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Home to cultural figures like Gogol, Tchaikovsky and Dostoevsky, St. Petersburg has seen historic events like the end of the monarchy, the Bolshevik uprising and 1917's Revolution. With hundreds of... more » Home to cultural figures like Gogol, Tchaikovsky and Dostoevsky, St. Petersburg has seen historic events like the end of the monarchy, the Bolshevik uprising and 1917's Revolution. With hundreds of museums and theaters, St. Petersburg is Russia's cultural heart and features architectural gems like the Winter Palace, the Kazan Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Fortress. For entertainment, head to Nevskiy Prospect, the city's main avenue. This bridge-filled city spills across 44 islands on the Neva River. « less
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Sky Hotel

4 of 5 stars
St Petersburg
Nov 20, 2009

I was just flyed from the States from the hot Carribean and was looking for the place to stay in St Petersburg. I was walking through the wind, rain and coldness of Petersburgs autumn as I found...more

Nevsky Inn Bed and Breakfast

Nov 20, 2009

I stayed at the Nevsky Inn on Kirpichniy Pereulok for almost three weeks in October 2009. As others have said, the entryway is not very inviting, and the trek up the stairs can be tough especially...more

Nevsky Inn Bed and Breakfast

Nov 20, 2009

I stayed at the Nevsky Inn on Kirpichniy Pereulok for almost three weeks in October 2009. As others have said, the entryway is not very inviting, and the trek up the stairs can be tough especially...more

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