Solo Travel Guide to Peterhof Palace｜Royal Hidden Gems Away from Crowds

🌿 Solo Travel Attraction Recommendations Peterhof Palace consists of Upper Garden (free) and Lower Garden (¥30). Must-visit spots: Grand Cascade Fountain: Opens at 10:00 sharp, golden sculptures are breathtaking Monplaisir Palace: Peter the Great's favorite small palace, photogenic blue-and-white design Secret Garden: Navigate to "Marly Palace" and follow the path behind it for a secluded rose garden 🚌 Transportation Tips ▫ Take the Red Line metro to "Lenin Square Station" → Transfer to Bus K343 (direct to East Gate) ▫ Recommended: Buy a hydrofoil ticket (¥45 one-way) from Winter Palace Pier to Lower Garden 🛍 Shopping Tips ✔ Choose amber keychains (authentic at official stores in the park) ✖ Avoid street vendors selling "Tsar coins" (Yiwu knockoffs) 🍴 Solo Dining Picks ▪ Teremok: Chain Russian pancake shop, mushroom-cream filling + kvass is perfect (¥50/person) ▪ Coffee 22: Instagrammable café near Lower Garden exit, honey cake is a must-try 🏠 Solo Accommodation Hostel: "Soul Kitchen" – 10-minute walk to palace, rooftop views of Peterhof Splurge: "Peterhof Hotel" with free sauna + shuttle service 💫 Final Thoughts Exploring Peterhof alone is liberating! Enter at 7:30 opening, finish photography in 2 hours, then relax by the Gulf of Finland – this is the true essence of travel~