Hotel "Karelia"
Unfussy rooms with a gym, four minutes from Eurasia
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
Hotel Karelia keeps things simple: unfussy rooms and studios, a restaurant and bar on site, and a gym for anyone wanting to move after a long drive north. The 41-minute run to Pulkovo sits on the longer side of this list, a fair trade for the budget-hotel rate attached to a genuine four-star rating. Accessible rooms and pet-friendly policies widen who this property realistically works for, and the kitchen in some rooms means a family or long-stay guest isn't tied to restaurant hours for every meal. Free Wi-Fi and parking, at an extra charge, round out a property built for function over flash rather than a polished, design-led stay. Full-service laundry adds real value for a trip spanning more than a couple of nights.
- Restaurant
- Gym
- Accessible rooms
- Kitchen in some rooms
Our take
I would book Karelia for four-star basics, a restaurant and a gym in a hotel tagged as budget-friendly, when the shortest taxi ride to Pulkovo is not the priority. The accessible rooms are a real plus in a district where that is not a given. If you need the fastest airport run, look at the hotels on this list closer to the centre.
- Ask for an accessible room specifically at booking, since availability is limited despite the tag on the listing.
- Use the gym the evening before an early flight rather than the morning of, given the 41-minute drive south.
- Confirm parking charges directly, since it isn't included free the way it is at some nearby properties.
Why we love it
- A genuine four-star rating at a budget rate
- Accessible rooms, not guaranteed everywhere nearby
- A restaurant, bar and gym on site
- Kitchen access in some rooms
Why guests love itA kitchen in some rooms is why I would consider Hotel Karelia for a family on a longer stay in Saint Petersburg: simple meals for children are easy to prepare. The restaurant and bar cover other evenings, parents can use the gym, and accessible rooms are available. Pets are welcome too. The taxi to Pulkovo Airport takes about 41 minutes, so I would leave with time to spare before a flight.