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This hostel is centrally located within a 7-minute walk from Bucharest's Northern Train Station. It offers a common kitchen, a common area where guests can spend time together and free public parking nearby. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The dormitory rooms come with hardwood floors and lockers for storing valuables. Guests can relax in the shared garden. Friends Hostel provides a free map of the city for all guests and it is well-connected to the center by public transport. Close to this hostel, guests can find many buses to the main interest areas. There are also two metro stations withing walking distance. The Cotroceni Presidential Palace and Botanical Garden are a 5-minute walk away, the National Military Museum is just across the street, and the Parliament Palace is 20 minutes on foot from the Friends Hostel. Otopeni International Airport is 10 mi from this property.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)


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Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Natália
    Brazil Brazil
    The staff were incredible, definitely the best part of the stay! comfortable bed and clean accommodation.
  • Thomas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff were incredibly friendly and all of the travellers were the same. The hostel felt far more like a home and everyone was so kind and inclusive. I loved the fact that there were cats there which was a massive bonus.
  • Lesedi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hostel had a good ambience. The staff were friendly and catered well to my needs.

Area info

Amenities of Friends Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Romanian

House rules

Friends Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Friends Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

To find this property, please follow these directions:

- From in front of the main exit/entrance of Gara de Nord: turn right under the tall columns and follow Witing Street. At the end, turn left on Plevnei St. and then left again on Mircea Vulcanescu (former Stefan Furtuna St). The hostel is the first house on the left. The hostel is a 7-minute walk from the train station.

- From the Otopeni (Henry Coanda) Airport:

You can take a taxi (approx, 10Euro/45RON) that can be ordered at the airport's terminals, or take the train (5RON every 40-60-90 minute), to the Bucuresti Nord Station (Gara de Nord) and then follow the above directions.

A surcharge applies for arrivals after check-in hours or departure before check-out hours. All requests for late arrival/early departure are subject to confirmation by the property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Friends Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 11124/7011

FAQs about Friends Hostel

  • Friends Hostel is 1.4 miles from the center of Bucharest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Friends Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Friends Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Friends Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)