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Arbat Nord Hotel vs Friends Life
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Arbat Nord Hotel scores marginally better than Hostel Life. Arbat Nord Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 74 with praise from 2 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
Arbat Nord Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
4 Artilleriyskaya Street, St. Petersburg 191104, Russia
From $32 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"An inviting, peach-colored building on a quiet side street, the Arbat Nord is an elegant mix of antique desks and top-of-the-line laptop reservation terminals."
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The top-floor rooms have skylights that offer stunning views of the long summer sunsets and sunrises -- though be sure the blinds close securely if you want to get any sleep during the White Nights.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The modern rooms are decorated in gold and green hues, and even though the furniture is fairly cheap, there’s plenty of space. Efficient English-speaking staff are on hand."
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Friends Life
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Nevsky 47/1, St. Petersburg 191025, Russia
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Family Friendly
Fodor's
"Spartan but stylish, these basic and clean lodgings have two draws—price and a location right in the fashionable center of the city."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A fantastic hostel right in the heart of the city, Life opened in 2010 and is a thoroughly modern, progressive place."
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