Bridging the Cultures - the travellers who anchored at this place would all say the same thing. Their feet back on soil after equally tiring train or plane, refreshed by a blissful shower and a cup of fresh tea made by a caring Mother - they would comment:
"WHAT A DIFFERENCE it makes to sense a homely atmosphere again...Especially if you are travelling for months!"
Helen's Homestay mission is to let people from different cultures get closer in a hospitable atmosphere of a "sweet home". We believe that living elbow-to-elbow and sharing everyday routine with someone is the best way for true understanding and accepting. :)
If you are an explorer with inquisitive mind looking for a deeper insight into Russian culture, you will be able to taste the real lifestyle of the Siberians by spending a few days at a family home. Such "first hand" experience is a perfect way to learn a lot about us Russian, our habits and beliefs! And while you are exploring, the "staff members" (Helen's Mother and daughter) will take care of your immediate needs to make your stay in Irkutsk enjoyable and trouble-free :)
Location Helen's Homestay is located in a quiet sleeping area of Irkutsk, called Yubileiny (please see map) which is 10 min drive by car from the airport or 20 min drive from the railway station.
Special features
FREE pickup from the airport or railway station
Authentic Siberian dinner (recommended!) - $10/prs
Dinners are cooked by Mommy Nadya and famous for being nourishing as could be and giving you the feeling of divine contentment! Make your stomach smile by traditional Russian and Siberian three-course meals! BChoose between beet-root soup (borsch)/ local omul fish soup (ukha)/dumplings with meat (pelmeny) for the first course; and make sure yoy tasted pancakes (blyny) with sour cream/caviar/home-made jam or local berries (from Siberian taiga!), Helen�s special cheese cake, fish pie and more. When in Russia eat as Russians do!:)
FREE tips on your walking tour around the city of Irkutsk
FREE (Helen's Pleasure!) relaxing nights indoors over tea&cake, music, games and talks. These are for anything unplanned and spontaneous - feel really at home!
Description
A spacious flat with a great view over the city : (shower/bath room, kitchen for self-catering, washing and drying facilities, Internet access)
Price per night
Prices per seasons
Number of nights
1
31 December 2006
30 December 2007
$25
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