St. Petersburg, Russia hotels offer a wide array of luxury, business, tourist and economy hotels to accommodate the needs of all travelers. St. Petersburg, Russia is the cultural, intellectual and tourist capital of Russia. Designed and built by Peter the Great in 1703 to rival its European counterparts, St Petersburg is Russia's "Window to the West". You will find three of the finest hotels in the city: the Hotel Europe, Nevsky Palace and the Astoria Hotel (located along the main artery of the city, Nevsky Prospect).
The vacation traveler would be best served by selecting the Pulkovskaya Hotel located directly across from Victory Square, 3 miles from the Pulkovo International Airport and 7 miles from the city center via Moskovskiy Prospect. The Pulkovskaya has, as recently as 2004, undergone a complete renovation of rooms and lobby.
Travelers looking for St. Petersburg hotels at the best price and the best location should consider an array of attractive St. Petersburg apartment alternatives. These are apartments in great downtown locations at reasonable fees.
No matter what your housing needs are, keep in mind that St. Petersburg in the summer during the time of the White Nights Festival is a very popular world traveler destination. Summer reservations for hotels are hard to find and room pricing peaks. Remember - make your reservations early.