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You should start exploring the city from the hotel itself, because its building is an international class hotel complex, opened on February 8, 1991 under the name "Siberia". It has seamlessly integrated into Novosibirsk's transport infrastructure, becoming an important part of the urban space.
The location of the hotel on one of the historical streets of the city (Lenin 21) makes it even more attractive and inspires you to explore the surroundings. Lenin Street is a real time machine where different eras are intertwined.: old merchant houses, constructivist buildings, cozy courtyards with art spaces and bars.
This is a place where history comes to life, and every corner preserves the memory of the past.
A walk along Lenin Street will allow you to feel the spirit of Novosibirsk's rebelliousness and see that this city is much more than just the capital of Siberia.
The street was formed in 1935 by combining Kuznetskaya and Mikhailovskaya Streets and was originally called Stalin Avenue. In 1961, it was renamed in honor of Lenin. Interestingly, Vladimir Lenin himself walked here in 1897 when he was sent into exile, crossing the Ob River on a sleigh. Today, Lenin Street An important historical site reflecting key events in the city's life.
The City Trade Building, built by architect Andrei Kryachkov in 1910-1911, was the center of trade and business. The ground floor housed shops, while the upper floors housed city institutions: the Duma, the City Council, the Treasury, and a branch of the State Bank. It now houses the Local History Museum.
Walking route:
Novo-Nikolaevsk City Estate Museum
Turn left from the hotel and after 30 meters you'll see a wooden house from the early 20th century – the Novo-Nikolaevsk City Estate Museum.
The cab driver Evsey Metlin and his family lived here, and from 1908 to 1912, the revolutionary Alexander Petukhov rented a room. The museum has restored interiors that convey the everyday life of an ordinary middle-class family and tells stories about the early years of Novosibirsk.
Red Torch Theater
Return to Lenin Street and head toward the Novat Opera and Ballet Theater, crossing Dimitrov Avenue via the underpass.
On the right, you'll see the Red Torch—one of the oldest theaters in Siberia, combining classicism with modern experimentation. Its building is an architectural monument of regional significance.
Novosibirsk Puppet Theater
At the intersection of Revolution and Lenin Streets, you'll notice a building with a stained-glass façade in the shape of nesting dolls – this is the Puppet Theater.
It was founded in 1933, and its first performance (Petrushka Visiting Schoolchildren) took place on May 1, 1934. Today, it houses a cozy 207-seat auditorium, and the foyer often serves as a venue for children's parties.
The best puppet theaters from around the world have shone on the Puppet Theater stage: captivating masters from Japan, spirited artists from Spain, exquisite productions from France, magical stories from India, and many others. Each performance is a journey into a unique culture, full of color, music, and emotion.
Merchant Surikov's House
Among the stone buildings, a wooden mansion with garlands stands out – the former home of merchant Ivan Surikov (1905).
At various times, it housed a girls' school and a treasury. The architecture combines Russian Baroque, Classicism, and Siberian architecture. The building now houses the restaurants "Zherarnya" and "ZhanHuanLu."
Pobeda Cinema
Before you is A building with columns and a sign reading "Cinema Pobeda." During WWII, military equipment was manufactured here, and later a movie theater opened here.
On October 5, 1945, the film "The Fall of Berlin" was first shown.
Book a tour now and discover Novosibirsk!
