Palace District
Popular places to visit
State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Summer Garden
Go back in time to St. Petersburg’s opulent past at this popular garden, which is inextricably linked with its founder, Peter the Great.
Palace Square
The architectural epicenter of St. Petersburg, this square is of great artistic and historical significance.
Alexander Column
Towering over St. Petersburg’s Palace Square, this column commemorates Russia’s victory over Napoleonic forces.
Other neighbourhoods around Palace District
Nevsky Prospekt
Museums, theatres and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Faberge Museum or Fontanka River Embankment while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.
St. Petersburg City Centre
Fascinating museums, prominent churches, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to State Museum of Theatre and Music or Alexandrinsky Theatre might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Faberge Museum.
Admiralteysky Area
If you're spending some time in Admiralteysky Area, Yusupov Palace and St. Isaac's Square are top sights worth seeing.
Petrogradskaya District
Get to know Petrogradskaya District and its many features like its museums and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Planetarium and Saint Petersburg Mosque, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around the city.
Sampsonievskoe
When in Sampsonievskoe and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Petersburg Botanical Garden or Botanical Gardens and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vyborgskaya Station or Lesnaya Station.
Hotels Near Palace District, St. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg City Centre Hotels
- Nevsky Prospekt Hotels
- Tsentralny Hotels
- Vasileostrovsky District Hotels
- Admiralteysky Area Hotels
- District No. 78 Hotels
- Liteynyy Hotels
- Foundry District Hotels
- Kronverkskoe Hotels
- Posadskiy Hotels
- District No. 7 Hotels
- Petrogradskaya District Hotels
- Admiralteyskiy Hotels