St. Petersburg Russia Attractions
Endearingly called “The Sunshine City” for witnessing sunshine for almost 360 days a year, St. Petersburg attracts the travelers from far corners of the world to its white sand beaches, fishing & golfing opportunities and culture. This Russian city is situated on the west coast of Florida on a terra firma running parallel to the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. You can take an extensive tour of this enchanting city in Russia to explore finest forms of culture traits, art and entertainment.
Many tourists refer to St. Petersburg as quiet beach town and many find it an ideal place for romantic getaways and adventure.
St. Petersburg Tours
There are several things to do and see in St. Petersburg. You can visit the blue sea waters to spot dolphins or embark on a Tampa Bay cruise for dinner or dance. You can visit the famous aquarium sites here to explore the lively marine life or simply try a shopping spree to buy special Russian souvenirs. In simple terms, on a travel to St. Petersburg, you can try a combination of all these and more for a fun holiday experience:
- Cruise Tours
- Shopping Tours
- Dolphin Tours
- Aquarium Tours
Tourist attractions in St. Petersburg
On tours to St. Petersburg, the tourists can make visits to any of the following museums, art galleries, palace, gardens and heritage house for pure satisfaction and fun: - Peter the Great Statue (The Bronze Horseman)
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan
- The General Staff Building
- The Peter & Paul Fortress
- Peter the Great's Cottage
- The Mariinsky Theatre
- Decembrists Square
- The Russian Museum
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Palace Square
Nightlife in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is a perfect hideaway for a party person. With the setting of the sun in the horizon, the lamps of the city’s downtown start glowing heralding a night full of music and dance, romance and fun. To get the best experience of this, you can visit some of the following bars, dance & music clubs and martini lounges in the city: - Dino's Jazz Piano Bar & Grille
- Old Northeast Tavern
- Brixx Bar and Grill
- Tavern at Bayboro
- Cha Cha Coconuts
- Abbey Road Pub
- The Emerald Bar
- A Taste for Wine
- Brandy's Lounge
- Blue Jeans Bar
- Ferg's Sports Bar Accommodations in St. Petersburg
The city of St. Petersburg has diverse types of accommodation options including bed & breakfast lodgings to luxury and budget friendly hotels. Whether you are on short or long holidays in the city, you can look for the following hotels in St. Petersburg for a comfortable stay.
- Novotel St. Petersburg Centre Hotel
- Golden Garden Boutique Hotel
- Kempinski Hotel Moika 22
- Best Western Neptun Hotel
- Ambassador Hotel
- Petro Palace Hotel
- Marco Polo Hotel
- Ladoga Hotel
- Columb Hotel
- Rossi Hotel
How to Reach St. Petersburg
St Petersburg is well connected to over 35 cities of almost 28 nations across the globe. Within Russia only, St Petersburg finds aerial route connectivity to about 39 cities. If you are planning for an air travel to St Petersburg, you can book your flight to Pulkovo I Domestic or Pulkovo II International airports. By train, you can reach St Petersburg from Helsinki (Finland) with much ease. Besides, you can also opt for a ferry trip to the city from Rostock (Germany), Helsinki (Finland) or Tallin (Estonia).
