Rating of the best inexpensive hotels in St. Petersburg in 2020

More and more often tourists choose the northern capital of Russia for travel. The city on the Neva is extremely rich in historical and cultural sights, architecture, there is something to visit, than to admire. Many people come to St. Petersburg on business trips. There is a question with accommodation and accommodation. Along with luxurious five-star hotels with exorbitant room rates, the city has a wide selection of budget hotels with affordable prices, comfortable conditions for an unforgettable stay.

We offer a list of the best inexpensive hotels in St. Petersburg for 2020, based on numerous positive reviews.

How to choose a good budget hotel

In order not to spend extra money, you can stay in St. Petersburg in an inexpensive but comfortable hotel, if you choose the right choice. It is important that the future place of residence meets the main selection criteria:

• location;
• comfort level;
• service list;
• reviews and recommendations.

Location. Anyone staying in the city on the Neva for a while is interested in the location of the hotel. Those who come to see the sights, visit museums, exhibitions, entertainment venues, it is advisable to rent a hotel room in the center or with convenient access to public transport. A person arriving on a business trip prefers to live near the place of work. For individual travelers and couples who have chosen St. Petersburg for a romantic getaway, the main thing is a quiet area of ​​the city, where you can retire and separate from the hustle and bustle of people and transport.

Comfort level. Requirements for the level of comfort are imposed on a budget hotel:

1. Infrastructure: restaurant, cafe or kitchen for cooking, parking, luggage room, condition of the hotel building and individual rooms.
2. Room arrangement. It is important to have your own bathroom, sufficient space for accommodation, comfortable sleeping places. Many people pay attention to the level of sound insulation, especially in hotels where families with small children have a rest, the view from the room windows - some like the panorama of the quiet inner courtyard of the hotel, others like the sounds of a noisy metropolis, street landscapes outside the window.
3. Qualification of the hotel staff, because the level of the offered service depends on it. Tourists appreciate the competent, responsive, but at the same time unobtrusive staff, polite and friendly receptionists.

Service list. When checking into a hotel, you need to know what standard and additional services it provides for clients.You should carefully study how the rooms are furnished, what the sleeping places look like, whether there is a safe, a minibar, and wardrobes. It is appropriate to pay attention to the technical equipment of the rooms, including:

• TV;
• air conditioning;
• the Internet;
• city ​​and internal telephone.

Among the main services are cleaning of rooms, free breakfast, parking spaces. It's good if an inexpensive hotel provides additional services:

• equipped kitchen or restaurant;
• transfer from the place of arrival;
• excursion tours;
• laundry;
• provision of an iron, ironing board;
• photocopying;
• beauty saloon;
• swimming pool;
• gym.

Reviews and recommendations. There is no need to rush to book a room in the first hotel on the Internet that attracts with the cheapness of rooms. First, you need to carefully study its place in the ratings, reviews of tourists staying in this place. Reviews should be detailed, well-grounded, detailed descriptions of advantages or disadvantages, and not a categorical short assessment. The recommendations of friends who used the hotel are of great importance.

If all the criteria suit you, then the management of an inexpensive hotel takes care of the living and recreation conditions of the guests, does everything possible for their comfort and coziness. You can safely book a room, being sure that your vacation will not be overshadowed by everyday problems and annoying little things.

Tips for choosing

Here are some tips on what to look for in order to avoid mistakes when choosing an inexpensive hotel.

1. The level of service and services provided in different room options are different. It is logical that the set of services for an economy class number is significantly different from the list of luxury services.
2. If you are planning a trip with children, be sure to study the hotel rules so that you do not have to rent a triple room instead of a double one, or pay extra every night for an additional bed for a child installed in the room.
3. It is appropriate to pay attention to the rules of accommodation with pets, if such a service is provided by the hotel for visitors.
4. The food system should also be figured out well in advance so that you don't have to sit starving or run two blocks to the supermarket or cafe.
5. Be sure to study thematic resources for travelers, the sites of large popular hotels, because at this time they hold sales, especially during the tourist off-season. It is possible to get a luxurious room in a luxury hotel at a low price.

