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The Babushka Grand Hostel
Odessa, Ukraine | Youth HostelsStarting at $16 per person
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!!!Very Important!!! : The entrance to our hostel is on #60 Malaya Arnautskaya. There is no entrance on #85 Ekaterininskaya
Please note: The city is remodeling the facade of our building so there is a metal barrier in front of the entrance. We've marked where to enter
The Babushka Grand hostel is in the city center, 3 blocks from the train station, 1 block from the #5 tram, which ends in Arcadia on one side and the other at the central bus station. We are one block from the best Restaurant/bar/club venue in the city and are surrounded by many others. We are also 2 blocks from the Privoz market where you can get fresh cheap food directly from the local villages.
For your security we have a CCTV camera on the street to buzz in our guests and free lockers to store your valuables so you can rest comfortably. All our mattresses are comfortable box spring mattresses; our sheets are quality cotton and ironed for your sleeping enjoyment. We are experts at finding a reason to party, there is always someone going to a bar, concert or club and during the day we offer unique and interesting tours (see below).
Our hostel is a large spacious apartment with chandeliers and gold gilded ceilings, styled after the palace of an 18th century Odessa aristocrat. We have two balconies for lounging or smoking, two bathrooms and a large comfy communal area with couches and a TV. Our kitchen is fully functional with a blender, microwave, stove, oven, spices, coffee grinder. The dorm room is beautiful and spacious. Our private room is luxurious and decorated with classic furniture.
We opened, live and work in this hostel because we love Odessa and meeting new people. We enjoy the city, know the city and aren't here just to make a buck. If you want to stay in a place that feels like a home, is connected to the culture of Odessa and isn't just another generic hostel or apartment that treats you as a commodity, come stay with us.
And because we want to have time to get to know you, we offer discounts for our long term guests. But, If you are in Ukraine looking for a wife through an agency please find other accommodations.
Included in the price:
- Coffee (real and instant) and tea
- Available desktop computer and Wi-Fi (with earphones for skype)
- Secure storage
- Lockers
- Book exchange
- Sheets and towels
- Maps and city guide
Facilities:
- Air-conditioned 10 person dorm room
- Spacious comfortable common room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Two balconies for smoking
- Ironing board
- Box spring mattresses
- Laundry service
- 24 hour reception/No lock-outs (We're always open)
- Board games
By foot:
- 5 minutes from the Train Station
- 5 minutes from Privoz Market (where you can get the freshest, cheapest food in the city)
- 15 minutes from Deirbasivskaya (the main pedestrian street) and all the main attractions
- 20 minutes from the Black Sea
By public transport:
- 5 minutes from Deribasivskaya
- 15 minutes from Arcadia Beach and Club complex (the backpackers Ibiza)
- 20 minutes from Odessa International Airport
TOURS:
Catacombs/Soviet bunker tours (2 person minimum) i 160 UAH per person
(wild, dirty, dangerous, and awesome)
Gun shooting (3 person minimum): 40 UAH per person to the guide and then shoot as much or as little as you like
(3 UAH for .22 bullet; 5 UAH per .38 bullet; 10 UAH for 9mm; 10 UAH for AK47 or M16; 15 UAH per shot with a scoped rifle).
Private Banya (min 2- max 12): 400 UAH per hour per group. Price includes traditional drinks (Kvass, Kompot, birch juice), birch branches. (min 2 hr)
!!!!Please note!!!!: in accordance with Ukrainian Law we are allowed only to accept payment in Ukrainian Grivens, so please be advised that the price of a stay in the hostel is the listed price in Grivens on Hostelworld.
The Entrance is a Red/Oink wooden door on MALAYA ARNAUTSKAYA (Малая Арнаутская) building #60. Press the top buzzer (written next to it is Babushka Grand) to be let in. There is NO entrance on Ekaterinenskaya.
Odessa,
Ukraine
65012
In order to reach the destination, you need to follow one of these instructions.
From the Train Station:
Please note that we can arrange to meet groups at the train station, just let us know when you will be arriving by calling +380 630705535.
1) Walk straight from the main entrance of train station across the plaza (past McDonalds) to Pushkinskaya St (Пушкінська).
2) Continue one block down Pushkinskaya St. to Malaya Arnautskaya St. (Мала Арнаутська).
