12 best hostels in Moscow

Fans of independent travels know that paying for housing in other cities is often one of the most expensive parts of the budget allocated for vacation. In this sense, choosing a hostel as a place to spend the night or relax between visiting excursions and sights can be an excellent way out for those who want to save money and, at the same time, get quality service and acceptable conditions.

In Moscow, you can find a huge number of different hostels for every taste and budget. We have collected for you the most interesting options, which will offer you comfortable and affordable accommodation in any area of ​​the capital. Some of them resemble cozy mini-hotels with home furnishings, others are real art objects with an interesting history and exclusive design. But each hostel that has become a member of our TOP, regardless of the cost of rooms and the general surroundings, copes better with the rest of its main task - to provide a safe and comfortable overnight stay while visiting the metropolis.

The best cheap hostels in Moscow: a budget of up to 500 rubles.

Before introducing you to the rating of the cheapest hostels in the capital, it is worth noting that prices in each establishment may vary depending on the season, the proximity of holidays, mass events and many other factors. By the way, the cost of a place or room can change both up and down - to attract new guests, hostel owners often hold promotions, through which you can make your vacation even less costly.

4 Travel Inn Novoslobodskaya

Travel Inn is a whole network of budget hostels, which are located in almost all districts of Moscow. Prices in them start from 230 rubles for a place, and if you get to the action held by the management, you can save even more. The most extravagant can be called Travel Inn on Novoslobodskaya - a three-storey hostel with a bright, “delicious” filling. The Novoslobodskaya metro ring station is located within walking distance from the building, a convenient interchange allows you to reach the hotel by any means of transport. Despite the cheap price, the institution offers a full range of services in the form of free cosmetic toiletries, clean bedding, necessary household and kitchen appliances (microwave, kettle, hairdryer, iron, etc.), as well as Wi-Fi zones throughout. The interior of the hotel is focused primarily on young active people who prefer life “in color” and who appreciate unusual design elements. The common area is equipped with a large flat-screen TV, a toilet and showers are located on each floor.

Most users have positively responded about their stay in the hostel of this network.Visitors described Travel Inn Novoslobodskaya as an inexpensive and clean place with cozy rooms and helpful staff.

3 Gaidai Hostel

Hostel Gaidai (“Gaidai”) is in constant demand from a large number of tourists due to its low price (from 344 rubles per day in a shared multi-bed room) and convenient location. The Riga Railway Station is not far from it, so those who are staying in Moscow in this direction will find it especially convenient to stay overnight in Gaidai Hostel. The institution is strictly monitored so that all guests are comfortable and enjoyable. There are non-smoking rooms, breakfasts to order, a large private kitchen, guarded parking, a mini-laundry, and the staff always speaks several languages. In the design of the hostel a lot of movie attributes that subtly "echo" the name. These are shots from the films of the famous director, posters, movie cameras and other nice little things that brighten up being in the house.

The reviews about this place are rather contradictory. Some visitors complained about not too new (but still clean) clothes, others did not like noisy neighbors or a minimum of furniture in the room. But all, without exception, agreed that in their budget category “Gaidai” can be called a simple but quite decent place to spend the night.

2 Comfort park

The hostel welcomes its guests in a historic building, which is the official Monument of Architecture, and right in front of the house, the legendary Worker and Kolkhoz Woman strive upward. This is a great place for those who come to Moscow as a large company - ComfortPark offers the most spacious accommodation for overnight stays, which can accommodate up to 18 people. The cost of a bed in such rooms is 350-400 rubles. per day, but you need to consider that you will have to sleep in three-tiered beds, and the area of ​​the most “densely populated” room is only 30 m2. For those who are not ready for such a large neighborhood, there are also small rooms in the hostel - a family standard and a double twin room with shared facilities.

The proximity to the monuments of Soviet culture left its mark on the design of the internal space of the institution. Some walls are decorated with thematic murals depicting symbols of the era, made in an ironic style. In general, the situation in the hotel is very comfortable - new beds, availability of working areas, large common areas, air conditioning in all rooms and all the necessary appliances make living in Comfort Park not only inexpensive, but comfortable in all respects.

1 "Yesenin"

The cozy hostel with the poetic name Yesenin is located on the third floor of a historic building and is one of the few places in Moscow where you are happy to welcome tourists along with their wonderful pets. In this case, an additional fee for four-legged guests is not charged, but visitors themselves need to take care of bowls, trays and carry for their pets. The hostel is brand new, it opened only in 2016. The number of rooms consists of 10 rooms of different categories (from single to ten). But, regardless of the area and fullness, each room has all the conditions for a comfortable stay. Modern rooms, an abundance of natural materials in the decoration, bright spacious windows and comfortable orthopedic mattresses make it possible not just to sleep well, but also to enjoy the surroundings, having a rest in body and soul.

