Trezzini Art HotelvsCitytel Hotel Oktyabrskaya
Art-hotel Trezzini and Hotel Oktyabrskaya are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Art-hotel Trezzini is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Oktyabrskaya. Art-hotel Trezzini is ranked #26 in St. Petersburg with approval from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's.
Trezzini Art Hotel
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
Bolshoy prospekt, Vasilyevsky Island, 21, St. Petersburg 199004, Russia
From $38/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Smoking Rooms
 
 "If you like small hotels, then this is a good choice." Full review
 "Decor issues aside, Trezzini is well located, clean and good value." Full review
Citytel Hotel Oktyabrskaya
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
10/118 Ligovskiy prospect, St. Petersburg 191036, Russia
From $35/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 
 "Right across from Moskovsky Train Station and on Nevsky's bustling Insurrection Square (Ploshchad Vosstaniya), the Oktyabrskaya is another example of Soviet expansiveness." Full review
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The labyrinth of corridors is perplexing at first, so don't hesitate to ask for help.
 "This former bastion of Soviet-style hotel management is showing promising signs of revitalisation.... What's never been at fault is its location, smack-bang opposite the Moscow Station." Full review
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Although you may be tempted to ask for a room overlooking pl Vosstaniya, note that the noise does seep in through the windows.