reconstruction of the Primorsky beach began. All cafes, restaurants and clubs on the embankment are planning to be decorated in the same style by summer; the city toilet has already been restored and observation decks have been equipped.

Massandra beach is smaller, but marked with the Blue Flag. He is more party-oriented than Primorsky, says Svetlana:

Various parties are often held on the beach. This is the most popular and noisy beach in Yalta. If you like this, then you simply cannot find a better place - the sea, the beach, a party.

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Choose a street:

• Sevastopol, Pushkin, Botkinskaya, Ekaterininskaya, Gogol or Chekhov , if you want to live near the Primorsky beach

Primorsky beach area

• Drazhinsky, Roosevelt or Karl Marx , if you want to be as close as possible to Massandra beach

Massandra Beach area Alexey Zhirukhin
warns that when choosing housing in Old Yalta, you need to take into account its mountainous terrain:

When I saw that almost the entire city is located on the slope of a mountain, I was no longer surprised that almost all the hotels and guest houses have views. The main thing is not to choose too high, otherwise you will have to walk for a very long time along narrow streets and stairs. Despite the fact that our house was located 3-4 streets from the coast, after several climbs, we quickly lost the desire to go for a walk somewhere else.

He also warns that it will be difficult to travel in the Old Town by personal car:

Another problem of the old part of the city is the terribly narrow streets and almost complete lack of parking. In search of our house, we first turned somewhere wrong, came to a dead end and had to reverse for about a kilometer in order to at least turn around somewhere.

Entertainment

It is unlikely that you will be able to sit idle, the resort surprises, delights, fascinates, attracts with sights and incredible colorful actions... Leisure will be unforgettable:

• The main “treasures” of the peninsula are concentrated in the city and around it - the Levadia and Massandra palaces, the Swallow’s Nest, residences and “dacha” houses of the nobility of the tsarist era, and churches. In terms of the number and value of architectural objects, this southern city is no worse than European ones;
• The central embankment is full of all kinds of fun. A leisurely walk under tropical trees, a cup of coffee with dessert in a nice cafe or restaurant, buying souvenirs, a dose of adrenaline on the amusement park attractions, live music, magic performances - all this can form the basis of an approximate program for a warm evening. You can dilute it with a concert in the famous “Yubileiny”, bowling in an entertainment club, karaoke songs right on the street, a disco in one of the large night clubs;
• Kids will also like it here. For them there is a zoo, the Atlantis water park, a dolphinarium, and in the open-air museum “Glade of Fairy Tales” heroes straight from the pages of books await. In the city, the doors of several cafes are open, where they offer only a children's menu. Here you can enjoy dozens of varieties of ice cream, drink a milkshake and all have a delicious cake.

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Livadia Palace

If your children are interested in the history of Yalta, do not miss the opportunity to show them the Livadia and Vorontsov palaces and the wonderful parks around them. The ghosts of tsarist and noble Russia come to life in luxurious interiors. The greatness and power of the empire is embodied in the harmony of architecture and landscape. The guide will tell you a lot of stories from the life of a bygone era, which in winter will help fill the dry lines of a school textbook with details.

If you take very young children with you on a trip, they will be interested in playing in the sandbox, climbing the slides and rope bridges of the play towns of the Pioneer Park in the very center of Yalta. It's nice to sit here in the shade on a hot summer day, inhaling the scent of coniferous trees. All children will surely enjoy walks along the promenade, with street performances, attractions, souvenir shops and seaside cafes. They form a carnival of colors and new experiences that will bring real pleasure to the young traveler.

