Who Is This Hostel Near the Station For
Arrived at Moskovsky Railway Station (Tula-1) on a late-night train and don't want to overpay for a taxi or wait for the first tram? From the station exit to our entrance at 171 Karla Marksa Street — 20 minutes on foot along a single well-lit street, only one turn, no courtyards or shortcuts. Below is the route with six visual landmarks so you don't have to check the map every 30 seconds, and the rules of the night march from the station (if your train arrived at 2:47 AM).
Moskovsky Railway Station in Tula is a major hub on the Moscow — Kursk — Crimea route: both "Lastochka" express trains from Moscow and overnight passenger trains from the south arrive here. Peak arrival times are 22:00–01:00 and 06:00–08:00, and in both windows public transport has either stopped for the night or hasn't started yet. Bus #18 and tram #1 (our standard options) run from 05:30 to 22:30 — if you fall into the gap, you have three choices: wait 4-6 hours on a waiting-hall bench, take a night taxi for 200–350 RUB, or walk for 20 minutes. We recommend the third: we describe the route, landmarks, and what to do if you get uneasy along the way.
Transit passengers and layovers
A layover in Tula between trains is a common situation. Instead of spending the night at the station — get a comfortable bed for 400₽. We check you in at any time, even at 3 AM. In the morning — a hot shower, a kitchen for breakfast, and you are back on your way. The city center is nearby — if you have a long layover, you can visit the Kremlin or the Arms Museum.
Business travelers and workers
Arrived in Tula by train for work — do not spend your per diem on an expensive hotel. A hostel is 3–5 times cheaper, and we provide the same documents for your expense report: receipt, service certificate, invoice. Wi-Fi for work, a kitchen to save on meals. The city business district is 10 minutes away on foot.
Tourists and travelers
Tula is one of the popular cities on the Moscow — southern Russia route. Stay with us for a couple of days: the Kremlin is 800 meters away, the Arms Museum, gingerbread workshops, parks — all within walking distance. Luggage storage for your bags, a friendly atmosphere, and tips from locals on where to go and what to try.
Walking route: Moskovsky Railway Station (Tula-1) → 171 Karla Marksa
Six stages from the station exit to our entrance. Map distance — 1.9 km, real walking time — 20 minutes at an average pace with a rolling suitcase, 25–28 minutes with heavy luggage or icy pavement.
| # | Stage / landmark | Time | You see on the LEFT | You see on the RIGHT | Safe at night |
| 1 | Exit the main station building onto the station square | 0:00–0:03 | Station clock tower, entrance to underground passage | Taxi rank, kiosks | Yes — square is lit, taxi drivers and police patrol on duty |
| 2 | Straight across the square to the traffic light on Puteyskaya Street | 0:03–0:05 | Bus stops #18/26 | Fountain (in summer), monument | Yes — streetlights on all night, CCTV cameras |
| 3 | Cross the traffic light → Krasnoarmeysky Avenue | 0:05–0:07 | "Perviy" shopping mall with backlit sign | 24/7 pharmacy "36.6" | Yes — traffic light works 24/7, busy intersection |
| 4 | 12 minutes straight along Krasnoarmeysky Avenue | 0:07–0:17 | Small park, cafés, "Pyaterochka" and "Magnit" stores | Residential buildings with lit windows, hair salons | Yes — central avenue, traffic and lighting until 03:00 |
| 5 | Small square at the intersection with Karla Marksa Street — turn RIGHT | 0:17–0:19 | Pharmacy "Rigla" (this is your key landmark) | Bus stop, poster column | Yes — streetlights, benches, usually people even at night |
| 6 | 3 minutes along Karla Marksa Street to building 171 (our entrance on the left) | 0:19–0:22 | Blue "Myagko i Tochka" sign, intercom | Courtyard with parking, playground | Yes — lit street, intercom with camera, night reception opens |
If you get lost — the rule is simple: you walk along one street (Krasnoarmeysky Avenue), and your only turn is right at "Rigla" pharmacy. If you see a park on your left (Central Park) — you've passed the turn by 400 meters, come back.
Note: the route is from the main (southern) station exit. If you exited to the far (northern) platform — use the underground passage to the main building, +5 minutes.
