Okhtinskaya Hotel

Perched on the right bank of the Neva River in St. Petersburg’s historic district, opposite Smolny Cathedral and beside the Bolsheokhtinsky (Peter the Great) Bridge. A family-friendly base a short ride from Nevsky Prospect, Summer Garden, Smolny Institute and Tavrichesky Garden. Novocherskasskaya metro and local transport links are nearby; Pulkovo Airport is about 45 km away.

Renovated, straightforward rooms with practical modern décor and river or bridge panoramas. About 295 rooms in Standard, Comfort and Junior categories; most rooms feature balconies, satellite TV, fridge, air conditioning, desks and blackout curtains. An onsite observation deck lets you drink in the Neva views.

Buffet restaurant with panoramic bridge views, 24-hour lobby bar and round‑the‑clock room service. Free Wi‑Fi throughout and free on-site parking (generally one car per room). Concierge, luggage storage, hair salon, gift shop/newsstand, and in-house bakery with pizza/pastry delivery keep things easy. Expect wake-up calls with river breezes and sunset silhouettes over the bridge.

Conference center and meeting rooms offering about 9,365 sq ft (870 m²) of event space. 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and business services. Cruise terminal and airport shuttles available for a surcharge.

Okhtinsky Buffet Restaurant serves buffet breakfast plus set‑menu lunch and dinner with sweeping Neva views. Cafe‑pizzeria Samovar dishes up traditional Russian and European fare. The lobby bar is open 24 hours for cocktails and quick bites.