TOP-12 Best Sanatoriums in Russia

A glass of mineral water, a walk through picturesque surroundings, and then — into a jacuzzi and a cedar barrel. We are sure we've tempted you to take a trip to a sanatorium.

We have compiled a top-12 list of the best sanatoriums in Russia with treatment for a complete reset. We warn you that it's best to consult your doctor before undergoing any procedures. 

Let's start with the Krasnodar Krai — the main region for sanatorium and resort holidays. 

"Zapolyarye", Sochi

Let's start with a great sanatorium on the Black Sea coast with an atypical name for the region. Grabbing a voucher to "Zapolyarye" means returning from vacation with a heightened sense of self-awareness. 

The sanatorium features a modern medical center, a picturesque arboretum with endemic plants, a spa complex, cozy rooms, a gym, and even halls with bowling and billiards. 

Guests of "Zapolyarye" say that the doctors here are attentive, and the food in the dining rooms is healthy and delicious. Family tourists with children will easily find activities for their child. In short, travelers of all ages give it five stars. 

How to get there

From the airport to the sanatorium is a stone's throw: 35 km by bus. We're not hinting at anything, but tickets at the best prices are already available on our website. Especially since we've already told you where to go in Sochi.

Official website: https://www.zapolarye.ru/ 

"Krasnaya Talka", Gelendzhik

Rumor has it that "Krasnaya Talka" in Gelendzhik serves the best oxygen cocktail on the entire coast. So, you need to check it out yourself.

Special wellness programs for adults and children after diagnostics by the best specialists — that's just the beginning. A private beach with sun loungers, healing brackish air, and a healthy menu that will please even the pickiest eaters. We give a special shout-out to the Pitsunda pines: these beauties have powerful disinfectant properties and also allow for great selfies in the shade of their lush needles. 

Those who came here not for medical purposes, rejoice: "Krasnaya Talka" features a spa, a fitness studio, and even several restaurants serving Kuban, Eastern, and European cuisine. So, you'll always have time to sip a glass of champagne after the pool. Of course, we warn you: excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health. 

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Gelendzhik is to fly to Sochi (tickets with great prices are already waiting for you here), and then hop on a train, bus, or take a taxi or carsharing. The first two options will take about nine to ten hours of your time, while by car you can cover about 250 km in just four hours.  What to choose is up to you. We can only wish you great phytobarrels, dear ones!

Official website: https://talka.ru/ 

"Goryachiy Klyuch", Goryachiy Klyuch

The cherry on top of the southern sanatorium cake is the "Goryachiy Klyuch" complex in the eponymous city of Krasnodar Krai. Such a creative naming was not chosen by chance: the sanatorium appeared together with the city in 1864. Despite its venerable age, the complex remains incredibly cool to this day. 

Regarding the wellness services at "Goryachiy Klyuch", there are, of course, no questions. Among the most interesting procedures, we note stone therapy, where warm stones are placed on your body to warm it. After warming up — we rush to the buffet with the healthiest and most delicious food. 

Our favorite spot here is the old Resort Park with fountains and sculptures, immersed in lush greenery. You sit here on a bench, sipping mineral water and reading a long-postponed book, and you feel that life is good! If such a leisurely schedule gets boring, then go on city excursions or take a cable car ride near the sanatorium grounds.  

How to get there

The best southern airport that always awaits you is Sochi. Upon arrival, you can hop on a train and reach Goryachiy Klyuch in three hours on the "Lastochka". Taxis and carsharing are also options — they will take 40 minutes more of your time. Well, such beauty truly demands sacrifices! 

Official website: https://san-gk.com/ 

We leave the south and move eastward to reach Stavropol Krai. 

"Dubovaya Roshcha", Zheleznovodsk 

Mountains, fresh air, all that jazz! In Zheleznovodsk, the "Dubovaya Roshcha" sanatorium awaits you — one of the top ones in the region. The name, of course, is quite straightforward: it spans 17 hectares of dense oak forest near Mount Beshtau, featuring four and five-star hotels with comfortable rooms. 

The health resort belongs to the category of sanatoriums managed by the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, known for the excellent approach of doctors to guests. Besides wellness procedures with relaxing baths and mud therapy, "Dubovaya Roshcha" offers plenty of entertainment even without oxygen cocktails. For example, you can play tennis or billiards, indulge in the spa, or go catamaran boating on the lake. Wi-Fi, of course, is also available here. However, we hope you've taken a gadget detox for your vacation in such a delightful place. 

