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TUI Holiday Store

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Address: Sandown Way, Teesside Shopping Park, Unit 20D, Thornaby, TS17 7BW

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Find and book your next holiday at the TUI Holiday Store in Thornaby. Whether you've already booked online and need a helping hand in-store, or thinking about your next holiday, our Travel Experts are on hand to take the hassle out of planning your trip. We package everything, from beach holidays and city breaks to globe-trotting TUI Tours, Lakes & Mountains getaways and Crystal Ski Holidays. If you've already booked a hotel, we offer flight-only too. We're also cruise experts. With Marella Cruises, you can sail to over 120 destinations, with tips and service charges all taken care of on board. For an adults-only experience, try our TUI River Cruises. Combine culture-packed excursions with entertainment and a choice of restaurants & lounges. Our range of holidays doesn't end there, our Travel Experts will help you find the perfect holiday to help you live happy. At our TUI Travel Money counter we can offer you great rates on over 50 currencies worldwide, with no commission.

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Hi - we attended Teesside Park Tui at 9.15 on Sat 03/09/22, we knew exactly what holiday/date/flight we wanted for a Tui trip to Mexico in May 2023. I had already rang the store on Tues 30/08/22 at 13.44 to book and was advised there was no one free and someone would ring back, hopefully that day - if not Wed 31/08/22. However that never happened and I had no missed calls either day. So we went into the store, which opened at 9am, apart from a receptionist and someone in bureau de change there was no one in the shop. We advised the receptionist that we wanted to book the holiday and she said as they had appointments coming in at 9.30, we could not do that. I asked if there was staff available and she said yes but they would not be able to see us! This is really poor service!!! We try to use local stores as it keeps local people working and shopping centres alive, so we went to another store - not Tui and booked with them in 20 mins for a £3500 holiday. Your Loss!

sandra gibson - 05/09/2022

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Good olf fashioned service that is value for moneyExcellent

Efficient friendly service that delivered great value This was a follow up visit to complete the paperwork and was as well managed as the visit the previous day (Sunday) to actually book. Had spent some time on the internet looking for a late booked departure at a good price. The holiday booked was actually cheaper through Hays than I found through the internet last minute sites and a lot less aggravation to secure.

Date of experience : 19 August 2024

Happy Cruising

We called in to Hayes at Teesside Park and spoke to Chloe who managed to find us a holiday .We gave her the cruise company and where abouts we wanted to travel and a budget and she found us two . Chloe organised our cruise very efficiently and we are looking forward to seeing her in a few weeks time to pick up tickets and hopefully book another cruise for next year

Date of experience : 25 July 2024

Reply from Hays Travel - Teesside Park

Thank you for your kind words & for booking your well deserved holiday with us - Libby & team :)

Emily, as always, made the experience a joyful one. Taking time to offer us some really good options. The staff at the Teeside park store are the reason we have constantly returned fir the last ten years.

Date of experience : 12 August 2024

Great Service.

I walked in and was greeted. I waited five minutes before I was seen by Abbie. She was friendly and got straight down to asking what I wanted. After a brief chat she showed me holiday hotels and within five minutes she had a hotel that matched my requirements. Excellent service and professional customer service. She was great. She even organised a price match against a different operator so i got value, and great service. I had contact with Emily aswel and again nothing but great service. Thank you.

Date of experience : 17 August 2024

They tried everything for our perfect…

They tried everything for our perfect holiday we came back due to not having a passport so lots of towing and frowing. Only thing I had that was disappointing by the time our names went into computer the holiday went up 300 pounds above my max budget, but all solved in the end with the Manager

Tracey at hays travel was brilliant we…

Tracey at hays travel was brilliant we asked for better flights and she found them and she did everything we asked for on the holiday and yhe price was spot on too

Sarah was outstanding

Sarah was outstanding. She cared so much about making our honeymoon amazing. She is sooo good at her job! Above and beyond, the most polite travel agent we have EVER used!

