Check-in and check-out
Can I check in early or after 22:00?
Early check-in from 06:00 is possible by prior arrangement and only if a bed is available. Standard check-in is from 13:00 to 22:00. Arrival after 22:00 is possible by prior arrangement. Location & metro.
When is check-out, and can I leave later?
Standard check-out is by 12:00. Late check-out until 14:00 is possible by prior arrangement; when charged, early/late service is 50% of one night. Terms.
Can I come back to the hostel at night?
After check-in, you receive a key and can come back at night. Quiet hours are about noise, not a ban on going out. Safety.
Can I leave luggage before check-in or after check-out?
You can leave your things free of charge at the hostel for a few hours before check-in or after check-out if you arrange it in advance.
Rooms and beds
How many people share a room?
The women’s rooms have 4 beds each, and the men’s rooms have 8. There are no private rooms. Rooms.
Are there women-only rooms?
Yes — separate women-only rooms; men do not stay in them or enter them. The whole hostel is not women-only: there are also men-only rooms. Women-only rooms.
What are the beds and mattresses like?
Wooden beds with orthopedic mattresses. Each has a socket, locker and storage space; the administrator gives you the key. Rooms.
Location
Is the hostel central and near the metro?
Yes. A quiet hostel in central Kyiv: 14 Sichovykh Striltsiv Street (formerly Artema). About 12 minutes on foot to Zoloti Vorota metro. Location & metro.
Daily life and amenities
How many showers and toilets are there?
One shared shower and one toilet. There can be a wait at peak times.
Can I cook?
Yes, you can cook in the shared kitchen. Fridge shelves, free tea and coffee are available. Please clean up after yourself. Rules.
Is it warm in winter, and is there hot water?
The hostel has central heating in winter. A boiler supplies hot water around the clock — no schedule and no waiting.
What is included, and how much does laundry cost?
Linen, towels, slippers, the kitchen, Wi-Fi and air conditioning are included. Washing and drying cost 100 UAH, detergent included. Prices.
Cleanliness
What do you do to prevent bed bugs?
Daily cleaning, fresh linen after each guest and every 7 days on longer stays. Linen is washed at 60 °C; preventive pest treatment takes place every 3 months. Tell us if you notice a problem. Cleanliness section.
Payment and length of stay
How do I pay for the stay?
Pay in cash in UAH or by bank transfer. There is no online payment on the website. No deposit is required. No prepayment is required. Terms.
Can I stay for a week or a month?
Yes — for a week, a month or longer. Want to stay longer? Not a problem, as long as the bed is still free for the new dates. The total is recalculated for the new full stay length. See the long-stay page for details. Long stay.
Rules and safety
Is it quiet at night?
Yes. Quiet hours run from 22:00 to 07:00: no music, loud conversation or speakerphone use. This is not a party hostel. Rules.
Pets, children, visitors, documents?
Pets are not allowed. Independent stay from age 18. Visitors until 22:00, common areas only. Passport or national ID is required at check-in. Rules.
Is there a shelter nearby?
There is a shelter in our building, on the courtyard side. It is open during alerts; the entrance will be shown to you at check-in. Safety.
Do you speak English?
The staff can communicate in English.
Where to go next
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