Those who are going to go to Sochi and are thinking about choosing housing, It is useful to know what different areas of this city are. and in which area of Sochi is better to rest. First of all, it is worth noting that under the phrase Big Sochi (or even just Sochi) it is understood a narrow strip along the sea, about 100 km long. it almost the entire coastline, from Abkhazia and almost to Tuapse. The mountains do not allow agglomeration to grow inland, from the sea, so it grows in length. At the same time, settlements related to Sochi are known under their own names, but still belong administratively to Sochi. Like, for example, Adler, who is also part of Sochi. And this large and almost independent area, which includes village Krasnaya Polyana.
The content of the article
- 1 Areas of Greater Sochi and the map
- 1.1 Area Descriptions
- 1.2 Map of Big Sochi
- 2 Neighborhoods of the Central District of Sochi
- 2.1 Don
- 2.2 Zavokzalny
- 2.3 Makarenko
- 2.4 Zarechny
- 2.5 Mamayka
- 2.6 New Sochi
- 2.7 Central
- 2.8 Svetlana (Vereshchaginskaya side)
- 2.9 The neighborhood of Jan Fabricius
- 2.10 Map of Sochi microdistricts
Areas of Greater Sochi and the map
Officially areas in the Greater Sochi four: Lazarevsky, Central, Khostinsky and Adler. The city of Sochi is usually called Central District. This is the smallest in area, but the most inhabited and developed in terms of tourist infrastructure area.
Sochi Airport is located in Adler, from where the center of Sochi is about 30 km, and to the border with Abkhazia – just 7 km. Sochi Central Station connected to the airport by aeroexpress, which also stops on the railway station Adler. An electric train goes to Krasnaya Polyana from Adler and buses.
Area descriptions
Lazarevsky district – the farthest from the center Sochi and from the airport. Considered the least convenient in terms of transport accessibility. But the sea here is cleaner than in the center. AT The composition of the Lazarevsky district includes settlements (in order from the west to East): Shepsi, Magri, Vishnevka, Makopse, Sovet-Kvadzhe, Blue Cottage, Ashe, Lazarevskoye, Chemitokvadzhe, Zubova gap, Deep gap, Golovinka, Anchor slot, Lower Berand, Vardane, Lower Hobza, Loo, Lower Uchdere, Cultural Uchdere, Dagomys. If you are looking for where in Lazarevsky district you can stop, see my list inexpensive and well rated hotels.
The central region is a historical part. Greater Sochi, that is, the city of Sochi itself. Not all city districts equally good for relaxing. For example, go to the sea only Neighborhood Mamayka, New Sochi, Central, Svetlana, Yana Fabricius. Donskaya, Areda, Zavokzalny, Sobolevka, Maly Creek – Do not border with the sea. And farther from the coast are the microdistricts KSM, Hospital town, Makarenko and Vishnevka.
On the territory of the Central district there are famous Sochi attractions: Winter Theater, Sea Port, Station, Art Museum, Riviera Park, Sochi Arboretum and Residence Bocharov stream (in the neighborhood of New Sochi).
In the Central region of Sochi, the relief is flat and everything you need for living and recreation located in close proximity, including and sea. Therefore, it can be said that to relax with a child is the best area. My list of cheap and well located hotels and Youth hostels in Central Sochi, see here.
Khosta district is considered a balneological resort. There are more sanatoriums here than hotels for a beach holiday. Matsesta water and silt mud – the main attractions this place. The Khostinsky District includes microdistricts (with west to east) Bytkha, Matsesta, Small Akhun, Hosta, Kudepsta.
Adler district – it includes Neighborhoods Resort town, Blue Dali, Central Adler, Cheryomushki, Nizhneimeretinsky Bay (Imeretinsky) and Krasnaya Polyana village district (Krasnaya Polyana). It is on the territory of Adler district buildings were built for the 2014 Olympics, including mountain part (Krasnaya Polyana) and coastal (Olympic Park in Imereti lowland). Here is the airport. Imereti region is gaining popularity now, reviews about it mostly good because the whole infrastructure is new and modern, comfortable for rest. For holidays with children, youth recreation area is perfect because here recently opened a large beach club with golden sand, there is a beautiful embankment, convenient for walks, amusement park Sochi Park, Aquarium, water parks and much more. Adler is also profitable stop those who came to go skiing, since housing is cheaper than in Krasnaya Polyana, and getting there to the tracks you can by bus or train Swallow. From many Adler hotels also have regular transfers to the ski slopes. and Krasnaya Polyana. About good and affordable housing in the Adler district read in detail here.
Map of Big Sochi
Neighborhoods of the Central District of Sochi
In simple terms, these are just different areas in fact, the city of Sochi. There are quite a lot of them, but not all represent interest in terms of tourist. In summer, the most popular among guests Sochi areas – adjacent to the sea and bordering them. It, for example, Donskaya street area, Zavokzalny district, where Sochi railway station, as well as areas Makarenko, Zarechny, Mamayka, New Sochi, Central, Svetlana and the neighborhood of Jan Fabricius. To me personally by a combination of factors in terms of recreation most like Central, Zarechny and Svetlana.
