New Design Hostels in St Petersburg

Amazing Hostels for Design Lovers

St Petersburg is largely considered as the capital of Russian design: this beautiful city on the Neva river has not only thousands of bridges, museums, galleries, interior shops, exclusive bars and clubs and open architectural spaces, but also amazing hostels. Young and ambitious hostel managers have made sure to follow a recent new trend in the hostel industry: modern hipster travelers and flashpackers are not looking any longer for residential apartments with bunk beds turned into wannabe hostels, but for new generation accommodations which are also galleries for young artists and meeting places for cultural exchange with likeminded international travelers.

Guess what, design hostels in St Petersburg are just amazing, check them out here.

The Location Hostel Ligovskiy 74

The Location Hostel Ligovskiy 74 is the pioneer in design-hostelling in St Petersburg. This loft hostel is housed in a former bakery shop turned into an art centre, known as the Loft Project Etagi. With a perfect location, only 10 minutes walking to the famous Nevsky Prospekt, the Location Hostel Ligovskiy 7 is the best example of excellent and harmonious combination of luxury accommodation, design interior and art gallery atmosphere with uniquely decorated themed rooms.


Hostel 1912

Hostel 1912 is located in the historic central area on Petrogradskaya side, close to all major sightseeing spots like Peter and Paul Fortress, the house of Peter the Great and the Aurora cruiser. The decoration might delight the most nostalgic hearts as it is meant to recreate the original spirit of old Petrograd by using many antique details.


Luna Hostel

Luna Hostel has bright rooms and probably boasts of the best location in St Petersburg , close to Gostiniy Dvor Metro Station. It's set in a building fully rebuilt in 1980 according to the original project for the historic Demidov's House; the ambiance is welcoming with a focus on bohemian and creative arts. It is a popular meeting place for artists hanging around in the onsite bar with live jazz music and movie theatre (which has a range of movies in original language with subtitles), meeting in the ballet and theatre studios on the upper floor and relaxing on the roof bar with terrace.


Taiga Hostel

The design of Taiga Hostel is a mix of romantic bohemian style and street art adapted to interior design. Located in the historical city center, the building once belonged to Alexander Kerensky, a major political leader before the Russian Revolution in 1917. The group of local designers involved in this project, wanted to create a perfect mix of the most authentic flair of St Petersburg and the modern design hostel, while keeping the original atmosphere. Each room has unique decoration and lighting.

Mom, I'm home

Hostel “Mom, I'm home” is Saint-Petersburg's newest hostel, and combines a family atmosphere which includes a cozy kitchen with coffee and cookies, and the modern design of European hostels. Situated in city centre, on the famous Nevsky Prospect it is a perfect hostel base to discover the city. This hostel is an interesting example of loft architecture, with nice combination of warm colors and young and fresh spirit.


Tabouret Hostel

At Tabouret Hostel, in Nevsky Prospect you will feel like staying at a good friend's: warm and comfy flair, rich colors, wooden floors and nice details; the cozy clutter around give you the feeling of constant creation and of the imagination process. Double rooms and dorms with romantic view on the roofs have security lockers; guests can relax in the cozy kitchen and lobby area and enjoy stunning view over the Nevsky prospect from the hostel windows. That's where you will feel the real soul of Saint-Peterburg.


Koma Hostel

If you were ever to get bored at Koma hostel, look up and check the fantastic decorations on the ceilings! This hostel, situated in a 18th century historic building near the Nevsky Prospekt, was self-made and self-decorated by using environmentally friendly materials. Its great location allows you to reach on foot many main attractions such as St. Isaac's and Kazan Cathedral, the Hermitage Museum, the Summer Garden and the Church of the Savior on Blood.


CUBAHOSTEL

CubaHostel is the proof that Revolution never dies! This great backpacker hostel is situated in the historical building where the famous composer Rachmaninov lived and worked. In the Soviet period, the apartment became a kommunalka, a typical Soviet style apartment shared by several families, each with its own room, shared hallway, share living room, share kitchen, shared bathroom and even the phone. This concept of “communal” living was kept in the CubaHostel: guests staying at this hostel will infact be invited to have dinner together, to play games, to discuss and to exchange opinions.


RaDa Female Hostel

Fresh flowers on the table, cute coffee and tea cups, pink pillows and big mirrors... How does it sound to you? That's correct, we’re talking about a only female hostel! RaDa Hostel, located in the city center of Saint Petersburg, features cozy rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with free tea and coffee, in-room wardrobes, air conditioning and the free spa-bath. Rooms have a unique romantic atmosphere with pictures, personal mirrors, fresh flowers, reading lights and beautiful decorations, since the staff know what women want.


Hostel Kultura

One more example of creative living is Kultura Hostel, become meeting point for talented and artistic people. Here you will have the chance to meet writers, architects, designers, musicians and interesting people. At the special art-space "Fligel", you can find daily inspiration! All rooms are decorated with unique pictures – the location is convenient too, there are many clubs, bars, coffe shops and it's only 20 minutes to Summer Garden.

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