We always book at hays Teesside park…

We always book at hays Teesside park Branch, wouldn’t go anywhere else. All staff are great but Libby is amazing. Always goes above and beyond to find us out perfect holiday.

confusing flight options sorted

Having Sarah and colleagues at Hayes looking through the many flight options for our trip was a reassuring experience.Sarah followed through as she promised to do and eventually developed our itinerary and met our price expectations

A very personal service

A very personal service. Libby looked after us, took a real interest in and listened to what was important to us. She went out of her way to find exactly what we wanted and worked on our behalf to get us the best available holiday. She is an absolute pleasure to deal with and we will definitely continue to go back to her to book our future holidays. First class service, thank you

Date of experience : 14 August 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is so nice to hear how valued our customers feel. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service along with the knowledge we hold as a team. Thank you again from team Teesside

Great experience when booking our Holiday

Great experience when booking our holiday, Emily Adams was lovely to deal with and gave us her full attention as we decided on the destination and hotel we where picking. She was genuinely interested on what we were saying and would gladly book with her again.

Date of experience : 13 August 2024

Thank you for your kind review, it is always nice to get positive feedback from our customers, as we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. thanks again Team Teesside

friendly welcome to the store

friendly welcome to the store, seen very quickly on arrival, dealt with professionally, listened to what we wanted and supplied it.

Courtney was very helpful at the…

Courtney was very helpful at the Teeside park travel agents. Contacted us the next day to book seats, very helpful. Would definitely recommend booking face to face at a travel agents .... rather than online with hiccups and HIDDEN COSTS!!

Thank you for your kind review, it is always nice to get positive feedback from our customers. Thanks again Team Teesside

Fantastic Service

As always a fantastic service and all staff extremely courteous and helpful. Wouldn't go anywhere else👍👍

Date of experience : 18 August 2024

We are returning customers and as…

We are returning customers and as always received fabulous service from your helpful and efficient staff We acknowledge the additional costs associated with booking via yourselves but feel the benefits we gain make it all great value Thanks again Debbie

Thank you very much for booking with us again, we really appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again in the near future - Libby & Team :)

Easy to get exactly what you want and…

Easy to get exactly what you want and Julie at the teeside park store is fantastic I go to her for all my trips and advice

Date of experience : 15 August 2024

We have used Hays travel for years and…

We have used Hays travel for years and had some fantastic holidays with them. The team at Teesside Retail Park are absolutely fantastic and knowledgeable.

Thank you so much for your lovely review, the pleasure is all ours, We hope your looking forward to your cruise. Thanks from the Teesside park team

We always have a positive experience…

We always have a positive experience with Hayes Travel. The Advisors actually listen to your requirements and nothing is too much trouble. Even though the shop is always busy we never feel ‘rushed’. The staff always look for the ‘best deal’. Great friendly service.

Date of experience : 29 July 2024

Straightforward and no sales pressure

Straightforward and no sales pressure. Gave us exactly what we wanted. Will be back !!

60th birthday holiday booking

Having not been to Vegas before,we popped into Hays travel for advice.finding Courtney to be very knowledgeable about flights/accommodation.. We took on board the advice and arranged to come back another time to arrange the holiday..

Date of experience : 30 June 2024

Thank you for your kind words about Courtney. We are delighted to hear that you found her helpful and knowledgeable. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience.

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Find and book your next holiday at the TUI Holiday Store in Thornaby. Whether you've already booked online and need a helping hand in-store, or thinking about your next holiday, our Travel Experts are on hand to take the hassle out of planning your trip. We package everything, from beach holidays and city breaks to globe-trotting TUI Tours, Lakes & Mountains getaways and Crystal Ski Holidays. If you've already booked a hotel, we offer flight-only too. We're also cruise experts. With Marella Cruises, you can sail to over 120 destinations, with tips and service charges all taken care of on board. For an adults-only experience, try our TUI River Cruises. Combine culture-packed excursions with entertainment and a choice of restaurants & lounges. Our range of holidays doesn't end there, our Travel Experts will help you find the perfect holiday to help you live happy. At our TUI Travel Money counter we can offer you great rates on over 50 currencies worldwide, with no commission.

