Solo Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky

Solo Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky is a modern hotel, conveniently located on Vasilievsky Island, a few steps away from the Neva River embankment and a short distance from the Winter Palace and the Hermitage museum. This is the city’s first art-gallery hotel. The 19th-century building was the former residence of imperial dignitaries. Its interiors are decorated with paintings, chandeliers and marble floors in the foyer. All rooms are stylishly designed, combining richly patterned traditional fabrics and contemporary Nordic designs. Take a look at the regularly hosted modern-art exhibitions of pictures, sculptures and graphic art. Relish a hearty breakfast at the cheerful Repin restaurant that is also famous for its authentic cuisine of northern Russia, America and Italy. Visit the vibrant sports-bar, Pub 8th Line, known for its international pub food, Russian bar snacks and an excellent choice of beers. Here, the typical Russian burger is served with a small bottle of vodka.