Rating of the best inexpensive hotels in St. Petersburg in 2020

On the map of the northern capital, which is an object of international tourism, there is a huge number of hotels: hostels, mini-hotels, hotels of various star levels. Some occupy one or two floors in a residential building, others are located in separate buildings, and there are those that are replanned from the numerous communal apartments in the city. They differ in price, location, service level.

We offer an overview of the most popular inexpensive hotels, according to buyers, with a description of the characteristics, contacts, and the average price. Most of them are located in the city center to provide guests with access to historical sites.

Best hostels

Hostels with the provision of a bed in a room for several people are gaining popularity among vacationers with a friendly company, students and business travelers. Unfortunately, the service conditions are not ideal: there is no concierge, TV, toiletries, safes. Therefore, theft is not excluded. But you can comfortably spend the night for a nominal fee, take a shower, cook food in the mini-kitchen. There are a lot of good hostels in the city, here are a few of them.

Wonderland on Nevsky

Address: ave. Nevsky, 23
☎: +7 (952) 203-6648, reservation department: 8-800-200-1638
Website: https://wonderhostels.ru/
Cost per day for two: 2610 rubles.

The hostel occupies the fifth and sixth attic floors of a residential building, with a separate front door.Friendly administrators meet each guest. In the rooms of the attic floor, small in size, the windows are more than two meters high overlooking Nevsky Prospect. The metro is three minutes away. The hostel is located next to shopping centers and many of the city's historical monuments. In the shared kitchen there are separate cupboards for each room, in the refrigerator - for each food container. The kitchen is equipped with everything necessary for cooking. There is a good canteen next to the hostel with a varied menu.

The following services are provided for guests:

• free Wi-Fi;
• luggage storage;
• 24-hour reception desk;
• daily cleaning of rooms and common areas;
• Board games;
• discount on sightseeing tours;
• use of a hairdryer, iron, ironing board, washing machine;
• equipped kitchen, set of dishes.

Upon arrival, a cumulative discount card from 5% is issued. The last rooms of the day are booked with up to 50% discount.

• clean and comfortable;
• view of the Nevsky;
• walking distance to public transport and historical sites;
• good kitchen equipment;
• room cleaning and linen change every day at the request of the guest;
• discounts and promotions;
• a small number of residents.

• too cramped rooms;
• there is no lift to the fifth and sixth floors.

Cuba

Address: Kazanskaya st., 5
☎: +7 (911)921-7115
Website: https://kuba-hostel.ru/
Cost per day for two: 1100 rubles.

A two-star hostel is located on the third floor of a residential building in the central part of the city. There are separate double rooms, rooms for multi-bed accommodation from 4 to 10 people, which are rented together or entirely for one group of tourists. Foreigners often stay at the hostel. The staff speaks Russian, English, French, German. Very friendly and welcoming receptionists. Rooms are equipped with one and a half beds, folding soft chairs, wardrobes, individual sconces and lockers for personal belongings. Slippers, hairdryer, iron, linen, storage cabinet are provided free of charge. There is a shared kitchen with household appliances and utensils, a games room with board games and a library, a bathroom with several sinks, showers, toilets. Everywhere a fresh renovation, colorful decoration, home comfort, many indoor plants. Visitors leave messages on the Guest Board in different languages.

• free toiletries, linen, slippers, household appliances;
• cozy atmosphere;
• purity;
• friendly staff;
• breakfast is possible;
• bicycles for rent;
• convenient location.

• cramped kitchen;
• poor sound insulation.

Taiga

Address: Zagorodny prospect, 21-23
☎: +7 (981)888-9983
Website: http://taiga-hostel.com/
Cost per day for two: 900 rubles.

The hostel is located in a quiet area of ​​the city, not far from four metro stations, near a shopping center and a cafe, on the second floor of a residential building. Entrance through the front door, closed free parking on the other side of the house in the courtyard. We offer spacious beds with curtained bunk beds in five and ten-bed rooms, designer rooms with private facilities (bathroom, TV). Toiletries and slippers can be purchased for a fee at the reception. In multi-bed rooms, each guest has a separate locker, shelf, sconce, socket. For guests - free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, mirror. At the reception there is a refrigerator with separate containers for guests. Some rooms use a designer interior, including a spacious second tier above the bathroom, colorful handmade pillows.

