Hostels in Saint Petersburg
St Petersburg has hostels for every kind of trip, from capsules near the railway station to private rooms in the center. Choose based on location, privacy, and practical amenities.
Capsules near Moskovsky Station
These two capsule hotels are handy for arriving in St Petersburg by train: Barch is across the road from Moskovsky Station, while 4U is a five-minute walk away. Barch offers single and double capsules with privacy blinds; 4U has a coworking area and library for those mixing sightseeing with work. Both have equipped kitchens where you can prepare your own meals.
Hostels for Exploring St Petersburg
These hostels are good options for a trip spent exploring St Petersburg on foot. For more privacy in a shared room, Friends Light has beds with curtains. Friends on Sennaya offers private rooms overlooking the Griboyedov Canal, but the hostel occupies the third to fifth floors and has no lift.
Hostels for Exploring Central St Petersburg
These hostels are a base for exploring central St Petersburg. Belye Nochi offers beds with privacy curtains and women-only dorms, with shared bathrooms on the floor. PRO LOFT has dorms, family rooms and a shared kitchen. Bigland House also has a shared kitchen, but every room, including each dorm, has its own bathroom.
Hostels Near the Historic Center
All four hostels put St. Petersburg’s main sights within easy reach. LikeHome has a kitchen and rooms of various sizes, Cameo is women-only and offers capsule beds, while Kino Hostel on Vyborgskaya has shared and private rooms; pets are allowed only in private rooms for RUB 500 per day. Marselle on Vasilyevsky Island suits guests comfortable with a communal kitchen and shared facilities.
Hostels with Easy Transport Links
Metro-Tour and All Seasons are within walking distance of Elektrosila metro station; All Seasons also offers particularly quiet rooms and a self-catering kitchen. Brigit na Ladozhskom is convenient for arrivals at Ladozhsky railway station, while Maestro Hostel is just a four-minute walk from Ligovsky Prospekt metro station.
What to consider when choosing
For exploring the historic center on foot, consider Friends Light, Friends on Sennaya, PRO LOFT, or Bigland House. The Hermitage’s main visitor entrance is on Palace Square, so it is worth checking the route there from your chosen hostel.
A dorm is a good budget option, while a curtained bed or capsule provides more privacy. For greater peace and personal space, choose a private room: these are available at Friends on Vosstaniya and Friends on Sennaya, though the latter has no lift to its third- to fifth-floor accommodation.
Check the kitchen equipment and laundry facilities: Mama, Ya Doma has a stove, microwave, large fridge, and cookware, while Friends on Vosstaniya has kitchens, washers, and dryers on every floor. The kitchens at both properties are shared.