Don
The neighborhood is adjacent to the New Sochi, but located farther from the sea, rising from the valley upwards. The main street is Donskaya. Along the Don the terrain is flat but worth moving away from it into several houses and the slope of the mountain begins. The area is comfortable and pretty developed in terms of infrastructure. Many shops, there are market, small cafes. The largest shopping and entertainment center in the city is also located here. Moremoll and cinema Jubilee. A good option for a holiday with children, the area is quiet. Sochi city center from 5 to 8 minutes drive by car, to the sea – about 15 minutes. It is also easy to reach the beach. get on the shuttle bus. Public transport runs as scheduled. and quite often. In this neighborhood are cheap and with Good rated Guest House Sunny and Hotel Bellagio.
Donskoy Street Area
Zavokzalny
If the distance from the sea for you is not very critical, it is very convenient for living area of Sochi. Here is an excellent infrastructure – there is everything you need. To the sea is really close too – several stops on public transport. On foot if desired can also be reached. In general, the area is quiet and peaceful, sleeping. Centre cities are also within walking distance. Low building density from here you can get to any part of the city without traffic jams. AT Zavokzalnom area, on the border with Central, is popular with tourists Sochi hotel Denart.
Makarenko
This area is good because there are quite a few people compared with Central or Zarechny. He was built in the 70-80s years, some buildings still look relatively fresh, good technical condition. To the sea and the Center on foot far away – 20-30 minutes walk, so for families with children it is not the best option. In addition, Maccareno mainly on the mountain located. Locals prefer to go to the beach to public transport. Infrastructure in the neighborhood is developed good and the accommodation here is cheap. Near Makarenko, but in others Areas with two high-rated hotels: Vishnevka (as follows from the name, the hotel refers rather to the neighborhood Vishnevka) and Marianna in the Hospital City.
District Makarenko in Sochi
Zarechny
The main streets of this district are Gagarin and Krasnoarmeyskaya. Here good infrastructure, relatively close to the sea (much closer than from the same Donskoy), Riviera Park (attractions, shopping point, cafe) and the same free beach. Whole area permeates the color boulevard, great for walking and also near the embankment of the river, on which you can also walk. District not mountainous, flat. The building is quite old, a lot of Khrushchev. But mostly quiet, green, close to shops, cafes, the central market and public transport stop. A good choice for rental housing. both short and long term. If you choose the best area for recreation with a child, then this is just one of the options because here, among other things, there is a large children’s playground.
Color Boulevard in Zarechny District
Mamayka
Beaches, well developed resort infrastructure, hypermarket Magnet, relative proximity to the center where the street goes Grape, new bypass road and a backup of Kurortny Avenue, – all this makes the area very popular both for tourism and for extended stay. From Mamayka to the center of Sochi about 10 minutes drive away. If you are on a private vehicle, then stop at this The area will be a good choice. Hotel with a good rating in this area – Sleep by the sea.
New Sochi
In the New Sochi there is a private sector and new buildings. But housing in the latter are not the highest quality and the infrastructure is still quite poorly developed. The sea is near, but it is difficult to get to it, because hilly terrain. If you are with small children and a pram, then moving around may not be very comfortable. Better in this area choose housing closer to the park Riviera. In some distant places The district can only be reached by car, a lot of construction projects. But there are also quiet corners, with a good view of the sea. Here there is a nice free beach “Albatross”, many parks. From The center of New Sochi is not far. In general, this is a fairly popular area. have a rest. Close to the sea and the Riviera are expensive hotels with large territory, the type of foreign beach resorts. But there are a lot of hotels in the area and most of them new ones. One of the most rated – Green Deck Boutique Hotel with pool and meals included (half board).
In the background Grape Street, New Sochi
Central
The very center of the city, with a developed tourist infrastructure, attractions, cafes, restaurants and more. Here located the commercial port of Sochi, Navatinskaya street – green pedestrian area where it is nice to walk. The sea, of course, is not clean, as on the outskirts, but the very center of life, much like large expensive multi-star hotels, and quite affordable housing. Minus – a lot of people in a season. Terrain – flat, single of the few flat areas in Sochi. Good transport accessibility to the railway station. This is probably the best area for youth recreation. There are many hotels in this area. One of Best Guest Reviews – International Network Mercure Sochi Centre.
Central district in Sochi
Svetlana (Vereshchaginskaya side)
Popular with tourists microdistrict with developed infrastructure, located close to the city center, in fact, also the center. Lot inexpensive and good cafes for every taste, canteens, stops public transport shops including Magnet and Crossroads. Nearby there are theaters, Arboretum. Close to the sea. True, nearby beaches are small and belong to different resorts, therefore Many go to the beach Riviera. From the railway station to Svetlana on foot about 40 minutes. This is one of the best areas where it is pleasant and relaxing. conveniently. In the area, three minutes from the sea, is located pension Svetlana with studio rooms, where there is a kitchenette and a washing room. a machine. Convenient for holidays with a child.
Svetlana District
The neighborhood of Jan Fabricius
This is a comfortable, green and quiet neighborhood, located behind Arboretum. To the center of Sochi from here 2-3 minutes drive to the sea too close. The beaches and the sea are cleaner here than in the center. Lot boarding houses, still Soviet, there are also good expensive hotels with high level of service. Cafes and shops are not so much as in more central areas, but green, lots of gardens, lately New houses of business class are being built. From the hotels in this neighborhood located by the sea and has the highest rated sanatorium Avant-garde
Map of Sochi microdistricts
We made a map of Sochi neighborhoods to make it easier navigate where and what, especially true when housing offer, you can immediately estimate how far to the sea and the center. And then can write 15 minutes walk to the sea to go, but in fact the area far away and need to run to fit in at this time. Map drawn based on © openstreetmap.org
Map of Sochi microdistricts
