Welcome to your detailed guide for hostels in St. Petersburg, Russia. You can choose from 146 St. Petersburg hostels. In total, there are 327 cheap places to stay in St. Petersburg such as guesthouses and bnbs. Prices start from $4 for a dorm.
Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in St. Petersburg, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels
146
Average dorm price
$7
Average private room price
$20
Most St. Petersburg hostels are located in
Central District, Admiralteyskiy, Millionnaya
Average rating of all hostels
5.2
Below you can discover the best hostels to suit every traveller type. All of our recommendations are based on information shared by genuine travellers, the hostels and data that has been calculated from the system. Don't forget to check the ratings and see how these compare with the rates.
Travelling on your own to St. Petersburg? Fabulous!
Pick a great hostel designed with solo travellers in mind, and you're bound to meet plenty of like-minded people who have also dared to venture to St. Petersburg alone. Here are the top hostels for solo travellers in St. Petersburg. We've also highlighted which hostel offers special perks you, as a solo traveller, will love. Each hostel offers great social spaces to meet fellow backpackers and wonderful opportunities for making new friends. You'll soon realise that travelling on your own definitely does not mean travelling alone.
This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you are better prepared for what to expect, what not to expect and can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in St. Petersburg. To help you make friends with St. Petersburg before you visit, we've included a few helpful and fun things you should know about the area. Enjoy!
St. Petersburg, formerly Leningrad, is home to 4.7 million people, and is the second largest city in Russia. It's located close to the Finnish border on the eastern tip of the Baltic Sea. St. Petersburg is a common travel destination because it's a city full of culture and interesting things to experience and see.
St. Petersburg is well served by all forms of transport. Besides being a part of the famous Trans-Siberian railway, it is also reachable by other trains, buses, and of course its own airport. Hostels in St. Petersburg vary in prices and quality, the price range usually being about 10-20€ for a dorm bed and somewhat more for double/ twin rooms.
When planning your daily activities, it is often smart to ask the St. Petersberg hostel staff for details, tips, and tricks, as they are a great source of information and are aware of the city's events.
As previously mentioned, St. Petersburg is a great center of culture and there are countless things to experience. When you stay in a St. Petersberg hostel, The Hermitage is a must for the culture-lover, so is the Russian Museum. In addition to these, there are numerous other museums you can visit and it is easy to spend days just exploring them.
Opera is also a big thing in St. Petersburg, and there are many theaters to choose from. A popular thing to do when you stay at a St. Petersburg hostel is also the canal tour, which is of course only available in the summertime. It's reasonably priced and highly recommended to get some great views of the city.
Written by local enthusiast for St. Petersburg hostels Miika
There are plenty of frequently asked questions about hostels in St. Petersburg. We've collected the most common questions and doubts when it comes to picking your preferred accommodation in St. Petersburg. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?
A hostel in St. Petersburg costs on average $7 for a dorm. A hostel in St. Petersburg with private rooms costs on average $20.
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Late Breakfast Club Hostel is the best hostel in St. Petersburg for couples.
Hostel Chekhov is the best hostel in St. Petersburg for families.
Netizen Saint Petersburg Centre is the best hostel in St. Petersburg for groups.
Soul Kitchen Hostel and Fontanka River View Hostel Saint are the best rated hostels in St. Petersburg for female solo travellers.
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No Rain No Pain is the best rated hostel for partying in St. Petersburg.
It offers: Bar.
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Pack smart, not hard
Hostel? Check! Now let's have at your hostel packing list for St. Petersburg and Russia.
You may wonder what to pack when staying in hostels? There is a few absolute basics you always have to pick. Other items are more optional and depend more on your location. Here is the must-packing items when staying in hostels:
These are the basics, yet there is more. We wrote a big, detailed guide on what to pack, tech gear and things you won't need.
