How can I find cheap accommodation in Saint-Petersburg???

[Theatre_Fan]

Hey guys! Im a student from Dublin studying Russian theatre. I want to have my own small theatre in future (like Bewleyscafe theatre if anyone ever heard) so Ive decided to go to Saint-Petersburg in April. Im planning to visit some famous theatres and musems. Ive already bought tickets however as ive never been in Ru can anyone advise me where and how can I find accommodation. Probably some websites!
Cheers :)
p.s. any other essential advice is more then welcome!!!

[world trecker]

St. Petersburg is wonderful...but can be pricey, so finding cheap accommodations could prove difficult. What does "cheap" mean to you, money-wise?

Here's a hotel that's right on the water with decent prices. Different hotels have different "high season" and "low season" periods that April is usually right on the fringe of, so you *might* be able to save a little bit of money. If it's more than just you going (like say...4 people or so), you might want to look into apartments, which can be a better deal for more people. If it's just you then that might not be necessary.

And since you say you're planning on visiting some famous theatres and museums, I assume you're already planning on seeing the Hermitage, so I won't feel obligated to push that idea at you ;)