Your St. Petersburg Holiday
Experience the excitement and energy of St. Petersburg with a tailor-made St. Petersburg holiday package. From its cultural experiences to its rich history and beyond, you'll never have a boring moment in this city. Make your trip to St. Petersburg even more fun and exciting by including some sightseeing. State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood and Russian Museum are among the popular attractions you'll want to explore. Stop daydreaming and start doing. Explore the wide range of options on Expedia today and put your St. Petersburg holiday plans into gear!
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, St. Isaacs Cathedral and Russian Museum |
Our guide on where to stay in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg City Centre
Fascinating museums, prominent churches, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to State Museum of Theatre and Music or Alexandrinsky Theatre might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.
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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.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.
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.
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