Fodor's Expert Review City Realty
2 per. Muchnoi, St. Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, 191123, Russia
American-owned, this company can help you locate a suitable mini-hotel, B&B, or centrally located apartment (which usually it owns). It's better to make a reservation a week or two in advance in order to choose from a wider range of apartments. If you're planning to visit in May or June, then try to book a few months in advance. In general prices are competitive with hotel rates. For instance, a one-room apartment, spacious for two people, would cost $110–150 per night during high season. A regular three-bedroom apartment, good for up to six people, goes for $160–180 a night. All apartments are in the city center have up-to-date furnishings and facilities, and are equipped with a kitchen, a washing machine, and cable Interent or Wi-Fi. The price also includes cleaning of the apartment every three days. Each apartment also comes with 24-hour English language support. They are safe and secure. City Realty also offers visa support and registration and a toll-free number for bookings from the U.S.
PROS
- usually less expensive than the city's central hotels
- can choose your own apartment
- personalized service
- downtown locations
- more privacy
- usually less expensive than the city's central hotels
CONS
- fewer services than a hotel
- you're staying in a stranger's house
- you're staying in a stranger's house