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Hi - we attended Teesside Park Tui at 9.15 on Sat 03/09/22, we knew exactly what holiday/date/flight we wanted for a Tui trip to Mexico in May 2023. I had already rang the store on Tues 30/08/22 at 13.44 to book and was advised there was no one free and someone would ring back, hopefully that day - if not Wed 31/08/22. However that never happened and I had no missed calls either day. So we went into the store, which opened at 9am, apart from a receptionist and someone in bureau de change there was no one in the shop. We advised the receptionist that we wanted to book the holiday and she said as they had appointments coming in at 9.30, we could not do that. I asked if there was staff available and she said yes but they would not be able to see us! This is really poor service!!! We try to use local stores as it keeps local people working and shopping centres alive, so we went to another store - not Tui and booked with them in 20 mins for a £3500 holiday. Your Loss!

sandra gibson - 05/09/2022

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Address: Sandown Way, Teesside Shopping Park, Unit 20D, Thornaby, TS17 7BW

Landline: 01642 8... Landline: 01642 8... Landline: 01642 855300 -->

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Find and book your next holiday at the TUI Holiday Store in Thornaby. Whether you've already booked online and need a helping hand in-store, or thinking about your next holiday, our Travel Experts are on hand to take the hassle out of planning your trip. We package everything, from beach holidays and city breaks to globe-trotting TUI Tours, Lakes & Mountains getaways and Crystal Ski Holidays. If you've already booked a hotel, we offer flight-only too. We're also cruise experts. With Marella Cruises, you can sail to over 120 destinations, with tips and service charges all taken care of on board. For an adults-only experience, try our TUI River Cruises. Combine culture-packed excursions with entertainment and a choice of restaurants & lounges. Our range of holidays doesn't end there, our Travel Experts will help you find the perfect holiday to help you live happy. At our TUI Travel Money counter we can offer you great rates on over 50 currencies worldwide, with no commission.

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Hi - we attended Teesside Park Tui at 9.15 on Sat 03/09/22, we knew exactly what holiday/date/flight we wanted for a Tui trip to Mexico in May 2023. I had already rang the store on Tues 30/08/22 at 13.44 to book and was advised there was no one free and someone would ring back, hopefully that day - if not Wed 31/08/22. However that never happened and I had no missed calls either day. So we went into the store, which opened at 9am, apart from a receptionist and someone in bureau de change there was no one in the shop. We advised the receptionist that we wanted to book the holiday and she said as they had appointments coming in at 9.30, we could not do that. I asked if there was staff available and she said yes but they would not be able to see us! This is really poor service!!! We try to use local stores as it keeps local people working and shopping centres alive, so we went to another store - not Tui and booked with them in 20 mins for a £3500 holiday. Your Loss!

sandra gibson - 05/09/2022

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TUI confirms new store at Cleveland Retail Park in former Frankie & Benny's

The new Cleveland Retail Park store will be opening in one half of the former Frankie & Benny's unit

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One of the UK's most popular travel agents has announced plans to open a new location on Teesside.

TUI has confirmed that it will be opening a brand new store at Middlesbrough's Cleveland Retail Park . The news comes after an offer was accepted by the shopping site for a unit that previously housed Italian-American themed restaurant Frankie & Benny's.

The site has stood empty for over two years after the diner failed to re-open following lockdown. In November, the retail park announced renewed plans to split up the former Frankie and Benny's unit into two separate stores, in order to "appeal to a wider range of retailers" - and it seems to have done just the trick.

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A spokesperson for TUI confirmed that it has placed an offer on Pod A2, which directly neighbours Bed World, and it is 'very excited' about the new location. While a specific date of opening has yet to be confirmed, prospective holidaymakers can expect an opening in 'a few months time'.

The store, also located next to Costa Coffee, will sit on the standalone 'pod' based in the centre of the car park. The unit has stood vacant since May 2021 and in planning applications to Redcar and Cleveland Council to split the unit, Cleveland Retail Park admitted it was struggling to find a new vendor despite 'continued marketing'.

