Hotel Yunost

170026 Tver, Komsomoslky prospekt 12, tel. 8-4822-316904.

Perhaps the cheapest as of February 2006: $10/night beds, rooms from $18 to $50.

Just follow the main road from the train station to the end. Taxi ride will cost you $3.50 at most from the train or bus station to the Yunost hotel. Reservations accepted at no extra charge. Only one out of three receptionists speaks any English.

Among advantages is the hotel's 24 hour buffet bar. For $5-8 you will be fed.

As disadvantages, it is smoking clientele that does not take measures against B.O.  Sensitive souls should stay in the Park Hotel or  ......... and, of course, Osnabruk, which cater largely to western tourists like you. Be prepared to pay $50-150 as opposed to $10-55.