9 best hostels in St. Petersburg
Not all tourists and travelers can afford to stay in expensive hotels, especially to stay in them not one or two days, but a week or a month. For this the best hostels are suitable, in which you can comfortably accommodate and pay an affordable price for the night. Although for Russia it is a rather new format of hotels, in Europe they appeared at the beginning of the 20th century. The first hostel was organized in a German school, when desks and shops were taken out of the classes for the night, and in their place were improvised sleeping bags stuffed with straw. The institution that moved to Altena Castle still exists, and many tourists visit it as a historical monument and as the first hostel in the world.
Today you can find a variety of offers for people who need a night. This may be hostels located in residential apartments or leased private areas. Previously, their primary audience was youth. After all, students are the most traveling around the world, while limited in cash. But gradually, people with average incomes began to use the services of mini-hotels. In addition to rooms with several dozens of beds, you can rent a family room for 3-4 people. Also, if amenities in low-cost establishments are shared on the floor, in more expensive accommodation options they are located directly in the rented room.
Why prefer hostels to ordinary hotels? This is not just a financial savings. Many of them are located near the monuments of history and architecture, which are seen by thousands of tourists or near an educational institution that is visited by non-resident students. Well, the main advantage of hostels is a special atmosphere in which new acquaintances and communication of like-minded people do not stop.
Today our attention will be paid to the institutions of St. Petersburg - the city recognized as the best tourist center of the world, the beauty of which every second traveler from all over the world wants to see. Our rating was made taking into account the living conditions, distance from public transport and the metro, historical places, additional offers and pricing policies of institutions. Come and get acquainted with the sights of the northern capital of Russia, and the doors of the 11 best hostels are always open to their guests!
Ranking of the best hostels in St. Petersburg
| Nomination | a place | hostel | price per day (1 guest) |
| Ranking of the best hostels in St. Petersburg | 1 | Soul Kitchen Hostel | 2 084 ₽ |
| 2 | Baby Lemonade Hostel | 479 ₽ | |
| 3 | Traveller's palace | 1 690 ₽ | |
| 4 | Peter and the Wolf | 460 ₽ | |
| 5 | Polezhaev Hostel | 390 ₽ | |
| 6 | Cat Behemoth | 1 499 ₽ | |
| 7 | Ready Steady Hostel | 240 ₽ | |
| 8 | Nest | 750 ₽ | |
| 9 | Graffiti l | 850 ₽ |
Soul Kitchen Hostel
Rating: 4.9
Not far from the metro station and just 800 meters from the center of St. Petersburg is located the hostel, which received the highest rating from tourists. Its design registration more likely reminds hotel of an average price category. For guests are available 8 or 4-bed rooms, separate family blocks, rooms for 2 or 3 people and even a suite with a fireplace, 19th century stucco and beautiful views of the city. Residents are people from all over the world.Here you can practice your English, and you can hear Dutch, German, French, Chinese.
In the common living rooms they have fun with friends and new acquaintances: they watch movies, play various games. The special pride of the establishment is the table football of the 70s presented by the Museum of Soviet slot machines, which can be used absolutely free. You can also always connect guest computers, and Wi Fi works throughout the Soul Kitchen Hostel.
Many noted that the main reason for choosing this particular hostel is its location on the embankment of the Moyka River in close proximity to historical and cultural sites: the Hermitage, St. Isaac's and Kazan Cathedrals. It is also a definite plus that not far you can have a delicious lunch and have fun in institutions of any level: restaurants, cafes and bars.
Well, if you decide to have breakfast in your own kitchen, then everything you need is provided in a separate equipped room: a stove with an oven, a fridge, a kettle, a coffee machine, a toaster and a blender. You can check prices and book a room on the official website of the hostel or by phone: +7 965 816 34 70.
Baby Lemonade Hostel
Rating: 4.8
The second place of our rating goes to the hostel, which is 1.2 km from the center of St. Petersburg and in close proximity to the Mikhailovsky Palace and the Russian Museum, and 1.8 km from the pride of the northern capital, the Peter and Paul Fortress. Gostiny Dvor metro station can be reached in 10 minutes walking pace. The special highlight of the place is its design. From the threshold, the visitor enters the special atmosphere of the 60s of the last century.
There are a total of 15 rooms with a different number of beds and amenities. This is a common room, 2-bed standard and economy level, improved with a large double bed. The spacious kitchen is equipped with the latest technology, so that tourists from other countries will be able to prepare familiar dishes without problems. Multilingual staff is always at your service and will answer any question of interest. 24-hour security will protect against casual visitors.
