Nevsky Aster

Excellent value for money. Clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful and coped well with English. Good breakfast. Big bonus to be so near the sights, especially the Hermitage. I was on my own but felt perfectly safe walking everywhere I wanted to go. I would stay there again but would go slightly later in the year as the hovercraft to Peterhof does not run until after 9th May.

First and foremost, this hotel is within 5 minutes of the Hermitage Museum, which means we were at the front of a long line when the doors finally opened. I would absolutely recommend this place to low-maintenance travelers who seek comfortable and clean accommodations. The room was fairly spacious considering the downtown, in-the-middle-of-everything location. The bathroom was a little tight but this sort of thing rarely bothers me. More importantly, the bathroom was modern and extremely clean. The staff and managers were very friendly considering that I could barely say 'hello' in Russian. The hotel has a desk-based computer for free internet use, which was nice because I left my laptop at home. They have WiFi for rest of you. The price was extremely affordable considering the location and the breakfasts were healthy and filling. If I am so fortunate and get to return to St. Petersburg someday, I will stay at the Nevsky Astor again.

This hotel is in a fabulous location, great price, free internet, helpful staff, free breakfast, comfortable rooms... it was better than i even expected. I would definitely recommend this to anyone not wanting to spend a fortune!

Fantastic location. Very central. All major sites are within short walking distance. Lots of restaurants/cafes just around the corner. No air conditioning in rooms, so can be a bit stuffy during summer. Staff are reasonably helpful although they speak only (below) average English. Rooms are small but adequate. Very clean. Huge construction project across the courtyard so very noisy from 7:30am til late afternoon. You may wish to check with hotel before you book! Otherwise good value for money. I will stay here again (providing the construction site's gone!).

Don't expect 5* hotel but location is good, standard as well and not expectise for St Piet. If I'm travelling again to St Piet, will definetely go there gain.