3) Turn left on Malaya Arnautskaya St. (Мала Арнаутська) and walk for two blocks.
4) You will pass the BLACK SEA HOTEL on the right and cross Rishelevskaya (Рішельєвська).
5) The hostel will be on the right hand side about midway between Rishelevskaya (Рішельєвська) and Ekaterinenskaya (Екатерининська)
6) You will see a red wooden door on the right hand side with a golden 60 on it, press the top buzzer marked 'Babushka Grand' and we'll let you in. There is some construction of the facade a little beyond our door, so if you reach that you have gone to far.
If you have any problem please call or send an SMS
From the Main Bus Station:
Take the tram #5 to the train station or Prevoz (which is right next to the train station) and follow the directions above.
OR
Take the marshrutka (mini-bus) 208 to the corner of Ekaterinenskaya/Malaya Arnautskaya. When you get off, cross Malaya Arnautskaya and you will see building number #60 and a red door, press the top buzzer to be let in
From the Odessa International Airport:
Take Marshrutka (Bus) #117 to the corner of Ekaterinenskay and Malaya Arnautskaya.
If you miss the stop you can get off just down the street at the Privoz Market (Fox Mart is the big store on the corner) simply walk back down Ekaterinenskaya, the street you were just on, to Malaya Arnautskaya and follow the directions above.
We charge 15 euros for airport pickups.
By Taxi:
You can get a taxi from the airport. The price should not be more than 50 UAH.
Please note that we can arrange to meet you at the train station, just let us know when you will be arriving.
In order to reach the destination from Odessa International Airport by car, you need to follow these instructions:
1) Head north
2) Turn right at Овидиопольская дорога/Овідіопольська дорога
3) Continue onto Іванівський переїзд/Ивановский переезд
4) Continue onto Мельницкая ул./Мельницька вул.
5) Turn left at Степова вул./Степовая ул.
6) Take the 1st right onto Богдана Хмельницького вул./Хмельницкого Богдана ул.
7) Turn right at Малая Арнаутська вул./Малая Арнаутская ул. and go down the street until you reach Ekaterinenskaya #60, it will be on the left side.
Internet Access, Laundry, Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, 24 Hour Check In, Air Conditioning
Please note: The city is remodeling the facade of our building so there is a metal barrier in front of the entrance. We've marked where to enter
The Babushka Grand hostel is in the city center, 3 blocks from the train station, 1 block from the #5 tram, which ends in Arcadia on one side and the other at the central bus station. We are one block from the best Restaurant/bar/club venue in the city and are surrounded by many others. We are also 2 blocks from the Privoz market where you can get fresh cheap food directly from the local villages.
For your security we have a CCTV camera on the street to buzz in our guests and free lockers to store your valuables so you can rest comfortably. All our mattresses are comfortable box spring mattresses; our sheets are quality cotton and ironed for your sleeping enjoyment. We are experts at finding a reason to party, there is always someone going to a bar, concert or club and during the day we offer unique and interesting tours (see below).
Our hostel is a large spacious apartment with chandeliers and gold gilded ceilings, styled after the palace of an 18th century Odessa aristocrat. We have two balconies for lounging or smoking, two bathrooms and a large comfy communal area with couches and a TV. Our kitchen is fully functional with a blender, microwave, stove, oven, spices, coffee grinder. The dorm room is beautiful and spacious. Our private room is luxurious and decorated with classic furniture.
We opened, live and work in this hostel because we love Odessa and meeting new people. We enjoy the city, know the city and aren't here just to make a buck. If you want to stay in a place that feels like a home, is connected to the culture of Odessa and isn't just another generic hostel or apartment that treats you as a commodity, come stay with us.
And because we want to have time to get to know you, we offer discounts for our long term guests. But, If you are in Ukraine looking for a wife through an agency please find other accommodations.
