St Petersburg, Russia Hostels

St. Petersburg, Russia, is often called the cultural capital of Russia. Rent a bicycle for the day and pedal your way around historical palaces and museums. Experience a Russia proud of its art, culture and history. If you feel like taking a break from museums head to Okhta Park. The park, which is a few hours north of the city, has skiing and ice skating.

Rasputinn Hostel

The Rasputinn Hostel is in the historical center of St. Petersburg. Six dormitory-style rooms are available. Each room is equipped with a TV and refrigerator. Hostel guests have access to a communal kitchen, Wi-Fi and free coffee. Services such as laundry, international telephone and secure luggage storage are available. The staff of the Rasputinn will help arrange taxis, tours and support for your tourist visa.

Rasputinn Hostel
79 Gorokhovaya Street, No. 2
St. Petersburg, Russia
011 (+7) 812 493 5756
rasputinn.ru

Zimmer Hostels

The owners of Zimmer Hostels offer visitors two hostel locations: Zimmer Nice and Zimmer Smart. Both hostels share the same amenities and are a few miles apart. Zimmer Smart is near the rail station. Reception at both hostels is open 24 hours a day. Rooms are dormitory style, split by sex. Blankets, sheets and towels are provided. Guests can use the self-service kitchen, Internet and secure lockers. Zimmer Hostels have a travel desk to help with airport transfers, tours and visas. Apartments are available for rent during the summer months.

Zimmer Smart
2 Sovetskaya Street, 19
Zimmer Nice
Malaya Morskaya str., 8
St. Petersburg, Russia
011 (+7) 812 973 3753
zimmer.ru

St. Petersburg International Hostel

This Hostelling International member hostel occupies a 19th century building in St. Petersburg. Accommodations are male and female dormitories with linens provided. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Guests can keep valuables in a safe deposit box and store luggage. Laundry, Internet and international calling services are available. Visa assistance, city tours and airport transfers can be set up at the reception desk.

St.Petersburg International Hostel
3rd Sovetskaya Street, 28
St. Petersburg, Russia
011 (+7) 812 329 8018
ryh.ru

Article Written By Anne Marie Bailey

Based in Southern California, Anne Marie Bailey has been a freelance writer since 2008. She has been published in "EAT Magazine" and is a regular contributor to Trails.com and eHow. Bailey holds a Bachelor of Arts in cultural anthropology from the University of Colorado.

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