Show up to Kazan Fair at midday on a Saturday and you'll be queuing for everything — the food court, the ATMs, even the escalators. The regulars know to arrive at opening or after 6pm, when the crowds thin and the vendors actually have time to talk. That timing calculus starts the moment you wake up, which is why the current prices for stays near Kazan Fair matter less than the distance you're willing to cover before your first coffee.
Every verified option within walking distance of Kazan Fair is an apartment, not a hotel. All eight sit under 100 m from the complex — that's the same block, not a "short stroll." You're trading hotel services for space and a kitchen, which makes sense if you're staying more than one night or travelling with people who don't want to eat every meal out.
Zhk Mankhetten Kazan Apartments
The closest verified option to the fair, and the name tells you the vibe — this is a Manhattan-styled residential tower dropped into Kazan's shopping district. At under 100 m, you can see the fair's entrance from the lobby window. The trade-off is that you're in a residential building, so don't expect concierge service or a breakfast buffet.
Odnokomnatnaya S Shikarnym Vidom Flat
The name translates to "one-room with a gorgeous view," and that's the whole pitch. For the same sub-100 m distance as everything else on this list, you get a flat that looks out over the city rather than at the neighbouring building. Worth picking if the fair is your daytime activity but you want to come back to something that feels less like a hotel room.
Apartments on Orenburgsky Trakt 8D street
This one's on the main artery leading to the fair, which means late-night food options and public transport on your doorstep. The 8D building number is worth noting because the street runs long — this specific address is the one that keeps you under that 100 m mark. The flat itself is straightforward, but the location does the heavy lifting.
New-York S Vidom Na Gorod Apartments
Another Manhattan-themed entry, another sub-100 m distance, but this one leans harder on the skyline view. If you're in Kazan for the fair and want a backdrop for evening downtime, this is the pick. Skip it if you're claustrophobic about apartment-style stays — this is residential living, not serviced accommodation.
All eight verified options cluster in the same block, so the real differentiator is the building itself and the view. Book for a weekday if you can — the fair's weekend crowds make the area noticeably busier, and the apartments don't come with soundproofing guarantees. The Kazan Fair's history dates back to the 19th century, but the modern complex is a recent addition to the city's shopping scene.
Worth a detour
- Ometevo-2 — place, 0.8 km away
- Kazan Zoo — Zoo / Aquarium, 1.1 km away
- Ametyevo — place, 1.2 km away
- Sukonnaya sloboda — place, 1.6 km away
- Gorki — place, 2.7 km away
- Bauman Street — place, 3.3 km away
Live prices for 8 hotels near Kazan Fair update as availability shifts.
