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Visit Russia: Stay Somewhere With a Soul

Where: 4 Artilleriyskaya Street, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, 191104

Either faceless business hotels, or refurbished Stalin-era, Russia doesn't have the rep for boutique charm.  But then we heard about the Arbat Nord Hotel in St. Petersburg.

Recent reviewers rave about the comfy beds, and the breakfast buffet which is a big deal since apparently Russia is not known for continental breakfasts.

By no means a luxury hotel, the Arbat Nord is a good in-between choice. The 33-room hotel was renovated in 2003, and is located within walking distance from Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, Summer Garden, Russian Arts Museum all St. P "Must Sees"). You can even ask the staff how to get places (they speak both Russian and English). They will probably tell you it's a 20-minute walk to the city center, and 10 minute walk to the metro. But you can always have them call you a cab.

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