5 best areas of St. Petersburg to stay

St. Petersburg is notable for the fact that there is no district-leader in all indicators in the city. Somewhere there is infrastructure and transportation, in other places a high level of security and prestige. Therefore, the choice depends on the combination of these characteristics. We reviewed the areas of St. Petersburg and identified the top five, identifying their strengths and weaknesses.

The presence of social objects increases the attractiveness and affects the quality of life, this characteristic is mandatory for all nominees. We also took into account transport accessibility, because apartments near the subway are not for nothing worth 10% more expensive than similar ones 20 minutes from the metro. When selecting reviews reviews tenants, their current reviews and comments.

Top 5 best areas of St. Petersburg to stay

5 Kalininsky

Opens the ranking of the best Kalininsky district with the largest housing stock in St. Petersburg. Pleases a developed transport network, the conditions for comfortable driving and moving on foot are created. Residents have access to unique attractions, most of the entertainment facilities are located within walking distance. Parents are pleased with the choice of schools and sections, especially sports. It is here that Russian Olympians are training. The area is regularly included in the lists of the safest, though not very environmentally friendly. Parks and squares are located in the north, and industrial facilities are built in the south. In terms of dust level, the place also leads due to exit on 10 highways.

In the reviews they talk about the actively developing entertainment infrastructure, annually there are shops, restaurants, cafes. Markets disappear, services are being built in their place. It operates the system "Safe City", by which cameras are installed on the houses. This place is recommended for young couples and tenants without babies, since the main leisure time is represented by places of entertainment, kindergartens are few. But on the improvement and level of law and order, the district is not inferior even to the leaders of the rating.

4 Petrogradsky

Petrogradsky district deserved a place among the most deserving thanks to a developed social infrastructure. Children are waiting for the academy, music schools, studios and sections. Schools, gymnasiums and lyceums are responsible for classical education. Open institutions with in-depth study of various disciplines. Petrogradsky is one of the oldest places in St. Petersburg with unique architecture and landmarks. New buildings are erected in the former industrial zone. One of the important advantages is a calm atmosphere. Living among park zones complements the reputation of the best place in St. Petersburg.

In the reviews, they note the mass development of the area, the opening of kindergartens, schools, clinics, and entertainment centers is planned. Apartments are represented by the middle class, prices are somewhat overpriced. The early stage of development is one of the main drawbacks, many facilities will be completed only by the years 2022-2025. In summer, residents go to the beaches and visit a sports stadium, while in winter there is almost no entertainment. Not all houses are located close to the metro, transport accessibility can not be compared with the leaders of the rating.

3 Admiralty

Admiralteysky district is deservedly considered one of the best in St. Petersburg due to the unique architecture and developed infrastructure. Most of the developments are made in the styles of the pre-revolutionary period, modern "boxes" are few. Many of the old houses are in good condition, but some require repairs. Despite the age of the district, it is actively built up and refined. The undoubted advantage is the closure of industrial zones, the ecological situation pleases. Housing prices range from medium to very high for apartments located near historical monuments. Enough schools, universities, gymnasiums.

Residents write reviews about the developed transport infrastructure. From anywhere in the area you can reach your destination. Routes for motorists and pedestrians are thought out here. Entertainment facilities are located within walking distance, new ones appear regularly. However, there are few green areas, only concrete and stone in the courtyards. Many industrial enterprises are no longer functioning, but the district is not decorated. This place is recommended by parents with school-age children, since it is here that the best educational institutions of St. Petersburg are located.

2 Moscow

A worthy position among the best is occupied by the Moscow district, located close to the center of St. Petersburg. In the past, he attracted the intelligentsia, so the title of prestigious place to live was entrusted to him. The undoubted advantage is a good transport network, a lot of exits to highways. 6 metro stations are available, but all belong to the same line. Many like the proximity to the airport. The area is being actively built up, economy and business class housing is offered. Pleases a large green area, developed social and shopping and entertainment infrastructure.

In the reviews, this area is called the best for shopping lovers: Moskovsky Prospect presents a long avenue with boutiques, hypermarkets and small shops are opened a little further. Leisure can be spent in restaurants and bars, concert halls, cinemas and theaters are responsible for the cultural part. Many houses remained from 60-80 years, therefore there is no feeling of "box". However, the old housing is inferior in convenience to the modern, and is expensive. New buildings are located far from the metro and social facilities.

1 Vyborg

The Vyborgsky District, located in the north of St. Petersburg, became a well-deserved leader among the best for living. One of the main advantages is the transport infrastructure: 6 metro stations, several exits to the main highways, highways and the Ring Road. Compared with other areas, there are almost no traffic jams, only during rush hour. A definite plus for living is a modern infrastructure with shopping and entertainment centers, shops, restaurants, schools and kindergartens. Most of the territory is given under the green zone. The choice presented budget apartments and housing of the average price category.

In the responses, they often mark the park at the lake, talk about the proximity to the water bodies and the exit to the A-181 highway leading to Finland. Even near new buildings there are supermarkets and metro stations. Residents mention the situation with social facilities: a school and a kindergarten are open in every quarter, medical facilities are working. On the border of the district there is a large entertainment center, in sufficient quantity network supermarkets are represented. Of the minuses point to neighborhoods near industrial enterprises. The cost of apartments there is lower, and the level of water and air pollution is higher.

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Vyborg

Moscow

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