Hotels

In terms of accommodation, Yalta tries to please everyone. Hostels, the private sector, luxury villas, mid-level hotels and 5-star hotels, hospitals and boarding houses, places suitable for families, middle-aged people, for youth holidays - the choice is dizzying. It all depends on the size of your wallet and your vacation plans. The city center and its old part are famous for their high cost, luxury and stunning views, where nature is combined with the benefits of civilization. The ideal option for tourists with children is to settle right next to the central embankment: the sea is noisy at your very feet, and there is a lot of interesting things nearby. Accommodation in the Chekhov area and its suburbs will be cheaper, but here you can truly relax, spend days in peace and quiet in the amazing beauty of Crimea. Large hotels, as a rule, offer the entire rich entertainment base at the cost of a trip. They have swimming pools with water slides, in some places there are even mini-water parks, bath complexes, children's playrooms with magnificent playgrounds, and animation. You still need to look for holiday homes with an all-inclusive system, but even such are available in the arsenal of the resort’s tourism industry. Don't forget about the difficult terrain. Some hotels are built on hills or at the foot of mountains, where the area is an obstacle course with a million steps that have to be climbed every day. Therefore, before deciding which hotel to choose, read the conditions and read as many reviews as possible.

So, we present to your attention our rating of the best hotels in Yalta for families with children:

Oreanda 5*

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A holiday in a five-star hotel will leave a vivid bouquet of memories. This premium hotel in the center of the resort town is chosen by Russian celebrities - the building, built at the beginning of the last century, has luxurious rooms with designer interiors. The range of categories includes both standard small rooms and spacious four-room apartments. The most expensive rooms are equipped with “smart” showers, where you can feel like a visitor to a Finnish sauna or Turkish bath. Among the attributes of comfort are slippers and bathrobes; after a week of stay, guests are presented with champagne with fruit. If you are staying with small children, they will provide you with a crib, and parents of infants can also count on a stroller. An interesting program awaits the children at the Premier Kids Club: theater club, treasure hunts, sporting events... The children's club is filled with construction sets and other educational toys, and there are pencils and coloring books in the restaurant. Private beach with a cafe, free sun loungers and rental equipment for water activities across the road.

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Palmira Palace 4*

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Another magnificent complex on the first line of the coast in the vicinity of Yalta, where the price tag is far from suitable for a budget tourist. The living conditions are appropriate. One of the buildings called “Dream by the Sea” allows you to enjoy the gentle sound of the surf around the clock. The rooms are fully equipped with the necessary elements for a good rest - TV, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, dishes and coffee sets, kettle included, good wi-fi, excellent orthopedic mattresses. Every day a compliment from the maids in the form of two chocolates. The restaurant flows smoothly into an open area where you can enjoy excellent food in the fresh air. Tourists highly praise the food in the reviews; the price-quality ratio is in harmony. A balanced menu includes not only complex culinary masterpieces, but also dietary dishes. There is a good diet for children, there are cereals, broths, and juices. On the forums, the complex is included in the top 10 hotels for children thanks to the Limpopo club; little ones who have reached the age of 3 years are accepted here - they will teach them how to dance, make crafts, and draw. There are two swimming pools on site, one with water slides, the other indoors with warm sea water. The beach is a hundred meters away with a gentle entry into the sea, and there is plenty of entertainment for children: a play area with a “soft” construction set, an animation program.

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Alexandria 4*

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The four-star hotel is located in the southernmost point of Crimea, in the village of Katsiveli, on the Black Sea coast next to the Blue Bay water park. The beach is not well maintained, the sea compensates for it with an excellent swimming pool with hydromassage. The area is green, compact and very cozy; you can sit on the summer terrace with a glass of cocktail, swing on the garden swing, or fry meat in the barbecue area. The yard is decorated with a goldfish pond. The number of rooms is rich, occupies four buildings, with new furniture, plumbing, large balconies with breathtaking views of the sea surface. All rooms except “standards” have a kitchen area. This is a family hotel, which determines a thorough approach to the comfort of children: accommodation up to 3 years is free, for one-year-old babies cribs, strollers, high chairs in the restaurant, daytime and evening animation with an incendiary disco, cartoons in a 3D cinema. By the way, about the kitchen. There is a children's menu, a large selection of dishes, everything is prepared from the freshest ingredients. Advice from vacationers - do not deny yourself the pleasure of trying freshly baked croissants for breakfast, you will lick your fingers!