What to pack for the 20-minute march from the station
A 1.9 km walk isn't a feat, but four small things turn it from painful into pleasant.
1. Comfortable shoes (or change in the train)
Heels and stylish oxfords after 6 hours of sitting in a plackart carriage guarantee blisters by building 171. If you were in sneakers — perfect. If in something formal — change in the train 15 minutes before arrival, and pack the "outing" shoes into your suitcase.
2. Downloaded offline map (Yandex.Maps → "download Tula region")
Cell reception on Krasnoarmeysky Avenue is stable, but right at the station there's regularly a "dead zone" due to railway shielding. Download the region in advance (30 MB), and the route will work even with 1 bar of signal.
3. Charged phone (at least 40%)
At night you'll need a flashlight (the underground passage can be dim), and on approach — to call us so the receptionist waits at the intercom. If battery is at 5% — the station has powerbanks in YuMoney vending machines for 100 RUB/hour.
4. Water bottle 0.5 L (can be bought at "Magnit" during stage 4 of the route)
After 6 hours in a stuffy carriage you'll be thirsty, but on the route there's only one 24/7 kiosk opposite the station (30–40% markup) and "Magnit" from 08:00. If travelling at night — grab water in the train from the samovar or buy at the station before exiting.
5 rules for a safe route from the station at 2 AM
Nighttime Tula is not Moscow or St. Petersburg: empty sidewalks, rare cars, rare passers-by. Not scary, but better to know five simple rules in advance.
1. Walk on the side with streetlights, even if it's slightly longer
On Krasnoarmeysky Avenue, the odd-numbered side (right, going forward) is better lit — there are also shops with backlit windows. The even side (left) has patches of shadow between lamps. Choose the right side.
2. Do not cut through courtyards and arches
The temptation to "duck into a shortcut to save 100 meters" is a bad idea at night. There's no lighting in the courtyards of Krasnoarmeysky Avenue, stray dogs often sleep there, and you may hit a closed barrier and lose 15 minutes on the way back. The avenue route is longer but predictable.
3. Headphones — only one, music — quiet
At night it's important to hear what's around: a car, a shout, a dog barking. If it's too boring without music — leave one earphone in and turn the volume down to 20%. Free the other ear for the outside world.
4. Call us 5 minutes before approach — the receptionist meets you at the door
The night receptionist works 24/7, but the intercom at 2 AM opens faster if they know you're coming. Just dial +7 (920) 775-00-11 at "Rigla" pharmacy on the turn — the receptionist walks to the door while you cover the last 3 minutes.
5. If something worries you — don't run, walk to a 24/7 point
On the route there are three points that always have people and light: the 24/7 pharmacy "36.6" opposite the station (stage 3), the gas station at the intersection with Timiryazeva (400 m to the right from stage 4), our entrance (stage 6). If you feel uneasy on the way — enter the nearest of these points, call us or 102 (police). We'll order a taxi for 5 minutes, pay for it — you'll get here calmly.
A grocery store and a pharmacy right on your route
No detours needed — both key stops fall on the direct path from the station to us.
Magnit (after stage 4, on the left)
Midway along Krasnoarmeysky Avenue there's a chain store "Magnit" (open 08:00–23:00). If you arrived during the day — grab a 0.5 L water bottle (25 RUB), a sandwich, or yogurt for the road to the hostel; also save on breakfast — we have a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and kettle, and buying the same products at 24/7 kiosks near the station costs 40–60% more. If you arrived at night — "Magnit" is closed, but we have a cold-water cooler in the hall and a kettle in the shared kitchen.
Rigla (at the turn, stage 5 of the route)
Pharmacy "Rigla" — your main landmark to turn right. Open 08:00–22:00. If your back or neck hurts after a 6-hour sitting train ride (typical for plackart passengers from the upper bunk) — you can buy pepper plasters (60–80 RUB) or Diclofenac gel (150–200 RUB) here, over the counter. At night "Rigla" is closed — then walk 250 more meters back to the 24/7 pharmacy "36.6" opposite the station (stage 3 of the route — you've already passed it; if you really need to, come back).
Meals: self-catering. We have a fully equipped kitchen and fridge for your groceries, but we don't serve prepared meals. "Magnit" on the route handles dinner and breakfast.
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