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X Hostel Bucharest Reviews

Balcesti 9, Bucharest, Romania

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82%

Rating
211 Total Reviews
  • 85%Value For Money
  • 76%Security
  • 91%Location
  • 85%Staff
  • 81%Atmosphere
  • 75%Cleanliness
  • 79%Facilities

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100%

Great place! Fun atmosphere! Always something going on. Do play the giant jenga game!


100%

Central, clean with a great pub.


69%

The staff were only as friendly as they had to be and never offered any helpful advice/talked about the facility amenities without being asked about it...it seemed like they were more into being cliquey with their colleagues than being friendly with the guests. The facility didn't seem too secure either - though they locked off the entrance to the hostel section (a bit inconvenient), from what I could tell the main entrance (nearest to the street) was left open for a good portion of the night.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Sorry to hear you had a mediocre experience with our staff. We try to keep everyone happy but sometimes we miss someone or have an off day. We're working on improving that. Security wise, we lock the convenient door at night so that we keep the one under cctv as the only entrance. Sometimes guests (who refuse to take a key/pay key deposit) leave it propped open for one-another. We close it when we see that. If you stayed more than one night, you would have seen more

100%

I had a brilliant stay at X Hostel. The location is great and close to the nightlife, the hostel prices are cheap (especially the beer) and the staff are really helpful. I didn't mind that there wasn't breakfast included as I had such an awesome time each night at the X Pub and surrounding nightlife, with staff and other travelers that I would have never made it to breakfast anyway. Definitely come here if you're after a good time.


94%

If you're young and a party goer , this definitely is the place you want to be!! Centrally located in the centre, awesome staff and there's always some awesome event going on.

  • 06 Jun 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

pretty cool hostel, nice pub, good vibe


100%

X hostel is the best hostel in bucharest! I had an awesome time there it was hard to leave as i stayed more nights than i had planned, Staff are really cool theyre super friendly and make you feel welcome! The girls at reception order pizzas for you wen your too hungover which is a certainty at this place! the irish girls run a wicked pub crawl and always keep ya beer full at the bar, Gozzy pumps some sic tunes day and night.. Highly reccomend this place! Ill definitely be back!


94%

I stayed for 2 nights in a double room with private bathroom. The room and bathroom are spacious and clean. The location is excellent, you can go to the old city walking. The staff is professional and helpful. The bar in the basement has a great atmosphere. I definitly recommend!


89%

The Staff makes this place; Thanks to Iona and friends! Comfy economical rooms with friendly staff that hangs out. Good little Kitchen, Wifi and entertainment bar and outside lounge. The party center was near by and although only one signed up for the pub craw; Iona took everyone out to the clubs! Definitively, a good time; went here broke and had a great time. Adequate, facilities with a sauna and washer but maybe a long time to line dry. Central location with necessities within a stroll.


60%

It was the worst service we have ever had in a hostel. The lady at the reception gave the impression that she was not willing to work at all. Always if we needed help we had to find her, mostly she was smoking or drinking coffee outside It was not possible to call the Hostel, because the number on the internet was wrong... we slept in a room where the people who were working in hostel passed, they were loud, we slept bad. this things gave a bad impression on the hostel. bad service bad hostel

  • 26 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
The service you received is unacceptable and will not happen again. As for the noise, sorry to hear you had loud roommates. Next time you experience anything like it, ask them politely to keep it down, and if they do not comply, go to reception to see how they can help. Sometimes they do not even notice they are being a nuisance. Furthermore, we do have smaller sized dorms (form 4 beds on up) and private rooms for those who want more silence or privacy, but they are not the cheapest option.

66%

- Transport to the airport was not organized although reserved way in advance - Bed bugs !! + Friendly staff + Chill atmosphere

  • 17 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • All Male Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Sorry the Transport company got the dates messed up. We will never arrange such transport again. As for the bed bugs, you really should have told us about them if/when you notice them. It could very well have been mosquitoes. We do all necessary protections against bed bugs with the right cleaning and chemicals. Staying three nights with them can infest your luggage and make one horrible souvenir to bring back from a stag weekend but I'm guessing there are worse. Good luck to the grooms.

100%

If you are looking for a good time in Bucharest, this is where you should stay. Just a few minutes of walking will get you to the nightlife, the shopping district,


80%

very good place to meet people and go out to the club and pubs


94%

We had a great stay at X Hostel! Staff is friendly, City is amazing! They work hard to keep everything clean and comfy!

  • 09 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Male Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


91%

Awesome party hostel! Walking distance to all the interesting stuff. I highly recommend the hostel's bar crawl. Don't expect to get to bed early here - there is a party every night and it get be quite boistrois late into the night. Great value for money, and the people are amazing!

  • 08 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Nice place! Surely is ready for the party seekers in the summer. Loved the draft beer in the downstairs bar (especially the price)! Easy to get to and close to the coolest part of Bucharest! Thanks X I'll be back.


74%

Showers weren't really clean, Room also could have been cleaner (lots of dust, bed and linens were a bit dirty). Very hot in the room since there was not enough air coming in from the window

  • 25 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

Very clean and nice building, helpful staff and very good bathrooms and toilets. The pub downstairs is nice, but to noise if you need a rest.


66%

good location, nice bed, but was not what they made it out to be. no one there to chat to, big empty place. maybe it was just the time of year (late april), but there was nothing happening. ended up going to another hostel. loved the ping pong table though xx

Owner Comment (Hide)
Ouch, Bucharest is a seasonal city and you came at the wrong time of year. Although we still had more people here than the other hostels have in beds, our off season guests could be here doing their own thing. Come back in a couple months and see it bumping. If you want a full (75+ bed) hostel in April, we suggest Istanbul or Barcelona.

94%

Super and helpful staff including Joanna and Flavya beside good Mngmnt of Denis g but recommending security camera to be installed in coridores and good control to 2 outside entrances


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