How to get there

It's extremely simple: grab tickets to Mineralnye Vody at the best prices, and then hop on a bus or transfer to Zheleznovodsk. 

Official website: http://www.dubovaja-rosha.ru/ 

"Plaza", Kislovodsk

Surrounded by oak forests, the "Plaza" sanatorium features a multidisciplinary treatment clinic offering over 2,000 procedures, mineral water pump rooms, and a premium spa.

However, many tourists come here for two other features: Ayurveda centers with traditional Eastern and aesthetic medicine practices. The first is suitable for those who consciously want to try Ayurvedic nutrition, practice meditation and yoga. Aesthetic medicine is responsible for rejuvenation, eliminating stretch marks and pigmentation. 

Therefore, if you want to make yourself even more beautiful and happier, feel free to go to "Plaza". 

How to get there

Without deviating from our usual route to Mineralnye Vody, we go to the city of Kislovodsk by electric train. The distance between the cities is about 60 km, so in an hour and a half, you will definitely arrive at the "Plaza" sanatorium. 

Official website: https://kislovodsk.plaza.spa/ 

"Istochnik", Essentuki

This is not just a sanatorium. It is truly a source of the most blissful relaxation on the planet. It deserves the title "Top among tops" as it is among the ten best sanatoriums in the Caucasian Mineral Waters. 

"Istochnik" has two buildings with spacious rooms of various categories. Therefore, despite numerous nominations and ratings, you can relax here both on a budget and lavishly. In addition to accommodation, there are plenty of classic sanatorium delights: a modern medical center, a spa complex, and mud baths. 

After the procedures, it's time for entertainment: at "Istochnik", you can play billiards, try bookcrossing, have a cup of coffee at the lobby bar, sing your favorite track in karaoke, or even drastically change your hairstyle at the image studio. 

Visiting this heavenly place is easy: buy tickets at the most pleasant prices to Mineralnye Vody, transfer to a marshrutka or taxi, and get to Essentuki. Whoosh — and you're enjoying yourself at "Istochnik"!

Now we head towards the Urals and first set course for Bashkortostan. 

"Yangan-Tau", Republic of Bashkortostan

Let's start with the main feature of the "Yangan-Tau" sanatorium: it is located on the territory of a geopark included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. 

Mineral waters, sulfide mud, and crystal-clear air are the main basis for high-quality wellness at "Yangan-Tau". One of the unique features of the sanatorium: steam-air treatment facilities. They positively affect the musculoskeletal system, providing anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. And, of course, no one will leave you without mineral water: the local "Kurgazak" water improves metabolism and gastrointestinal function.  

We give a special shout-out to relaxation on the territory of "Yangan-Tau". For activity enthusiasts, there are excursions, cave hikes, and horse riding. Fans of calm and measured chill should definitely visit the Maritime Museum and watch ethnic shows. The latter are breathtaking spectacles organized by the Bashkirs to tell about their thousand-year-old culture. Of course, no one will be left without treats: there are several restaurants serving European and national cuisine on site. 

How to get there

The easiest way to get to this paradise is as follows: fly to Ufa, transfer to a bus directly to the sanatorium, and after four hours, confidently check into a comfortable room on the territory of "Yangan-Tau". We wish you a great recovery! 

Official website: https://yantau.ru/ 

"Belyy Kamen", Asbest

Pine forest, modern bathhouse, physiotherapy, and the best massage on earth, according to visitors. All these joys for a city dweller dreaming of escaping the hustle and bustle are available at the "Belyy Kamen" sanatorium. The health resort is considered a Ural radon resort. Baths with this gas normalize skin condition, improve heart function, and accelerate metabolism. 

There are many good procedures for wellness and relaxation here. Visiting all of them will be easy if you check into a cozy room with a forest view. A special note for newlyweds: if you decide to celebrate your honeymoon here, you can book a spacious wedding suite. 

P.S. A little secret: the sanatorium often has "happy days" when it offers a discount on stays. So, seriously consider a week-long vacation in peace and quiet. 

How to get there

Fly to Yekaterinburg, then take a bus or electric train to Asbest, and after that, transfer at the station to bus 102. It will take you directly to the sanatorium. 

