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Soul Kitchen Hostel Reviews

1-ya Sovietskaya 12, app 1, St Petersburg, Russia

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93%

The staff were very helpful and the hostel was clean. The common room was cosy. I loved the free breakfasts, free internet and free international calls. Definitely enjoyed my stay at Soul Kitchen

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

Nice staff and great location. Nice having free bread, tea coffee and cereal in the mornings. Alot smaller than I thought though and showers not the best I've seen in a hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Nov 2011
  • hilsduffy
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Excellent hostel!! Everything was incredibly clean, showers were great, internet worked flawlessly, kitchen fully stocked, staff outstanding! Events are planned throughout the week, and the common areas definitely encourage getting to know fellow travelers. Very comfortable / homey feel. Absolutely recommend to any traveler!!! Free breakfast, free international calls, free laundry, almost to good to be true!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (8 reviews)


100%

excellent hostel, close to subway and train terminal, good atmosphere and the staff very nice girl, friendly and always willing to help, 100% recommended for this beautiful city.


100%

Very cosy place with lovely staff!


100%

Our stay at the hostel was definitively the best, the hostel is near the train and metro station. Lots of places around to eat, they give you free beer, the hostel is on the first floor so don't have to get tired. The rooms are nice, lots of electric plugs, clean bathrooms, nice breakfast, lovely common room but the best of all were the staff, they take care of you as if you were at home! You should go there if you are at St. Petersburg


100%

The best hostel EVER. Great location, great beds, really clean. The most amazing staff, really friendly and helpful. Lots of fun, everynight there's smething going on at the hostel, such as pasta evening or movie night. Lots of free stuff: wi-fi, washing machine, breakfast. Just LOVED IT!


100%

Best hostel ever. Thank you all for such a great time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Thanks so much! Hope you've arranged how does your "Chaika" camera works!)

100%

LOVED this hostel - I spent four nights there and wish I'd had longer. Very clean facilities, good location, super nice staff, and nice vibe. Appreciated the free breakfasts and laundry, and the power outlets in each locker were a particularly good idea. It's no surprise this is one of the best-rated hostels in St. Petersburg!

  • Globetrotter
  • 08 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (23 reviews)

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Thanks for the lovely review!! We are happy you enjoyed your time wih us!

93%

I liked this hostel. It's clean and with very friendly staff. It facilitates social interaction with other visitors. Breakfast is good. It has a washing machine too. I would come back here next time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Thanks for that, we hope you will =)

96%

Really great hostel. Very friendly and fun staff. Group activities are available including blinni making and Matryoshka (Russian nesting doll) painting. Cool owners who are full of information and invite guests out with them to clubs and live music. A friendly place with a big kitchen and living room perfect for social interaction. Quiet hours are also observed so everyone can sleep. Total recommend!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

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Thanks so much for the review and for recommending us!

90%

one of the best hostel I have never been: the staff is excellent and the hostel provides all a backpacker needs (washing machine, kitchen,keys...) and moreover without no charge.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

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thanks a lot =)

100%

Had a great stay!! me and 2 friends stayed at this hostel and loved it. the quiet social atmosphere of this hostel was great! were already planned our trip for next year and will definatly be staying here again. thanks so much! Crazy russia!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

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Thanks so much, we are happy that you are coming back!

100%

Has a great time, one day I hope to come back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)

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Thank you! We hope so too!

100%

Great Hostel, I would recommend it to anyone.

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thanks for your rating!

100%

Excellent Hostel that came highly recommended by some friends I met in Moscow.. The staff were very friendly and Helpful with things to do in the city... Always something going on... Would stay here again... Highly recommended..

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thanks a lot for that positive rating! We wish you fun and save travels for the future!

100%

Great stay, felt at home all the time i was there, thanks so much.

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=) thanks for your rating!

96%

Really good staff - only stayed one night and 1.5days in the city and managed to race through most of it with the great advice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Male 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

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Thank you!)

100%

Amazing hostel. Very friendly and helpful staff, who did everything from cooking free pancakes to taking us on a night out. Free calls home, free washing, free beer, free breakfast. Don't have a bad word to say about the place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

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thanks for your positive rating!

96%

It seems to be at home with friends


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  • 05 Jan 2012 (100%)
  • One of the best hostel that I had ever been. The lockers had inside plugs, so you can leave your camera, ipod, etc charging ...
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