Internet users who visited the hostel, praised the work of the institution.Tourists liked the cleanliness of the rooms, the professionalism of the staff and the good sound insulation, thanks to which, even with a large number of residents, everyone feels calm and secure. For such an attitude towards people and animals, we give “Yesenin” the deserved first place of our TOP.

Best hostels in the center of Moscow

Many tourists come to Moscow for just a couple of days to see for themselves the most iconic sights - Red Square, the Kremlin, the Arbat, the new Zaryadye Park and other tourist facilities located in the very center of the capital. It makes sense for such guests of the city to find a hostel in the same area, which will significantly save time and money on transportation costs, and also allow them to walk late in interesting locations without fear of difficulties associated with returning to a place of rest.

4 "Hello"

One of the most spacious hostels of our TOP is located in a beautiful mansion not far from the Kurskaya metro station and can accommodate up to 240 guests at a time. "Hi" consists of 54 comfortable rooms, among which there are large multi-bed rooms for 4-7 people and comfortable hotel-type rooms for two. Comfortable beds with physiologically correct mattresses, air conditioning in all rooms, luggage storage, a shared kitchen with the necessary appliances and wireless Internet - this is the minimum that the hostel offers its residents. In addition, there is a library with a cozy lounge area where you can enjoy the best examples of world literature in silence, a 24-hour bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and a small gymnasium are equipped so that guests can take care of their physical fitness on vacation.

Most often in their reviews, visitors to the hostel note a convenient location and a low price for living in a common room. Many also liked the friendly attitude of the administration and the quick response to customer requests.

3 Jolly Hostel

Situated in a pre-revolutionary mansion, the Jolly Hostel at first glance amazes one with a skillful combination of historical surroundings and fashionable modern “stuffing”. In the immediate vicinity of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the embankment of the Moscow River, the Museum of them. Pushkin and the iconic Arbat is a functional and affordable hostel with a coffee machine and a la carte breakfast. To ensure the safety of its guests, the administration provides lockers for personal belongings and a separate luggage storage space. Here they follow all the rules of the hostel and ensure that there is no noise at night. At the entrance, guests are asked to take off their street shoes and change them for their own or disposable slippers, which are issued free of charge. Reception and accommodation is carried out around the clock.

High ceilings and new repairs, made in accordance with all current trends, good beds, a cozy lounge area, excellent location and, of course, low cost (from 900 rubles per bed) attract more and more tourists to Jolly Hostel. Perhaps this is one of the best hostels in our ranking in terms of affordable prices and excellent quality of accommodation.

2 Kremlin Lights ("Kremlin lights")

The central location of the Kremlin Lights hostel is far from the only advantage of this inexpensive and homely cozy establishment. Firstly, it is very clean (cleaning is mandatory 3 times a day), secondly, no matter what accommodation option you choose, the morning breakfast is included in the price, as well as tea and coffee during the day. Wi-Fi is available throughout, non-smoking rooms and family rooms are available.When placing groups of more than 6 people, the administration offers preferential booking conditions. The hostel has 7 rooms, including 42 beds. The interior design is modern, in light colors, on the floor - parquet. Foreigners often stop at the Kremlin Stars, so the staff speaks not only Russian, but also English. If necessary, the administrator can provide services for the sale of tickets and organize a shuttle to the airport (paid separately). The hostel occupies the first floor of the building and has a separate entrance from the street, which is very convenient. In the courtyard there is a playground. No parking.

Basically, people living in the Kremlin Lights were satisfied with the conditions and the reception. The only thing that caused discontent of some guests is a small amount of cutlery in the kitchen, which sometimes was not enough for all guests.

1 Roofhostel ("Roof")

The chamber and home Roofhostel (Roof) with 7 rooms is located in the attic floor of the building, from where a magnificent view of the historic center of the capital opens. Only 200 m separate guests living in the institution from the station. Metro Lubyanka, and within a radius of 1 km is Red Square and the Bolshoi Theater. Also within walking distance from the hostel are fashionable night clubs in Moscow, bars, cafes and restaurants. For the convenience of residents, there is a tour desk right at the hotel where you can pick up a tour of the historical places of the capital and suburb.

Roofhostel rooms are different comfort and functionality, designed to accommodate from 2 to 8 people. In each room, except for beds, there are bedside tables and hangers for clothes. Special charm to the interior is given by inclined windows, into which pleasant sunlight streams. Amenities on the floor and in the room (only in rooms of class "luxury"). There are two kitchens with the ability to cook food, at any time you can have a free cup of tea or coffee. In the large common area you can watch TV, read books from the hostel’s library, play board games or just chat with new friends. The cost of living depends on the chosen category of housing, and begins with 700 rubles. per night.

The best design hostels in Moscow

If you want to fully enjoy the metropolitan atmosphere and do not intend to lose a single minute of your vacation, choose a hostel with an unusual design, where you can not just relax, but also gain new impressions. Some “European hostels” of Moscow can without exaggeration be called living mini-museums of modern art with pictures of young artists on the walls, an original concept of interior design and even with evening lectures for lovers of intellectual rest.

