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Friends Hostel Bucharest Reviews

Mircea Vulcanescu 114 (former Stefan Furtuna St.), Bucharest, Romania

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87%Overall Rating

From 25 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 78%Location
  • 91%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 90%Cleanliness

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90%

I think that the staff are very kind and professional with its clients. The place was clean and strategically located near easy transportation systems. It was easy to find. A very nice place for both shopping and taking nice walks. I would highly recommend it to friends for their visit to Bucharest.Romania. I would like to send out a congratulation to the staff for such job well done whiles my stay at their hostel.


77%

staff is friendly and helpful, and really nice, but the hostel itself was a bit tight and boring. Close to the station though and near enough to other things that you may want to see in Bucharest. Not the nicest location in terms of it's in a more run down part of the city, but safe enough, just be cautious when going out alone.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


77%

Nice small hostel. Only one minus - neighbourhood, during the night it looked very dangerous.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I really enjoyed my stay in Friends Hostel!! it is 5 min from the train station ..I met some great people there as much the guests as the staff (especially Andrea):)breakfast included computer,helpfull staff... For a couple of days stay in Bucharest i highly recommend this hostel :) Christina

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

Not the cleanest hostel but certainly OK. The outside door is kept locked whenever the receptionist leaves their desk. Reception is 24hr. Rooms are basic but tidy. Free breakfast a definite bonus. Convenient if you are travelling by train.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for reviewing our hostel! Reception is indeed 24h, but to lock the door when the receptionist is using the toilet or checking the rooms away from the reception is normal - we don't want anyone from the street to come inside when no one is at the reception. Only ring the bell and the door is open in a few seconds.

93%

I had a great time here Andrea, and Alexandria are great they are so helpful and friendly, they really made my stay there a great one.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


90%

GREAT STAFF, GREAT TIME. Amazing hospitality.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


87%

A very good hostel that I would recommend to everybody.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


73%

This is hostel is a good hostel that gives you everything you need. It's clean and has friendly staff. Small drawbacks: If you're taller than 1,90m the beds might be a bit too small for you. The hostel misses some atmospehere and its located more 20min of walking away to the city center. All in all I would recommend this hostel.

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (23 reviews)


100%

Excellent. I will stay there again for sure. Totally recommended. Thanks to everybody.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


80%

This hostel is a good value for money. I can recommend for budget travellers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


97%

I spent a great time in the hostel. The staff was incredible, really kind of us, helpful. The rooms were very clean and the breakfast was correct. I'd recommend the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


80%

A small cozy hostel, close to the railway station, and not so far from metro line to the city center. We have been there only one night, so did not have enough time to make more impressions. The staff was very friendly and nice. Definitely recommending it for small groups of young people. V

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


57%

The hostel is fine, but nothing particular. We got what we expected- the rooms were good, it was clean, the breakfast was fine, the staff was ok. Everything was fine, but nothing was spectacular, the hostel misses some character. Another problem is the location, it is situated in kind of a "dodgy" street so we didn't really feel safe walking down that street in the night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Croatia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

I've passed 15 great days in this hostel that is very nice!Cheap,clean,very close to Gara Du Nord and Eroilor Metro Stop,the staff (3 beautiful and kind girls) is wonderful very friendly,kind and nice.Bathroom is nice and clean rooms too.You have free breakfast included,free towels,free all-day coffee&tea,free wireless connection,free maps,free internet pc position,kitchen with all the equipment,tv and dvd player,all this for ONLY 7 EURO BY NIGHTS IN DORMITORY.What more?BEST HOSTEL IN BUCHAREST!




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