The Island of Courage and Sorrow (also known as the Island of Tears, a small footbridge leads from the Trinity to the Island of Tears, a memorial commemorating Soviet soldiers from Belarus who died in the decade-long war with Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989. The centrepiece is the chapel, with haunting figures of grieving mothers, sisters and widows at its base. A nearby fountain features the boy-like figure of an angel, rigged up to cry teardrops. You may notice that a certain part of his anatomy is shinier than the rest. This is explained by the tradition of newlyweds visiting war memorials on their wedding day, and a modern folk belief that if the bride gropes this poor young lad’s privates she’ll be guaranteed children.

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"Great service and comfortable location for business or pleasure stay in Minsk"

RM650 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

"Excellent location close to a nice walking area with restaurants, shops and bars. A nice little area in such a huge city. Hotel is excellent, the service and attention to detail is great."

RM727 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

"Pretty nice place to stay if you want to feel the city, great location and many restaurants around. Also the staff is nice and friendly. "

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

"It was nice to stay there "

RM507 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

"Attentive staff, efficient, clean tidy and and absolutely beautiful interior a exterior, comfortable bed, shopping centre close, convenience store within 2 minutes walk, overall amazing hotel and location "

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

"The hotel building did look monastic and looked great for it. Location close to historic places and a wide range of restaurants and bars to choose from. Room very comfortable, staff very helpful. Nice easy breakfast."

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

"Excellent for relaxing, quiet. Easy to find transportation and a good place to explore the surrounding area. The breakfast is very good."

RM419 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

"Excellent property, and the property owners message you fast "

"Very good apart located central in Minsk"

"Excellent hotel in the heart of Minsk. Best location, friendly staff, very clean and nice rooms."

RM703 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

"Excellent location"

"Very nice people"

1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Amazing stay at Minsk"

"The apartment was ideal for exploring Minsk and we enjoyed our stay."

"I hope the staff could learn more English "

"It was an amazing experience, the property was really clean and nice, the host was very professional we really enjoyed our time in this apartment "

1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Apartment was great, spacious, clean and in an amazing location, plus not expensive at all. The only thing that was a little problematic was the communication, I never recieved any information about the key, the entrance to the building or any information relevant to my stay. We recieved a number from hotles.com platform to call if we don't recieve any information before the check in to the apartment, but after calling that number we came in contact with the apartment owner and everything was...

RM271 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"先ず最初に事務所に寄らぬばならず、その事務所と宿泊施設が遠い。また、私は現地の友人がいて助けてくれたから良かったが、一人旅で英語が出来ない人だったら、大変な目に合っていただろう。施設も古くて、今一つだった。"

RM237 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Where to stay in Minsk City Centre

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Moskovsky District

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Moskovsky District. Museum of the History of Belarusian Cinema is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Plošča Franciška Bahuševiča Metro Station or Jubiliejnaja Plošča Metro Station to see more of the city.

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Oktyabrsky District

When in Oktyabrsky District and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Dinamo Stadium or GUM and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kavaĺskaja Slabada Metro Station or Vakzaĺnaja Station.

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Leninsky District

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Leninsky District. You might want to make time for a stop at Dinamo Stadium or The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus.

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Pervomaysky District

Travellers like the parks in Pervomaysky District, and National Library of Belarus is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Sovetsky District

While visiting Sovetsky District, you might make a stop by sights like Komarovski Market and Yakub Kolas Square.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk

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StudioMinsk in Historic Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Very central, groceries and metro were nearby"

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What's it like in Minsk City Centre?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Minsk's Minsk City Centre neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Minsk City Hall and Island of Tears as part of your Minsk City Centre travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Minsk City Centre?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Imperial Palace Hotel is the highest ranked property in Minsk City Centre. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk and Hostel Urban.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Minsk City Centre?

If you're searching for places to stay in Minsk, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 150 Minsk City Centre hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Minsk City Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Minsk City Centre.

What are the top things to see and do in Minsk City Centre?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Minsk City Hall, Museum of the Great Patriotic War or Museum of the History of Belarusian Cinema during your stay in Minsk City Centre. Island of Tears and GUM are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary and Pl Svabody are just a few of the places to visit in and around Minsk City Centre. Traetskae Pradmestse and Vankovich Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Minsk.

How can I get around Minsk City Centre and the greater Minsk area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Jubiliejnaja Plošča Metro Station and Plošča Franciška Bahuševiča Metro Station. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Minsk Station.

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Where to stay in Minsk City Centre

Moskovsky District

Oktyabrsky District

Leninsky District

Pervomaysky District

Sovetsky District

Top Minsk City Centre Hotel Reviews

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