10 best shopping centers in Moscow

Shopping centers are being built one by one, today there are so many offers that it is often difficult to give preference to a particular complex. We tried to make a selection of the best, in our opinion, shopping centers in Moscow. The following factors were taken into account:

• transport accessibility, location near the metro;
• variety of shops;
• organization of entertainment;
• location of stores and ease of navigation;
• availability of parking;
• design decision.

We hope that thanks to our rating it will be easier for you to decide which shopping center you want to visit.

Top 10 best shopping centers in Moscow

10 Riviera

This is one of the best shopping centers in Moscow, despite the fact that it was built not so long ago.The shopping complex is located in a remote area, so it is always relatively calm in it. There is no excitement inherent in more affordable shopping facilities. Transport links are well organized, every 10 minutes a free bus brings buyers. If you want to go shopping peacefully and not stand in line at the fitting room, then feel free to follow the Riviera. You can buy everything here - from clothes and food to furniture and household appliances. The services sector is also widely represented: car wash, beauty salons, banks, laundries.

Separately, it is worth noting the organization of leisure. It will appeal to both young children and adults. Children are particularly impressed by the "City of Professions" and "City of Builders", "Legorod" is also presented here. Those who like to tickle their nerves can go to the mirror maze. In the cinema, equipped with the latest technology, visitors will get a lot of impressions from watching the latest movies.

 

9 Vegas Crocus City

This is one of the largest malls in Moscow, in 2011 it was the largest center in Europe. Despite the fact that the complex is located quite close to the nearest metro station, free buses run here regularly, delivering customers to Vegas. The attraction of the shopping center is not only in the huge number of boutiques for shopping. Shopping enthusiasts will find 109 different stores here. Here you will find clothes for every taste and budget, but still, the main purpose of visiting the Moscow Vegas shopping center is entertainment.

On its territory there is a huge two-level park with attractions, some of which are extreme. In the reviews of visitors, one can often see a mention of a 19-meter fall tower. There is also a cinema with 9 halls. A petting zoo with funny exotic animals is organized for children. The concert hall, the ice arena, the "Walk of Glory" will not leave any visitor indifferent. Twice a month you can take part in events from MuzTV.

8 Afimall City

Afimall City will delight visitors with unique architectural solutions and interior design. What is the “singing” fountain worth, which has no analogues in Moscow, which lets a 32-meter jet to the dome. This is one of the largest shopping centers in the capital, the complex houses 450 establishments, including not only boutiques, but also service shops, cafes, a fitness club, a karaoke club and other outlets. Children will love the trampoline arena and the petting zoo. A nanny and animators work in the playroom, thanks to which parents can leave their child under supervision and go shopping in peace. In general, Afimall City has collected all the services and institutions necessary for a person, there are even public services of the My Documents MFC and representative offices of the country's leading banks.

Adults will find here all the necessary boutiques, there are departments with goods of brands with a democratic price policy and premium clothing stores. To diversify your visit and distract from shopping, you should visit the exhibition of giant matryoshka dolls.In the cinema, visitors will be delighted with the huge screen, whose area is 144 square meters.

7 Gagarinsky

Most visitors go to shopping centers not for convenient shopping, but for unique entertainment. In this matter, Gagarinsky is one of the first in our top. On weekends, you can become a participant in an exciting entertainment program in an interactive format or a thematic master class. On other days, space lovers can visit the LaserLand extraterrestrial entertainment center, for those who prefer quiet entertainment there is an eco-game complex, and those who want to shoot can go to a real shooting range. This is sure to please both children and adults.

The complex is located literally 200 meters from the metro station "Leninsky Prospekt", the area near the shopping center is a convenient free parking for visitors. For shopping lovers, there are 152 boutiques with a variety of goods. This shopping center is great for a family visit, there are many children's shops here. You can have a bite to eat in the food court or in separate restaurants. "Gagarinsky", without a doubt, one of the best shopping malls in Moscow.

6 Golden Babylon

Shopping center "Golden Babylon" is 170 thousand square meters and more than 200 stores. Boutiques of inexpensive and well-known brands are mainly located here: Zara, BeFree, Concept Club and so on.Customers especially like to visit the clothing supermarkets "Stockmann" and "ХЦ", which are located on the first floor of the complex. Here you can buy not only clothes, but also household goods. Another outstanding advantage is that almost all chain jewelry stores are present in the shopping center, which will delight customers with a wide range and reasonable prices.

The shopping complex has a convenient location, it can be easily reached from several metro stations at once. By the way, the shopping center belongs to a small network, "Golden Babylon" has three locations in Moscow, each of which is convenient for residents of a certain area. By tradition, one of the best complexes is equipped with a modern cinema, bowling club and attractions. That is, here you can not only immerse yourself in shopping, but also have fun. For the hungry, there are several fast food cafes and full-fledged restaurants.