In the laundry you can wash and iron clothes. For relaxation, a separate room with comfortable sofas, a cinema hall and a library are provided. Various board games can be found in each hostel room. Just arrived can order a transfer from the railway station or airport. Tourists are also offered a tour guide and ticket booking for any city events.
It is worth knowing that the settlement with animals and smoking in the hotel is prohibited, as well as a place to park the car is not available. You can contact the administrator around the clock at: 8 812 570 79 43.
Traveller's palace
Rating: 4.8
The hostel ranked third, which is located within walking distance from Palace Square and Nevsky Prospect. To the center of St. Petersburg - half an hour on foot. Both the metro station and the public transport stop are close to the hostel. The historic building has retained its unique flavor and immerses guests in the atmosphere of past centuries from the first minutes of stay: high ceilings, stucco molding, elegant staircases, and parquet flooring.
Of the 9 rooms presented, guests can choose a bed or a separate room for two people. Free toiletries and towels are provided. Private bathtubs have a rain shower. From the windows of a magnificent view of the city. In a specially equipped area you can spend time with a laptop (Wi-Fi is free), watch TV programs or choose a movie from the presented DVD discs. All rooms have reading lights, and in the library you can find a book of any literary genre.
In the kitchen you can prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner. It has everything you need for a light snack, and to create a complex dish.And if you decide to try something sophisticated and special, there are cafes and restaurants nearby, representing various cuisines of the world.
Placement of children and animals is not provided, there is no parking spaces. Smoking is prohibited throughout the hostel. The hotel offers luggage storage, express check-in, lockers. All questions on prices and reservations will be answered by phone: +7 812 272 16 28.
Peter and the Wolf
Rating: 4.8
Our experts could not ignore the following hostel, which we gladly include in our rating. Why such a name? This is a tribute to domestic cinema by people who come into the hotel business from the world of cinema. The entire interior reminds of famous films and their creators: these are posters and all sorts of attributes for filming. Located in the Vasileostrovsky district, the hostel attracts tourists by its convenient location by the river, as well as by its proximity to one of the main attractions of St. Petersburg - the Winter Palace and St. Isaac's Cathedral. Accommodation is quite affordable. So, a bed in a room for four will cost 590 rubles, and in a double room - 800 rubles.
Every morning a table is served for guests and, if desired, you can have breakfast for only 170 rubles. For self-catering in the common kitchen there is a stove, a microwave, the necessary kitchenware, as well as free tea and coffee.
Plus for many traveling with their pets: pets are allowed. Wi Fi is free for all guests. In the common lounge area you can chat with your neighbors, watch a movie together or play a game of chess or backgammon. The library contains the best works from classic to fantasy.
At the reception desk around the clock staff is on duty at the hostel who can answer all questions. It is worth noting that all the staff speak two languages: Russian and English. If you decide to stay in this place, it is advisable to pre-book a room by phone: +7 981 811 22 11.
Polezhaev Hostel
Rating: 4.7
Many tourists liked the excellent location and low prices for accommodation, which is why Polezhaev Hostel takes pride of place in our rating. It is located in the central part of St. Petersburg in the building of historical heritage, protected by the state. Built in 1915, it still retains the atmosphere of that uneasy and at the same time interesting time. A few kilometers from the hotel there are Palace Square, the Russian Museum and the Faberge Museum, the Hermitage, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.
There are various accommodation options for guests to choose from: 10 or 6-bed rooms in which either only women or men or shared rooms stay. The cost of living is really low. For the day you pay from 300 rubles for the place. Each room has a stove, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, free toiletries.
The advantage for many people traveling by car is the provision of a free parking space. According to reviews throughout the hostel is always clean, the rooms are cleaned daily. You can also always use free internet. The staff speaks not only Russian, but also in English.
Near the hostel there are metro stations and public transport stops, cafes and restaurants, hypermarkets and grocery markets. Guests can always find out detailed information on accommodation and reserve places for the desired date by calling: +7 812 699 60 00.
Cat Behemoth
Rating: 4.7
The mini-hotel from our rating has long gained fame as an inexpensive and cozy place where you can spend the night or live a longer time. The hostel is located a minute walk from metro stations. Guests can stroll along the Fontanka embankment, walk to Palace Square and the Field of Mars and return to the old building - the legendary Tolstoy House, where the institution is located, to enjoy the history and admire the interiors of those times.
