The State Hermitage Museum is undoubtedly St. Petersburg's most famous visitor attraction, and one of the great art museums of the world. Its vast collections of art, the bulk of which are displayed in the spectacular halls of the Winter Palace, come from throughout the world and span the ages. To truly explore the museum can take days, so why not choose a hotel nearby to get the most out of this astonishing cultural treasure trove?
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Nearest metro: Admiralteyskaya, Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky prospekt
Despite its historic building, the Kempinski Moika 22 is actually one of the newest additions to St. Petersburg's luxury hotel market. Despite that it has almost unquestionably the best location in the city, quite literally a stone's throw from the Winter Palace, with great views across the Moyka River and Palace Square, particularly from the rooftop brasserie. The hotel's standard rooms are a little underwhelming, but otherwise the hotel fully lives up to its 5-star billing, with superb service and a full range of luxurious facilities including excellent dining. »»»
Nearest metro: Admiralteyskaya
Around ten minutes' walk from the Hermitage Museum and Palace Square, the Petro Palace is one of the few mid-range hotels in an area where otherwise its luxury hotels or cramped hostels. A traditionally styled deluxe hotel in a historic building, the Petro Palace has spacious and attractively decorated guest rooms with free Wi-Fi and climate control. The hotel also has a modest spa and fitness centre, and reasonable business and meeting facilities. All in all, the Petro Palace provides an excellent package at surprisingly low rates. »»»
Nearest metro: Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky prospekt
One of St. Petersburg's most popular small hotels, the Pushka Inn is located in a historic mansion on the Moyka River Embankment, only five minutes' walk from Palace Square and the Hermitage Museum. Rooms are not large, and the hotel has minimal extra services (even the restaurant serving breakfast is in a separate building), but many are willing to pay the comparatively high room rates for the Pushka Inn's excellent service, warm friendly atmosphere, and absolutely unbeatable location. »»»
Nearest metro: Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky Prospekt
Bright, cheerful and remarkably cheap, the Sky Hotel is for budget travellers who want to be in the very centre of the city and need no more from their hotel than a clean, comfortable place to sleep. The Sky Hotel comprises 15 modern rooms (with shared bathroom facilities) on the fifth floor of an apartment building deep in a courtyard around five minutes' walk from Palace Square and the Hermitage. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, and buffet breakfast is available in the Sky Hotel's nearby sister property. »»»
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