Again another palace with understated bling - but I really liked the 'smallness' of this palace after the grand Peterhof.

A walk round this palace is like stepping back in time to era of the czars every room is a feast to the eyes

The private family rooms on the ground floor of this palace are quite homely and cosy for such a rich family. They are a bit quirky - the billiard room and the Muslim inspired room in particular. However, upstairs is another matter. These rooms are for receiving and entertaining guests so really do show off their wealth. The theatre where... More

the palace is beautiful but then you see Catharines palace and Peterhoff and compare the papiermache chandeliers of Yusupov to the 2 tonnes silver and bronze ones at the Csars residence and it seems pretty modest.

A must see "small" Palace. A grand palace on a small scale, (small compared to Hermitage etc) marble staircase, grand ballroom and dining rooms. An excellent audio guide and well planned tour. Beautiful small theatre especially of unique interest.

a must see. most original of all the palaces and truly beautiful. rasputtin was killed here and you need a guide to go into that room. staff friendly. they have timed slots which must be booked in advance so you dont have to worry about getting crushed

The palace is really not very glamorous, and what makes the visit is the Rasputin murder story. Also the home theater and its history of famous performers was also fascinating. I found it overall quite interesting, but for my kids, after 2 full days of tours, this palace ranked lowest among all the attractions for them.

The Yusupov Palace has plenty to offer - from luxurious living quarters of the family, an art gallery, marble staircases, endless chandeliers, unique sets of furniture to the dramatic tale of Rasputin’s death. One of the most remarkable parts of the palace is a beautiful home theatre. Franz Liszt, Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Feodor Chaliapin and Anna Pavlova all performed on this... More

Dont miss out on the tour of this palce which has its own theatre and plenty of photo oppertunities, a free audio guide requiring a 1000 rouble deposit per person is a nice touch and the palce has a relaxed freedom to wander unnoticed by attentive staff in every room watching your every move as in other places of interest... More