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rooms are fine, but the suites are well worth paying a little more for. The delightful
breakfast room offers balcony views of the bridge from which the pension takes its
name. In the best tradition of exclusive European pensions, the Anichkov is a place
for those in the know - the entrance is actually on Karavannaya ul.
BOUTIQ
TIQUE HO
UE HOTEL
TEL
PUSHKA INN €€
R10,000-15,000; Admiralteyskaya; )
On a particularly picturesque stretch of
the Moyka River, this charming inn is housed in a historic 18th-century building, just
dusky pinks and caramel tones, with wide floorboards and - if you're willing to pay
more - lovely views of the Moyka. Multi-bedroom family-style apartments are also
available.
HHOSTEL
STEL
LOCATION HOSTEL €
alteyskaya; )
With a brilliant location virtually on the doorstep of the Hermitage, this
arty but small hostel is definitely a good choice for budget travellers. Dorms are quite
crowded, with six to eight bunks in them, but there are also some double rooms if you
need more space. There's a communal kitchen, rather tatty-looking shared bathrooms
and plenty of cool art in the staircase. The young staff members are passionate about
the city, and reception works 24 hours, so you can come back whenever you like.
MINI-HO
MINI-HOTEL
TEL
BELVEDER NEVSKY €€
R3750/4500; Nevsky Prospekt; )
A little bit different from the cookie-cutter mini-
hotels, this Finnish-managed business hotel takes things to the next level. Automatic
doors open onto corridors covered with golden, diamond-patterned wallpaper, while
the decoration of the large rooms also veers towards the opulent with gold-striped
wallpaper, flowing window drapes and richly patterned bedspreads.
MINI-HO
MINI-HOTEL
TEL
POLIKOFF HOTEL €€
