Originally Posted by
iggyray
hehe, I am Russian myself, so I know how it works more or less... by the looks of it, this a privately owned mini-hotel made of a multi-room communal apartment, and you pay upon arrival - I don't see them accepting this even if they don't cancel - would you want this kind of surprise?
also, one needs a visa to enter Russia, and you have to ask the hotel to resend the confirmation, and that where they can potentially deny
I am on your side iggy
...and you are right regarding this one flying ...I do believe someone from St Petersburg (is it you
) or possibly the sharp eyed mini hostel has booked the whole 23 days within seconds of my post!
However it is always important to remember that well known expression ''Never say never'' ! One day you will most certainly be proved right....and I speak from personal experience.