In the late 1990s there was a major acceleration in the number of old hotels being renovated, for example Yubileynaya, Planeta and Belarus. The early 2000s saw a boost in accommodation development in Minsk – with some of hotels refurbished and a number
of top-end ones erected.
An award winning hotel, the 4-star Minsk Hotel, is located near one of Minsk's key historic sights, Independence Square, just moments from The House of Government and offers comfortable stays for politicians, business travelers and tourists. This period also saw the
opening of the first five star hotel in Minsk near the Downtown – the Europe Hotel, followed by the Crowne Plaza Hotel near Dynamo Stadium.
If you are looking for a comfortable and quiet stay, however, outside Minsk city center, then Victoria 4* and IBB 3* Hotels are at your travel service. Apart from cozy rooms both hotels offer business and conference facilities that are in high demand with
business travelers. Their remote location is very relative thanks to a well-developed Minsk transportation system.