The Oktyabrskaya has a great location facing Pl. Vosstaniya. When it was built, in 1851, it was one of the top hotels in the city, and some parts retain the high ceilings and big windows. Other parts of the hotel were sadly renovated during the Soviet times and unfortunately retain that cold Intourist feel. There is a very fun bar on the ground floor that plays host to Latino music nights and the rooms themselves were renovated some years ago.