When booking through the website, a 10% discount is provided.

• free parking;
• smoking room;
• round-the-clock reception;
• board games, library;
• luggage storage;
• surprise compliments for regular customers;
• free breakfasts;
• friendly staff;
• clean, comfortable rooms;
• multi-bed rooms with curtained berths;
• extra blankets and air conditioners in each room ;;
• shared computer;
• equipped kitchen;
• daily cleaning and linen change.

• toiletries for a fee;
• poor sound insulation.

Best mini hotels

The idea of ​​creating mini-hotels originated in St. Petersburg, where there is a huge number of communal apartments. The idea turned out to be successful, and today mini-hotels have gained popularity among guests of the city on the Neva, thanks to affordable prices, a democratic atmosphere, a small number of residents, and a comfortable stay. The only negative is that there are no additional services, but for those who come to St. Petersburg not to stay in the hotel without leaving this disadvantage is not perceptible. The long list of the city's best inexpensive mini-hotels includes the following three.

15 rooms

Address: st. Marata, 26
☎: +7 (921) 965-3473;  +7 (812) 985-7402
Website: https://vk.com/15rooms_hotel
Cost per day for two: 2440 rubles.

A popular two-star mini-hotel is located in the city center within walking distance from the metro and railway station. The quality of service matches the price. Qualified unobtrusive staff surrounds guests with attention. The hotel offers an extra baby cot in the room for an extra charge when accommodating a small child. Pets are allowed. It offers guests free internet access and inexpensive parking. The hotel is non-smoking, but there is a separate smoking room.

Bright colorful decoration and unusual design of rooms on two levels, minimalism and functionality of the atmosphere make the hotel popular among tourists who are vacationing with families. Different themes make each of the 14 rooms unique (Roofs of Petersburg, Scarlet Sails, Pushkin, Summer Garden, Sea Glory, etc.)

The room equipment includes:

• fan;
• mosquito net;
• restroom;
• shower cabin;
• hairdryer;
• toiletries;
• slippers;
• Desktop;
• hanger;
• flat wall TV.

Breakfast is included in the price. For the convenience of guests, the kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, kettle. We offer rooms ranging from 11 to 20 sq.m. with good sound insulation. There is a library in the living room. Anyone can buy a souvenir as a keepsake - a postcard made of wood with a wish.

• high quality beds and bedding;
• a wide range of standard services;
• unusual design of thematic rooms;
• use of professional household chemicals for cleaning;
• 15% discount with a promotional code when booking a room;
• exhibition and sale of souvenir postcards made of wood;
• caring staff;
• TV with a lot of cable channels;
• purity.

• meager menu;
• steep stairs in the rooms to the second level.

At the lion's bridge

Address: Griboyedov Canal, 102
☎: no
Website: no
Cost per day for two: 2500 rubles.

Cozy small hotel in the heart of St. Petersburg. Modern equipment, fresh renovation. Guests will find a beautiful interior in warm colors, friendly staff, reasonable prices. And all this is within walking distance from the historical sights of the city. Rooms are equipped with TVs, refrigerators, kettles, heaters.

• clean and comfortable;
• good repair;
• tea, coffee, sugar free;
• good sound insulation;
• mini-safes in the rooms;
• equipped kitchen;
• refrigerator and TV in the room;
• free parking;
• 24-hour front desk.

• no mosquito nets;
• no air conditioning;
• children under 4 years old are not allowed;
• cramped bathrooms.

Friends Loft

Address: Lomonosov st., 3
☎: +7 (812) 740-4712
Website: http://www.friendsplace.ru/druzya-loft/
Cost per day for two: 5870 rubles.

One of the most popular inexpensive mini-hotels in the city within walking distance from Nevsky Prospect. Occupies the attic floor of a three-story residential building. Offers 32 rooms with bathroom and toilet, shared kitchen, living room. The reception, located one floor below, is open 24 hours a day. The mini-hotel offers bicycle rental, luggage storage, unlimited tea, coffee, spices. The loft style is visible in every detail of the interior and the overall design of the hotel.Guests note the polite, friendly staff, cleanliness and comfort in the rooms, a well-equipped kitchen with a huge dining table and a soft sofa along the entire length of the wall. The living room has comfortable armchairs, plasma TV, shelves with books and magazines, board games.

