British, but not scientists, but the journalists of the Guardian newspaper compiled their rating of the best hostels in Europe. The category of “Luxury Hostels” (“luxurious hostels”, which sounds almost like Oxymoron in Russian), along with the Venetian, Parisian, Berlin and other addresses, also got Petersburg.
The youth is located in the embankment of the Moika River, in the former communal apartment in Lipin’s income house, 1863 buildings. The owners of Soul Kitchen decided to correct the main drawback of the hostels and took care of the guests’ personal space as much as possible: the emphasis was placed on private rooms with a claim to designer interiors: from a luxury with a bed and fireplace to an ascetic room with a bed and a pedestal. In the common rooms there are two -story beds made to order with curtains, where everyone has their own shelf, lamp and socket. For accommodation, 8-seater rooms are available and 8-seater women, as well as four 4-seater rooms. You can gather the company on a large balcony with a view of the sink. Important bonuses: “apple” computers for public use and rental of film cameras.
From terrace on the roof of Parisian Les Piauleslocated in the building of the Art Nouveau, opens a bewitching view of Montmartre. The Belville district, where the hostel is located, is famous among lovers of a night lifestyle with its bars and clubs. However, you can lead an almost bohemian lifestyle without leaving the hostel: a restaurant and a bar, in which parties are periodically arranged, is here (from 3 euros per glass of wine, please),
And also a library and a photo booth (hello to the fans of the film “Amelie” Jean-Pierre Zhenya). At the service of guests is a 2-seater room with their own bathroom and a 4-seater, 6-seater and 8-seater common rooms. The common rooms of the bed are also two -story and with curtains. As well as roof numbers: 4 local general and separate 2-seater.
From the hostel Generator To the main attractions of Venice, just a stone’s throw – just one stop to San Marco or Rialto Bridge. The hostel, although it is located in the building of the former storage warehouse for grain storage, however, its interior can really be called chic: mosaic floor, crystal chandelier in the lobby, candelabra made of Muranian glass, velvet upholstery of heavy chairs placed in front of the fireplace, a lot of wood “under the old days” (and maybe indeed the old): from the beams to the furniture to the furniture to the furniture and bar (cocktails from 6 euros). You can sit in a double scooter in the attic or in one of the common rooms for 4, 8 or 16 people.
To get to the hostel Clinknoordfor example, from the Central Station of Amsterdam, you need to swim to the opposite bank of the Ai River on a ferry (runs around the clock). The former building of the technical laboratory, the construction of the beginning of the twentieth century, is converted to a hotel with a sense of style and practicality characteristic of the Dutch. The hostel itself is huge – by 730 numbers. There are both separate numbers for one, two or four travelers, and common rooms with two-story beds for 8-16 guests. It is noteworthy that in this hostel you can settle in a women’s common room. It is not surprising that the public spaces of the hostel are large -scale: a restaurant the size of a large student dining room, in the courtyard, if desired, at least on a bicycle, the area of the reading room can be envied by the district library. And what parties are there – wow!
Few hostel can boast of its own museum, but not Berlin Circus Hostel. The exposition dedicated to the American actor and musician David Hasselhoff, known among fans as HOFF, the star of the series “Roads of Roads” and “Rescuers Malibu”, was deployed here. However, most guests are attracted not by the museum here, but by their own brewer. In addition, the hotel owners organize walking guests for guests, photographs, you can rent bicycles and tablets. Classes of beer yoga are also here: beer bottles are used as weighting agents (like dumbbells) or a gymnastic shell (like a ball) to complicate exercises. You can stop both in separate rooms and in common rooms. Myself Circus Hostel It is located in an interesting Mitte area-around the shops of local designers, large and tiny galleries, vintage second-hand, antique shops and bars, bars, bars.
Every evening on the roof terrace Labanda Rooftop In the Spanish Seville, guests gather: they have dinner together, drink wine, exchange impressions, listen to music, admire the good view of the local cathedral that opens out of here. The hostel is cozy, democratic, with a large kitchen (for those who like to cook or want to save on food in restaurants and cafes). The numbers of the hostel are furnished with handmade wooden furniture, but among the numbers there are no separate ones, only common for 4, 6 or 8 guests.
Prague SIR Toby’s It is located not in the old city, but in the area bordering with it and next to the local center of contemporary art. So the interior of the hostel itself successfully combines modern minimalism and playing in retro: white walls and wooden parquet and window frames, furniture from the middle of the twentieth century and modern lighting. Good reviews about the pub in the basement of the hostel and a beautiful garden, broken in the backyard, where a barbecue is arranged in the summer. At the services of guests, both separate numbers and common rooms, including female.
Having fallen into the rating Tattva Design Hostel – The big hostel in Porto. It occupies two historical buildings with an impeccable modern interior, where they can simultaneously accommodate – both in Syuts and in common rooms – 116 people. It is especially noted that part of the numbers and all public spaces are made taking into account the needs of people with disabilities. In addition, Tattva Design Hostel has its own restaurant (breakfast is included in the price) and a bar on the terrace where a barbecue warehouse is made in the summer. Well, the location of the hostel is beyond praise – in the center of Porto, in walking distance from most of the sights of the city.
In order for the building of the former prison in Ljubljana, the construction of the late 19th century, the hostel has turned into a modern and attractive for guests, the efforts of an international team from 80 artists and designers were needed. Therefore, in Celica Hostel There are no identical numbers, common rooms or cameras. Yes, you can also stop in the former cameras, however, only the front doors with a metal grille and a small window size (from the windows are removed) is reminiscent of their prison past. Everything else – layout, furniture, light – claims to the title of works of design art. It is noteworthy that in the process of alteration of each of the 20 cameras, artists had to meet the budget of 2600 euros. On the hostel website, you can consider the numbers in the details-be sure you will find many beautiful design solutions for small apartments.
A few years ago The Yellow He was named the best hostel of Rome. What is not here: a pub, a club and a terrace, a mini-cinema with a projector and even yoga lessons. It would seem much more, but the owners plan to open a hairdresser here. You can’t call the atmosphere of numbers and common rooms outstanding, but everything you need is. It is noteworthy that people under 16 years of age are not allowed to live in a hostel. 16-17-year-olds can only live in the company of adult comrades and with a written resolution of parents. And guests over 45 years old will be offered only individual numbers for living.
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Author: Elena Novikova-Kitaeva
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