Skip to main content
Kitay-Gorod in Moscow

Things to Do in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

Kitay-Gorod in Moscow is home to Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral, a 16th-century former cathedral with multicolored domes now housing a museum. The neighborhood also features coffee shops, jewelry stores, and soup restaurants.

Kitay-Gorod in Moscow is home to Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral, a 16th-century former cathedral with multicolored domes now housing a museum. The neighborhood also features coffee shops, jewelry stores, and soup restaurants.

  • Red Square and Saint Basil's CathedralRed Square and Saint Basil's CathedralCathedral
  • Lenin MausoleumLenin MausoleumHistoric Landmark
  • Ploshchad RevolyutsiiPloshchad RevolyutsiiTransit Station
Plan Kitay-GorodFree and No sign-up

By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Kitay-Gorod

  • Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral

    4.8 · 11.1k
    Cathedral

    Multicolored domes top this 16th-century former cathedral that now contains a museum of the church.

    Every day
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Lenin Mausoleum in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Lenin Mausoleum

    4.4 · 3.5k
    Historic Landmark

    Embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    10 AM – 1 PM
    Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    10 AM – 1 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1 PM
  • Transit Station illustration for Ploshchad Revolyutsii

    Ploshchad Revolyutsii

    4.8 · 413
    Transit Station
  • GUM in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    GUM

    4.6 · 47.3k
    Department Store

    Long-established, 3-story shopping arcade with a semicircular glass roof & international brands.

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • State Historical Museum, Pokrovsky Cathedral, St. Basil's Cathedral in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    State Historical Museum, Pokrovsky Cathedral, St. Basil's Cathedral

    4.8 · 11.1k
    History Museum

    Multicolored domes top this 16th-century former cathedral that now contains a museum of the church.

    Every day
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Ручки Паркер (Parker) MontBlanc in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Ручки Паркер (Parker) MontBlanc

    Specialty Store
    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Гастроном №1 in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Гастроном №1

    4.4 · 244
    Wine Shop
    Map

Where to eat & drink in Kitay-Gorod

  • Никольская Плаза in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Никольская Плаза

    4.6 · 4.6k
    Food Hall

    Refined mall with shops & services, plus a trendy food hall serving an eclectic mix of cuisines.

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Гранд кофемания in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Гранд кофемания

    4.5 · 1.9k
    Coffee Shop· $$$

    A Moscow cafe and restaurant with an Art Deco interior, known for its coffee, breakfast options, brunch burgers, pasta, and traditional Russian soup.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Bon App in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Bon App

    4.7 · 508
    Coffee Shop· ₽400–2,000

    A cozy cafe in the city center, it offers dinner, coffee, and desserts, with notable dishes including duck breast and sweet potato mash.

    Every day
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Stolovaya 57 in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Stolovaya 57

    4.4 · 3.3k
    Soup· ₽1–1,000

    A cafeteria-style eatery located inside the GUM Mall near Red Square, known for offering a variety of Russian local dishes in a Soviet-era dining hall atmosphere.

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Vysota 5642 in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Vysota 5642

    4.6 · 1.3k
    Restaurant· ₽3,000–6,000

    A restaurant by Novikov Group located on Bolshoy Cherkassky Lane.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Zaryadye Gastronomic Сenter in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Zaryadye Gastronomic Сenter

    4.3 · 5.0k
    Restaurant· ₽2,000–3,000

    Trendy food court offering multiple restaurants serving regional meals, desserts, cocktails & wine.

    Every day
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Natakhtari in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Natakhtari

    4.6 · 1.2k
    Eastern European· $$

    A Georgian restaurant in Moscow, known for its traditional cuisine, including meat dishes, vegetarian options, pastries, and Georgian wine and beer.

    Every day
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Old School Pub in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Old School Pub

    4.3 · 2.5k
    Nightclub

    Relaxed British-style pub showing sport on big screens & serving an international comfort food menu.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Il Pizzaiolo in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

    Il Pizzaiolo

    4.5 · 1.4k
    Italian· ₽1,000–2,000
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 11 PM

Planning time in Kitay-Gorod?

Add your dates and we'll check every place for closures, limited hours, and booking needs before you go.

Kitay-Gorod map

Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of Kitay-Gorod with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral
  2. 2Lenin Mausoleum
  3. 3Ploshchad Revolyutsii
  4. 4Никольская Плаза
  5. 5GUM
  6. 6State Historical Museum, Pokrovsky Cathedral, St. Basil's Cathedral
  7. 7Ручки Паркер (Parker) MontBlanc
  8. 8Гранд кофемания
  9. 9Bon App
  10. 10Гастроном №1

Other areas in Moscow

Ready to plan Kitay-Gorod?

Turn these Kitay-Gorod picks into a day-by-day Moscow plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.

All things to do in MoscowAll Moscow neighborhoods →Browse all destinations →Multi-city itineraries →