5 European

This is a very large shopping center in Moscow where you can get lost. Visitors in their reviews often mention that many corridors in a huge building and poor navigation make you wander in search of the right exit. This is a kind of quest, during which you can make a few purchases, drink coffee in a restaurant or watch an interesting movie in a modern cinema. But you can buy absolutely everything here, it is not for nothing that the Evropeisky shopping and entertainment center is the second most visited in the world, according to the organizers, 50 million buyers visit the complex a year.

The shopping center has 8 levels, 2 of them are located underground and represent a spacious parking lot. As entertainment, guests are presented with the Kosmik family recreation center, two cinemas, one of which is premium, an ice rink, a bowling alley and much more. In case guests get hungry, there are more than 30 cafes and restaurants in the shopping complex. The grocery store in the shopping center is open around the clock, which is very convenient for busy customers.

4 metropolis

This is one of the largest shopping centers in Moscow. There are 281 shops on its square. Buyers are very fond of this shopping center because all the popular mass-market brands are collected here. Consumers don't have to travel to different stores to buy H&M, Zara, Topshop or Marks & Spencer clothes. But this advantage and people's love provoke a small drawback - on weekends, queues to the fitting room inevitably arise. Therefore, if you want to calmly immerse yourself in shopping, it is better to set aside time for this during the week. It is convenient to go to Metropolis with the whole family; clients have at their disposal a cozy room for mother and child.

Another undoubtedly positive quality of this shopping center is the zoning of stores. The administration is attentive to the location of boutiques and it is easy for the client to navigate, since, for example, lingerie stores are concentrated in one place, sporting goods in another. From entertainment: a cinema with 12 halls and a bowling club "Champion" are available to customers.This is undoubtedly one of the best shopping centers, which deservedly continues our top.

3 Columbus

This shopping center in Moscow is located next to the Prazhskaya metro station, while it is well accessible by public transport from different directions. Parking for 2900 cars makes it easy to find a place for a personal car and go shopping. The shopping center is very versatile; various clothing stores are located here from premium class boutiques to affordable brands with affordable prices. Also in Columbus you can buy household and electronic appliances, sports equipment, pet supplies, jewelry, household goods and much more. There are 176 retail outlets in the building. As buyers write in their reviews, there is a lot of light and air. In fact, the shopping center has wide corridors, along which, even during a period of increased activity, visitors can freely walk and not push each other.

But this is not only the best place for shopping, the organizers paid a lot of attention to entertainment. The complex includes a modern cinema with a large number of halls, on the third floor you can find a children's play area with trampolines and attractions. For lovers of active entertainment, a skating rink is equipped. There are many cafes and restaurants in the building for those who want to have a bite to eat or have a full meal and take a break from shopping. Columbus deservedly got into our top as the best shopping center and entertainment center.

2 Crocus City Mall

This is not the largest shopping center in Moscow, but this does not prevent it from being popular and deservedly holding the title of the best. It is located near the Myakinino metro station and is easily accessible by public transport. For visitors by private transport, there is a spacious parking lot, where 1330 cars can be parked. The shopping center "Crocus City Mall" has 180 stores on two floors. The mall will be a great shopping solution only if you prefer expensive branded items. Here you will find only premium-class boutiques, for inexpensive clothes you need to go to another shopping center. A huge selection will please even discerning customers. Boutiques regularly host promotions with pleasant gifts.

The attraction of the complex is a beautiful exotic garden with a swimming pool and fountains, on weekends you can see a water show in them. In addition to boutiques, there are 7 restaurants where you can have an incredibly tasty meal and take a break from shopping. There are also ateliers, opticians and ATMs for cash withdrawals.

1 Okhotny Ryad

The shopping center is located next to the metro, the nearest station is located directly in front of the building and has the same name. Okhotny Ryad is popular not only among residents of Moscow, but also among its guests; on weekends it is very busy here, mostly due to tourists.This place is ideal for shopping, there are 163 stores, including not only premium brands such as Calvin Klein or Karen Millen, but also clothing stores with democratic pricing (Uniqlo, Zara). In the shopping center "Okhotny Ryad" you can buy clothes, shoes, accessories and jewelry, as well as household appliances, household items and food. We can safely say that everything is here.

In addition, the complex houses 28 restaurants and cafes, a cinema, beauty salons and much more. The only advice, if you want to quietly wander through the boutiques and enjoy shopping, it is better to come here on weekdays, when there is not a large influx of tourists. For visitors who do not use public transport, there is a 4-level underground parking, the cost is 200-300 rubles per hour, depending on the day of the week. This is the best shopping center in Moscow, which is definitely worth a visit, it deservedly takes first place in our top.

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