16 best hostels in Moscow
The first hostel was opened back in 1909 by a teacher from Germany. It was located in the school itself, and straw served as a bed. Today, these institutions have changed. Guests will enjoy a cozy atmosphere and a clean room, often shared. The smaller the number of people living together in a room, the more expensive it is. Today there are even hostels with rooms for 2 people, which may have a shower. But such a pleasure and is many times more expensive from conventional numbers. Based on the reviews, our experts have compiled a rating of the best hostels in Moscow.
Ranking of the best hostels in Moscow
| Nomination | a place | hostel name | price per day |
| Best cheap Moscow hostels | 1 | Netizen | 808 |
| 2 | Jedi Hostel | 860 | |
| 3 | Icon | 1 500 | |
| 4 | Tree | - | |
| 5 | Nice Hostel Komsomolskaya | 1 000 | |
| 6 | Ester house | 1 500 | |
| 7 | Comfort park | 1 500 | |
| Best hostels in the center of Moscow | 1 | Kremlin Lights | 4 080 |
| 2 | Hostel Roof | 2 200 | |
| 3 | Jolly Hostel | 3 000 | |
| 4 | Friend house | 2 460 | |
| 5 | Red Kremlin Hostel | 760 | |
| The best design hostels in Moscow | 1 | High Level Hostel | 1 600 |
| 2 | Fabrika Hostel & Gallery | 2 400 | |
| 3 | DAVYDOV HOSTEL | 3 200 | |
| 4 | ESENIN | 2 700 |
Best cheap Moscow hostels
Netizen
Rating: 4.9
This hostel received the title of the best in 2016. Here you can comfortably stay in a family room for 4 or 6 people, or in multi-bed rooms for up to 14 people. The rooms are equipped with comfortable beds and lockers for each guest. And if anyone wishes not to share the room with outsiders, there are options for 2 people.
Of the free services, the guests are offered wi-fi, a shared computer, a refrigerator, a microwave and ironing facilities. For an additional fee, you can use the washing machine, purchase personal hygiene items. Power is also paid. A great advantage of the guests is the 24-hour free security of the hostel. There is also an entertainment and recreation area, equipped with table football, simulator and television.
Jedi Hostel
Rating: 4.8
Next in the ranking is Jedi Hostel, located almost in the very heart of the capital. 3 minutes walk to the Arbat. And in 2 metro stations there is the Kremlin and Red Square. The hostel is very popular among couples and newlyweds. There are double rooms with a double bed. There are also rooms for one visitor, which is convenient for business travelers to the capital. Amenities include air conditioning, curtains, socket, desk lamp and lockers. Upon request, visitors can use the shared bathroom.
In the entire hotel area there is free wi-fi. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need: a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a coffee maker for coffee lovers. Non-smoking rooms are available. The staff is polite and courteous. The advantage is that employees can communicate with visitors in different languages. So this hostel will appeal not only to Russian guests.
Icon
Rating: 4.8
An excellent choice for those who want to save on accommodation, but does not like large crowds. The maximum here is settled by 8 people in one room. There are rooms for 4, and even for 1 guest. Couples like the hostel because it is possible to rent a room for two. In the dormitory rooms, each bed has a curtain, allowing for privacy.Amenities include wi-fi, laundry, elevator. The front desk is open around the clock, the staff speak Russian and English.
The reviews noted, the convenience of the location of the hostel. Just a few kilometers away is Arbat, Zaryadye and Gorky Park, the Luzhniki Stadium, the Kremlin and Red Square. This is a great option for those guests of the capital who came to relax and see the main sights of Moscow.
Tree
Rating: 4.8
Another position in the ranking is hosted Tree. This is a budget option with the number of beds in rooms from 2 to 8. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and soundproofing system. Facilities are shared. The guests are provided with a washing machine, a washerwoman, an iron, a refrigerator and, of course, wi-fi. Each room has a hairdryer, TV, wardrobes and a microwave. Each bed is isolated from extra eyes with special curtains.
Registration staff speak several languages. In addition, the guests mark one indisputable plus of this institution, it is possible to stay with your favorite pets. For extra comfort, the hostel provides housekeeping services. The reviews say that for such a democratic price, this is the best hostel. 7 km from the hostel is the Kremlin, the main attraction of Moscow. And in 6 km the park “Zaryadye”. So guests of the capital can enjoy hiking to see the surroundings.
