About Hostelukraine Kiev Backpackers
TOP RATED HOSTEL IN 2008 !!!!!
AS VOTED BY HOSTELWORLD.COM CUSTOMERS 2008
WE ARE THE ONLY HOSTEL IN KIEV VOTED BY HOSTELWORLDS CUSTOMERS AS A TOP RATED HOSTEL FOR THE YEAR OF 2008!!
THE RATING IS BASED ON THE BACKPACKERS CHOICE SO LOOK NO FURTHER WE ARE IT!!
#STAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CENTER
KIEV is a BIG CITY with a BIG CENTER, and we are IN THE HEART OF THE CENTER. OUR hostel is the ONLY hostel in Kiev where there is NO NEED for EXPENSIVE Late night TAXIS or bus/tram tickets! So save money and stay with us!!
# YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US
We are a proud member of:
Ukraine Youth Tourism & Hostels Association
U.Y.T.A.. Is the ONLY LEGAL UKRAINIAN ASSOCIATION OF
YOUTH TOURISM & HOSTELS IN UKRAINE
To become a member you need to be a totally legal independent hostel and work with in the law of Ukraine (Some hostels in Ukraine do not work with in the law and are not members of U.Y.T.A. )
NOTE : Our hostels are the only members in Kiev stay with us and be sure of a safe stay in Kiev; With hostels that are working with the ONLY real Ukrainian Association for Youth travel and independent hostels in the country.
# You can WALK to us within 10 minutes from ANYWHERE in the city center!!
# HVIS DU ER FRA NORGE !!!!!
Vandrerhjemmet ligger midt i sentrum av Kiev kun et steinkast unna Khreshatik gata ("Kievs Karl johan"), frihetstorg (Independence sq.) Vi snakker flytende Norsk og vi kan hjelpe deg med å finne frem i et land der de flest ikke snaker Engelsk for ikke å snakke om Norsk bestil din seng med oss og bo i et norsk talende vandrerhjem mitt i sentrum.
# WHY ARE WE SO UNIQUE??
# WE WAS THE FIRST HOSTEL TO HAVE TOURS LIKE
# PUB CRAWL,
# AK47 ASSAULT RIFLE Shooting.
# TANK DRIVING
# CHERNOBYL Tours. We will fix it all for you!
#CHERNOBYL TOUR:
Apr'09-12th, 22nd, 30th May'09-
1st, 4th, 5th, 08th, 09th, 10th ($135.00 p/p), 16th, 17th, 22nd, 24th ($135.00 p/p) Jun'09-4-5th (two day program), 06th, 14th, 20th, 27th Jul'09-14th, 27th-28th (two day program) Aug'09-4th, 14th-15th (two day program) Oct'09-11th
# ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION:
On a COLD, Ukrainian WINTER NIGHT after exploring Kiev's nightlife and culture, do you want a LONG walk home, or a SHORT walk home? Stay with the best, CENTRALLY-LOCATED HOSTEL For a SHORT walk home to your warm cozy bed!
SAFEST AREA IN KIEV we are THE ONLY hostel in the middle of Embassy and Consulate district so walking home at night. is not a prob.
We are operated by Western & Ukrainian backpackers and we are for backpackers!
CHECK IT OUT:
Page 68 of Lonely Planet's 'Ukraine' travel book has a good map of Kiev city center and our perfect location is in the middle of this map (some hostels are not)! Reference index number 77-Radisson SAS Hotel...we are right next door to the hotel at 28 Yaroslaviv Val Street. Take a look; compare OUR LOCATION with the other hostels to see why we are the best central located hostel and the best option to explore Kiev!
