Sokos Vasilievsky

Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky is an excellent property with a great location in central St.Petersburg. The hotel is deceptive in appearance - i.e. it is much bigger than it looks from outside! The original tsarist-era facade has been tastefully preserved. The large modern building is set back from the main road. To appreciate how the hotel looks from the outside the view is best enjoyed from across the street. Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky is situated in one of the city's most historic districts not far from the bridge linking Vasilievsky Island and the Neva Embankment. Some of the city's oldest and most fascinating tsarist era architecture can be found in this district and it has its own unique feel. The hotel is just a short walk from a bustling pedestrian area, the University and several musuems including the renowned Kunstkamera (House of Curiosities). The hotel's location also offers easy access to some of the city's most famous sights such as the Hermitage (Winter Palace), St. Isaac's golden-domed Cathedral and the fantastic Saviour on the Blood are all within easy reach on foot or by transport.