Napoleon Hostel, Moscow

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Napoleon Hostel Reviews

Napoleon Hostel Moscow is a great example of why you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. It's messy, dirty, and a bit shabby overalls really, but it has been around for years and something about the scruffiness seems to be appealing. Maybe it just feels like home, and people just keep coming back for more.

The Location

The hostel is located close to the Kitay Gorod metro station, which means it's surrounded by trendy bars and restaurants, banks and exchange places, and pharmacies; everything is within a short walking distance. You can easily reach Red Square by foot as well. The location is great really, except that it's a bit noisy at night. There is always someone in reception, but since it's a well known establishment, and a lot of people come through, so we recommend you keep an eye on your valuables at all times.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The hostel is located in a flat on the fourth floor of an old building and everything is on the verge of falling apart, so it seems. It's a cheap place to stay, so it's always full and crowded. The beds are old and squeaky. The sheets are often torn, but on the bright side, at least bed linens and towels are provided free of charge. There are also individual reading lights and power outlets. The rooms are equipped with lockers for valuables (you can use your own lock or buy one from reception) and we strongly recommend not leaving valuables around. The bathrooms are not in great shape either; they're tiny, old, and often wet and dirty. The shower head leaks, but you can still have a decent hot shower.

Common Spaces

There are a couple of sofas and a TV in the living room, which also functions as the reception. There is also a small but fully equipped kitchen -- there isn't really that much space and there are always people everywhere. Seems like many workers and other long-term stayers live here, which gives this place less of an international backpackers vibe, but it gives you a glimpse at the local chaotic lifestyle. There is free Wi-Fi and it works great!

Summary

If you don't care so much about being too clean or comfortable, this is an interesting hostel to check out. We loved just sitting and watching people and receptionists interact to overcome language and cultural barriers. And after all, the price is cheap and the location is great.
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Napoleon Hostel, Moscow
Napoleon Hostel, Moscow
Napoleon Hostel, Moscow
Napoleon Hostel, Moscow
Napoleon Hostel, Moscow
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Published on Aug 2, 2018

Description

NAPOLEON Hostel is your ideal base for a great FUN stay in Moscow.

Relax in our spacious living room, decorated with old Soviet posters, and enjoy a beer in our small bar (we are the only hostel in Moscow to have a bar!). We organise regular group PUB CRAWLS with discounts on drinks and guaranteed VIP entry to clubs. In summer we host BBQ's in the garden.

We are truly Moscow's most centrally located Hostel and are just 5 MINUTES WALKING to Red Square and the Kremlin.

We are located in the Trendy and Cultural Kitai Gorod district – the ‘old town' area of Moscow – with cobbled streets, old merchant houses and quaint Orthodox churches. This area is also the ‘Heart of the Moscow Nightlife' and is packed with exciting bars, cheap restaurants, and many local shops, all right on our doorstep.

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Our hostel is located in a fully renovated Stalinist building, on the same street that NAPOLEON himself stayed when he occupied Moscow back in 1812!

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We are located just off the main road, in a quiet street with all of Moscow on our doorstep. We are just TWO minutes walk from the metro, and are perfectly located inside both the Moscow and Bulvar Ring.

We are so central that nearly all of Moscow's best attractions can be reached from our hostel on foot.
- 5 minutes walk to Red Square / Kremlin / St Basil's Cathedral
- 7 Minutes walk to Tverskaya / Bolshoi Theatre / ex- KGB centre
- 6 minutes walk to the Moscow River
- 2 minutes walk to the METRO Kitai Gorod
- 1 minute walk to the local supermarket
- At least 50 bars and clubs are under 5 minutes walk away

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Our friendly multi lingual staff are on hand 24 hours a day to help make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We provide unlimited information on the best places to visit and can book train tickets, theatre tickets and taxis to anywhere in Moscow.

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In addition we offer:-

- The cheapest Full Visa Invitation
- The cheapest Full Visa Registration
- The most detailed Trans Siberian Trip planning
- Moscow day trip planning (Suzdal, Sergiev Posad and Kuskovo)
- FREE high speed internet access, with CD burner and card reader
- FREE Wi-Fi
- FREE map of Moscow for every guest
- FREE survival Russian lessons twice a week
- FREE Tea/Coffee anytime
- FREE Lockers and use of the Hostel Safe
- FREE board games, chess and cards
- Kitchen facilities, Living Room with Plasma TV and 24 Hour Bar
- Satellite TV and Home Cinema
- Full Air Conditioning in Summer
- ‘CRAZY' Hostel Pub & Club crawls with DISCOUNTED DRINKS
- 24 Hour Reception with 24 Hour Security
- Detailed information boards with photos from across Russia, local information, comprehensive train timetables and in depth Trans-Siberian Trip Planning.

"We offer culture, we offer fun..."


NAPOLEON hostel looks forward to welcoming you!

Location and Contact

Location

• Walking Directions
• We are located at Metro Kitai Gorod, on the Orange and Purple line.
• Take the Maroseyka (Маросейка) exit from the metro. Walk 100 meters up Maroseyka Street on the left hand side. Walk past the old Orthodox Church and take the first left street called Bolshoi Zlatoustinskiy Street for 20 meters. Then take the next right turning called Maly Zlatoustinskiy. Walk for 60 meters down this street and you will see our sign outside Dom 2 (House 2.) Enter the stairs and we are on the 4th Floor. The total walk from the metro is 2 minutes.
• If you exit the metro from the south side exit, walk up along the grassy boulevard on the right hand side until you get to Maroseyka Street and follow the directions above.
• From the Airport
• (NAPOLEON Hostel can book taxi transfers from the airport for 1,300 Rubles)
• Sheremetyevo Airport 1 and 2 - You can take the shuttle bus from outside the airport (15RUR, $.50, 45 minutes), to the metro station Rechnoy Vokzal, which is the last stop north on the dark green line, or the shuttle bus to Planernaya Metro which is the last stop north on the purple line.
• Domodedovo Airport - Take the airport express train (cost 120RUR, 45 minutes, trains depart every 20 mins) to Paveltskaya Metro station, south-east of Moscow on the brown and dark green line.
• Vnukovo Airport - Minubuses link the airport to Yugo-Zapadanaya Metro station, last stop south on the red line (cost 15RUR, 30 minutes). Or take the airport express train (cost 120RUR, 45 minutes) to Kievsky train and metro station.
• (A registered taxi from all airports to the hostel will cost about 1,500 Rubles)
• From the Train Station
• Trains-Siberian (Yaroslavsky station) – Komsomolskaya Metro (Red & Brown lines)
• St. Petersburg / Helsinki & Tallinn (Leningradsky station) – Komsomolskaya Metro (Red & Brown lines)
• Riga (Rizhsky station) – Rizhskaya Metro (Orange Line)
• Kiev (Kievsky station) – Kievskaya Metro (Brown & Blue lines)

Facilities and Amenities

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Luggage Storage

Parking

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Airport Pickup

City Tours

Lockers in Lobby

24 Hour Security

ATM

Air Conditioning

BBQ Grill

Bar

Board Games

Book Collection/Exchange

Cable TV

Clothes Dryer

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Currency Exchange

Entirely Non-Smoking

Food/Restaurant

Gameroom

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Swimming Pool

TV

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Animals

Max. Age: All Ages

Checkout: 12:00 (12 Noon)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Medium (30-60 beds)

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