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This hotel takes real pride in its spacious and elegant rooms – two luxury suites even boast working fireplaces. Re-constructed in the style of a 19th-century gentleman’s house, the hotel also has a small bar and restaurant.

This hostel offers dormitories as well as private rooms. Prices are cheap, especially in the off-season period. The hostel offers visa support.

This upmarket hotel is famous for being the planned venue for the Nazi’s “Victory Ball”, scheduled to take place after the fall of the city during WWII – fortunately, the city never capitulated. The rooms here are comfortable.

Housed in the former residence of the Russian composer Rachmaninov, this hotel is furnished with antique furniture. Surprisingly good value, it is located close to the major sights. The hotel has a garden gallery that contains temporary exhibitions.

Originally intended to cater to business people, the Arbat Nord now also attracts tourists, thanks to its prime location close to the Field of Mars . Rooms are stylish and equipped with all amenities. The hotel’s European-style restaurant has a very good wine list.

The glitzy Azimut is unexpectedly cheap, and is a taxi ride or a tram journey away from the major sights. There is a wide range of rooms available here.

This five-star hotel is popular with visiting officials. It offers 18 VIP cottages (which really are two-storey houses with professional chefs), private parking and views of the nearby Gulf of Finland. The hotel’s regular rooms are also of the highest standards.

The rooms of this family-run hotel are large and it is close to the top sights in the city. Guests get free Internet access as well as some complimentary international calls. The staff is helpful and also provides visa support.