Hotels in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Saint Petersburg has a comprehensive metro system covering just about the entire city, a system more than sufficient for a tourist to rely on. There is also a bus service, and the bus fares are a few Rubles per trip. Perhaps a singular complaint is that the metro system, as well as other public transport facilities, can get a bit crowded. When booking a hotel in Saint Petersburg, you could consider looking for a cheap hotel booking, as the areas are not so cut off from each other as to necessitate that you stay in the same area you plan to frequent. If you are looking for the most interesting locales in which to find accommodation, Vasilievsky Island and Petrogradskaya are the two areas that most represent the unique architecture and culture of this spectacular city. These are serviced by taxis and comprehensive bus stops. Stops in the above-mentioned areas include Avtobusnyy Vokzal Cherepovets, the Gangutskaya St bus stop and the Petrogradskaya station.

Saint Petersburg is a city of art and culture. In contrast, it also hosts several large business concerns. A great place to stay, should your visit be purely business-related, would be in one of the hotels surrounding Nevskiy Prospekt Metro, such as the resplendent Radisson Royal Hotel Saint Petersburg, less than a 5-minute walk from Kazan Cathedral. Numerous hotels are offering a variety of accommodation options. Many locals commute to and from the suburbs, making trains and buses practical forms of transport should you find yourself staying further out from the city center. Those traveling for leisure will find plenty to love in the vibrant tourist districts of Nevsky Prospekt and Palace Square, both fully catered by public transport. Couples will enjoy the romantic cultural experiences available in Summer Gardens, with lovely, inexpensive hotels like the Garden Side Hotel overlooking the architectural splendor for which the area is famous. Return travelers are advised to branch out from their previous experiences, and rather than revisit the same areas, explore the more obscure surrounding areas on the outskirts of the city.

Saint Petersburg is widely considered one of the world's cultural capitals, boasting an exquisite selection of palaces, cathedrals, galleries and theaters. It is also home to cultural and educational institutions and many monuments of historical significance. There’s the world-famous Hermitage Museum located at Palace Square, 2. Mariinsky Theatre is located in Theater Square and State Russian Museum in Somergardten. Historic churches include the Savior on Spilled Blood and Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, Griboyedov Channel Embankment, 2Б, Saint Petersburg. The wide selection of centralized accommodations to choose from does make things more affordable on the whole. Because of the importance of tourism, all historic areas are catered to by the public bus and tram systems. The splendid seafront palace, museum and park at Peterhof warrant a visit from any visitors interested in the city's rich heritage, also boasting easy access to buses and taxi services.

The majority of notable restaurants are located in the Admiral Teysky District. If you stay in one of the many central hotels, you will be within walking distance of popular restaurants. Nearby public transportation includes the Lux Express Russia HQ, a stop for Saimaa Express and a Saint Petersburg Metro Stop. La Familia offers traditional Russian foods for both dine-in and takeaway. Phuong Dong offers a unique fusion of traditional Russian food and Asian culinary influences. You will have ample opportunities to enjoy the interesting and culturally unique local cuisine and many establishments boast a traditional Russian menu. Zaika offers Indian cuisine, as well as a stocked bar. The decor varies from vintage to stately and sophisticated. Modern restaurants are juxtaposed beside their traditional counterparts, affording you a varied range of culinary choices. The Summer Garden area hosts the bulk of the nightlife destinations, including Lomonosov Bar, VNVNC, a unique dance club with a church aesthetic, hosting rappers and other live performances, and Union, described as a ‘little bit of Berlin in the heart of Saint Petersburg’. The above-mentioned areas are well services by bus stops and taxis.

On average, rooms will be priced around C$ 156 per night when booking a hotel in Saint Petersburg; however the price you pay for your room will vary significantly depending on seasonality, location and facilities.

July is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Saint Petersburg. Prices can be 75% lower than other, busier months, so this is a great time to get a good deal.