Apartments in Saint Petersburg -- Budget Rentals
Saint Petersburg is a fairytale city that never fails to impress. It's characterised by incredible architecture that was built to boost Russia's status in the world back in the day when Peter the Great reigned. The result is a city filled with age-old, grandiose buildings that burst with colour and quirky style. Despite its heavy accent on the past, Saint Petersburg also harbours a fantastic contemporary scene. In fact, it's known as one of the most artistic cities in the world. Sure, this comes in the form of huge museums filled to the brim with old masters, but there's also a handful of contemporary galleries as well as music and art festivals throughout the summer months. If culture is your thing, then Saint Petersburg is definitely the place to go, what with its huge ballet and performing arts scene. Alongside this, you have a great range of restaurants and a thriving bar and nightlife scene. Whether you're looking to explore the artistic prowess of the city or to delve into its rich history, be sure to book one of our apartments in Saint Petersburg to make sure your stay is as good as it can be.
Basilicas and Holy Blood - Things to do in Saint Petersburg
There's so much to see and do in Saint Petersburg and our range of Saint Petersburg apartments, which are dotted all around, provide the perfect base from which to explore this fascinating and cultural city.
- Hermitage Museum -- As one of the best-known museums in the world, the Hermitage offers visitors an incredible insight into Russian art. It's one of the oldest art institutions in the world, opened back in the mid-1700s by Catherine the Great.
- Peter and Paul Fortress -- The original fortress of the city was founded in the early 18^th^ Century by Peter the Great.
- Church of the Savior on Blood -- This is one of Saint Petersburg's most famous sights. Its domed exterior is a recognisable landmark of the city, and its colourful, intricate design looks like it's just stepped out of a fairytale.
- Winter Palace -- Between 1732 and 1917, this palace was the official residence of the Russian monarchs. These days it proves to be a major tourist attraction, boasting an exquisite baroque architectural style.
- Nevsky Prospect -- A main road running through Saint Petersburg. Here, you'll find a whole host of grand buildings and palaces.
- Saint Isaac's Cathedral -- Noted as the largest orthodox basilica in the world, Saint Isaac's features a huge gold-domed roof and a neoclassical façade.
- Russian Museum -- Founded back in 1895, this bastion of culture is home to the largest collection of Russian fine art in the city.
- Peterhof Palace Complex -- Often referred to as the Russian Versailles, this complex of grand palaces poses an opulent scene in the heart of Saint Petersburg.
- Admiralty building, Saint Petersburg -- Currently the headquarters of the Russian Navy, it was, at one point in time, the setting of the Admiralty Board, too.
- Catherine Palace -- Boasting an exquisite turquoise exterior, this Rococo palace was once the summer residence of the Russian tsars.
- Kazan Cathedral, Saint Petersburg -- Also called the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, this Russian Orthodox Church sits in the sprawling Kazan Square.
- Mariinsky Theatre -- Saint Petersburg is known for its huge performing arts scene, and the Mariinsky Theatre plays a large part in that landscape. It opened mid-way through the 19^th^ Century and showcases a range of operatic and music shows throughout the year.
- Moika Palace -- Also known as Yusupov Palace, this grand building was once the primary residence in the city. It was also where Rasputin's murder was carried out back in 1916.
- Pavlovsk Palace -- This 18^th^ Century palace was the brainchild of Paul I of Russia, and today features an elegant interior showcasing some of Russia's best designs.
- Vasilyevsky Island -- This Island sits in the middle of Saint Petersburg and is flanked by two rivers to the south and north.
- Erarta -- Erarta is an important part of Saint Petersburg's local art scene, as it's the only museum of contemporary art that isn't owned or controlled by the government.
Explore a Different Side to Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is famed for its architectural masterpieces and its abundance of museums, but this isn't all it has to offer. In fact, there is a whole other side to the city, which features hotspots like bookshops, jazz bars, and porcelain factories.
From our range of Saint Petersburg apartments, you can venture out into the city and make an adventure all of your own. Start at the Imperial Porcelain Factory, which has been in operation for over 200 years. Here, you can watch the creation of quality decorative pieces that were once meant for rich merchants, but today regularly fall into the hands of curious tourists. Pick up a quirky souvenir to remember your trip by.
If you're a book lover you might want to head to Podpisnyye Izdania, a cosy bookshop set in the heart of the city. It offers a quaint space to pick up a book, grab a coffee and while a way a few hours, or you can browse the collection of books on offer and delve even further into the narratives that paint Saint Petersburg.
Feel peckish yet? Make your way to Bolshaya Konushennaya, a renowned doughnut café that has been running for over half a century. The small shop isn't much to look at, by the greasy, delicious doughnuts have garnered quite a name for themselves.
When evening sets in, slip into the Hat Jazz Bar for an out-of-this-world experience. As the night wears on you'll be party to some exquisite jazz tunes set inside a beautifully decorated bar -- the perfect way to end a day in Saint Petersburg.
Saint Petersburg Accommodation
Saint Petersburg is an opulent affair, with architecture that resembles layered cakes and museums that are known as great bastions of culture. Saint Petersburg accommodation reflects the lavish charm of the rest of the city, and you'll find a whole range of impressive boutique hotels with ornate facades and luxury interiors. As well as this, there are a handful of lively, modern hostels and holiday apartments to rent that cater to visitors who want to explore the city's charm on an individual level. For budget travellers, there are plenty of cheap accommodation options, too.
It's Plain Sailing from the Airport to Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is serviced by the Pulkovo Airport, which sits around 20km south of the city centre. From the two terminals, you can hop on the shuttle buses which travel from the airport to Moskovskaya metro station, where you can grab a train to the centre of town. Unfortunately there are no direct services that travel straight from the airport into the city, but this means you have a chance to explore daily life on public transport.
