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Your St. Petersburg Holiday
There's tons to like about St. Petersburg, from its cultural experiences to its rich history. When you're ready to spend some time in this wonderful city, our St. Petersburg holiday packages will be just the thing. If your trip to St. Petersburg includes some sightseeing, take in renowned attractions like State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, Russian Museum and Palace Square. Expedia has what you need to escape your routine. Tailor your holiday to St. Petersburg to suit your style of travel, whatever that may look like.
Our guide on where to stay in St. Petersburg
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House.
St. Petersburg Holiday
St. Petersburg Essential Information
Language | Russian |
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Currency | Russian rubles |
Local Welcome | Privét! |
Local Goodbye | Poka! |
Closest Airport | Pulkovo Airport (LED) |
Population | 5,028,000 |
Max Temp Winter | -3.89ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 21ºC |
Top Sights | State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, Russian Museum and St. Isaacs Cathedral |
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Discover the most popular places to visit in St. Petersburg
State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.
Kazan Cathedral
Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.