Included in the price:
- Coffee (real and instant) and tea
- Available desktop computer and Wi-Fi (with earphones for skype)
- Secure storage
- Lockers
- Book exchange
- Sheets and towels
- Maps and city guide
Facilities:
- Air-conditioned 10 person dorm room
- Spacious comfortable common room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Two balconies for smoking
- Ironing board
- Box spring mattresses
- Laundry service
- 24 hour reception/No lock-outs (We're always open)
- Board games
By foot:
- 5 minutes from the Train Station
- 5 minutes from Privoz Market (where you can get the freshest, cheapest food in the city)
- 15 minutes from Deirbasivskaya (the main pedestrian street) and all the main attractions
- 20 minutes from the Black Sea
By public transport:
- 5 minutes from Deribasivskaya
- 15 minutes from Arcadia Beach and Club complex (the backpackers Ibiza)
- 20 minutes from Odessa International Airport
TOURS:
Catacombs/Soviet bunker tours (2 person minimum) i 160 UAH per person
(wild, dirty, dangerous, and awesome)
Gun shooting (3 person minimum): 40 UAH per person to the guide and then shoot as much or as little as you like
(3 UAH for .22 bullet; 5 UAH per .38 bullet; 10 UAH for 9mm; 10 UAH for AK47 or M16; 15 UAH per shot with a scoped rifle).
Private Banya (min 2- max 12): 400 UAH per hour per group. Price includes traditional drinks (Kvass, Kompot, birch juice), birch branches. (min 2 hr)
!!!!Please note!!!!: in accordance with Ukrainian Law we are allowed only to accept payment in Ukrainian Grivens, so please be advised that the price of a stay in the hostel is the listed price in Grivens on Hostelworld.
Directions
The Entrance is a Red/Oink wooden door on MALAYA ARNAUTSKAYA (Малая Арнаутская) building #60. Press the top buzzer (written next to it is Babushka Grand) to be let in. There is NO entrance on Ekaterinenskaya.
Odessa,
Ukraine
65012
In order to reach the destination, you need to follow one of these instructions.
From the Train Station:
Please note that we can arrange to meet groups at the train station, just let us know when you will be arriving by calling +380 630705535.
1) Walk straight from the main entrance of train station across the plaza (past McDonalds) to Pushkinskaya St (Пушкінська).
2) Continue one block down Pushkinskaya St. to Malaya Arnautskaya St. (Мала Арнаутська).
3) Turn left on Malaya Arnautskaya St. (Мала Арнаутська) and walk for two blocks.
4) You will pass the BLACK SEA HOTEL on the right and cross Rishelevskaya (Рішельєвська).
5) The hostel will be on the right hand side about midway between Rishelevskaya (Рішельєвська) and Ekaterinenskaya (Екатерининська)
6) You will see a red wooden door on the right hand side with a golden 60 on it, press the top buzzer marked 'Babushka Grand' and we'll let you in. There is some construction of the facade a little beyond our door, so if you reach that you have gone to far.
If you have any problem please call or send an SMS
From the Main Bus Station:
Take the tram #5 to the train station or Prevoz (which is right next to the train station) and follow the directions above.
OR
Take the marshrutka (mini-bus) 208 to the corner of Ekaterinenskaya/Malaya Arnautskaya. When you get off, cross Malaya Arnautskaya and you will see building number #60 and a red door, press the top buzzer to be let in
From the Odessa International Airport:
Take Marshrutka (Bus) #117 to the corner of Ekaterinenskay and Malaya Arnautskaya.
If you miss the stop you can get off just down the street at the Privoz Market (Fox Mart is the big store on the corner) simply walk back down Ekaterinenskaya, the street you were just on, to Malaya Arnautskaya and follow the directions above.
We charge 15 euros for airport pickups.
By Taxi:
You can get a taxi from the airport. The price should not be more than 50 UAH.
Please note that we can arrange to meet you at the train station, just let us know when you will be arriving.
In order to reach the destination from Odessa International Airport by car, you need to follow these instructions:
1) Head north
2) Turn right at Овидиопольская дорога/Овідіопольська дорога
3) Continue onto Іванівський переїзд/Ивановский переезд
4) Continue onto Мельницкая ул./Мельницька вул.
5) Turn left at Степова вул./Степовая ул.
6) Take the 1st right onto Богдана Хмельницького вул./Хмельницкого Богдана ул.
7) Turn right at Малая Арнаутська вул./Малая Арнаутская ул. and go down the street until you reach Ekaterinenskaya #60, it will be on the left side.
Facilities
Internet Access, Laundry, Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, 24 Hour Check In, Air Conditioning
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