Budget Accommodation in Irkutsk
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Irkutsk
On the banks of the Angara River 72 kilometres from Lake Baikal, Irkutsk is today the tourist gateway to the Baikal region and the wilds of Siberia surrounding it. Lake Baikal is the deepest freshwater lake in the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has 2 national Much of the history of Irkutsk, though, revolves around the Decembrists.
From the Irkutsk Travel Guide
Guest Reviews
Nerpa Backpackers
Good hostel but it was under construction when we arrive so we think it will be nicer after when they get all their staff. ... more
Irkutsk Hostel
We stayed in the 'apartment rooms' (listed as twin/double/family rooms) and were really pleased with this hostel. It's within walking distance of the main sights of Irkutskk, although not directly on any public transport routes. ... more
Trans-Sib Hostel
This hostel was a very pleasant surprise indeed. My reason for staying there was unusual: I was in Irkutsk for work reasons rather than for tourism. Affordable hotels were all booked but I discovered the Trans-Sib fairly late - it was not advertised on many of the websites that I checked. This may be why it stil had a bed for me. ... more
Irkutsk Blog Entries
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Day Eight
Irkutsk became the centre for intellectual and social life for the many Russian officers, Artists and Nobles who were exiled to Siberia following the failed Decembrist revolution of 1825. It was also heavily involved, after the Revolution, in the battles between the Reds and the Whites and it is here ...
Posted in Trans Mongolian Express by Vic70 -
Irkutsk
So after 4 long but very entertaining and very hot nights on the train we arrived in Irkutsk ...
Posted in RoJo Global Travels by JonoElias -
Irkutsk
Irkutsk is situated 5,185 kilometers by rail from Moscow. It's situated in Siberia and has ...
Posted in The Big Trip by fredrik_p - More Irkutsk Blog Entries
