Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BANY
ANYA
MYTNINSKIYE BANI
24hr by reservation; Ploshchad Vosstaniya)
Unique in the city, Mytninskiye Bani is
heated by a wood furnace, just like the log-cabin bathhouses that are still found in the
Russian countryside. In addition to a
parilka
and plunge pool, the private 'lux'
banya
includes a swanky lounge area with leather furniture and a pool table.
BANY
ANYA
DEGTYARNIYE BANI
Ploshchad Vosstaniya)
These modern baths are divided up into mixed, men's and wo-
men's sections, or you can book private
banyas
of varying degrees of luxury. Book
ahead, though, as they are often full. English is spoken and the website has a helpful
English-language guide to how to take a
banya
for novices.
SSPA
MOPS SPA
same Thai management as the restaurant with the same name, this wonderful retreat
from the roar of traffic on nearby Nevsky is a very welcome one. Choose from tradi-
tional Thai massage, facials, hair treatments, aromatherapy and stone therapy just for
starters.
SKAT PROKAT
Ploshchad Vosstaniya)
This tight-run outfit offers excellent Saturday- and Sunday-
tain bikes by the Russian company Stark, and you'll need to leave either R2000 and
your passport, or R7000 as a deposit. Weekend or weekly rates are also available. Or,
if you are in town for a while, this place also sells secondhand bikes.
CYCLING
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