Convenient and comfortable accommodation is a vitally important factor for the success of your training at Petrozavodsk State University.
Host Family
Living with a host family has certain advantages. It facilitates language learning as well as studying Russian customs and traditions. Besides you will learn very soon what Russian hospitality means; and in case you need any help, your hosts will never say "no" to you.
You will live with a family selected by the university. You will have your meals (breakfast, dinner) with them. When applying give as much information about yourself as possible e.g. interests, sports, dietary requirements, allergies etc.
Dormitory
Dormitories probably lack the comfort of a luxurious hotel, but they have certain advantages. You'll find it easier to adapt to the new conditions there. Students, your neighbors, are sure to help you any time you need. Costs are considerably lower than those in any hotel.
You will have a study/bedroom in the dormitory shared by roommate. Bathroom and toilet facilities are often shared.
Private flat/Hotel/Hostel
If you want to be more independent, you are free to choose a hotel or a private flat. We will help you to choose the best one. The International office of PetrSU is responsible for providing accommodation to international students of PetrSU. It can offer you a private single room flat not far from the University with all facilities (price varies from around 250€ - 300€ per month depending on the district).
There are eight hotels and several hostels in the downtown near the Main Building of the University. Most are well equipped and of good quality. The scale of hotel prices in general in Russia, except for Moscow and St. Petersburg, is relatively low. Hotel rooms are extremely inexpensive, and normally do not exceed $85 per day. As a rule, one can obtain a good quality room (shower, toilet, telephone, TV) for approximately $40 per night. We can recommend several good hotels. The following chart [first eight entries] shows hotels that are in proximity and some within walking distance to the University. The resort hotel Kalevala is located 25 km from the University outside of Petrozavodsk on the bank of a beautiful lake in the forest. All prices are current. Deluxe rooms contain double beds. Most hotels have eating facilities with different types of kitchens, bars, and saunas.
We need time to find accommodation for you so you should inform us 1 month before your arrival.
Hotel "Severnaya"
Location: Center of the city, 700 m from the railway station and 20 km from the airport.
It is situated in the business and cultural center of Petrozavodsk and has a convenient transport communication with all city districts. The railway station, the river-boat station, the Aeroflot and Finnair offices, Russian Drama and Music theatres, the Onego Lake granite embankment, a number of shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, and a stadium lie within fifteen minutes' walk from the hotel. There is a taxi parking place near it as well.
The number of rooms is 189 (329 beds), three floors, no elevator. There is toilet, hot water, shower, radio, TV in every room. At our hotel you will also find a good restaurant, a cozy bar/cafe, a guarded car parking, dentist consulting office, and money exchange.
Complete information about the hotel - http://severnaja.onego.ru/
Hotel "Karelia"
Location: Center of the city, shore of Onega, 2 km from the railway station, 21 km to the airport. Hotel was built in 1978; it has 280 beds, single, double and rooms for three, 10 floors, 2 elevators. Every room is provided with shower and toilet. Services: Conference hall for 80 persons, two restaurants, three bars and a sauna. Car rental services and guarded car parking are provided. The nearest money exchange is 300 meters from the hotel. A tourist center arranges sightseeing tours in Petrozavodsk and guided tours to Kizhi, Kivach, Kondopoga, Sheltozero, and Olonets. "KARELIA" restaurant is situated in the building of the tourist center.
Complete information about the hotel - http://www.karelia-hotel.ru/
Hotel "Petr"
Location: Near the crossroads of the freeways to St. Petersburg and to Murmansk, 5 km from the center of the city, 15 km from the airport. Family hotel built in the 90's. There are 28 beds, single and double rooms. Toilet and shower in every room. Services: Small restaurant, bar and sauna, guarded car parking.
Hotel "Fregat"
Location: Passenger marina on the shore of Onega. The hotel was renovated in 1994. Amenities: 22 beds, four single, six double and three deluxe rooms. Two floors, no elevator. Every room is provided with separate toilet, shower, radio, TV, and kitchen. Services: Conference room, restaurant, bar, sauna (from 6 a.m. till 9 p.m.). The prices include breakfast in the restaurant "Fregat". You can enjoy the sauna any time you wish; the restaurant and the bar are at your disposal from 8 a.m. till 1 a.m. The prices are negotiable.
Hostel “Jigowatt”el “Jigowatt”
Location: Center of the city, within a 3 minutes walk from the university.
The Jigowatt is a modern newly renovated hostel; comfortable clean and safe accommodation in one two-bed dorm room or two six-bed dorm rooms. The Hostel is provided with toilet, shower, kitchen, washing machine, Internet access. English-speaking staff is ready to help 24/7.
For more information, please visit the web sites: http://www.ticrk.ru , http://www.visitpetrozavodsk.ru/ , http://english.vpetrozavodsk.ru/
