Hotel Tsentralnaya is one of the few places to stay in Baikonur, the Kazakhstan (but Russian controlled) region so famous for its Cosmodrome. Whilst this hotel is rather small and basic, the rooms and facilities are adequate for a one or two night stay, with private bathrooms, heating controls and comfy beds. There are various services inside the hotel, although most guests staying at Hotel Tsentralnaya head to a popular nearby restaurant that serves local, Russian and Western food for the tour groups that frequent Baikonur for its fascinating and well-documented Cosmodrome and launch site. Breakfast is also served here in the morning and transportation is provided to the restaurant.

The aptly named Sputnik Hotel is located in the heart of Baikonur, a region famous for being home to Cosmodrome and Russian-controlled rocket launch pad-site. As well as being located close to the region’s main attraction, this four-star hotel also boasts a large swimming pool, a health club, conference rooms, and 120 well-appointed guestrooms, making this one of the largest accommodation options of its type in Baikonur. Each room is well-equipped with modern conveniences including Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, televisions, heating controls and refrigerators. There is also an on-site restaurant and bar at the hotel, meaning that guests don’t have to venture outside for food and drinks late at night.