The retail park is a popular spot for shoppers, with big name stores like TK Maxx, Boots, Currys and an M&S food store. TUI already has one of their holiday stores on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough town centre, as well as stores in Thornaby , Darlington and Hartlepool .

A spokesperson for TUI said: "We can confirm that we will be opening a brand-new TUI store on Cleveland Retail Park in Pod A2.

"We’re very excited to open one of our stores in what will be a new location for us, and look forward to opening our doors and welcoming customers in a few months’ time."

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15 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in St. Petersburg, Russia

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Moscow might be Russia's most modern, cosmopolitan city, but St. Petersburg is the cultural and historical heart of the country . Home to the Hermitage, one of the largest and most stunning art museums in the world, surrounded by canals, and home to beautiful white nights (when the sun never sets in summer), St. Petersburg is regal and inspiring.

First-time visitors should start at the Hermitage Museum -a museum so large, it is literally impossible to see it all in one day -and the beautiful Nevsky Avenue, flanked by opulent restaurants, churches, and palaces, and a great place for people watching. The Peterhof Palace Complex requires a day trip out of town, but it's a must-see and one of the highlights of a trip to St. Petersburg.

Whether you already know what to do when visiting or are looking for more ideas on how to spend your time, take a look at our list of top tourist attractions in St. Petersburg.

1. State Hermitage Museum

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Founded when Empress Catherine the Great started acquiring works of art in the late 1700s, the museum didn't officially open to the public until 1852. Today, the Hermitage is the second-largest art museum in the world after the Louvre, and it's home to a collection of over three million items.

The Hermitage technically occupies six buildings, although the main part of the museum (and the building most people associate with the museum) is housed in the Winter Palace, which served as the home of the Russian emperors until 1917, and it's a massive structure with 1,500 rooms.

In addition to French Neoclassical and Impressionist art, Flemish Baroque and Italian Renaissance exhibits, the museum also holds an impressive collection of Russian art from the 11th to 19th centuries, a sizable 19th-century Egyptian antiquity collection, and a hall showcasing prehistoric art. The Hermitage has the largest collection of paintings in the world, spanning many countries and centuries.

The Peter and Paul Fortress was originally a fortified area meant to protect the state from foreign attacks. It was constructed in 1703 and then extended and modified for the following four decades. While the fortress never saw any actual combat, it still has a dark story behind it, as it served as a prison and execution quarters during the Bolshevik revolution in the early 20 th century. Today, it's part of the State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg.

Within the walls of the fortress and surrounded by beautiful gardens and stone paths, there are several buildings. Perhaps the best known is the 18 th -century Peter and Paul Cathedral , the final resting place of Russian czars. Prison cells, a city museum, and the Saint Petersburg Mint building (founded in 1724 to manufacture coins and still in operation) are also located within the walls of the fortress.

St. Petersburg's main city square is a massive open public space right in front of the Winter Palace. The Alexander Column , built in the 1830s of a single piece of red granite, stands 47 meters tall at the center of the square. It was commissioned by Alexander I to commemorate the victory against Napoleon.

Many major events in Soviet/Russian history have taken place right on the square-Tsar Alexander II was shot here in 1879, and Bolshevik troops started the Revolution here in 1917 by storming the Winter Palace, where the royalty lived. Since then, the square has also been used for marches and demonstrations, from military parades to celebrate Victory Day (which marks the end of WWII) to New Year's Eve celebrations.

Located less than 30 kilometers from central St. Petersburg, the 18 th -century Peterhof Palace complex consists of a series of buildings, several formal gardens, and a total of 173 fountains fed by underground springs. Designed in the style of the Palace of Versailles , Peterhof is best known for its "Grand Cascade," which consists of 64 fountains located on a series of terraces outside the main entrance of the palace.

The opulence of the palace itself can be discovered through a guided tour. It features 30 rooms decorated with truly imposing gold colors, lots of marble, and items brought back from Asia mixing in with Baroque-style fireplaces and giant mirrors. Although it's possible to take a bus to get here, you can also catch a boat from St. Petersburg. The ride takes 45 minutes on the Neva River and offers great views of the shoreline along the way.