• spacious clean rooms;
• bathroom and toilet in the room;
• comfortable beds;
• good location;
• windows to the St. Petersburg sky;
• a full range of standard services;
• mini-safes in the rooms;
• souvenir shop in the hotel.

• no lift;
• no baby cots;
• no parking.

Best cheap hotels 2-3 stars

The list of the best budget hotels of the city 2-3 stars is extensive. Here are some of them.

Admiralteyskaya

Address: st. Alexander Blok, 8
☎: +7 (812) 644-6080
Website: https://admhotel.ru
Price per day for two: 3840 rubles.

A three-star hotel with a good quality-price ratio is located in the historical center of St. Petersburg - Kolomna. Decorated in the style of the Silver Age, as evidenced by retro photographs, posters, antique furnishings, it successfully combines with modern amenities. In all rooms:

• the Internet;
• telephone;
• TV;
• hairdryer;
• safe.

Among the main hotel services:

• free parking;
• free Wi-Fi;
• luggage storage;
• Board games;
• bar, restaurant;
• transfer to the airport / train station;
• Xerox;
• delivery of fresh press;
• free toiletries, towels, slippers.

The hotel has a 24-hour reception, you can use the services of dry cleaning, laundry, ironing. There are two conference rooms for business meetings and events.

When booking a room on the website, a 10% discount is provided. There are four types of rooms:

1. standard;
2. family;
3. art;
4. suite.

The advantage of this hotel is the unique St. Petersburg Guest Card, which can be purchased at the reception from 3890 rubles, depending on the number of days of stay. The guest card will allow:

• get a discount on visiting the sights of the city;
• get a discount at souvenir shops, restaurants;
• visit over 50 excursions and museums for free.

She is also a public transport pass, eliminating the need to constantly look for change. As a gift, when buying a Guest Card, you will receive a complete city guide with points of interest, their contacts and a description of how to get there.

• convenient location;
• beautiful style, fresh renovation;
• a full range of standard services;
• restaurant with Russian and European cuisine;
• daily cleaning and linen change in the rooms;
• 24-hour reception;
• free transfer from the station. Sennaya metro station to the hotel on schedule;
• qualified personnel;
• St. Petersburg guest card;
• conference rooms for business meetings;
• convenient online booking;
• detailed site;
• the ability to wash, clean, iron clothes;
• numerous positive reviews.

• monotonous menu;
• there is no lift in the five-story hotel building.

Talisman on Gorokhovaya

Address: st. Gorokhovaya, 41
☎: +7 (931)005-2192
Website: http://ht-spb.com/
Cost per day for two: 3000 rubles.

The three stars hotel is located near the center of St. Petersburg and is adjacent to numerous cafes, entertainment venues, and supermarkets. The hotel occupies two floors, stylishly decorated, with a beautiful interior of the halls, stairs, corridors. There is a huge mirror and a water cooler on each floor. Unusual design of rooms with a combination of brick walls and ceilings, bathrooms with modern materials. The floors are covered with soft carpeting. Rooms are double with one, two beds and family rooms with a kitchen. Daily cleaning and linen change at a convenient time for guests, polite helpful staff complement the pleasant picture of an unforgettable stay at the hotel. Many guests come back here, there is a system of discounts for them. Also, a 15% discount is provided a week before and after the birthday, 12% - with full prepayment of the room reservation.

• system of discounts;
• pets allowed;
• beautiful unusual design;
• cozy interior;
• polite staff;
• convenient location;
• good sound insulation;
• there are rooms with a full kitchen;
• complete set of rooms with everything you need.

• TVs hang low.

Best cheap hotels 4-5 stars

Large prestigious 4-5-star hotels in St. Petersburg are distinguished by high prices, but there are also those that offer guests a completely democratic cost of living. Some of them are presented below.

Oktyabrskaya

Address: Ligovsky prospect, 10
☎: +7 (812) 578-1515
Website: https://www.oktober-hotel.spb.ru/
Cost per day for two: 7000 rubles.

