Mini-hotels are a phenomenon specific to St. Petersburg that developed just over a decade ago due to a chronic deficit in hotel accommodation and the availability of large communal apartments in the historic centre of the city not easily adaptable as private residences. As a result, St. Petersburg gained a huge number of small private hotels that often provide the best-value accommodation in the city. While some are little more than hostels, the best mini-hotels can offer stylish accommodation, superior service and a truly personalized welcome.
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Nearest metro: Chernishevskaya
With only four rooms, the Austrian Yard is a tiny but surprisingly appealing and reasonably priced mini-hotel near Chernyshevskaya Metro Station in the north of the historic center. All accommodation is in studio-style rooms with self-catering facilities, and the Austrian Yard also provides a reasonable range of concierge facilities, as well as a sauna and billiard room for the use of guests. »»»
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Nearest metro: Sadovaya, Sennaya Ploshchad
The Columb Hotel is a six-room mini-hotel on Kazansky Ulitsa, just a couple of minutes' walk from Nevsky Prospekt and the spectacular Kazan Cathedral. Simply decorated, comfortable, and very reasonably priced, the Columb's rooms are all equipped with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi Internet. The Columb Hotel is an excellent choice for low-cost, welcoming accommodation within walking distance of all St. Petersburg's downtown attractions. »»»
Nearest metro: Admiralteyskaya
Part of the large Nevsky Hotels Group, which allows it to offer a better-than-average range of business and concierge services, the Nevsky Breeze is an attractive modern mini-hotel with a great location just a few steps from the Bronze Horseman and St. Isaacs Cathedral. Accommodation is in six well equipped two-room suites, all with air-conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi. Inexpensive and friendly, the Nevsky Breeze is a good choice for families and business travellers. »»»
Nearest metro: Mayakovskaya, Ploshad Vosstaniya
A 28-room mini-hotel right next to Moskovsky Station, the Nevsky Express offers simply decorated and comfortable acccommodation in the heart of St. Petersburg. Guests can choose from compact standard rooms or comfortable two-room suites, and there is a reasonable range of concierge services available. The location offers quick access to St. Petersburg's major attraction, with excellent public transport links, and a good selection of entertainments and amenities in the immediate vicinity. »»»
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Nearest metro: Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky prospekt
The Nevsky Aster Hotel boasts a prime location in the Golden Triangle region of downtown St. Petersburg, just five minutes from The Hermitage and Palace Square. The surrounding area offers breathtaking architecture and a wide range of top-notch shopping and dining options. As a mini-hotel, the Nevsky Aster Hotel offers personalized service and excellent rates, including complimentary breakfast, free WiFi internet access and modern in-room amenities. »»»
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Nearest metro: Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky prospekt
Owned and managed by the extensive Nevsky Hotels chain, this charming small hotel has 24 guest rooms, including elegant split-level suites. Perks include complimentary WiFi and a small on-site cafe. The main advantage is the superb location in a courtyard off the Moyka River Embankment, surrounded by canals and parks, and only a few minutes walk from the Hermitage, Nevsky Prospekt, and the Church of Our Saviour on the Spilled Blood. »»»
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Nearest metro: Vasileostrovskaya
The Shelfort was opened in 2001, making it one of the older generation of mini-hotels in St. Petersburg. Offering 15 comfortable and attractive rooms in a beautiful Style Moderne building on Vasilevsky Island, the Shelfort wins praise for its reasonably priced accommodation, attractive public areas, and helpful, friendly staff. Rooms have WiFi and air-conditioning, and cooked breakfast is included in room rates. »»»
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Nearest metro: Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky Prospekt
With fifteen rooms, half of which share bathrooms, the Sky Hotel aims to provide some of the cheapest accommodation available in the historic center of St. Petersburg. With the Hermitage only two minutes' walk away, the location couldn't be better, and the Sky Hotel has a number of other advantages, including funky room designs and free WiFi access. Further business and concierge services are available through the nearby Nevsky Hotel Grand. »»»
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