Best Shopping Tips in Saint Petersburg

Explore the best local shops in Saint Petersburg. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. Find the perfect gift at Imperial Porcelain or shop the finest craft beers at Beergeek. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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Armenian food kiosk

Very central but obscure

This Armenian food kiosk in Saint Petersburg is really well-hidden, but it's well worth it: their lavash are the city's best, and I'd say that's something.

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Snacks

Dmitriy

Ivanov

Jun 5, 2025

Pharmacy of Dr. Pel

Alchemy in the city

The "Pharmacy of Dr. Pel" gives Vasilievsky Island in Saint Petersburg part of its magical reputation. Come here for an experience with medicine & alchemy!

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Veber

Jun 5, 2025

Beergeek

Underground craft beer heaven

"Beergeek" Saint Petersburg is partly a beer store and bar at the same time. I like to come here as the ambience creates for discussions of life, death...

Bars

Shopping

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Ivanov

Jun 4, 2025

Imperial Porcelain

Buy yourself a masterpiece

"Imperial Porcelain" is the shop I choose in Saint Petersburg when I don't know what to gift to somebody, especially when they seem to have everything...

Art & culture

Shopping

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Samoilova

Jun 4, 2025

Eliseev Merchants Shop

Tea under the pineapple

"Eliseev merchants shop" in Saint Petersburg has sometimes live music played by an orchestra at the balcony. I like their dumplings with salmon or pike.

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Shopping

Olga

Samoilova

Jun 4, 2025

Borey Art Centre

Underground stronghold

"Borey Art Centre" in Saint Petersburg is an important place... For over a quarter of a century, this labyrinthine basement is the city's underground hub.

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Dmitriy

Ivanov

Jun 4, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Saint Petersburg

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Ben

Artur

You?

Arseny

Olga

Dmitriy

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Ben

Artur

You?

Arseny

Olga

Dmitriy

Armenian food kiosk

Very central but obscure

Dmitriy

Ivanov

Pharmacy of Dr. Pel

Alchemy in the city

Arseny

Veber

Beergeek

Underground craft beer heaven

Dmitriy

Ivanov

Imperial Porcelain

Buy yourself a masterpiece

Olga

Samoilova

Eliseev Merchants Shop

Tea under the pineapple

Olga

Samoilova

Borey Art Centre

Underground stronghold

Dmitriy

Ivanov

Heading to Shopping?

... for just €9.99

Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

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✓ Authentic Stories

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