Where to stay near Saint Isaac’s Cathedral

In a city that’s brimming with grand architecture, the gilded dome of Saint Isaac’s Cathedral dominates the skyline. Its huge facade is decorated with intricate sculptures and granite columns, while the interior is made up of fine mosaics, frescoes and stained-glass windows.

You can climb the 300 steps to the top for sweeping views of Saint Petersburg, or admire the cathedral from the scenic square below. Here are four apartments that put you within walking distance.

ColorSpb ApartHotel Gorokhovaya 4, Saint Petersburg

The clue to what you can expect at ColorSpb ApartHotel Gorokhovaya 4 is in the name. Each room is bursting with colour – bright purples, lime greens, brilliant blues and vivid pinks – and its own themes, from ‘Africa’ and ‘London’ to ‘Fruit’ and ‘Flower Dance’. The suites also have their own kitchenette and fridge, so you can chill drinks and prepare snacks. A 5-minute walk will bring you to Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, while Aleksandrovskiy Sad, a beautiful riverside park, is right around the corner.

Lifehack Apart, Saint Petersburg

Each self-catered studio at Lifehack Apart has a duplex layout, making clever use of space. The large bay window lets in natural light, and there’s enough room for one queen-size bed and a sofa bed. Grab some breakfast at Prospekt café next door, before strolling just 200 metres to Saint Isaac’s Cathedral. The Admiralty Building – headquarters of the Russian Navy and one of Saint Petersburg’s most famous landmarks – is also just a few steps away.

Astoria 1BR Apartment, Saint Petersburg

Astoria 1BR Apartment is immersed in an area of historic architecture and scenic squares. You’ve only to wander five minutes down the road to find Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, Saint Isaac’s Square and Winter Palace Garden. Top-notch restaurants like Cococo, which serves traditional Russian fare, and sushi bar Tokyo City are also very close by. The apartment itself is warm and cosy, with a well-equipped kitchen and space to relax in front of the flat-screen TV.

Apartment Malaya Morskaya 21, Saint Petersburg

Comfortably sleeping groups of four, Apartment Malaya Morskaya 21 overlooks a quiet courtyard in Saint Petersburg’s Admiralteyskiy district. Inside, white walls meet parquet floors and tall windows help boost light. The kitchen has an oven and dishwasher, and there’s a 24-hour supermarket across the street. Saint Isaac’s Cathedral and other top sights like Nevsky Avenue and the Hermitage Museum are 5-minute strolls away.