Soul Kitchen HousevsThe State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel ranks slightly better than Soul Kitchen Hostel. The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel ranks #12 in St. Petersburg with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Soul Kitchen House
Moika river embankment, building 62/2 appartment 9, St. Petersburg 191000, Russia
From $40/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Blends boho hipness and boutique-hotel comfort, scoring perfect 10s in many key categories: private rooms (chic), dorm beds (double-wide with privacy-protecting curtains), common areas (vast)." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This friendly, spotless and charming hostel – part of a new breed of funky, high-end backpackers in Russia – is open to families and couples as well as independent single travellers." Full review
The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
Pravda Street, 10, St. Petersburg 191119, Russia
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you have ever wanted to stay in a museum, here's your chance." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"There are 126 rooms and suites decked out in an Empire style complete with art reproductions. A free shuttle bus takes guests to and from the museum, and staff can assist with booking entrance tickets." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"From the cream and yellow atrium lobby through to its sumptuous rooms and high-end restaurant and spa, it’s a memorable place to stay." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"This is the official hotel of the St. Petersburg State Hermitage Museum, considered one of the best museums in the world, so expect grandeur unlike any other. The interiors are so opulent..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A dazzling affair with enough Italian marble and chandeliers to keep even the fussiest of Romanovs happy." Full review