High ceilings, parquet floors and stucco are preserved after reconstruction. Thick walls will protect from city noise and promote quiet rest and sleep. The hostel can accommodate guests with animals and children. For kids in the yard created a zone for games. Guests can choose from accommodation in 5 rooms: 2 or 5 local. One-and-a-half or bunk beds are made up with fresh linen, daily cleanliness is monitored by qualified and friendly staff.
It offers home appliances and dishes in the shared kitchen, water from the cooler, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. You can relax in the lounge area, relax in the sauna, relax in the yoga hall and massage chair. Visitors can rent a bicycle, and in a shop located on the territory of the store, they can buy memorable souvenirs for themselves and their acquaintances. Tourists from other countries will be understood by local staff who speak several languages.
If you want to get acquainted with the legendary Cat Behemoth, the image of which is in all the rooms of the institution, then this hospitable place is waiting for you. It is better to book a room in advance by phone: +7 962 685 22 18.
Ready Steady Hostel
Rating: 4.6
The hostel is located just 1.3 km from the center of St. Petersburg. He got into our rating thanks to the positive reviews of guests who liked literally everything about him. Nevsky Prospect is two minutes away, near the Hermitage, the Mikhailovsky Palace, the Faberge Museum, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and Palace Square. Historical monuments, shops, restaurants, bars and cafes are located within walking distance, which is especially convenient for those who prefer walking.
Bright interior uplifting. Visitors can choose to stay in a 6, 8 or 10 bed room with a minimum payment of 280 rubles. You can also rent a room for a family of up to 6 people. From the window offers a delightful view of the city. The soundproofing of the rooms allows you to enjoy the silence while relaxing. Internet is free throughout the hostel. The shared kitchen has everything you need for storing food and preparing various dishes. For 250 rubles they will prepare breakfast according to your taste preferences.
For a fee, you can use the laundry service. For meetings there is a separate room. Friendly staff speaks Russian and English. At the reception desk is on duty around the clock employee of the hostel, who greets guests and settled in rooms.
Luggage storage and lockers are included in the price. Pets are not allowed. Children are accepted from any age. Parking spaces for guests there. To reserve a room, you can use the telephone: +7 812 666 00 09 or online booking.
Nest
Rating: 4.5
"Nest" is a worthy place, which is not in vain in the ranking of the best hostels in St. Petersburg. Located next to the Moscow railway station, surrounded by historical and cultural attractions, it cordially welcomes guests, and accommodation prices are quite affordable for all categories of visitors. Nearby is the Nevsky Prospect, bridges and canals of the “Russian Venice”, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Anna Akhmatova Museum. The Hermitage Museum is 2.2 km away, and the Mariinsky Theater is 3.7 km away.
The name fully corresponds to the interior. This is really a warm and cozy nest, reminiscent of a homely atmosphere. Administrators are around the clock behind the desk and are ready to help in any matter, and the answer will be given in two languages: Russian and English. In many reviews, it was the friendliness and kindness of the staff that was highlighted among many other advantages. Accommodation is available in 10, 8 and 4 bed junior suites and standards. You can also rent a 2-bed suite with a large double bed and a magnificent view of the city. Children are allowed to live from any age.
The kitchen is equipped with the latest technology. There is a large fridge with a large freezer, a stove, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee machine and a kettle.Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and rooms, as well as parking spaces for cars.
On arrival, you can check in your luggage and use the safe to store your valuables and documents. Contact phone for 24-hour room reservation: +7 911 192 99 92.
Graffiti l
Rating: 4.5
A few meters away from the Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station and 2.7 km from the center of the northern capital, there is a hostel included in our rating, which is ready to receive visitors for any length of time at will. After 400 m there is Moscow railway station, to the airport - 15 km. What's next? Tavrichesky garden, Nevsky Prospect, Mikhailovsky Castle. It is easy to get to the Hermitage, Petropavlovsk or Kazan Cathedral. Nearby are public transport stops.
Visitors can choose a place of their choice and financial opportunities from the 34 available rooms. They have their own bath or shared, located on the floor. The employee is at the reception desk around the clock, so he can solve the problem or answer questions at any time of the day or night.
The shared kitchen has all the necessary appliances and utensils. In vending machines you can buy soft drinks or sweets for a snack. And if you decide to taste the dishes of national cuisines of the world, then there are cafes, restaurants and bars nearby. There is a room for recreation where chess and other board games are held, as well as various master classes, trainings and conferences. The library contains the best works of classical and modern literature.
For lovers of walks on a bicycle given the opportunity to rent it. Feature of the hostel - all conditions for people with disabilities are created here. All questions you can ask by phone: +7 812 458 81 52.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