Yesenin
Rating: 4.7
This cozy hostel is located in a quiet and picturesque place where guests of the capital will not be bothered by loud noises from passing cars. But at the same time, the Krasnoselskaya metro station and the stations of Leningradsky, Yaroslavsky and Kazansky are within walking distance. Inside the guests are waiting for friendly staff who are ready to help with the settlement. The guests are offered a choice of rooms of different sizes, from 1 to 10 people. Rooms are locked.
On the territory of the hostel there are refrigerators, microwaves, washing machine, iron, tea, coffee. There are places for entertainment and recreation, equipped with TV, DVD, board games, wi-fi. Guests arriving in private cars will be pleased to know that hostel parking is free of charge. Inside the room is always clean and comfortable. Wet cleaning is carried out regularly, so that the hostel guests do not have the feeling that they are staying in a crowded place. Employees try to create a homely and warm atmosphere. Those who have been here once want to come back here again.
Nice Hostel Komsomolskaya
Rating: 4.7
A decent place in the ranking is occupied by Nice Hostel Komsomolskaya. This is a great choice for those who like to spend time with health benefits, preferring walks and active rest. There is a bicycle and car rental service on site. A few km from the place of residence is GUM and the Bolshoi Theater. So here you can relax not only with your body, but also with your soul.
Throughout the hostel there is wi-fi. This place is in demand not only among single travelers, but also among couples with children. You can choose in a double, family triple room, or in common rooms for up to 8 people. It offers residents have special offers in the form of non-smoking rooms.
Ester house
Rating: 4.6
The cozy atmosphere of this place is already felt at the door of the establishment. Employees of the hostel have worked everything to the last detail. Reviews say about the maximum convenience and the environment close to home. The services of residents provided rooms of different pricing policies. But even in budget options, every bed is equipped as comfortably as possible. It has individual lighting, shelves for each and a socket.
There are extra comfort rooms with a kitchen equipped with a fridge and a microwave. For the most demanding persons, the hostel staff can offer options with a shower. So, guests will not have to spend time and wait until a place is made available in the shared bathroom or in the kitchen. There is free wi-fi throughout the establishment.There is a laundry, housekeeping is carried out daily. In addition, guests will appreciate the unusual design of the room.
Comfort park
Rating: 4.4
Completes the nomination hostel of 8 rooms Comfort Park. The convenient location of this mini-hotel allows you to reach almost any place in the city. Unhurried pace in just 7 minutes you can reach the Exhibition of Economic Achievements. Also within walking distance is the OCE. And in less than half an hour, guests can get to the most significant sights of Moscow: Red Square and the Bolshoi Theater.
The hostel is quite affordable. The largest common room is designed for 10 people. But there are double rooms, equipped for married couples. For non-smokers there are special apartments. Throughout the hostel unlimited internet access is possible. There is a recreation area where you can play a game or two in a board game, or pick up puzzles. The courteous staff of the hostel will offer bicycles for hire. And visitors in their cars, guests can park their vehicles for free during their stay.
Best hostels in the center of Moscow
Kremlin Lights
Rating: 4.9
This hostel is created for those guests who care for good infrastructure. Nearby there are 6 metro stations, from where you can go in any direction of the city. Across the street from Kremlin Lights there is a shop, a pharmacy and a canteen. And guests wishing to stroll through the Red Square, can come here every day. After all, this landmark is only 700 meters from the hostel. But no matter how convenient the location of the place of residence, the atmosphere inside the institution is important. Polite and competent employees take care of comfort and coziness here. Rooms, showers, toilets and kitchens are cleaned daily and as needed.
You can choose in a 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 local room. Regardless of the option you like, guests are offered free wi-fi, tea, coffee, breakfast. The beds have orthopedic mattresses that allow you to have a good rest after an interesting walk in Moscow.
Hostel Roof
Rating: 4.8
A worthy place in the ranking is hostel Roof. The location of this institution is very convenient for tourists who want to see the beauty and main attractions of Moscow. At 220 m there is the Polytechnic Museum, and within a radius of less than 1 km Red Square, the Mausoleum, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Sovremennik Theater and Zaryadye Park. Within walking distance from the hostel there are many clubs, cafes and shops.
The hostel has 7 rooms located on the attic. The largest of them can accommodate 8 guests. There are double rooms with one double or two single beds. Those interested can stay in a deluxe room, with a TV and a bath. In all other cases, the toilet and shower are common. The design of rooms is discreet, there are no unnecessary details, but everything necessary for life is present.
Jolly Hostel
Rating: 4.7
Guests like to stay here, who are interested in the cultural heritage of the capital. No more than 20 steps from the Jolly Hostel towers the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and Zachatievsky Monastery. In the same vicinity is the embankment of the Moscow River, many theaters, museums, including the museum of A.S. Pushkin. Well, in the end of a rich walk you can sit in one of the cafes or a cozy restaurant, located next to the hostel.
