Napoleon Hostel, friendly and fun (Youth Hostels in Moscow)

Member Name: llamass

Product:	Youth Hostels in Moscow
Date:	22/05/09 (5 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: well-located and friendly

Disadvantages: none!

This is an excellent and extremely friendly hostel in the centre of Moscow. It is highly recommended by many travellers and is often busy so it can be wise to reserve ahead. However, demonstrating their friendliness when a friend and I turned up unannounced and there was no room they offered to phone round all the other hostels and also offered us matresses and bedclothes for free. The staff were also happy to provide information on sights and activities, nightlife and onward travel. They gave out sheets to help people book trains including the trans-siberian which is invaluable for those who do not have a command of Russian!

The hostel was clean and provided all bedclothes and towels, the bathrooms were also very clean although in a busy hostel they could have done with a shower or two more as they were often occupied. The kitchen was well-stocked and the common room had a bar and is decorated with old soviet posters (which may appeal to many travelling in Russia).

The hostel had 6, 8 and 10 bed dorms with bunk beds which were mainly mixed sex but there was one female only dorm if requested. There was also plenty of warm water and the place was well-heated (necessary in a Russian winter!). Price was 850 roubles, which is average budget price for Moscow.

Summary: Excellent hostel with all the normal amenities and an extra dose of friendliness.