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Hotel Astoria vs Friends Life

Both Astoria Hotel and Hostel Life are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Astoria Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hostel Life. Astoria Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with approval from 8 publications including Hideaway Report, Fodor's and Concierge.

Hotel Astoria
Hotel Astoria
8 / 10
Bolshaya Morskaya, 39, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia
From $203 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"The top hotel in town is part of Sir Rocco Forte's collection... and couldn't be better placed—by St. Isaac's Cathedral."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"What the Hotel Astoria has lost of its original Style Moderne decor, it more than compensates for in contemporary style and top-notch service." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"An art-nouveau landmark, one of St. Petersburg's most renowned hotels before the Revolution, is once again a luxurious place to stay." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The five-star Astoria offers 21st-century decadence in a pre-revolutionary setting... It's a personal favorite for multiple reasons." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"It's the hotel's interiors that are extraordinary. They show a masterful blend of art-nouveau relics and furnishings with modern comfort. " Full review
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Friends Life
Friends Life
7 / 10
Nevsky 47/1, St. Petersburg 191025, Russia
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Family Friendly
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review