Where To Stay in St Petersburg: Best Hotels & Places

Are you not sure about where to stay in St Petersburg? After visiting the city more than ten times, here I will show you the best places to stay in St Petersburg, so you can better enjoy your visit. In this post, you will also find a list of the best hotels in St Petersburg, with every budget in mind.

When you start thinking about where to stay in St Petersburg and start your research, you will realise that the city has plenty of accommodation to suit all travel styles and budgets. Russia’s second largest city offers many interesting attractions, most of them at a short walk from Nevsky Prospekt, a 5km (3.1 miles) avenue filled with restaurants, shops, museums and many tourist attractions.

If you’re looking for the best places to stay in St Petersburg, I would imagine you will also be looking for more. I might want to check out my post with the top St Petersburg attractions, which I am sure will help you on your trip. I have also got full information on how to get from St Petersburg airport to the city that you will find helpful.

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St Petersburg is very spread out, but the good news is that the vast majority of tourist attractions, as well as the best restaurants and shops, are concentrated in two main areas. Other areas may be more interesting for people visiting the city for business purposes, for example. With no further ado, let me show you where to stay in St Petersburg, I’m sure you will find something suitable for you.

Tsentralny District: The Central Area

If you are travelling to the city for tourism, whether it is your first or fifth time, the best place to stay is the Tsentralny District, aka the city centre. Many of the most important monuments and landmarks are located in this area, making it the best among all places to stay in St Petersburg. This is the area around Nevsky Prospekt where you will find many neo-classic buildings, palaces and museums.

If walking is not for you, there are several metro stations and bus lines along and around Nevsky Prospekt, making it easy to go from one end of the avenue to the other. This area is also where Moskovsky railway station is located. This is the station where trains between St Petersburg and Moscow arrive/depart from – one more reason to make it a convenient area.

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Places such as the Fabergé Museum, Catherine’s Garden, Gallereya Mall, the Hermitage Museum and the Church of the Spilt Blood area located in this area, just a short walk from Nevsky Prospekt.

Where To Stay In St Petersburg’s Tsentralny District

Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg:  This is one of the best hotels in St Petersburg and the largest luxury hotel in the city. Located on Nevsky Prospekt and a 10-minute walk from Moskovsky railway station, the hotel offers contemporary luxury and great service. Rubinsteina Street, with its many restaurants and bars, is just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. The rooms Corinthia St Petersburg are spacious and functional. It has three restaurants and bars. In the following link, you can read my review of Corinthia St Petersburg.

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The State Hermitage Museum Hotel: The hotel is located near Dostoyevskaya metro station, which is not close to the Hermitage Museum itself. It is where to stay in St Petersburg if you want to stay away from the over-touristy areas, but central enough to enjoy the city’s attractions. The hotel oozes pomposity, representing the atmosphere of the Hermitage. The rooms are comfortable and beautifully furnished. The hotel also has a fully equipped spa and fitness centre, as well as three restaurants and bar. It is rated 9.3/10 by Booking.com customers.

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Italianskaya 29 Inn: This nice 4-star hotel is located near the Fabergé Museum. The rooms are modern and comfortable and the hotel offers great value for money. Rooms start at 80EUR per night.

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Friends On Nevsky: This is a hostel with private and shared rooms located right on Nevsky Prospekt, less than 10 minutes’ walk from Moskovsky Railway Station. The private rooms are comfortable and have double and twin beds. The shared rooms can be mixed or female only. Private rooms from 22EUR per night.

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Admiralteysky: One of The Best Places To Stay In St Petersburg

This is another good place to stay in St Petersburg. It is also central and, although more residential than Tsentralny, it has some important parks and churches. From here you can still walk to Nevsky Prospekt, that is if you don’t mind walking around 30 minutes to reach it.

Other reasons to stay in Admiralteysky include the fact it is slightly cheaper to stay, eat and drink than Tsentralny, as well as the fact that Mariinsky Theatre is located here. This is the most important theatre in St Petersburg and, in fact in the world, home to the Mariinsky Ballet Company. Other landmarks located here include St Nicholas The Naval Cathedral and the Great Synagogue of St Petersburg.

Metro stations in Admiralteysky District include Sennaya, Sadovaya and Pushkinskaya. Vitebsky station, with trains to Belarus, is also located in the area.

Where To Stay In The Admiralteysky District

Hotel Angleterre: Another luxury property that is among the best hotels in St Petersburg, located a stone’s throw from St Isaacs Cathedral. The hotel is part of the Rocco Forte group and has two restaurants, a fully-equipped fitness centre, a spa and a swimming pool.

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Gutenberg Hotel: This is a good option if you are looking for a stylish mid-range hotel. This pet-friendly hotel is in a great location, only 800m from St Isaac’s Cathedral and a 10-minute walk from Mariinsky Theatre. The room rates start from 60€, which is great value for money.

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Soul Kitchen Hostel: Soul Kitchen was chosen as the best hostel in the world and that already is a reason to stay. It is located by the Moyka River, a few minutes’ walk from Yusupov Palace, Nevsky Prospekt and St Isaac’s Cathedral. With spacious living areas, private and shared rooms, it is a great option if you’re travelling on a budget.

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Moskovskiy District: Soviet St Petersburg

This area is much further from Tsentralny, making it the most affordable of the three places to stay in St Petersburg that I recommend. While Tsentralny has many neo-classic buildings, Moskovsky is the Soviet side of the city. Buildings here are big and box-like, and mostly from the Communist period.

The main thoroughfare in the area is Moskovsky Prospekt, and in the area you will find a monument to Lenin, something to look for when visiting any major former USSR country. The inconvenience about this area is that you will always depend on some sort of transport to visit the city’s main attractions and at night it is not as vibrant as Tsentralny or Admiralteysky. Also, apart from the few high-end hotels that cater mostly to business people, there is mostly budget accommodation with low ratings on booking sites.

If you are arriving in Saint Petersburg by plane, then this is where you will arrive, as Pulkovo airport is located in the area. Here I explain how to get from the airport to the city.

The Moskovskiy District: Best Hotels Near St Peterburg Airport

Holiday Inn St Petersburg Moskovskye Vorota: The hotel is located near Moskovskye Vorota metro station and only 20 minutes from the city centre. With spacious rooms, a fitness centre, two restaurants and two bars, the hotel has very competitive rates, starting at 70€ per night.

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Crowne Plaza St Petersburg Airport: This is one of the best hotels near St Petersburg Airport. It has spacious and modern rooms, a fully equipped gym, sauna, as well as two restaurants and a cafe. I recommend it to be used strictly as an “airport hotel”. As you would expect, it offers a free airport shuttle. There is no direct public transport to the city centre, so the options are taxi or Uber (click here to get your first ride for free), but this is one of the best hotels near St Petersburg airport.

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Prima-Apart Hotel: This aparthotel is a good option if you are travelling on a budget and don’t mind taking transport to the tourist area (Tsentralny). Having said that, the nearest metro station is 1.5 miles away. The rooms are comfortable and St Petersburg Airport is less than 1o minutes away by car.

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