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GurzufГурзуф
Half a day is enough: walk the Ottoman lanes, see the Tatar houses and the seafront, then head back to Yalta or on to Ayu-Dag.
Gurzuf is a compact resort town on the Crimean coast, smaller and quieter than Yalta, with preserved Tatar architecture and a relaxed seafront. Most visitors come for a few hours as a side trip from Yalta or to climb nearby Bear Mountain (Ayu-Dag).
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (many facilities closed)
- Airport
- SIP
- Nights
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gurzuf102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gurzuf, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyGurzuf is generally safe for tourists.
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 Unified emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSIP Simferopol International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) away; bus or taxi to Gurzuf via Yalta).SIP Simferopol International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) away; bus or taxi to Gurzuf via Yalta).
- Getting aroundThe town is small enough to cover on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféRUB 150–300
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)RUB 100–200
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRUB 1,500
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRUB 2,500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRUB 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 1,500 · Mid RUB 3,000 · High RUB 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SIP Simferopol International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) away; bus or taxi to Gurzuf via Yalta)SIP Simferopol International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) away; bus or taxi to Gurzuf via Yalta)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gurzuf: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small enough to cover on foot. Cobbled streets and stairs; wear comfortable shoes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Marshrutka or bus, about 20 min
Larger town with more sights, restaurants and nightlife.
Ayu-Dag (Bear Mountain)
goDoor to door: About 1 h to summit
Marshrutka 2 to Artek camp, then trail up
572 m peak; allow 2–3 h round trip. Bring water.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus via Yalta, about 1.5 h
Full day trip; see the harbour and military history sites.
Bakhchysarai
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus via Simferopol, about 2 h
Worth it for the Khan's Palace, but a long day from Gurzuf.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Guesthouses and small hotels near the seafront; everything is walkable.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RUB 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- RUB 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- RUB 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × RUB 2,500 | RUB 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RUB 3,000 | RUB 6,000 |
| Marshrutka Yalta–Gurzuf, one way2 × RUB 100 · check | RUB 200 |
| Bus Simferopol airport → Yalta, one way2 × RUB 500 · check | RUB 1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 970 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 5,340 per person per day, bed included | RUB 10,670 |
2026 estimate in Russian rubles; flights and international transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | RUB 150–300 |
| Lunch (soup + main) | RUB 400–800 |
| Beer (0.5 L) | RUB 100–200 |
| Marshrutka ride within town | RUB 20–40 |
| Bottle of water | RUB 40–80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many facilities close outside May–Sep; check ahead in shoulder months.
- The trail up Ayu-Dag starts from the Artek camp; you may be asked for ID at the gate.
- Crimea is under international sanctions; check your government's travel advice before planning a trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- Unified emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance101
- Unified emergency112
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in Moscow; consular services for Crimea are limited. Check your government's travel advice for the nearest contact point.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yalta → Gurzuf, marshrutka: about RUB 100, 20 min (check)
- Simferopol airport → Yalta, bus: about RUB 500, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (zdravstvuyte)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spasibo)
- Сколько? — How much? (skol'ko)
- Где…? — Where is…? (gde)
- Счёт, пожалуйста — The bill, please (schyot, pozhaluysta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gurzuf. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (many facilities closed)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Ayu-Dag trailhead, Tatar house cluster and seafront promenade.
- Eat pages with seasonal opening verified.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for SIP and Yalta bus station.
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