FOR EXAMPLE:
# GOLDEN GATE ( historical center) - 4 minute walk
# INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ( heart of the city) -8 minute walk
# KHRESHCHATYK VUL (MAIN STREET) - 8 minute walk
# ST. SOPHIA CATHEDRAL - 8 minute walk
# ANDRIYVSKY UZVIZ (ANDREW'S DESCENT) -10 minute walk
# 1 to 3 minuets walk Bars, Clubs, Cafes, Nightclubs
and really cool underground clubs++
# CENTRAL TRAIN STATION - 9 minutes by metro, 25 minute walk
we have promo. beds only online booking price nights from 2 Euro (Linen not Included) Walk in price is full price form 21euro So book online now with hostelworld
SHEETS AND TOWELS can be hired (60UAH) pr. night - or you can bring your own. Please note that either way bed linen must be used. Sleeping bags are not allowed due to hygienic reasons.
WIZZAIR DISCOUNT
If you are flying WIZZAIR to Ukraine and you book your bed with we will give you 1 EUROS DISCOUNT on your booked bed.
# FREE WIFI in all of the hostel and common area Digital cable TV with a couple of hundred channels broadcasting all in the original language; HBO, Euro sports, BBC, CNN, and numerous more......More things for FREE (see details below)....
# NICE PRICE for long staying travelers, Peace-corp and charity workers.
# We always have beds for walk-ins so we have a free beds 4 you!
# As an independent hostel we have NO CURFEW , NO LOCKOUT We ARE the only choice for the hardcore backpacker / Indy traveler, we are the ONLY independent backpacker hostel in Kiev.
# We have 24 hour Hot and Cold water (NOT all hostels in Ukraine do have that)
# MONEY BACK GUARANTEE (details below).
# Multi-lingual staff fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian,
Norwegian, Swedish, and several other languages with 24 Hour Reception.
# Some 'HOSTELS'' in Ukraine the 'STAFF' are actually living there all year round. We on the other hand are NOT living in the hostel because it is a TRUE hostel; Made by real backpackers for backpackers. And we are proud of it !!!!
# Best location in Kiev can walk to us from the Train Station
# We don't need to exaggerate the truth about OUR location. (we don't say we are 10- 15 min walk to independents sq. and in reality a 45 min walk )
# We are proud to be the ONLY independent backpacker hostel in Kiev. Hostel cards or memberships (Hihostels Intl., Hostels, YHA Members or World Hostel Cards) are NOT required for you to stay with us. You are welcome as you are. We don't fill up with la la tourists, membership tourists, scouts, school outings, and other non-backpackers. STAY with a real backpacker hostel STAY WITH US !!!!!
#CHEAP Airport Transfers to the HOSTEL 160 UAH (13€)
# Guaranteed Savings: up to 30%
Book your PROMOTION BED online with hostelworld and save up to 30% contra our walk in price. (starts at 18 to 26 euros) Book with hostelworld and take advantage of our online promotion prices today !!!!
So, come on and party with us !!!
FUN ACTIVITIES
# PUB CRAWL...discover Kiev by night!
# Tours to Chernobyl, World War II Museum, etc.
# AK47 Kalashnikov Gun shooting.
# Tank driving.
# Expeditions to Clubs and Bars.
# Night club parties.
# Clay-pigeon shooting.
# Horseback riding.
# Paint-ball.
# Bowling.
# Go-Kart driving.
we have promo. beds only online booking price nights from 2 Euro (Linen not Included) Walk in price is full price form 21euro So book online now with hostelworld
SHEETS AND TOWELS can be hired (60UAH) pr. night - or you can bring your own. Please note that either way bed linen must be used. Sleeping bags are not allowed due to hygienic reasons.
If you book a big dorm bed online at 17 euros or over linen is free of charge you don't pay for linen at this price only under this price.
VISA SUPPORT
Citizens of the European Union, USA, Canada, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Andorra, Japan, Korea,
Norway, Monaco or The Vatican City DO NOT need to require a visa for stays of up to 90 days in Ukraine.
All others, including Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Croatia etc. should contact us to arrange an invitation letter. Please allow at least 24 hours for us to send your invitation.
!!!! GET THIS FOR FREE !!!
