Favorite Finds: What to Do in St. Petersburg

Indagare's Creative Director Simone Girner recently returned from a scouting trip to St. Petersburg, Russia. Here, she reports on her favorite finds in the city, including hotels, restaurants and bars, shops and more.

Indagare can help design itineraries for St Petersburg travel around any interests, from art and design to food and fashion. We can arrange touring with amazing guides who put St Petersburg into context. Contact Indagare to speak with members of our team who have recently visited.

Where to Stay in St. Petersburg

• For a bustling scene and a great sense of place: Astoria
• For a palatial setting with stunning interiors: Four Seasons Lion’s Palace

Where to Eat and Drink in St. Petersburg

• Neighborhood Favorite: Gogol and Dom
• Hot Spot: Blok
• With a View: Mansarda
• Local Scene: Rubinstein Street

Where to Shop in St. Petersburg

• For fun, quick finds: Beluga Deluxe
• For high-quality souvenirs and art: Onegin

Where to Live Like a Local in St. Petersburg

• For open garden spaces, art and cafés: New Holland

First-Time Musts in St. Petersburg