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Friends LifevsHotel Astoria
Both Astoria Hotel and Hostel Life are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Astoria Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hostel Life. Astoria Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with approval from 8 publications including Hideaway Report, Fodor's and Concierge.
Friends Life
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Nevsky 47/1, St. Petersburg 191025, Russia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Family Friendly
Fodor's "Spartan but stylish, these basic and clean lodgings have two draws—price and a location right in the fashionable center of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A fantastic hostel right in the heart of the city, Life opened in 2010 and is a thoroughly modern, progressive place." Full review
Hotel Astoria
Concierge Lonely Planet Fodor's
Frommer's
Star Service
The Telegraph
Oyster
Hideaway Report
U.S. News & World Report
Bolshaya Morskaya, 39, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia
From $203/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The top hotel in town is part of Sir Rocco Forte's collection... and couldn't be better placed—by St. Isaac's Cathedral."
Lonely Planet "What the Hotel Astoria has lost of its original Style Moderne decor, it more than compensates for in contemporary style and top-notch service." Full review
Fodor's "An art-nouveau landmark, one of St. Petersburg's most renowned hotels before the Revolution, is once again a luxurious place to stay." Full review
Frommer's "The five-star Astoria offers 21st-century decadence in a pre-revolutionary setting... It's a personal favorite for multiple reasons." Full review
Star Service "It's the hotel's interiors that are extraordinary. They show a masterful blend of art-nouveau relics and furnishings with modern comfort. " Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Astoria attracts tourists and business people from some of the world’s top companies, plus the usual stars, sports people and politicians." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Elegant interiors include luxurious details like white marble and tapestries in the reception area, while commissioned works of art hang in the guest rooms." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Atmospheric hotel built in 1912 in St. Isaac’s Square, opposite St. Isaac’s Cathedral and a short walk from the Hermitage Museum." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"One of St. Petersburg's most convenient and well-known properties. Recent travelers praised the hotel's central location near iconic sites like St. Isaac's Cathedral and Yusupov Palace. " Full review