When the Eliseyev Emporium building was inaugurated in 1903, it was one of the most luxurious structures of its time. This might not be the case anymore, but the Art Nouveau details, stained-glass windows, crystal and metal candelabra, and hand-painted wall patterns are still quite impressive. The main attraction here, however, is the window displays, which feature moving puppets representing characters from The Nutcracker .

Today, this retail complex focuses mainly on food, with the most famous stop inside being the Eliseevy Merchants' Shop , Russia's oldest confectionery shop, which also sells high-end meats, spices, and dressings. The Eliseyev Emporium is also home to a unique homemade ice-cream shop selling flavors such as spicy basic and strawberry, green tea with jasmine, and "tender violet." Beautiful, hand-carved wooden souvenirs of traditional figures from Russian folktales are also available here.

Located just across the river from the city center and the Winter Palace and connected to the mainland by two bridges and a metro line, this small island is home to a number of landmarks and beautiful parks-including a Museum of Electrical Transport; the Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography; the Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange; and the Baroque Menshikov Palace, which serves as a branch of the Heritage Museum and holds mainly 17 th -century Russian art.

The Russian Academy of Sciences has several branches on the island, as well-and visitors might particularly appreciate visiting the Institute of Russian Literature , which holds original manuscripts of some of Russian's most famous writers, including beloved poet Alexander Pushkin.

Named after the Alexander Nevsky Lavra monastery that sits on this same street, the 4.5-kilometer-long Nevsky Prospect (or Avenue) is the heart of St. Petersburg. Home to the 18 th -century Great Gostiny Dvor, one of the oldest shopping arcades in the world, Nevsky Avenue also hosts lots of high-end shops, fancy restaurants, and luxury hotels.

Nevsky Prospect is all about opulent architecture -here, palaces and churches stand side by side, including the Late Baroque Stroganov Palace; the early 19 th -century Kazan Cathedral; and the Russian National Library, housed in a building dating back to the 1700s.

Even if you don't plan on doing any shopping here, the lights and atmosphere of this avenue are still worth a visit. Along the way, you'll find street artists; an original movie theater dating back to 1913; and the Anichkov Bridge, which was seriously damaged during WWII and restored without removing traces of shell damage from Nazi guns as a reminder of what happened here.

One of the most beautiful sights in St. Petersburg is this multicolored church designed in traditional medieval Russian style. Alexander III ordered its construction in 1883 on the site where his father had been assassinated two years prior.

It took over 20 years for the church to be finally completed, partly because of budget and partly because the materials needed for its interior décor (which included 7,500 square meters of mosaics to cover the walls and ceilings) weren't that easy to come by.

The church was seriously damaged during the Russian Revolution in 1917, then used as a morgue during WWII and as a potato warehouse right after. It took almost 30 years of restoration to get the building to its original splendor-but rather than reopening as a church, the structure is now a museum of mosaics .

Catherine the Great ordered the formation of the imperial opera and ballet troupe in the late 18 th century, but it wasn't until 1860, almost 80 years later, that the company got its own theater. Once it opened, Mariinsky Theater was the most preeminent music hall in Russia-the place where major masterpieces from Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky were first premiered.

A masterpiece of Neoclassical architecture with Neo-Byzantine design elements, the Mariinsky Theater looks opulent from every angle-from the U-shaped auditorium to the ceiling mural to the massive crystal chandelier.

Today, the theater is one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in St. Petersburg. If you plan on attending a premiere or a popular performance (such as The Nutcracker in December or January), you will need to get tickets well in advance.

St. Petersburg's canals once played an important role in preventing floods-and while they still do keep waters at bay, they are now mainly used for transportation and to enjoy beautiful cruises down the Neva.

The canal system stretches for over 300 kilometers, with hundreds of bridges (both pedestrian and for traffic) crossing over them. The two most popular waterways are the Griboyedov Canal and the Winter Canal. The Griboyedov Canal flows under 21 bridges and alongside some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood. The city's shortest canal, the Winter Canal , runs by the Winter Palace and the Hermitage Theater.

