The leading Russian city for Valentine’s Day tourism is Moscow, drawing roughly a quarter of all hotel orders from the capital. A study by OneTwoTrip, reviewed by socialbites.ca, highlights Moscow as the most popular destination for couples and travelers marking February 14 in Russia.
St. Petersburg follows with about 14.9 percent of bookings, while Sochi ranks third with around 10.1 percent. Kazan and Irkutsk also feature in the top five, capturing 2.7 percent and 2.3 percent respectively. These figures reflect a clear preference for big-city romance and weekend city breaks among domestic travelers.
When it comes to room composition, most couples reserve rooms for two people, though a substantial portion of bookings are for solo travelers. On Valentine’s Day, four-star hotels attract the largest share of reservations, followed closely by three-star accommodations. Breakfast is often included in more than half of the bookings, underscoring the desire for convenience and convenience for a romantic getaway.
Beyond Russia, many travelers choose international escapes for Valentine’s Day. Istanbul leads the international bookings with about 12.3 percent of Russian outbound orders for February 14. Bangkok comes next with 4.2 percent, and Pattaya accounts for around 3.9 percent of travelers. Other popular destinations include Dubai and Baku, attracting 3.3 percent and 2.7 percent of bookings respectively. These patterns show a strong appetite for cross-border experiences and varied romantic getaways among Russian holidaymakers.
In terms of party size and hotel types abroad, two travelers make up the majority of bookings, while single travelers also form a sizable portion. Four-star properties remain the top choice for international trips, though apartments, guesthouses, and other forms of non-star accommodations also remain popular. Breakfast continues to be a common inclusion in about half of the international orders, underscoring the value travelers place on a simple start to the day during a celebration of romance.
The data also points to evolving preferences that matter for travel planners and hospitality providers—from the popularity of well-located four-star hotels to the appeal of breakfast-included packages and the consistent demand for convenient, comfortable stays during Valentine’s Day travel. These trends offer insight into how couples and solo travelers plan celebratory trips, whether staying in Russia or venturing abroad, and highlight the importance of location, comfort, and value in romantic travel decisions.
Russians have previously indicated growing interest in bouquet trends and gift ideas for Valentine’s Day, alongside the hotel and destination choices described above, suggesting a broader holiday planning pattern that blends accommodation with thoughtful gestures and experiences for couples.