Downtown Hostel

  Jessica H. on 21 June 2011 

It's just a new hostel, properly organized by experienced owners and well furnished. Location and surroundings are very authentic - old wooden houses around and hostel itself. They offer some usefull services, free internet access also good.

  Jessica O. on 15 June 2011 

The hostel is located right inside the city center, extremely close to everything - ATM, cafes, sights. I really enjoyed my stay. The street of the spot is silent and calm, but city life is just around the corner. Many gorgeous wooden buildings around. Hostel is clean and comfortable. Very good common kitchen. Reading light at the bed is useful :) Chill-out location is not so large but relaxing. The staff was extremely friendly. Very good point to plan and start your Baikal trip. Recommended!

  Jessica O. on 15 June 2011 

The hostel is located right inside the city center, very near to everything - ATM, cafes, sights. I really enjoyed my stay. The street of the location is silent and calm, but city life is just around the corner. A lot of stunning wooden buildings around. Hostel is clean and comfortable. Great common kitchen. Reading light at the bed is useful :) Chill-out location is not so massive but relaxing. The employees was very friendly. Great point to plan and begin your Baikal trip. Recommended!

  Catherine S. on 16 November 2009 

Very friendly staff, and a warm and spacious hostel made me feel extremely comfortable. Minivan pickup from front door for Olkhon Island aswell. Mini mart opposite building, across road. A member of staff twice took my girlfriend to the dentist as she needed urgent treatment, and acted as a translator. Extremely cool.

  Customer Review on 5 October 2009 

It&'s a nice hostel with everything you could need (although the breakfast is poor), although they are a little over-keen to make extra money from you by charging for internet, getting travel tickets etc. Even so far as to lie to you, saying that the minivans booked through them will take you to Olkhon Island quicker than normal ones, when in reality they are the normal ones and you&'re paying 200 roubles extra for the privilege of being driven to the bus station and sitting there for over an hour. Also saying that there were no trams running early inside the morning, when there were loads, so that they could charge for booking a taxi wasn&'t appreciated! But if you can avoid this silly money-grabbing policy it really is a nice hostel to stay at.

  Ricky G. on 5 October 2009 

It's a nice hostel with everything you could need (although the breakfast is poor), although they are a little over-keen to make extra money from you by charging for internet, getting travel tickets etc. Even so far as to lie to you, saying that the minivans booked through them will take you to Olkhon Island quicker than normal ones, when in reality they are the normal ones and you're paying 200 roubles extra for the privilege of being driven to the bus station and sitting there for over an hour. Also saying that there were no trams running early in the morning, when there were loads, so that they could charge for booking a taxi wasn't appreciated! But if you can avoid this silly money-grabbing policy it really is a nice hostel to stay at.

  Outi L. on 25 September 2009 

Atmosphere was really nice. It felt like home. Staff was nice. Shower was ok, but it can turn out to be quite busy. Also voice isolation is really poor. Every step someone takes in room next to your sounds like giant's jumps. Breakfast was nice :)

  Lusann Y. on 1 September 2009 

It was a wonderful stay! The hostel itself is small and somewhat cramped, but the facilities are clean and well-kept, the staff remarkably helpful (and English-speaking), and also the fellow travelers friendly. :)

  Clive W. on 17 August 2009 

Proximity to railway station and on tram route to centre and bus station.