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Friends by the House of Books

Friends by the House of Books

St. Petersburg
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Friends by the House of Books, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, steps from Italian Bridge and within a 5-minute walk of Kazan Cathedral. This guesthouse is 9 minutes walk to DLT and 10 minutes walk to Brodsky House Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Details

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free WiFi
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 5:30 AM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out.
  • Per property policy, unaccompanied minors younger than age 18 should present a notarized permission letter from a parent or guardian. A birth certificate should be presented for children younger than age 14. Additional check-in policies apply.

Other details

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
St. Petersburg Canals - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nevsky Prospect - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Singer Building - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Italian Bridge - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Kazan Cathedral - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mikhailovsky Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Brodsky House Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Arkady Raykin Variety Theater - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. Petersburg Philharmonia - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Bank Bridge - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Russian Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
DLT - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Great Gostiny Dvor - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The preferred airport for Friends by the House of Books is Pulkovo Airport (LED) - 27.3 km / 17 mi

  • If you require a visa to enter the country, your property may be able to help with the supporting documents needed to obtain one. To learn more, you can reach out to the property via the contact details included on your booking confirmation. The property may charge for this assistance, even if you end up cancelling your reservation. All arrangements are solely between the property and yourself.
  • Russian citizens: Adults (aged 14 and over) must present a valid internal passport at check-in (international Russian passports and driver's licenses are not accepted). Birth certificates must be presented for all Russian children (aged under 14) at check-in. If a Russian relative or legal guardian (rather than a parent) is traveling in Russia with a child under 14, that relative or legal guardian is also required to present documentation certifying authority to accompany child at check-in. Non-Russian citizens: Adults and children must present a valid passport, visa, and migration card at check-in.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.


Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    A mandatory registration fee of RUB 250 per person, per stay for non-Russian citizens is charged at this property.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.


Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: RUB 1100 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Griboedov channel,19, St. Petersburg, 191023, Russia