Spa Hotel Primorsky Park 4*

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A nice small hotel with only 27 rooms with amazing cuisine and caring staff, created for a family holiday. A heated outdoor pool and singing fountains near the summer veranda are the original highlights of this place on the city map. Both babies and teenagers will have fun here. Children under one year old are taken under the care of teachers in the playroom; for older children, a playground has been built and an interesting leisure program has been developed including competitions and themed parties. The luxurious SPA center invites you to soak in the salt and herbal baths for free. The beach has sand and pebbles, it is very well equipped: changing rooms, showers, and sun canopies are available to guests. You can relax from the heart and even be lazy - the waiters of the summer cafe will bring your ready-made order straight to your sunbed. The contents of the rooms correspond to 4 stars and even more. The interiors are highlighted by natural rattan furniture, fresh flowers, high-speed Internet in the rooms allows you to watch videos and your favorite cartoons, and incredible landscapes of the bay and park from the semicircular balconies.

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Yalta-Round the Year 3*

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Travelers who prefer gaining knowledge to empty time on the beach simply need to book the Yalta-All Year Round Hotel. Its original concept allows you to plunge into the history of the peninsula and test yourself in conquering snow-capped mountain slopes or green hills. The hotel is listed in tourist catalogs as an excursion hotel, so for a vacation with an infant it is better to choose another place. Thrifty guests will appreciate inexpensive accommodation, but at the same time will be surprised by the comfort of the rooms - everything, from decoration to furniture and plumbing, is new. I can’t even believe that the complex was awarded 3 stars. The small areas of the rooms and bathrooms will be slightly disappointing. The rooms are warm in winter and cool in summer thanks to air conditioners with heating and cooling modes. Meals twice a day, no more is needed, because guests are constantly on excursions. The menu has an abundance of pastries, fruits, and dairy dishes. Entertainment includes a gym, karaoke, sauna, and a departure party once a week. It's a long way to get to the beach on foot; a special transfer takes you there.

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Eco-hotel Levant 3*

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A wonderful hotel in Crimea for families with children and adherents of a healthy lifestyle offers a unique “Path of Health” program, safe living conditions (the territory is protected to the highest standard) and home-style delicious cuisine. It is located next to the sea, there are always free sun loungers and umbrellas on the pebble shore, and towels are also provided here. Children from 1 year old will have fun and interesting on the territory; they have a playground with a trampoline at their disposal. If the child is 2-4 years old, he can be safely handed over to the animators. From the panoramic windows of the rooms you can see the endless expanses of the Black Sea, the sound of the surf literally at your very feet, at a distance of 20 meters. The interiors are bright, the technical components are fully equipped, there is a refrigerator, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar with paid drinks, and a safe. But not all rooms have balconies. Categories of premises for every taste: standard, classic, studio and luxury. Cleaning is done every day and every corner is clean.

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Bristol 3*

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For a century and a half, the three-star hotel has been welcoming guests from all over Russia and beyond all year round. The historical building delights with the atmosphere of royal times, which is harmoniously complemented by modern filling. The hotel is popular among vacationers with small children: there are large family rooms, a warm swimming pool, a playground, and they serve omelettes, cereals and fruits for breakfast. Another advantage that parents point out to tophotels is a clean beach with a good entry into the sea within a five-minute walk. The water is shallow, clear and warms up remarkably well. The beginning of the embankment, where resort life is in full swing, is not far away; you can go with your kids every day for new emotions.

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Lower Oreanda

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City residents who are tired of the crazy pace can recommend a good hotel in the village of Nizhnyaya Oreanda, where the party elite liked to relax in the Soviet past. Even the photo shows how perfectly the interior elements managed to preserve the features of that time. Several buildings of the sanatorium are hidden in a beautiful park with a lake and a long-living plane tree. You can choose any living space from those presented; the arsenal of rooms includes single and double rooms, as well as suites with designer interiors. Near the sea, a climate pavilion awaits guests; it offers modest accommodation - with amenities on the floors. All the necessary equipment is in place, comfortable beds, soap and toilet paper in the bathrooms, according to tourists, bottled drinking water would be nice - such luxuries are not provided. The food in the dining room is simple, dietary, in full accordance with the status of the place. The kids eat everything the menu offers without whims, because the chefs do their best. There are two playgrounds on the territory, with animators working. The hotel is located on line 1, but you don’t need to go anywhere, there is an elevator leading down to the sea. The picturesque beach with views of Swallow's Nest is full of water activities.

