Beautiful, cozy, calm and healthy - all this is about the main resort of the Caucasian Mineral Waters. Find out how tourists estimate rest and treatment in sanatoriums and boarding houses of Kislovodsk, what to see in the city and what prices are in 2021.
Resort impressions
The history of one of the most popular resorts in the Stavropol Territory goes back a little more than two centuries. In 1803, a Russian fortress was founded here, and a hundred years later the settlement received the status of a city. Today the number of hotels, sanatoriums and boarding houses in Kislovodsk is greater than in any other resort in the northern foothills of the Caucasus.
People go to Kislovodsk to relax, get medical treatment on the mineral waters, take a walk in luxurious parks and admire the picturesque spurs of the mountains. Holidays in Kislovodsk in 2021 are relatively inexpensive.
Everyone is happy with the sunny weather. The valleys of the Olkhovka and Berezovka rivers are located in a special climatic zone - the number of clear days in Kislovodsk is 1.5 times more than in neighboring Pyatigorsk.
According to reviews, tourists are pleased with the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful architecture, original street decoration and interesting excursions. The main disadvantage is the hilly terrain. Hills and climbs are not very good for older travelers and parents with toddlers.
There is little entertainment for young people in Kislovodsk, as this resort is aimed at couples and aged tourists. Another drawback is that it does not have its own airport. From Mineralnye Vody you have to get there by rail, by bus or by taxi.
BelkaVkoles: "Walking around Kislovodsk, you imagine yourself as a lady of the beginning of the last century, who came" to the water "with her noble husband. Old photographs hung up remind of the past time."
happy guide: "It happens that when in a new place, on a trip you feel almost at home, comfortable, easy and surprisingly calm. And nothing annoys you and does not weigh you down. This is how I remember Kislovodsk. I just entered my heart and left a piece for a long time. "
Rest in sanatoriums
Kislovodsk has the best medical base among all the KMV resorts. More than 40 sanatoriums have been opened - from simple to vip-class. All of them operate all year round, offering full board, treatment and non-treatment programs.
Most of the sanatoriums are located in the city center, within walking distance from the main attractions of Kislovodsk. Some sanatoriums were built during the Soviet era, while others have appeared quite recently and are favorably distinguished by modern medical centers and comfortable rooms. Look for sanatoriums in Kislovodsk on the Sanatorium.ru service.
For recreation in Kislovodsk for parents with children, the multi-profile sanatorium "Smena" on Dzerzhinsky Avenue is perfect. From three residential buildings 15 minutes walk to the Narzan Gallery. The sanatorium has its own diagnostic center and a pump room with three types of mineral water. Accommodation for two guests with four meals a day and treatment costs from 4400 rubles per day.
Vacationers praise the Jinal sanatorium, which is located in a quiet part of the resort. In terms of comfort and services, this sanatorium corresponds to a 3 * hotel. Around the buildings there is a landscape park, where terrenkurs routes are laid, and a beautiful view of the city opens from the observation deck. Accommodation with four meals a day and treatment costs from 52,000 rubles for 7 days. You can book a sanatorium for at least a week.
The Kolos sanatorium, which stands 150 meters from the Narzan Gallery, receives a lot of positive reviews. Centuries-old spruce trees grow around, and there is a huge Spa Park within walking distance. There is no private pool, but vacationers go swimming in a nearby boarding house. Accommodation for two guests with three meals a day and treatment costs from 36,500 rubles for 7 days. You can book a sanatorium, like "Jinal", for at least 7 days.
Learn about treatment in the sanatoriums of Kislovodsk.
To make your vacation in Kislovodsk a success, read the reviews of tourists about the sanatoriums.
Irina: "I booked a vacation with treatment in the Victoria sanatorium for my middle-aged parents. They really liked it. Advantages - all procedures are located in the same building."
Polina: "The sanatorium" Solnechny "has an excellent territory, a professional approach to treatment, good staff, swimming pool, cleanliness."
Pensions and hotels in Kislovodsk
If you do not need treatment, stay at a hotel, boarding house, recreation center or rent an apartment from local residents. There are more than 100 hotels in Kislovodsk, a wide choice. There are few 4-5 * hotels. The main hotel fund of the resort is solid "treshki" and cozy family mini-hotels.
We advise you to choose housing closer to the central part of Kislovodsk. Near Kurortny prospect is more picturesque than in remote city blocks. In 2021, renting a one-room apartment in Kislovodsk costs from 1100 rubles per day.
You can't count on an all-inclusive vacation in Kislovodsk. Three meals a day are offered at the Green Resort Hotel and SPA 4 *. A spacious double room costs from 5600 rubles per day.
