What you should know about a trip to St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is the pearl of the Russian Federation, the best tourist city in the country. Millions of tourists come to it every year, who want to explore the history and feel the atmosphere of this truly unique city. In the Northern capital there are a huge number of attractions, monuments, museums, palaces and temples, it is very pleasant to walk along the streets, drink coffee on the roof or relax in a convenient restaurant. But what do you need to know to prepare well for the trip and not spoil the impression of this city?

Useful information

• The best time to travel to the Northern Pamirs is from May to mid-October. White Nights begin in late June.
• Before traveling, book a hotel at least a month in advance. In the season, rooms are very expensive (during white nights, the cost of accommodation is 3-4 times higher than in February). Calculate your budget - it is most practical to rent hotels in St. Petersburg 3 stars.
• If you want to save on accommodation, look for a hostel or mini-hotels.
• Do you want to take a bus tour? Do not succumb to the persuasion barking - go to the buses that stand in the center in the squares. This will save you up to half the cost.
• You want something unusual? Sign up for a tour of the rooftops or industrial districts - you have never seen such St. Petersburg!

Food and movement in the city

It all depends on where you plan to stay. If you find a hotel in the center, then it is best to walk - ride minibuses and buses. If you plan to live on the outskirts, then you need a car. But keep in mind that all famous attractions have problems with parking - a car on the street just can not leave, and the problem of traffic jams is present. Also, the car will be useful when traveling to the suburbs, but if you are without it, then you still will not experience any special problems - there are excursion buses everywhere. You can eat in many cafes, but note that in the center the prices are quite high. A reasonable option can be canteens in hypermarkets - they can be inexpensive and hearty lunch.

What else?

Let us remind you again – book a hotel in advance, at least a month and a half. We can recommend the hotel Anabel St. Petersburg - it is located directly on Nevsky Prospekt a hundred meters from the metro. You want luxury? Then choose the Petro Palace Hotel - from it to the Palace Square only 5 minutes slow step. If you can not find something, just ask – St. Petersburg will gladly explain everything and show tourists!