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Hotels in Odessa: prices, timing and locations

When to book a stay in Odessa for less

The busiest time in Odessa is summer, when Arcadia beach draws crowds and demand for seaside rooms rises. That is also when rates near the beach are highest. Out of the beach season, in spring and autumn, it is quieter and cheaper, and sightseeing around the old town, the Opera and the Potemkin Stairs is arguably nicer without the heat and the crowds. A last-minute room can be genuinely cheap, and the best prices come from booking ahead and choosing a property a little further from the seafront. A typical stay runs about five nights, just right for combining the beach with sightseeing.

How much a stay costs by property type

The choice is wide, from a cheap hostel and apartment to a four-star hotel and a spa resort by the beach. Hostels and simple apartments are cheapest, while premium hotels and seaside resorts cost the most. Below are rough nightly rates for two people.

Rates are indicative for a double room. In Odessa the gap between summer by the beach and the quieter season can be large, so check the real price for your dates in the search box above.

Where a stay is cheaper or pricier

Most of it comes down to how close to the sea you want to sleep. The priciest and busiest area in summer is Arcadia, the district with the beach, clubs and promenades. The centre, around Deribasivska, the Opera and the Potemkin Stairs, is a good compromise: close to the sights, restaurants and transport, with rates often more reasonable than right by the beach. The cheapest stays are further from the centre and the beach, including near the airport, from where a tram or bus reaches downtown. The closer to the sea and the main sights, the higher the rate.

Which stay in Odessa suits whom

• For families. Hotels near the Nemo Dolphinarium and Shevchenko Park, with family rooms and space to walk. Easy access to the beach and attractions for children.
• For couples. Boutique hotels with character in the centre, such as the Orange Hotel, close to the Opera, cafes and evening walks through the old town. A good pick for a romantic stay.
• By the sea. Properties by Arcadia beach, such as the Arcadia Plaza Apartments, with quick access to the sand and the clubs. Ideal for a summer trip to the Black Sea.
• In the centre. Hotels on Deribasivska, such as the Deribas Hotel, with everything within walking distance: the Opera, restaurants, shops and public transport.
• On a budget. Hostels and cheap guesthouses, such as the Guest House De Rishelye or the Odessa Hostel, with basic standards and a friendly feel. The cheapest option for a stay.
• In luxury. Higher-end hotels, such as the Black Sea Panteleymonovskaya Hotel, with elegant rooms, a restaurant and city views. For an upscale stay.

Sample hotels in Odessa with prices

From a cheap central hotel to a seaside spa resort, a few Odessa addresses with a from price. This is only a starting point, as rates in summer and by the beach can climb noticeably.

From prices for a double room. In Odessa the rate for the same property in summer and out of season can differ markedly, so check your exact dates in the search box.

When Odessa is pricier

The busiest season is summer, when warm days, Arcadia beach and the evening clubs draw the most visitors. That is when seaside rates are highest and the best beachfront properties go fastest. Cultural events, such as the Odessa Jazz Festival or the film festival, can also push prices up around those dates. Out of season, in spring and autumn, the city slows down and rooms get cheaper. That is a good time for unhurried sightseeing around the old town, the Opera and the Potemkin Stairs, and for Odessan dishes like borscht or vareniki, without the holiday crowds.