One of the inexpensive options is the Oktyabr boarding house, which is located at the entrance to the Kurortny Park. The health resort occupies an elegant building of 4 floors and has its own mineral water pipeline. Guests are accommodated in comfortable rooms, offered three meals a day and 3 programs for spa treatment. Accommodation for two costs from 3200 rubles per day.
Keep in mind that most tourists live in sanatoriums and in full board, so the Kislovodsk public catering is open from 10:00 to 20:00. Early morning breakfast or late dinner will have to be arranged in advance!
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Treatment reviews
Kislovodsk is one of the most popular resorts in the Stavropol Territory. The first vacationers appeared here 150 years ago, when healing mineral springs - narzans - were discovered.
The city lies at an altitude of 750-1400 m above sea level. There are no industrial plants around. The clean air of the foothills is very good for everyone who suffers from diseases of the bronchi, lungs, heart and blood vessels. In Kislovodsk, it is easy to breathe for people who often suffer colds and ENT diseases.
In Kislovodsk, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, kidneys, nervous and genitourinary systems are successfully treated. People with metabolic disorders, diabetes, endocrine ailments and gynecological diseases receive help in the sanatoriums.
All sanatoriums in Kislovodsk receive water from 10 narzan springs with varying degrees of mineralization. It is used for drinking, balneotherapy, bathing, irrigation and inhalation. In addition to mineral water, mud from the salty Tambukan lake, physiotherapy, herbal medicine, massages and health walks are used for treatment.
Almost everyone likes the work of doctors and nursing staff. In reviews about Kislovodsk, tourists write about high professionalism and attentive attitude towards patients. However, some noted that the level of service is low and in some sanatoriums there is too much bureaucracy for paperwork and approval of procedures.
Olga Lyalina: "There are walking and sports routes here, which are called terrenkur... Differ in complexity, the main of which is an increase in the angle of inclination of the ascent uphill. We have overcome only the first preparatory path ".
TatianaP: "Mineral waters are just a miracle! The state that you experience after taking mineral baths cannot be described in words. The body becomes weightless, the skin is smooth and soft like a baby's."
What to see
According to tourists, there are many more attractions in Kislovodsk than in any other KMV resort.The real gem of the city is the Kurortny Park, which has been called the Kislovodsk National Park since 2016. On 965 hectares there are coniferous plantations, a rose garden, alleys of exotic plants and health paths - terrenkurs.
While on vacation in Kislovodsk, try different types of mineral water at the famous Narzan Gallery and stroll along the beautiful Kurortny Boulevard. From the city it is interesting to go to the Honey Waterfalls and the Bermamyt mountain plateau.
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When is the best time to go
Kislovodsk is one of the best mountain climatic resorts in Russia. They rest here all year round, but most tourists come from May to October, when it is warm. From late spring to mid-autumn, prices for holidays in Kislovodsk are 20-30% higher than in the low season.
The city is located in the south of the Stavropol Territory, in the same climatic zone with Northern Italy and Southern France. Clear weather in the resort is 150 days a year, and cloudy - 61 days. There are no sudden changes in temperature in Kislovodsk. The air humidity is low and almost does not depend on the season, which is very good for meteosensitive people.
Winter on KMV is mild, without severe frosts. The thermometer shows from -5 ° С to + 5 ° С. Some tourists even complain about the winter slush. For little money, you will have a great rest in Kislovodsk, improve your health and be able to take interesting excursions in the winter Dombai and the hot springs of Dzhily-Su.
Spring at the resort is the most picturesque time of the year. Flowers and trees begin to bloom already in March, and in April it is already warm in the afternoon +15 ... + 18 ° С. The city is filled with a pleasant scent of flowers and pine needles. In April and May, there is a lot of water in the mountains, so the Honey Falls look spectacular.
Due to the proximity of the mountains in summer, the temperature in Kislovodsk rarely exceeds + 26 ... + 29 ° C, so those who do not tolerate the summer heat, parents with preschoolers and aged tourists come to rest. Pleasant entertainment in summer - swimming in the lake in the Alikonovka river valley and in the water park, which is located in the Narzanov Valley sanatorium.
The velvet season in the foothills of the Caucasus delights all tourists. In the first half of autumn, Kislovodsk is warm, dry and sunny. The temperature rarely drops below + 9 ° С. Trees on mountain slopes and in parks are colored crimson and golden and look very beautiful. In September and October it is pleasant to walk and go on excursions.
Alena Maslova: "I just adore Kislovodsk in summer. Abundance of fruits, lack of rainfall - is it not happiness! There is no sea, but this is not a problem when there are gorgeous mountains and green meadows strewn with wildflowers around you."
