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Alexander HousevsHostel Ligovskiy 74
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Alexander House scores significantly better than Hostel Ligovskiy 74. Alexander House comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
Alexander House
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
The Guardian
Lonely Planet
Kryukova Kanala emb. 27, St. Petersburg 190068, Russia
From $45/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This unbeatable hotel was born when a television journalist and his wife decided to switch careers and open a mini-hotel, using only environmentally friendly building materials and furniture." Full review
Fodor's "Each of the 20 airy guest rooms here shows off an original, somewhat quirky design that incorporates wood, brick, linen, and other natural materials." Full review
Star Service "The hotel is in a restored 19th-century merchant house and is named for its owner, Alexander Zhukov." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 20-room Alexander House is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel that strikes an ideal balance between stylish and homey." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Set in a house that dates back two hundred years, this highly personable, family-run hotel offers 20 rooms themed after the world’s great cities, a pleasant and peaceful back garden." Full review
The Guardian "Two converted horseboxes, Thistle and Juniper, have been added to the collection of self-catering and glamping accommodation at the Alexander House estate in Perthshire"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Owners Alexander and Natalya have converted this historic building opposite Nikolsky Cathedral, styling each of the 14 spacious rooms after their favourite international cities." Full review
Hostel Ligovskiy 74 Lonely Planet
Ligovskij prospekt 74, St. Petersburg 191040, Russia
From $0/night
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Come and stay in St Petersburg’s coolest art gallery and cultural space – the 3rd floor of Loft Project ETAGI is given over to this super-friendly hostel."