Official website: https://b-kamen.com/ 

 "Ust-Kachka", Perm Krai

The ideal sanatorium for family holidays and wellness in Perm Krai has been found — and its name is "Ust-Kachka"! 

The sanatorium uses about 60 treatment methods with mineral iodine-bromine waters, which are extracted from the remnants of the Permian Sea. So here you can get a little closer to the ancient world and derive health benefits from it. Those wishing to relax at the sanatorium can try special detox programs and then go on an excursion around Perm. 

We already mentioned that this is a great place for family travelers. Comfortable eco-friendly wooden houses have been built here for convenient accommodation with children. The latter will find "Ust-Kachka" very interesting: there is a mini-zoo and an ostrich farm on the territory. By the way, the sanatorium even allows check-ins with a cat or dog, if they know how to behave properly. In short, "Ust-Kachka" is great. 

How to get there

All that's left is to buy tickets to Perm on Kupi.com and not forget to make room for magnets with photos of the Kama River. From the airport, it's easy to get to the sanatorium by regular bus No. 339. 

Official website: https://ust-kachka.amaks-kurort.ru/ 

Let's move northwest! 

"Baltiyskiy Bereg", Zelenogorsk

You can visit "Baltiyskiy Bereg" even like in the good old days — with a voucher. However, it's also quite possible to simply enjoy healing baths with oils at the spa on a weekend. Let's tell you in order. 

The sanatorium has been located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland in the Resort District of St. Petersburg for over forty years. Fresh air, unique ecology, and proximity to spruce forests are the key to a speedy recovery and express restoration of strength. By the way, according to guests, in summer you can witness the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets here every day. 

"Baltiyskiy Bereg" offers special programs for relieving stress and chronic fatigue, which, in our opinion, is a must for the modern pace of life. In addition to medical procedures, wellness courses with weight loss are also conducted here. Some residents of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region come here for spa weekends to get a massage, take baths with essential oils, and have a good time with friends. Therefore, if you want to do a small beta test of the sanatorium, be sure to take the opportunity.

How to get there

Buy tickets to St. Petersburg, then transfer to bus 211 from "Chyornaya Rechka" or "Begovaya" station and go to the "Baltiyskiy Bereg" stop. 

Official website: https://baltbereg.info/ 

"Yantarnyy Bereg", Svetlogorsk

We head to the Kaliningrad region, straight to the city of Svetlogorsk. It is quite popular among travelers due to its architecture and favorable climate. 

The latter, by the way, became one of the significant reasons for the establishment of the "Yantarnyy Bereg" sanatorium. Since 1983 to this day, tourists come here year-round to improve their health and relax their souls. Eight comprehensive programs for each organ system have been developed for treatment at "Yantarnyy Bereg". 

Also, in addition to treatment, at the sanatorium you can ride bicycles, engage in terrenkur (therapeutic walking), or go catamaran boating. A cool feature of "Yantarnyy Bereg" is excursions around Svetlogorsk, trips to the Curonian Spit National Park, and even to amber deposits. It's no wonder the sanatorium has such a name!

How to get there

Svetlogorsk is located 46 km from Kaliningrad. So, grab plane tickets, transfer to an electric train at Yuzhny Vokzal (Southern Station) and go conquer the peat therapeutic muds. 

Official website: https://yantarbereg.ru/

 "Kivach", Petrozavodsk

One of the best clinics in Karelia, which can safely be called a sanatorium. "Kivach" is perfectly suitable for people of all ages: family tourists, youth, and pensioners come here. It is known for its unique methods of detoxification and cellular-level body cleansing. 

A special emphasis here is placed on integrative medicine, which combines modern Western medicine and Eastern practices. In addition, they treat with their own herbal preparations, offer personalized programs for each visitor and individual procedure schedules, and conduct body check-ups. 

After the procedures, there's also plenty to do: you can walk through the pine forest along the purest lake, attend a lecture on health prevention, or go relax at the spa. In short, it's a complete blast for those who want to fully reset and leave the clinic as a new person. 

How to get there

Here's a ready route to "Kivach": buy tickets to Petrozavodsk, from the capital — take a bus to the village of Konchezery. Passengers arriving on Severstal airline flights on Wednesdays and Sundays are provided with a free transfer. 

Official website: https://www.kivach.ru/ 

We wish you a complete reset at the sanatorium and the most comfortable flights!