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Ripario Hotel Group

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The hotel is a chain hotel, the Spaniards managed to buy it several years ago, but there is no European chic yet - it still retains a Russian flavor. The buildings and cottages consist of various types of rooms with old furnishings, some do not even have air conditioning. The “Modren” building stands apart, recommended for comfortable living. It has rooms with updated furniture and modern plumbing. The staff of the boarding house is very competently selected, here everyone will feel like a dear guest. In 2022, holidays with children in Russia will be remembered for a long time, because the hotel’s strong point is its entertainment program. The kids find company on the playground, a separate building-game club has been built for them, and in the evening the animators organize dances. A gym, a spa center, a billiard room, a karaoke club - this is what parents' leisure time consists of. The distance to your beach feels different for everyone, it all depends on the building. It may seem to some that the complex is on line 2; you will have to walk for at least 10 minutes down the hill along countless steps.

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Ai-Danil

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It occupies one of the main positions in the list of hotels with children. It has everything you need for the most wonderful holiday with your family: a warm swimming pool, animation, sports grounds, a bathhouse complex. The pristine nature of the peninsula is at arm's length - the complex is surrounded by a park with relict plants, a free excursion will help you plunge into the wonderful world of flora. The type of menu depends on the room number. For guests staying in “standard” rooms, it is comprehensive; for those who have chosen a suite, there is a buffet. The food is dietary, the baby will be fed. There is a steep descent leading to the sea, breakwaters make it difficult to calmly enter the sea, and descend into the water using stairs. There is a bar and restaurant on the beach where you can have a delicious meal.

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Where is the private sector located?

The private sector of Yalta is concentrated in the areas:

• Chekhovo (includes the Avangard microdistrict)
• Vasilyevka
• Drazhinsky
• Embankment.

In Chekhovo (Avangard) private old houses have been preserved. Modern cottages and luxurious painted villas with jacuzzi are often built next to them.

In Vasilyevka, all the houses are old, so they are cheaper.

On Drazhinsky, cottages and large private houses predominate. The Naberezhnaya microdistrict consists of 70% private buildings. Huge mansions with many bedrooms have been built here.

• A selection of inexpensive cottages with good reviews

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Of the high-quality economical, mid-price and premium hotel options that we recommend for parents with children for a holiday, and where everything necessary for young visitors will be present, we additionally note the following:

• Mriya Resort & Spa 5*
• Residence Crimean Breeze 5*
• Villa Elena 5*
• Bagatelle 4*
• Atlantis 4*
• Yalta-Intourist 4*
• Respect Hall Resort & SPA 3*
• Crimean Nice 2*
• Monsoon
• Tea slide
• sanatorium Dulber
• sanatorium named after Kirov
• eco-hotel Polyana Skazok
• sanatorium Zaporozhye
• sanatorium Kurpaty
• SPA hotel Livadiysky
• sanatorium Gorny
• boarding house House of Creativity named after. A. P. Chekhova
• sanatorium Eagle's Nest

Reviews from tourists about holidays with children in Yalta

1. Experienced travelers recommend going to Yalta with a child at the height of the tourist season , when amusement parks, a water park, a zoo and other entertainment are available in Crimea.
2. The advantages of a family holiday in Yalta are most often cited as a mild climate, moderate air humidity , comfortable weather conditions throughout the year, and well-developed infrastructure.
3. Among the disadvantages, tourists note the high cost of housing and entertainment, and crowded conditions. Many vacationers with children are upset by the lack of soft sandy beaches.