Yulia 
Saransk is the capital of Mordovia, where you should expect ethnic diversity, exotic cuisine, comfort and low prices.
In the Republic of Mordovia, the traditions of the people of Moksa and Ezeria are carefully guarded, with culture, history and even their own language.
Particular attention should be paid to the Mordovian cuisine. Apart from meat and fish dishes, tourists will be offered to taste a beverage made from honey. Mordovia is famous for its minced meat. For example, the meat of the meatballs is not obtained from the chopping machine, it is cut with the knife, and thus the food has a different taste.
To be sure you will take part in the wonderful show that will be on display, you should take a look at some of the accommodation options we provide and book one as soon as possible, because you will probably not find one in the near future.
(we use Booking.com in Russia, and I recommend you searching on that web site because you will see all the options there)
Luxury hotels in Saransk ($100 – $150)
Meridian
The Meridian Hotel is located in the very heart of Saransk, meaning that if you will book a room here, you will gain access to the hottest atmosphere created by football fans at the World Cup!
The hotel staff has been reviewed as very helpful, and the rooms which this hotel has to offer are top class! Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as access to a sauna, billiards and a 24-hour reception. Book a room as soon as possible because the demand is high!
Holiday Home on Voroshilova
The house is situated 1.5 km from Mordovia Arena and it consists of 3 bedrooms and a kitchen which is equipped with an oven and a kettle.
The villa also puts at the disposal of guests a hot tub and a terrace which is perfect for relaxing when taking a break from walking and exploring around.
With these fantastic features that the villa provides, it will be on high demand, so it is recommended that you book it as soon as possible.
If there are absolutely no hotels left, you can try Airbnb.com, but make sure to ask your hosts in advance if they can register you.
What is registration? It is a Russian (very outdated if you ask me) law, that requires every foreigner to register in the immigration office in the first (!) day when he/she arrives. If you are staying in a hotel, they do the whole procedure for you. But in case you stay in a flat, you will probably need to take care of this by yourself.
If you are staying by Airbnb, here is my 22 EUR coupon discount for your first booking:
Middle priced hotels in Saransk ($50 – $100)
Hostel Shpinat
The Sobornaya Square is located within walking distance from Hostel Shpinat and the area around the hotel is populated with pubs and cafes, perfect for tourists!
Shpinat Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, accepts pets and offers free parking as well.
Квартира в центре Саранска
Квартира в центре Саранска (Apartments on Marinina) is a good choice anyone visiting the city. The apartment consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen.
Because the rooms sell out fast, it is advised that you book as soon as possible, because if you will wait any longer there is the possibility of not finding anything, nevermind something which you like and offers great value for money!
Budget hotels in Saransk (under $50)
Apartments on Kommunisticheskaya 25
This is a cozy apartment situated 400 m from the city centre, and it offers everything one would need in order to feel right at home! The parking and the Wi-Fi are free, and it is the perfect budget choice if you want to go out and explore the surroundings.
Apartment on Volgogradskaya st. 60\2
This small but cozy apartment is situated 1.1 km from Mordovia Arena, making it a perfect choice for people visiting this gorgeous city.
The apartment has high reviews on booking.com and past guests have said that it is the perfect spot for a quiet retreat.
Type your dates below to see the rates for all the available hotels:
Booking.comTrains in Russia
Oh, I know a lot about transportation in Russia, trains and Trans Siberian in particular. Writing a detailed post that would help you guys plan your journey is in my to-do list for forever.
Before I publish it, how about you ask me questions in the comments section below this post? I promise to reply!
For now I can say that this is the official site for Russian trains, but the interface is quite poor and sometimes it doesn’t accept foreign cards.
If you have troubles, there is a great friendly website that accepts foreign cards, PayPal, sends you SMS with train updates and is user friendly, the price is 5% higher on average, but I think it is worth it because you won’t need to spend hours understanding how the official one works. And one more cool things – if you need to cancel or change the ticket, you can do it online!
If you want to go for a short distance, you can also try buses. Here is a good site for buying bus tickets online.
Conclusion:
I hope you found this article useful and you were able to find something good and fitting your budget.
Even this is not Moscow, I predict the accommodation situation will be quite taught during high season and the sooner you book, the better.
Have a great time in the city and do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions!
Yulia
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Hello.
I need your help for accomodation maybe you can suggest last minute situation.
I think everything is sold out in Saransk by now, sorry.
Take a look at the comment above, I suggest staying in another city close by.
Hello. The accomodation cost forhotels, hostels aor airbnb are OVERPRICED compared to other cities. Such situation are leading many people to book on cities nearby.
Yes, this is one of the solutions
Yulia we need help to stay in Saransk. And we like to know how we can travel from Saransk to Kazan. Thank you
Hello Cesar,
the best way to get around between the cities is probably by train, especially considering the fact it should be free of chrage for all the FAN ID holders.
I have a detailed article about russian trains, you can find it here. All the information concerning the World Cup is mentioned at the bottom of the post.