It's just one of many monolithic Soviet-era hotels, but Belarus is clearly the most well known. There are other similar places within spitting distance, but perhaps because it's the most popular, Belarus gets away with slightly higher prices. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Situated right next to and looking strikingly similar to the Presidential Administrative Building (Lukashenka's workplace and residence), the Oktyabrsky is where Belarusian politicos from the regions rest their weary heads, never straying too far from their Minsk master. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Dark and cheerless, the only thing the Ekspress has going for it are its cheap prices and convenient location, smack dab between the central bus station and the train station. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

If you want no surprises and no hassles, you won't be disappointed with Hotel Minsk. Service is everything it should be - no more, no less - while the smallish, Western-standard, chain-style rooms are exactly what you'd expect. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Of the three big Soviet-style hotels in this area, Planeta probably has the most class and taste. The economy rooms are typical sovok, (Soviet-style) although the bathrooms have been upgraded. The blue-hued business-class rooms meet all basic Western standards. There is an on-sit… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Within its price range, there is nothing that stands out about the Turist's typically sovok (Soviet-style) remodelled rooms, although pink curtains give them a pleasant rosy light. While it isn't particularly central, the Turist is right next to a metro station, making it more co… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hotel Yubileiny is a typical sovok (Soviet-style) place with not much to distinguish it from others of the like. However, sports fans might prefer this place, as visiting athletes competing at the nearby stadium come here in large groups. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Strange, but this four-storey construction has a sort of regional airport feel, with its all-glass facade, brick interior walls and quiet carpeted hallways. Rooms are tidy and trim, with minimal decor but cosy enough - the sort you might find in a modern budget place in Western E… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Sweet lil' Zhuravinka gives its competition a run for its money, but book in advance: there are only 18 possible vacancies. It has a bowling alley on-site, and seems to be a hotspot for Belarusian elite, so it has a sort of bubbly, party feel to it. Full Lonely Planet Review ›