| Copyright (c) 2010 Oleg Shkaruta | | | | checking out later than 12 noon without any extra |
| Being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Saint | | | | payment might be very difficult. The only thing you |
| Petersburg has everything for a fascinating and | | | | need to avoid is renting private apartments from |
| memorable journey: legendary opera and ballet, art | | | | individuals. It is safer to book an apartment in advance |
| museums and historical architecture, quality restaurants | | | | through a trusted agency on a contract basis. |
| and vivid nightlife. In Saint Petersburg, like in any other | | | | Apart-hotels. Apart-hotels, combination of private |
| major city, tourists are offered a great choice of | | | | apartments and hotels, are separate buildings with |
| accommodation from luxury hotels to quite affordable | | | | apartments, specially prepared for rent. Such |
| hostels. Accommodation types vary by price, range of | | | | apartments are fully furnished with self-catering |
| service, location and type of guests they aim at. | | | | facilities. Cosiness, privacy and affordable price make |
| There are a great number of hotels in the city. | | | | up the deficiency of standard hotel services. However, |
| Depending on your preferences, you can choose | | | | some apart-hotels offer house cleaner and other |
| between luxury hotel suites, budget hotel rooms or | | | | services on demand and with additional charge. |
| hostels. Average hotel rates in Saint Petersburg are | | | | Apart-hotels are suitable solution for families with kids |
| higher than those in Europe. However, it is quite | | | | and for a long stay. |
| possible to find affordable prices. You can lodge in the | | | | Mini-Hotels. There are many small hotels all around the |
| very center of the city along Nevsky Prospect or near | | | | historical centre of Saint Petersburg. Thanks to |
| the famous Hermitage museum. Some hotels are | | | | compact sizes they are able to provide personal |
| located in beautiful old historical buildings, while others | | | | attention to their guests than large hotels. The range of |
| are modern purpose-built hotels. | | | | services in mini-hotels varies from Bed & Breakfast to |
| Business hotels. If you visit the Northern Capital for a | | | | usual five-star hotel standard. Some of them offer |
| business purpose, business oriented hotels can | | | | studios with self-catering kitchens, others - common |
| successfully accommodate your needs. Receiving | | | | hotel rooms, which consist of bedrooms and |
| more and more business guests, such famous hotels | | | | bathrooms. |
| as Astoria and Grand Hotel Europe tailor their services | | | | Hostels. Hostels are the best choice for budget |
| and facilities to meet special requirements of their | | | | travellers. Cheap, clean and comfortable, hostel rooms |
| customers. Business hotels in Saint Petersburg of | | | | are ideal solution for students or individual visitors. They |
| course have well equipped conference rooms, | | | | can be shared or private. Many of hostels in Saint |
| business centers and Wi-Fi internet connection. | | | | Petersburg are owned or managed by westerners, |
| Private apartments. A private apartment can be a | | | | who know how to meet requirements of European |
| great alternative to a hotel room especially if you are | | | | and U.S. travellers. |
| planning an extended stay with your family. There are | | | | Whichever accommodation type you choose, make |
| plenty of stylish apartments for rent with all necessary | | | | sure it is in a good location, close to the city centre and |
| things like kitchen equipment, TV and other amenities. | | | | with easy transportation access. If you are planning to |
| Space, comfort and privacy are the main advantages | | | | visit Saint Petersburg in high season, such as White |
| of renting a private apartment. The prices are lower | | | | Nights, it is better to book a suite or an apartment in |
| than those in hotels of the same comfort level. | | | | advance. |
| Another positive point is flexible arrival and departure | | | | To learn more about lodging in Saint Petersburg please |
| time, while checking into a hotel before 2 p.m. and | | | | visit to check rental apartments and hotel suites details. |