NORTHERN LIGHTS is totally as advertised. Great location, steps from St. Isaach's square/cathedral and directly across the street from Nabokov's family home (as well as a block from the American Clinic, if that kind of thing is important to you). It is a 15 minute walk to the Hermitage in one direction and 15 minutes to the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov... more

Located on third-floor (walk-up only, no elevator) of an old-world building just a block and a half away from St. Isaac's Cathedral. Absolutely spectacular location. Only downside is that building (#50 on Ulitsa Bolshaya Morskaya) is tough to find -- it's on the right hand side of the one-way street as you drive down, with a tiny #50 sign immediately... more

We experienced very helpful and friendly staff in this small hotel, all english speaking. Rooms were very nice and clean and tastefully modernised. Nice and simple breakfast served in the room whenever you want it. Fantastic location in the heart of the city, walking distance to some of the main attractions and busstop in the same street with frequent busses... more

This is really my ideal kind of accommodations when traveling. I felt like a local coming back to my little "apartment" at the end of the day. Perfect location easy walking distance from all attractions and in the shadow of St. Isaac's cathedral. Easy walk (10 minutes) to the metro (I did this walk at midnight in September and the... more

This small hotel is situated in the very centre of St. Petersburg’s City in an old building. Only some steps away you'll find the big square with the St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Monument for Car Nicholas I. From there it’s easy to walk to famous Nevsky Prospekt or the tremendous Winter Palace with the Hermitage Museum or to cross... more

The breakfast was fried eggs, toast, ham, cheese, jam, butter, corn flakes, milk, and yogurt! Most importantly for a guy whose total Russian vocabulary consisted of the word nyet, both of the staff with whom we interacted spoke English very well, could answer our questions, and were FRIENDLY. They handled our local registration for us (7 euros or 300 rubles... more

Stayed for 3 nights with teenage boys. The deluxe room w/ bath was perfectly adequate, but the jacuzzi suite (had to move for the last night) for 20 euros more was luxurious. The staff was helpful and friendly, supplying us with umbrellas, plug converters, making reservations, etc. Location was excellent, centrally located near St. Isaacs and blocks from Hermitage, Nevsky... more

The first thing folk need to be clear about is that Northern Lights is a B&B; it certainly cannot be described as an hotel. Had I not had a ‘transfer service’ from the railway station I would have had difficulty finding the establishment as there is little by the way of signage outside. I was well aware from the time... more

Northern Lights is a small hotel that puts an emphasis on friendliness. It is in an excellent location just round the corner from St Isaac's cathedral in a quiet street. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable and breakfast is served in your room. The staff are very helpful and can sort out registration on arrival and arrange visas before... more