Stroll though the famous Red Square, admire the beautiful coloured domes of St Basil's Cathedral and say hello to embalmed Lenin. Nothing says 'Russia' quite like Red Square.

Next to Red Square is the Kremlin, the Political Power house of Russia containing ministerial building, golden domed churches, and 'The Armoury' displaying Russia's rich historical treasures.

Originally build between 1839-83 to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon, the Cathedral was destroyed by Stalin, later rebuild, turned into a swimming pool, and in 1997 opulently restored.

Moscow 's premier foreign art museum is famous for its impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, European and renaissance works, including Gaudi, Monet, Van Gaugh, Degas, Picasso, Renoir and more.

The State History museum houses an enormous collection covering the whole Russian empire from the Stone Age until today.

A great place to escape the noise of the city, Gorky Park contains peaceful lakes, beer halls and even a Russian style amusement park complete with roller coasters and other rides.

The State Tretyakov Gallery houses Russia's best collection of religious icons and religious paintings and also an outstanding display of Russian pre-revolutionary art.

Moscow is awash with culture, from ballet to opera, classical concerts to live bands. The ballet is especially good value by western standards, and Napoleon Hostel can book any tickets for you.

Russians love to take risks and no where is this more evident than at the Moscow Circus. Watch amazing acrobats, death defying lion tamers, contortionists and more. A fun and cheap night out in Moscow.

Originally build as the all Russian Exhibition centre to show case Soviet Union prowess at manufacturing, science and technology, VDNK is now an opulent 2km long pedestrian boulevard of grandiose pavilions and impressive statues.

See the 'space race' from the Russian perspective, an impressive museum housing memorabilia, space-shuttles and suits from the Soviet Space Programme. A must for any space fan! 

Izmaylovsky Park has at its centre a large lake and ethnic market selling goods from all over Russia and the former ex-Soviet Republics. Also located here is the Russian vodka museum - an insight into the country's most famous drink.  

Moscows oldest and most famous street is home to numerous shops, bars and restaurants that link Red Square to Pushkinskaya.

An attractive pedestrian street, Arbat provides an interesting walk past old pastel coloured merchant houses and tourist orientated shops and cafes.

Just a five minute walk from Napoleon hostel, Chistye Prudy (meaning clean ponds), is a small park with ponds, ideal for relaxing in one of the cafes over looking the ponds. In summer there are outdoor photographic exhibitions from around the world.

A huge memorial complex celebrating the end of the Great Patriotic war, the park includes endless fountains, a mosque, synagogue and church, and the Museum detailing the heroes of the Soviet Union.

Tired of walking? See Moscow from a different viewpoint - by river. Boats run every 20 minutes in both directions and leave from Kievskaya or Proletarskaya Metro stations.

Founded in 1591, Donskoy Monastery contains a collection of Orthodox churches and is the current headquarters of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The Moscow nightlife is pretty wild, with literally hundreds of bars, clubs, and other venues that cater well for almost every taste. Napoleon hostel staff will be happy to advise you on what's currently hot, and what's not.

Yes it is a little cold, but nothing too unbearable. Moscow is simply stunning in Winter, with crisp white snow and clear blue skies. Beat the crowds, wear a good coat and enjoy cosy nights with warmth inducing vodka.

Russian Banyas (baths) are a great way to relax, sweating it out in the sauna, jumping into the cold plunge pool, and flogging each other with birch tree branches - or a massage if you prefer. There are many choices in Moscow, from small private hire venues to colossal architecturally stunning public banyas.

60Km from Moscow, Sergiev Posad is an excellent day trip to see the Trinity Monastery of St Sergius.

See picturesque churches, monasteries and Kremlins in the 'Golden Ring' Towns which preceded Moscow as the current capital.