What is the best time to visit St petersburg?

June-August is the best time to visit St. Petersburg. It’s a city where the weather is unpredictable. Locals often jokingly say that one can enjoy all four seasons in a day in St. Petersburg! However, if you are planning to visit this particular city in Russia, you need to be well aware of the climatic conditions in order to get the best out of your vacation. During summers, although, the weather is balmy, with elongated sunrises. This is undoubtedly the best time to explore the best and famous places in the city. During summers, the Russians actually let loose! There are concerts and events in different places, and the city doesn’t seem to sleep. September to May is usually less crowded in the city. Quite naturally, hotels and airfares are budget-friendly during these months. However, a lot of people from the Western countries fly down to St. Petersburg to enjoy its New Year’s event, which is quite a big thing there.Read More

What is the local food in St petersburg?

Food in St. Petersburg is of all types. Many cuisines and fast food joints are scattered all over the city, along with many places for some street food. However, there are a few local dishes that you should try if you're here. Borsch is a soup that is considered staple all over Russia, blini is a Russian adaptation of the pancake and is a favourite breakfast food, Solyanka is another hugely popular soup, Beef Stroganoff is famous world over, and has it's roots here in Russia, and of course Pelmeni is a famous dish, with minced meat wrapped in dough.Read More

How much does a package cost for St petersburg?

The packages for St petersburg start at INR 20445 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

What are the top hotels in St petersburg?

There are 7619 in St petersburg which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in St petersburg are View on Neva, Ju House Apartments, Art Apartment, Apartment on Rubinsteina 9/3, Apartment on Zagorodny avenue 22, Bellevue Residence. You can see all the hotels in St petersburg here

What are the things to do in St petersburg?

The top things to do in St petersburg are Hermitage Museum, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Winter Palace, State Russian Museum, Palace Square. You can see all the places to visit in St petersburg here

What are the places near St petersburg?

The top places near to St petersburg are Moscow which is 633 km from St petersburg, Siberia which is located 3600 km from St petersburg, Sochi which is located 1923 km from St petersburg, Stockholm which is located 692 km from St petersburg, London which is located 2100 km from St petersburg

St. Petersburg, Russia

The Bronze Horseman, monument to Peter the Great

Map of Saint Petersburg, 1744

Palace Square backed by the General staff arch and building, as the main square of the Russian Empire it was the setting of many events of historic significance

Decembrists at the Senate Square, December 26, 1825.

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Here are the top 13 tourist attractions to see in St. Petersburg:

1. Hermitage Museum

4.5 /5

1 km
from city center 1 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

A monumental museum situated across 6 buildings on the Palace Embankment. It is one of the largest and oldest museums of art and culture in the world, with a collection of over 3 million items!

4.3 /5

1 km
from city center 2 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

This historic church was built on the location where Alexander II was fatally wounded, and is an absolute sight to behold.

4.2 /5

2 km
from city center 3 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

St. Isaac's Cathedral is the largest orthodox basilica in the world, with stunning Russian-Byzantine architecture and a fully gold plated dome. It serves as both a cathedral and museum today.

3.8 /5

1 km
from city center 4 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The Imperial Palace of St. Petersburg and the residence of the Tsars. Today it is the main building of the Hermitage Museum.

3.8 /5

1 km
from city center 5 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The State Russian Museum houses one of the biggest collections of Russian fine arts in the world, rivalling the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

3.7 /5

1 km
from city center 6 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

Palace Square is St. Petersburg's largest public square. Quite like Moscow's Red Square, it is adorned with a collection of hugely important structures and events.

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7. Catherine Palace

3.7 /5

24 km
from city center 7 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The Catherine Palace is an absolutely mesmerising piece of architectural beauty, located 30km south of the city in Tasrskoe Selo, and is one of St. Petersburg's topmost tourist attractions.

3.6 /5

5 km
from city center 8 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

Grand Maket Rossiya is a massive and interactive miniature model of many regions throughout Russia.

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Solo Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge

8.8 (8212 reviews)

$ 63 onwards

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8.5 (9656 reviews)

$ 34 onwards

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9.3 (3959 reviews)

$ 30 onwards

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9.2 (3877 reviews)

$ 39 onwards

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9. Peterhof Palace

3.6 /5

24 km
from city center 9 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

Peterhof Palace is a large and truly magnificent ensemble of palaces, gardens and fountains, created by Peter the Great and further expanded by the Tsars that followed. It is a World Heritage Site.

3.5 /5

2 km
from city center 10 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The Mariinsky Theatre formally opened in 1860, and is home to the internationally reputed Mariinsky Ballet, Opera and Orchestra companies.

3.5 /5

1 km
from city center 11 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

Also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, this is a majestic cathedral built at the beginning of the 19th century.

3.4 /5

0 km
from city center 12 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The Neva River is an iconic part of the St. Petersburg layout. It's embankments are the foundation of many attractions, and boat rides on the river offer some spectacular views.