5 best hostels of St. Petersburg

Hostels are small hotels, arranged by the type of hostels. The rooms are designed for several people, and the kitchen, toilet and shower are shared. The set of hostel services is minimal, so they are much cheaper than traditional hotels. As a rule, the list includes a clean bed, a locker for things, free wi-fi, a modest breakfast, daily cleaning. The lack of hotel comfort is compensated by the opportunity to live in the city center: traditionally hostels are located near the main attractions. This is the main reason for the popularity of hostels among tourists, especially young people. But inexpensive - not at all synonymous with the wretched: hostels take the original design and some of them eventually become tourist sites themselves thanks to the enthusiastic reviews of guests.

The number of hostels in St. Petersburg is increasing annually, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to choose the best. There are four main criteria on which to focus.

1. Transport accessibility. It is important that there are several stops of different types of public transport, first of all - metro stations. In St. Petersburg hostels the transport scheme is provided to residents free of charge.
2. Accessibility of catering. Nearby there should be several inexpensive cafes or canteens, as well as shops, if you plan to cook yourself. To find out, it is enough to study the reviews of guests.
3. Ability to register at a convenient time. In a good hostel reception is open around the clock.
4. The presence of a recreation area. It is necessary so that guests can communicate without disturbing the rest to rest.

Our small rating of the best hostels in St. Petersburg is based on real reviews.

Top - 5 best hostels in St. Petersburg

5 Hostel Forever Young Hostel

Forever Young Hostel is located in one of the historic buildings of St. Petersburg, almost in the center. The number of rooms is atypical for hostels: it consists of only seven rooms for two to six people. In this case, the hostel has three toilets. That is, guests receive almost hotel amenities, and pay as for an inexpensive apartment. All rooms are newly renovated, with windows offering perhaps the best view of the Fontanka. Many guests of St. Petersburg admit to reviews that they loved to sit on the windowsill in the evenings and admire the city. The design of the hotel is designed in a minimalist style, but the space is planned out very well, and due to the predominance of white color, a feeling of light and extraordinary purity is created. However, the purity here is really extraordinary. The only flaw found in the reviews of the hostel - insufficient sound insulation.

4 Hostel Netizen

Netizen - St. Petersburg hostel of the same name network. It occupies a separate three-story building in the Admiralty district, which is very convenient for tourists who like to wander around St. Petersburg until late. In 10-20 minutes there are three metro stations. Stylish design, extraordinary cleanliness, elevator, round-the-clock security with video surveillance and a variety of services are the main advantages that guests pay attention to in their reviews. In addition to the usual kitchen, Wi-Fi and 24-hour check-in, free luggage storage and lockers for personal belongings in the rooms are available to residents.The staff’s special concern is leisure time: guests are provided with board games, cable and satellite television, a computer if necessary, and a game console in the lobby. An interesting idea is the coworking zone. Of the minuses - breakfast is paid, although inexpensive.

3 Chickadee Hostel

The hostel is located in the city center, between nab. Fontanka and metro "Dostoevskaya in an area with developed infrastructure. In addition to dormitories for 4-10 beds, there are double rooms. Guests of St. Petersburg indicate in their reviews that Chickadee is often chosen by foreigners, so it can be called the best place to practice your English in live communication. The hostel is designed in the same style, it has a lot of antique furniture and cute little things from the past. Of the other advantages of the hostel are free tasty breakfasts with homemade pancakes and porridge, quiet, hospitable staff. Minus - the lack of guests of their own keys to the front door.

2 Hostel Traveller's Palace

This hostel is located in the Central District of St. Petersburg, in a historic building. It takes 10 minutes to walk to Nevsky Prospect, to Moskovsky railway station - 20. Rooms for 4-10 people, there is a room only for women and a double standard room. Most of the guests particularly note in their reviews the amazing atmosphere of the hostel, which justifies its name: each room is made in a special style and has its own name by the names of literary heroes and Russian kings. Here people really care about the residents: for example, in case of rain there are free umbrellas, and for those who have already passed the room, there is a corner where you can pass the time before departure. Zest Traveller's Palace - a recreation area with a library, where you can even lie down, leafing through the book. The disadvantage of the hostel is only one: it is located on the third floor without elevator.

1 Hostel "Meeting time"

The “Meeting time” hostel is not quite typical for St. Petersburg: it is a hostel of capsule format, where each bed is offered a bed with a curtain. Such capsules are equipped with orthopedic mattresses, lamps and sockets. “Meeting time” is one of the best hostels in terms of location: from here it is close to Nevsky Prospekt, and the Hermitage, Palace Square and the Neva Embankment are half a kilometer away. The rest of the sights are easily accessible by metro: the station "Admiralteyskaya" - five minutes walk away. The hostel staff, judging by the guest reviews, deserve the highest marks: administrators will not only advise where you can eat cheaply or buy food, but also tell you about the best places in St. Petersburg, as the indigenous people know.

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