Conveniently located in the center of St. Petersburg at the intersection of two main avenues and two railway stations of the city, the oldest 4-star hotel occupying an old five-story building offers a high level of comfort and international class service. The hotel includes a rich number of rooms (373 rooms of excellent functionality and original modern design). Also:

• conference rooms;
• meeting rooms;
• currency exchange point;
• beauty saloon;
• laundry;
• dry cleaning;
• restaurants;
• confectionery;
• a clothing and footwear repair shop;
• ticket booking office.

Affordable prices in the presence of full services for clients have gained immense popularity of the hotel. Marble columns, frescoes, mosaics, twisted stair railings make the design luxurious and elegant. The unique spacious rooms with high ceilings, none of which are repetitive, are well equipped with:

• air conditioning;
• TV;
• telephone;
• hairdryer;
• writing, toiletries;
• tea / coffee maker;
• safe;
• mini bar;
• ceiling fan.

The area of ​​the rooms is from 18 to 80 sq.m depending on the type of room (standard, family, comfort, luxury, super-luxury). In each category, one room is necessarily equipped for a wheelchair user. The rooms can accommodate up to two extra beds.

• 10% discount when booking online;
• high level of service;
• affordable prices;
• equipped rooms for disabled people;
• extra beds in the rooms;
• good equipment of the rooms;
• Xerox;
• luggage storage;
• free parking;
• free Internet;
• the possibility of a free breakfast;
• rich menu in restaurants.

• not identified.

St. Petersburg

Address: Pirogovskaya embankment, 5/2
☎: +7 (812) 380-1919
Website: https://hotel-spb.ru/
Cost per day for two: 3600 rubles.

A popular tourist destination in St. Petersburg. The hotel offers high-level service at reasonable prices, promotions and special offers: wedding package, half board, group vacation package. Rooms are single, double standard, deluxe and deluxe. Spacious, with modern finishes, beautiful solid furniture and household appliances. Bathrobes, slippers, towels, toiletries are provided free of charge.

There are many wonderful activities for guests to enjoy:

• airlift;
• concert hall;
• beauty saloon;
• Spa;
• theater-restaurant.

The hotel's restaurants offer a wide range of European and Russian cuisine:

• panoramic restaurant;
• 24-hour lobby bar;
• rooftop restaurant.

There is a room service and group meals.

• high level of service;
• a large number of entertainment;
• well-established power supply system;
• discounts and promotions;
• delicious menu;
• beautiful view of the Neva from the rooms.

• not identified.

Gamma

Address: Obvodny Canal embankment, 130
☎: +7 (812)602-0727
Website: https://hotelgamma.ru/
Cost per day for two: 8170 rubles.

The boutique hotel is one of the best budget options for a great full-service and top-notch five-star hotel. Included in the top ten in the design of hotels in the world. An interesting lighting solution, busts of ancient Greek thinkers, stone and glass decoration make the interior of the hotel unique and expensive. Guests are provided with 48 luxurious spacious rooms ranging from 20 to 72 sq.m. in modern style, with air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, tea accessories. In the bathroom - a complete set for taking a shower, slippers, bathrobes, fluffy large towels. Excellent sound insulation, blackout curtains, orthopedic mattresses on the beds for a better sleep.

The hotel has a bar and a restaurant serving European cuisine with a rich selection of delicious dishes. Room service is available. The bathroom has warm floors. You can safely leave your car in the guarded free parking lot for visitors.
The hotel has a fitness room, a spa center with a pool and a range of wellness treatments, a beauty salon and conference rooms.

When booking a wedding suite, the hotel offers a compliment:

• a bottle of champagne;
• standard double room;
• photo session in the interiors of the hotel.

• children under 4 years old stay free;
• chic design;
• luxurious furnishings;
• a set of all standard services;
• fitness room, spa center, swimming pool;
• restaurant, bar;
• good equipment of the room;
• free parking;
• free baby cots;
• 7% discount with a promotional code;
• compliments from the hotel;
• bonus offers for newlyweds;
• beauty saloon.

• not identified.

Which hotel is better to choose, how much a decent room costs to stay, everyone decides for himself. Whether it will be a room in a large hotel or a bed in a hostel depends on preferences and wallet. The rating of the best inexpensive hotels in St. Petersburg will help you make your choice to make your stay pleasant and unforgettable.