Okhtinskaya
A 24-hour bar and free breakfast near Smolny Cathedral
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
Okhtinskaya trades a few minutes of extra drive time to Pulkovo for a genuinely central-adjacent position, five minutes' walk from Smolny Cathedral and ten minutes by taxi from the Ladozhsky rail terminal. The 24-hour bar matters for a traveller landing late or leaving early, since it means a drink or a coffee is available whatever the clock says, without hunting for somewhere open nearby. Complimentary parking and breakfast keep the budget-friendly billing honest even with a three-star rating, and the airport shuttle tag gives a fallback to a cold taxi booking for a Pulkovo departure. Air conditioning matters more here than in a smaller property, given the summer heat this far from the water.
- 24-hour bar
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
Our take
I would pick Okhtinskaya for an evening on foot near Smolny Cathedral rather than the shortest possible drive to Pulkovo the next morning. The 24-hour bar is a real plus for arrivals at odd hours. If the fastest airport run matters more than anything else, the closer, taxi-focused properties on this list are a better fit.
- Walk to Smolny Cathedral the evening you arrive rather than saving it for a rushed morning before your shuttle.
- Confirm your airport shuttle pickup time with the front desk rather than assuming it matches your flight automatically.
- Eat at the 24-hour bar if you land after most restaurants nearby have already closed for the night.
Why we love it
- A five-minute walk to Smolny Cathedral
- A genuine 24-hour bar for odd arrival hours
- Complimentary breakfast and parking included
- An airport shuttle tag toward Pulkovo
Why guests love itOkhtinskaya is a kid-friendly budget three-star that I would suggest to a family wanting an evening near Smolny Cathedral, five minutes away on foot, before or after a flight. Breakfast and parking are free, the restaurant covers dinner, and the 24-hour bar helps when a late landing leaves everyone hungry. Rooms are air-conditioned, pets are welcome, and an airport shuttle arrangement covers the 37-minute drive to Pulkovo.