Stayed here for 4 nights in the mixed dorm. Check in was pretty straightforward and all the staff needed was my passport. I was shown the kitchen, then to my room on the 1st floor. The floor has a common area, two bathrooms with toilets, plus one outside sink. I counted about 20 beds in 3 dorms, one each for boys and girls only, and one for mixed. The dorm is very clean, as are the beds. The sheets and bedding smelled nice and fresh. Each bed has a private light, an electrical socket, two shelves and a privacy curtain. Mattresses were comfortable. Even though the windows were kept open and typical of spring weather, the duvets felt very warm. Each bed also comes with a designated locker and is large enough to fit even the largest backpacks. The locker comes with a key, as well as a passcard for entry into the floor and reception area. The dorm also has several different modes of lighting and at night everyone is really respectful, keeping the lights down and quiet. The kitchen has cooking stoves, a microwave, filtered water dispenser, is well stocked with cooking utensils, plates, cutlery and cups. There’s about 5 chairs arranged in the breakfast table style. The staff are zealous in keeping the kitchen clean and clearing away washed dishes. This hostel has the cleanest and best stocked kitchen I’ve ever used. It’s cleaner and better stocked than some houses I’ve been in. The hostel is located in a residential area. Location wise, this hostel is off the tourist trail and public transport is the only realistic way for getting to/from the sights. The hostel is popular with Russians, some of whom are long term stayers. So the place doesn’t have the same hostel feel as others, but that’s not a major problem. Overall, I had an excellent stay. Everything and everywhere in the hostel is organised, clean and tidy. The lack of bathrooms could be difficult at times. Two bathrooms for my floor wasn’t a lot even though the hostel wasn’t full. There can be a bit of a queue, especially in the morning. In the hostel’s defence, there is a private bathroom on the same floor and the staff allow the guests to use it when possible.
Excellent
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