Petrogradskiy
1.6 miles from downtown
Romantic and affluent. These seven islands, the largest of which is Petrogradsky, are all linked by bridges. See the stunning environs of the Peter and Paul Fortress and Aleksandrovsky Park. Founded in 1842 during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I, the park holds small-scale bronze reproductions of iconic Russian buildings, and an impressive Planetarium.
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Vasileostrovskiy
2.4 miles from downtown
Scholars, hipsters and urbanites. This slightly secluded area teems with students from the State University. Industrial leftovers, colonised by students, dovetail between hole-in-the-wall cafes and quirky local bars. For the area’s prime picks, see mixed media exhibitions at the Erarta Museum of Modern Art, or views from the “Spit”.
Places to stay from $3 a night
Admiralteyskiy
1.2 miles from downtown
A nod to the neoclassical. The Admiralty Building (a naval academy) and Saint Isaac’s Cathedral represent the style at its finest. This is an affluent area, where Saint Petersburg’s elite live lives of pomp and privilege in the city’s oldest district, with canals reminiscent of Amsterdam. Stroll in Yusupovsky Garden, then take tea at Teplo (an inviting little restaurant).
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Moskovskiy
6.2 miles from downtown
Gateway to Saint Petersburg. Most journeys along Moskovsky Prospekt pass the Moscow Triumphal Gate, a cast-iron neoclassical construction. The entire area bears an air of incompleteness because development was halted after Stalin’s death. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find Moskovsky Victory Park, awash with cafés and wholesome family entertainment.
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Vyborgsky
6.8 miles from downtown
A concrete rose. Awash with forsaken steel-and-brick factories, scorned buildings and uncherished old churches, this quiet outer-city district is celebrated for one rare bloom. Unsung Shuvalovsky Park is wild and verdant, a mere taste of Russia’s incredible wildlife – come here with good walking shoes.
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Tsentralny
In downtown
A cluster of inner-city areas. Culture meets commerce on Nevsky Prospekt, a rolling strip of neon-lit storefronts, church edifices and non-stop people-movement. Veer off for the best bits: the Hermitage for boundless paintings and bejewelled Tsarist trinkets, Tavrichesky Garden for solitude under the oak trees, and cappuccinos at Schastye Café.
Places to stay from $4 a night
Saint Petersburg is a fascinating blend of distinctly Russian and Western cultural influences. After it was founded by Peter the Great—memorialzed by the iconic Bronze Horseman statue—it remained Russia's imperial capital for two centuries. Peter the Great and his successors invited Europe’s premier architects to fill the city with extravagant palaces, baroque cathedrals, and Renaissance-style buildings – all of which remain perfectly intact to this day.
Cruise down the historic Neva River on a boat tour to check out the neoclassical facades of the Mariinsky Theatre and Hermitage Museum, which forms part of the Winter Palace. It's now the world’s largest art museum that houses everything from ancient Greek sculptures to masterpieces by Michelangelo. You'd need a couple of days to see all three million pieces in this endless collection.
Other key landmarks are the Peter and Paul Fortress, Church of the Savior of Spilled Blood, and Peterhof Palace – a vast complex of palaces, gardens, and fountains.
And there’s more to Saint Petersburg than its architecture. All down Nevsky Prospekt, the city’s main street, you’ll find countless bars, restaurants, and shops to enjoy after running around town sightseeing.
Direct flights to the nearby Pulkovo Airport are common throughout Europe.
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Most popular time to visit | October-December |
Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
Local currency | RUB 100 = $1.43 |
Language | Russian |
Average weekend price | $43 per night |
Average weekday price | $60 per night |
Average stay | 2 nights |
Hermitage Museum
0.1 miles from downtown
Saint Isaac's Cathedral
0.4 miles from downtown
Admiralty Building
0.3 miles from downtown
Mariinsky Theater
1.2 miles from downtown
Palace Square
In downtown
Alexander Nevsky Lavra
2.8 miles from downtown
Avrora Cruiser
1.4 miles from downtown
State Russian Museum
0.6 miles from downtown
Kazansky Cathedral
0.4 miles from downtown
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Now toursits are very little and it is the best tiing to...
February 16, 2022
Now toursits are very little and it is the best tiing to enjoy wonderful pictures at Ermitage Museum and Russian Museum under the calm circumstance. (you can visit there with PCR negative certificate (48hours effective).
SPB has the largest consistent 1750 to 1900 style "old...
January 29, 2022
SPB has the largest consistent 1750 to 1900 style "old city" in Europe It must not be ruined due lack of priority or refusal to request funding from Europe. The "old city as a whole" is the favorite, no particular spot.
The main thing that has got me in love with the city was...
January 17, 2022
The main thing that has got me in love with the city was that it had been able to save its old face - the old buildings and historical sights. Moreover, the people here are friendly as well. Even though one thing that had got my attention was that there are too many expats in here.
This City i best for Summers i think ;
December 5, 2021
This City i best for Summers i think ; There is less option to explore the city in winters Specially the Boats in the canal is closed due to ice the day is short sun rises at 9:30 and sets at 4 Pm Another disappointment was as a foreigner you will not get an entry to Museum and churches as they need you to be vaccinated by Pfizer and have a Russian QR code State Heritage museum requires RT-PCT test report within 24hrs to buy a ticket and enter the museum We were disappointed 😥 by these requirements
In this new reality western visitors like me can’t get in...
November 29, 2021
In this new reality western visitors like me can’t get in the museums because they don’t accept others vaccines but Sputnik, even with PCR negative they can’t let you get in. Very desappointed in that specific issue. Other than that, was one of the most gratifying and unforgettable experience I had, beautiful city, you can walk, take bus or train, subway, eat every place. Another thing to keep in mind, I couldn’t use Uber app, instead used Yandex app, my credit cards didn’t work, but you can pay cash to drivers, the app give you the option after you see the fare or price of that trip. There’s western unions, money gram , banks give you the option to the local currency, I used dollars to rublos, need also translators apps, I used yandex translate, also need google maps to move through the city, it helps you to take buses metro, it works perfectly, people don’t speak English, need translator. Also you can buy a phone for 100$ or less and put a SIM card and pay 10$ for 15 days unlimited internet and a few minutes locals call and some text mjs, I used for internet in order to move used google maps .
The weather was much more moderate than I anticipated.
November 26, 2021
The weather was much more moderate than I anticipated. In late October the flowers were still blooming. Some days had some wind but nothing like the Colorado late Fall/Winter, that I am used to. Great walking City. The sights are truly beautiful and memorable.
Tsentralny, Saint Petersburg
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Tsentralny, Saint Petersburg
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Tsentralny, Saint Petersburg
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Tsentralny, Saint Petersburg
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Tsentralny, Saint Petersburg
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