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Saratov, Russia

Saratov is the largest city and administrative center of Saratov Oblast, Russia, and a major port on the Volga River. As of the 2021 Census, Saratov had a population of 901,361, making it the 17th-largest city in Russia by population.

Type CityPopulation 901,361

Why go

  • City in Saratov Oblast, Russia.
  • Served by Gagarin International Airport (GSV).

History

Saratov is the largest city and administrative center of Saratov Oblast, Russia, and a major port on the Volga River. As of the 2021 Census, Saratov had a population of 901,361, making it the 17th-largest city in Russia by population. Saratov is 389 kilometres (242 mi) north of Volgograd, 442 kilometres (275 mi) south of Samara, and 858 kilometres (533 mi) southeast of Moscow.

Where to stay

Bol'shaya Sadovaya Ulitsa, 73, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410008 · n-uv.ru
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6-Y Shelkovichnyy Proyezd, 1А, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410017 · polina-hotel.ru
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Komsomol'skaya Ulitsa, 27, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410002 · hotel-oazis.ru
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Teatral'naya Ploshchad', 11А, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410012 · avantage-hotel.ru
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Astrakhanskaya Ulitsa, 85/144, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410005 · otel-xo.navse360.ru
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Astrakhanskaya Ulitsa, 88, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410012 · sarhotel.ru
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Ulitsa Sovetskaya, 55, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410012 · hotelnostalgie.tilda.ws
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Sobornaya Ploshchad', 2, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410002 · pearlsaratov.ru
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Prospekt Stolypina, 25, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410012 · sar-hotel.ru
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Ulitsa Slonova, 1, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410012 · parus-sar.navse360.ru
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Ulitsa 32-Y Strelkovoy Divizii, 146, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410003 · gostsaratov.ru
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Prospekt Stolypina, 2, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410000 · lirasaratov.navse360.ru
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Kraynyaya Ulitsa, 204, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410005 · apart-elegant.ru
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Ulitsa Atkarskaya, д.37, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410012 · otel-a.ru
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Ulitsa Lermontova, д. 30, корпус 2, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410002 · erahotel.ru
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Ulitsa Chernyshevskogo, 61, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410004 · olympia-saratov.ru
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Prospekt Stolypina, 15/1, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410002 · bohemiahotel.ru
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Ulitsa Rabochaya, 112А, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410012 · oscar.hotel-mirage.ru
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Ulitsa Valovaya, 12, помещение 3, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410031
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Ulitsa Stepana Razina, 54, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410012
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Naberezhnaya Kosmonavtov, 7а, Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, 410002
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Restaurants & places to go

Ru:блины, Cafe · Блины, выпечка, напитки Opening hours: 24/7 · 87 Усть-Курдюмское шоссе · toreko.com
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European, Cafe · Банкетный зал Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · 40 1-й проезд Танкистов
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Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · cinnabonrussia.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · 44В улица Тархова, 410000 · vkusnoitochka.ru
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · dodopizza.ru
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Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · cofix.global
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · subway.ru
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Steak House, Restaurant · Стейк-бар
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · lovesushi.ru
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Vietnamese, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Su 11:00-24:00; Mo-Th 11:00-23:00 · iampho.ru
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · baskinrobbins.ru
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Georgian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 62А 1-й проезд Танкистов, 410047 · genacvale-saratov.ru
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Asian, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00 · 410056 · ginza-premium.ru
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Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Russian, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00 · kulinar-olivyer.ru
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Japanese, Pizza, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:15-23:30 · 410012 · rolik-sushi.ru
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 00:00-02:00,08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway
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Russian, International, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · instagram.com
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Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · instagram.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 12:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-01:00 · 1Л Вольский тракт, Саратов · cafe-orero.ru
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Shawarma, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-03:00 Features: delivery · 60 Ульяновская улица, Саратов, 410056
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Shish-Kebab, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00
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Bubble Tea, Hot Dog, Ice Cream, Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Пн-Сб 10:00 - 22:00
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Seafood, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access
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Грузино-Европейская, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00 · 50 1-й проезд Танкистов
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Italian Pizza, Cafe · Italian Pizza cafe · broobro.ru
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · rout-hall.ru
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Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · aikbistro.ru
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Beer, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 · 21 улица Слонова, Саратов
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Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-24:00
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Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-20:00
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Diner, Sandwich, Hotdog, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
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Italian, Japanese, Restaurant · Italian/Japanese restaurant · 4 Советская улица · instagram.com
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American, Fast Food · American fast food · instagram.com
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Food Court · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 10:00-03:00; Mo-Th,Su 10:00-01:00 · gastrodvor64.ru
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Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
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Waffle, Restaurant · Waffle restaurant
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Turkish, Cafe · Turkish cafe · 14А проспект Столыпина, Саратов
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Азербайджанская, Cafe · Азербайджанская cafe
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Jewish, Restaurant · Jewish restaurant
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Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.ru
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: delivery, air conditioning · pizza-donna.ru
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 20 проспект Столыпина · coffeechoco.ru
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Sushi, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · adzumi-sushi.ru
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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316 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Gagarin International Airport (GSV) 23 km to the centre
Saratov, SAR, RU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
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Krasny Kut Airport 91 km to the centre
Krasny Kut, SAR, RU
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Dubki Airfield 13 km to the centre
Saratov, SAR, RU
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Getting there by ferry

Saratov
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
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Энгельс
Ferry terminal · 7.6 km from the centre
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Шалово
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Дачное
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Шумейка
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
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Саратов → Шумейка
Ferry route
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Шумейка → Саратов
Ferry route
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Саратов – Сабуровка
Ferry route · АО «Саратовская пассажирская компания «Волга»
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Сосновка → Саратов
Ferry route
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Саратов → Сосновка
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gagarin International Airport (GSV); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Saratov, 2.7 km); routes include Саратов → Шумейка, Шумейка → Саратов, Саратов – Сабуровка.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saratov, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.