Further recreation program can be continued within the walls of Jolly Hostel. It offers a cozy atmosphere and clean rooms. You can choose to rent a family room for 2-4 people, or take one of the places in the general, designed for 6, 10 and 12 people. Each bed is equipped with individual bedside lamps and curtains. Throughout the institution there is free wi-fi. And for those who want to relax in the company, you can sit in the recreation areas for a board game. For an additional fee, guests can purchase shampoos, gels, shaving sets, shower accessories. There are washing and drying machines, a microwave, 2 refrigerators and a toaster.
Friend house
Rating: 4.7
Another place in the ranking is hostel Friend House. This institution is located on the famous Petrovka.From here you can reach such sights as the Kremlin or the Bolshoi Theater. And those who want to plunge into the atmosphere of Moscow in full and see other beauty, there is near the metro station Kuznetsky Most, Okhotny Ryad, Trubnaya and others.
And after intense walks, guests will be pleased to return to Friend House again. The atmosphere here is light and carefree thanks to the unique design and Scandinavian style. Rooms are equipped with all the needs of guests. Dormitories for 6, 8, 10 and 14 people have drawers for storage, hangers, beds are equipped with curtains, lamps and shelves. Small families can stay in special rooms for 2 or 4 people. Facilities are shared. There is a kitchen with necessary equipment and an ironing room, where you can use an iron and ironing board. On the territory of the hostel free wi-fi.
Red Kremlin Hostel
Rating: 4.7
It will be interesting to guests who are fond of architecture and cultural component of the city. Red Kremlin Hostel is located in Arbat. From here a leisurely walk you can reach the Bolshoi Theater and the Museum of A.S. Pushkin. The State Historical Museum is 2.4 km away, and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is 800 meters away.
You can choose in a double room, or choose a family option for 4 people. There are larger rooms for 6, 8, 10 and 16 people. Facilities are shared. Those interested can use the washing machine, first-aid kit, hairdryer, TV and cooler. The kitchen is equipped with special appliances for cooking, storing and reheating meals. And those guests who want to take a break from cooking, the hostel provides catering for group arrivals.
The best design hostels in Moscow
High Level Hostel
Rating: 4.9
High Level Hostel occupies a worthy place in the ranking. The location and design of this room will be appreciated by guests who love unusual design and modern infrastructure. The thing is that the institution is located in the Imperia complex in Moscow City on the 43rd floor. Visitors will appreciate the panoramic windows and many entertainment centers, as well as the metro, which can be reached in just a few minutes.
Guests of the capital, who came to escape from the gray days, do not even need to go out, all the entertainment and shopping are inside the skyscraper! A hostel administrators will advise where you can have fun. Inside High Level Hostel is clean and comfortable. The rooms are designed for 2, 4 and 6 people and are equipped with the most necessary for living. Here you can stay with whole families, but for children there is an age limit, check-in is possible only after 10 years.
Fabrika Hostel & Gallery
Rating: 4.8
Creative place for creative individuals. The hostel was opened at the base of the nut shop, in the “Red October”, hence such an interesting name. From the windows of this institution is perfectly visible the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. And in the daytime here you can comfortably sit on the roof, where the veranda is equipped, and drink tea, admiring the beauty.
Fabrika Hostel & Gallery has 86 places to stay. The maximum number of people in the common room is no more than 8. However, there are rooms designed for 2 people. Those interested can book a luxury version of the room with its own bathroom. The design of the hostel is creative. On the walls hang pictures that are updated every month. And in the hall are creative meetings. Another indisputable advantage is the fact that you can enter here with animals.
DAVYDOV HOSTEL
Rating: 4.7
Next in the rating is DAVYDOV HOSTEL, located on Arbat. The place speaks for itself, guests who are interested in architecture and culture love to stay here. Just 1.2 km from the hostel is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and 500 meters from the Arbat metro station. The staff of the mini-hotel creates a truly homely atmosphere for visitors to this establishment. Cozy rooms filled with light are equipped with love. You can choose from 2, 4, 6, and 8-bed rooms. Some of them have a bathroom and a TV. Throughout the hostel free wi-fi.
In order not to spend money on dinners in expensive restaurants, guests can cook in the shared kitchen, which has all the necessary equipment.And those who have decided to take a break from the gray days and free themselves from cooking, can use the services of a cafe. Moreover, they are located nearby, just a 5-minute walk from the DAVYDOV HOSTEL.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
