Accommodation

Accommodation

Hosting millions of tourists every year with its cultural and architectural structure, St. Petersburg has many accommodation options that appeal to different tastes and budgets. The Tsentralny region, the city center, is attractive for visitors who want to stay in luxurious and comfortable hotels. Besides, Admiralteysky and Vasileostrovskiy are among the destinations where you can find luxury and affordable hotels with their dazzling architectural structures and proximity to the center. If you want to experience a holiday intertwined with nature, you can choose the Petrogradsky region that attracts attention with its lush nature and calm and peaceful atmosphere.

You can check out the hotels in St. Petersburg and book your hotel at advantageous prices with Pegasus Airlines' advantages and early booking options.

Food

What to Eat in St. Petersburg?

The city of arts and culture, St. Petersburg stands out with its flavors of Russian cuisine that appeal to different palates. While pastries and meat dishes are at the forefront, Pelmeni and Borsch soup are among the most popular delicacies. Pelmeni, known as Russian ravioli, is made with meat, chicken, cheese, or mushroom. Boeuf stroganoff, one of the most famous dishes of Russian cuisine, Russian salad, and Blini, a traditional Russian pastry, are also among the flavors that you must try during your St. Petersburg visit. In the city, which offers a rich feast of taste in freshwater fish, especially trout and lacerda are among the most preferred fish varieties.

For detailed information about St. Petersburg cuisine, you can have a look at the St. Petersburg Food Guide.

Useful Information

Essential Information

Information that may be useful during your visit to St. Petersburg can be listed as follows:

About Visa

Under the agreement between Russia and Turkey, citizens of the Republic of Turkey who have service and special passports can enter Russia without a visa provided not exceeding 30 days. However, a visa application is required for travels that exceed this period.

Also you can check Russia visa guide page.

Weather

St. Petersburg has a temperate continental climate. The air temperatures can drop down to -20 degrees, especially in winter. So, visiting the city in spring and summer offers a more pleasant and fun travel experience.

Neighboring Cities

• Velikiy Novgorod – Russia (165 km)
• Pskov - Russia (259 km)
• Helsinki – Finland (304 km)
• Petrozavodsk - Russia (305 km)
• Cherepovets – Russia (429 km)

Essential Numbers

• Country Code: +7
• City Code: +812
• Police: 102
• Ambulance: 103
• Fire: 101
• Pulkovo Airport Contact: +7 (812) 337 38 22

Places to see

Places to Visit in St. Petersburg

As a highly developed city in the field of architecture, art, and culture, St. Petersburg offers many places worth seeing with its churches, museums, palaces, and historical structures, as well as its natural beauties.

St. Isaac's Cathedral, standing out with its gilded dome and giant red bricks on its exterior, is one of the most striking structures in the city. Also, Peterhof Palace, called the "Russian Versailles", is one of the other magnificent structures you can see in the city, with many gilded statues, fountains, gardens, and pools on its interior and exterior. On the other hand, Catherine Palace, offering a fascinating atmosphere with its magnificent garden, and Marble Palace, appealing to art history enthusiasts, in particular, are among the places you must visit in St. Petersburg.

Besides, you can also see the Neva River and enjoy a unique river tour accompanied by the splendor of the bridges. Then you can shop on Nevski Street, described as the heart of the city, and try different flavors of Russian cuisine in the city's famous restaurants.

To get more detailed information about the must-see places in St. Petersburg to plan your travel, you can review the St. Petersburg Travel Guide.