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The Greyhound
bus
station is north of downtown between 18th and 19th avenues, at 180 9th St N. An Amtrak bus link from Tampa pulls in some way out of town at the Pinellas mall on 7200 Hwy-19. The
Chamber of Commerce
is at 100 Second Ave N (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; tel 727/821-4715,
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Staying
in St Petersburg can be less costly than at the beaches. There is one
youth hostel
(members of any hostel organization pay $15): the
St Petersburg International Youth Hostel
, in the
Bay Park Arms
, 326 First Ave N, with some private rooms from $39 per night or $125 a week (tel 727/822-4141; up to $35/$35-50). Of the dozens of cheap
motels
along Fourth Street (Hwy-92), the
Kentucky
at no. 4246 (tel 727/526-7373; $35-50) is a good option. The area is also rich in charismatic bed and breakfasts such as
Orleans Bishop Bed and Breakfast
, 256 First Ave N (tel 727/894-4312; $75-100). Downtown, the restored
Hotel Ponce De Leon
at 95 Central Ave (tel 1-877/5-DELEON or tel 727/822-4139; $35-75) is good value. For great, inexpensive Cuban
food
, head for
Tangelo's Grill
, 226 First Ave N (tel 727/894-1695). For a more stylish dinner try the
Moon Under Water
, 332 Beach Drive NE (tel 727/896-6160); overlooking the waterfront, this inexpensive British tavern is well known for its cocktails and curries. Other useful information
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