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The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel vs Friends Life

Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Hostel Life. The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel is ranked #12 in St. Petersburg with praise from 4 reviewers such as Oyster, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
7 / 10
Pravda Street, 10, St. Petersburg 191119, Russia
From $109 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you have ever wanted to stay in a museum, here's your chance." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"There are 126 rooms and suites decked out in an Empire style complete with art reproductions. A free shuttle bus takes guests to and from the museum, and staff can assist with booking entrance tickets." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"From the cream and yellow atrium lobby through to its sumptuous rooms and high-end restaurant and spa, it’s a memorable place to stay." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"This is the official hotel of the St. Petersburg State Hermitage Museum, considered one of the best museums in the world, so expect grandeur unlike any other. The interiors are so opulent..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A dazzling affair with enough Italian marble and chandeliers to keep even the fussiest of Romanovs happy." Full review
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