Both small and large boats are available to travel through the canals-some offering food, live music, or special English-language tours-including special rides to watch the bascule bridges opening at midnight.

The protected cruiser Aurora is a retired Russian naval ship with an armored deck. Built in the earlier 1900s, it served during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904-1905 and survived the Battle of Tsushima, where Russia suffered massive losses both in human lives and in the number of ships sunk or destroyed. It was also a shot from an Aurora cannon that marked the beginning of the Russian Revolution in 1917.

The Aurora is now anchored on the river Neva and is the most visited branch of the Central Naval Museum . Visitors can tour six different rooms onboard the ship, where they can see recreated snippets of everyday life (including how people ate and slept), photographs and paintings, and model ships.

While access to the Aurora is free, the engine room is only accessible for an extra fee. The view from the deck of the Aurora is stunning, with imperial buildings and rocking waters all around.

Technically speaking, St. Isaac is the world's largest Orthodox basilica , though the building has been converted into a museum, and religious service is rarely held here anymore. The cathedral was named after Saint Isaac the Confessor, a Christian monk who founded an important monastery in Constantinople.

The cathedral was finished in 1858, after 40 years of construction work plagued by criticism about the Neoclassical building being "plain and not too impressive."

The museum's collection features many ancient icon paintings, mosaic images, and colored stonework and marble. Perhaps the best reason to visit St. Isaac's Cathedral, however, is the 360-degree view you'll get from the platform at the 43-meter-tall colonnade - a magical mix of colorful rooflines, golden spires, and a number of city landmarks.

Luxury Hotels:

• Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg has an excellent location just two blocks from the Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace. The hotel itself is inside a former palace belonging to a Russian princess in the 1820s. The interior is stunning, with a granite grand staircase. Rooms and suites are spacious and posh, with 5-star amenities. Also on-site are a number of different dining options, including a glass-roofed winter garden where you'll find the Tea Lounge. A spa, heated swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna are other perks of staying here.
• Hotel Helvetia is a 5-star property that is often priced lower than others in its category making it excellent value. Located within walking distance of Nevsky Prospect, it is a historic hotel dating back to the early 1800s. The design is elegant, and the rooms and suites have charming style and butler service. There is a restaurant and concierge on-site.
• Another luxury option is the Hotel Astoria next to St. Isaac's Cathedral in the center of St. Petersburg. The rooms and suites are classy, and there are options for families. Butler service is offered, and there is also valet parking. Other amenities include a restaurant and a spa with a sauna.

Mid-Range Hotels :

• Galunov Hotel is an excellent mid-range choice. The 4-star property is still quite luxurious and features cozy rooms and suites with exposed brick walls and fresh flowers in vases by the bed. The hotel is less than a 10-minute walk to Vosstaniya Square and just a few hundred meters to the Moskovskiy train station. Amenities include free parking, free breakfast, and 24-hour check-in.
• For an intimate mid-range stay check out the Alexander House . Located on the Kryukov Canal Embankment in the historic center of St. Petersburg, it has just 20 rooms and suites. These have a warm ambiance, with upholstered furniture, exposed brick walls, large windows, and area rugs. A complimentary breakfast is served in the morning.
• Old meets new at the Pushka Inn Hotel . The property boasts antique lanterns on walls, dark wood floors, and high ceilings. It also has a scenic location right on the Moyka River. Amenities include a restaurant, 24-hour front desk, and airport transportation.

Budget Hotels:

• For a solid budget hotel check out Allegro Hotel on Ligovskiy Ave . Just a few minutes' walk from the railway station with trains to Moscow and to Nevsky prospect, it features bright and spacious rooms with wood floors and furnishings and exposed brick walls painted white. A free breakfast is offered.
• Admiralteyskaya Hotel is another good budget choice. It is located on Matisov Island, which is surrounded by three rivers and connected with the rest of the city by five different bridges, offering guests a different view of St. Petersburg. The hotel is family friendly and offers guests a free breakfast.

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