4 High Level Hostel

In the Imperia tower of the Moscow City business complex on the 43rd floor there are 6 rooms of the High Level Hostel. A view of the city from a height of 170 meters will allow to see new horizons even to a seasoned tourist who knows the capital well, and a newcomer will be given the opportunity to experience unforgettable feelings. Clean, bright rooms for different numbers of guests (from 2 to 6 people), lockers, Wi-Fi in the entire hotel and a fully equipped kitchenette make your stay as comfortable as possible for visitors at any time. But it should be noted that the hostel is not allowed to move in with children under 10 years. In general, High Level Hostel is a great option for travelers and business travelers. Here, everything is subject to the rhythm of the big city, even the breakfasts included in the price are served in the form of compact lunch boxes that can be eaten at any time convenient for you.

In their comments, visitors do not express much criticism of the work of the institution. However, some of them noticed that it would be nice to update some pieces of furniture and carry out minor repairs in shower cabins.Only these annoying shortcomings do not allow us to give the original hostel on the 43rd floor a higher place in our TOP.

3 Davydov Hostel

Arbat is a street that cannot be avoided, while in Moscow on an excursion or even on a business trip. There is a huge number of fashionable boutiques, souvenir shops, art galleries, famous cafes and other interesting locations. Constant crowding, music, colorful lights ... And all the more unexpectedly to see in the midst of this sea of ​​abundance a space decorated in brutal industrial design, more typical of New York’s flats of the 1960s. High ceilings, bare brick walls, and wooden furniture of the Davydov Hostel will especially appeal to those who prefer the current loft style in home design. In the evening, you can comfortably sit on the open balcony with a cup of aromatic coffee, contemplating the noisy life of the metropolis.

In Davydov Hostel there are 30 rooms of different fullness - male, female, common and individual (for two). Depending on the category, the room can be equipped with a bathroom, have a washing machine or a TV. For an additional fee from 9 am to 11 am you can order a breakfast. Those who prefer to cook by themselves are offered the services of a kitchen-dining room with a large stationary stove, a refrigerator and other necessary household appliances. The general recreation area is decorated with electric fire, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Prices for rooms in "Davydov" start at 765 rubles. per place per day.

2 Fabrika Hostel & Gallery

Fabrika Hostel & Gallery is not just a place to sleep. This is a unique art space that attracts congenial people. The hostel is located on the territory of the Red October factory, in the thick of fashionable metropolitan parties and in the center of cultural events. The interior of "Factory" was created by the efforts of a group of young ambitious artists, so that each room has its own atmosphere. Interesting lectures are regularly organized here, home standings and modern art exhibitions are held. Add to this the existing on-site coffee shop, a magnificent view of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and an exit to the terrace, from which you can admire the original metropolitan streets, and you will understand why Fabrika Hostel & Gallery is particularly popular with creative people.

The hostel is designed for 86 places to stay. Depending on the price category, you can choose a bed in a dormitory room (from 600 rubles per bed) or take Double Comfort for two (3000 rubles per room). Service includes ordering breakfast in the room. The reception is open around the clock - guests can enter and leave at any time convenient for them. Of the shortcomings, some guests noted insufficient heating during the cold season, but the administration is trying to solve this problem with the help of additional blankets and fan heaters.

1 GOROD'Patriarshie HOSTEL

"City Patriarshie Hostel" will undoubtedly please fans of cute interiors in the style of Provence, upholstery and curtains with pretty ruffles, lovers of fresh flowers and delicate pastel shades in the design. However, do not be afraid of excessive "dolls" of the situation. All elements of the decor look very harmonious, as applied to the place and with taste. The combination of surrounding luxury (the building is located in one of the most beautiful places of Moscow - on Patriarshy Ponds) and the rustic simplicity of the interior decoration make GOROD'-Patriarch one of the most comfortable places not only for stopping for the night, but for a longer stay. The institution has 8 rooms, among which there are branded single rooms (costing 1600 rubles per day with breakfast) and multi-beds (from 650 rubles per bed).

The overwhelming majority of the guests of “GOROD'Patriarshie” were satisfied with their stay in a cozy boutique hostel.This was facilitated not only by the refined atmosphere of the French saloon, but also by the general benevolence of the staff, comfortable beds, clean bedding and a delicious breakfast, which can be ordered on site or included in the room rate. On the basis of all the positive characteristics, we give the hostel on Patriarshikh the title of the best in our TOP inexpensive design hotels in the capital.

What is the best hostel in Moscow?
We vote!

"Yesenin"

Comfort park

Gaidai Hostel

Travel inn

Roofhostel

Kremlin Lights

Jolly Hostel

"Hello"

GOROD'Patriarish

Fabrika Hostel & Gallery

Davydov Hostel

High Level Hostel

Total voted: 11

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