* FREE -Internet and WI-FI Access
* FREE -WI-FI in Room
* FREE -Digital cable TV (HBO, BBC, CNN AND MORE)
* FREE -Luggage storage is available after you check out
* FREE -Car parking available
* FREE -Book exchange
* FREE -Tourist information
* FREE -Access iron, ironing board
* FREE -Towel included in price
* FREE -Car parking
* FREE -Detailed map and explanations on how to get to the hostel after your booking.
WE ORGANIZE TOURS TO CHERNOBYL!
From a 1 to 10 minute walk from the hostel there are cheap bars, pubs, and really cool underground clubs! For example:
1 minute walk to Liquor Cafe/Bar (open 24 hours).
1 minute walk to banks and ATMs.
2 minute walk to a Coffee House.
2 minute walk to cafes where you can eat good, healthy food cheap!
4 minute walk to the METRO (on the metro you can get anywhere in Kiev very fast, super cheap)!
We have promo. beds only online booking price nights from 9 Euro (Linen not Included in online booking) If you walk in the price is full price form 21euro with linen included So book online now with hostelworld You get a FREE -Towel included in the price.
THE GUARANTEE OUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE !!!!
IF what is written below is not true, we will GIVE YOUR MONEY BACK, we will GIVE YOUR 10% DEPOSIT BACK, and PAY FOR A TAXI to any hostel of your choice in Kiev!
1. We have FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT and we are WITHIN THE FIRE CODE of Ukraine (not all hostels in Ukraine are within fire code).
2. We have all the DOCUMENTS FOR LEGALLY RUNNING A HOSTEL and we are a legal hostel within all parts of the law of Ukraine.
3. According to the law of Ukraine, all Hostels must have their LEGAL DOCUMENTS VISIBLE for all to see. Our documents are on the wall at reception for you to see.
4. We ARE 4 MIN away from the Golden Gate Metro Station (Zoloty Vorota). From this metro, you are 3 stops to the Lavra and World War 2 museum. Golden Domes, Cave Monastery (total travel time 13 minutes).
5. WE are the CENTER!!!!!!! (Independence square 8 mın walk) St Sofia 8min, walk ,Golden Gate 4 min walk, 8 minutes walk to the Main Str. (Kreschatyk str) and we are within walking distends form Kiev TRAIN Station (5 min by Metro) 10 minutes walk to Andriyvskiy Descent (uzviz) (main historical attraction in old city with lots af art galleries, museums, souvenir shops etc).
6. ONLY 10 MIN BY METRO FROM THE CENTRAL TRAIN STATION
7 We a member proud Youth Tourism & Hostels of Ukraine
THERE IS NO CODE ON THE ENTRANCE DOOR! JUST PULL THE DOOR TOWARDS YOU
WE ARE ON THE 4TH FLOOR
We have some online PROMOTION PRICE nights from3 to 17EURO * (online booking only)* beds in big dorms from 17 euro include linen (not 2 bed dorm)
walk in price normal price form 22 euro 2 bed dorm
walk in price normal price form17 euro big dorms
THERE IS NO CODE ON THE ENTRANCE DOOR! JUST PULL THE DOOR TOWARDS YOU
WE ARE ON THE 4TH FLOOR
10 MIN FROM FROM TRAIN STATION
From train station:
* Walk to Vokzal'na (Вокзальна) metro station 1 MIN. (it is At/Near the main entrance of the train station). Take metro - Vokzalna (Вокзальна) (red line) go till Teatral'na (Театральна) (2 stations) transfer to Zoloti Vorota (Золоті Ворота) (green line) and go off. You will see the Golden Gate (Zoloti Vorota) monument in front of you, walk through the park and get to Yaroslaviv Val (Ярославів Вал) street.
- Walk till you see house number 28. There will be brown front door. Press the code 1227 (buttons are under). Our hostel is besides/next to the Radisson SAS Hotel.
We will send you a detailed map and explanations of how to get to the hostel after your booking.
