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ZigZag Hostel

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One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 8 people Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 4 people Superior | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3a Antonovicha Street, 6th Floor Apt 18, Kyiv, 01004
  • National Museum of Kyiv Art Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Khreshchatyk Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kyiv (IEV-Zhulhany)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 4 people Superior | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 4 people Superior

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 8 people Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 8 people Standard

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 10 People Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 10 People Standard

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a Female Dorm Room for 4 people Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bed in a Female Dorm Room for 4 people Standard

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a Male Dorm Room for 4 people Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bed in a Male Dorm Room for 4 people Standard

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 4 people Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 4 people Standard

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About this property

ZigZag Hostel

Art Deco hostel with water park and 24-hour front desk
A water park (surcharge), coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and express check-in are on-site. Bathrooms are shared and weekly housekeeping is available.
ZigZag Hostel offers 10 shared accommodations, which are air-conditioned, accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and minibars. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Cable televisions are provided. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Kyiv hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Microwaves and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a water park (surcharge).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at ZigZag Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Alexandr Tereshchenko Mansion. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus water park access (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a computer
  • Steps from Alexandr Tereshchenko Mansion and 5 minutes on foot from National Museum of Kyiv Art Gallery
  • Airport and train station pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
ZigZag Hostel offers its guests a water park (surcharge). A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly ZigZag Hostel.

This Art Deco Kyiv hostel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Russian, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at ZigZag Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: UAH 50 per stay
  • Cash Breakage deposit: UAH 200 per stay for guests staying between 1 January and 30 August
  • A tax is imposed by the city: UAH 80.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: UAH 360 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: UAH 360.00 (from 12 to 18 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards
ZigZag Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • If entering the country requires a visa, the property may be able to help you with some of the supporting documents necessary to obtain one. The property may charge for these services even if you cancel your reservation. Any arrangements are exclusively between the property and yourself. For more details, you can contact the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

ZigZag Hostel
ZigZag Hostel Kiev
ZigZag Kiev
ZigZag Hostel Kyiv
ZigZag Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
ZigZag Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyiv

ZigZag Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great base in Kiev
I was very happy with my stay here. The showers and bathroom facilities were excellent and the bed was comfortable. There’s a great view from the dorm and most things were walkable from here, (although the metro is 2 minutes away if you want to save your legs!) The area the hostel is in is very nice, and I enjoyed the company of the other guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I've had a great time at ZigZag (note that it's named ZyhZah in Ukrainian transcription) hostel. It is located in one of the most convenient locations in Kiev city center. All 3 subway lines are a walking distance a way, which makes it easy to get around. Also, there are lots of stores and amenities nearby. What made the stay particularly special was the friendly staff who work at the hostel. Victoria, one of the girls working at the reception, was very helpful with all requests involving city sightseeing, including directions to places in the city that tourists would be hard-pressed to find in any way other than word-of-mouth. The tea was appreciated as well. This hostel isn't perfect, but I would certainly recommend staying there because of excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for clean and spacious hostel in vibrant location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Emma

You get what you pay for
The location of this hostel is great! There are restaurants, shopping and other sites nearby. I stayed in a 4 person room and it was very cramped... It would have been better used for a 2 person room. The wifi is also not great. When I arrived it took me almost 2 hours to connect. When I let the woman at the desk know, she said "well my phone is connected so it must just be your phone" and couldnt be bothered to do anything about it. I talked to other people in the hostel and it was not working for them either. Meaning it wasn't just my phone... There was also no soap available in the bathrooms/common sinks which is a bit gross if you ask me. I ended up buying my own soap to use. My least favorite thing was the fact that I had to go to the 2nd floor to take a shower. They had shower stalls on the 1st floor but they just used them as storage... The showers they did have could use a good deep cleaning. It was not the best hostel but also not the worst. If you are looking for a cheap place to stay with a good location and you don't need anything luxurious it will do.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shakti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay for solo and with friends
I found this place perfect, staff was very helpful, olga helps us alot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charalambos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ZigZag Kiev
Great City with a lot of places to visit. The hostel location is close to underground and local buses. Hostel is not large but it does have several showers and toilets. There is a TV in the Kitchen and another TV is in a small area where you can sit on Beanbags. McDonalds and Dominos Pizza is a small walk away. Beds have above average mattress for a Hostel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Nothing to complain about
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sergii, Dnipro, Ukraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and super affordable
Nice hostel with welcome staff. I had no problems with super late arrival (while I promised to arrive about several hours earlier) which was a happy news for me :) Otherwise it's nice value for the money. Will be stopping there again if I need just a place for overnight stay.

10/10 Excellent

Prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
The service was amazing! the hostess Dasha, and Ana were so helpful.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good!
Location is excellent! All major attractions are withing walking distance. Beds are not very comfortable though (stayed in 10 bed room) however, for the price and location and smiley receptionists, bed poor quality would not matter! Definitely recommend for a short stay! Bring your slippers! The hostel has a policy of leaving shoes at the entrance.

10/10 Excellent

Preechaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly hostel
Beds are comfortable and clean. There are not so many guests so it's never crowded around the shower/toilet area. It is spacious for a hostel. The elevator is a bit scary but works fine. Staffs are really nice. The area is easy to get around, close to the metro and lots of nice cafes and restaurants.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok If You Want A Cheap Place To Sleep At Night
Not a bad hostel, but very 'corporate'. You'll find yourself either climbing up to the 6th floor or taking the very small, outdated elevator to get in. The outside is nothing to look at. The inside, while once clean and nice does not reflect the pictures. It is well-trafficed so it is grungy and nothing is ever quite clean. We booked two beds in a shared room and it was very hot (they don't seem to like running the a/c, but will do it when requested) the carpeting had stains and the beds were cheap and uncomfortable. There were no curtains, and the sun rises at 5 am, so it was difficult to sleep with that and the shared space. The toilets and showers don't give you room to breathe, but are mostly functional. The 'lounge' is a couple of bean bags on the second floor landing next to a single desk and the wifi is very difficult to connect to, while speeds are minimal to ok at best. We thought we'd cook in the kitchen, but it was dirty and being shared by about 30 guests, so we ate out every meal and crammed our leftovers in with everyone else's. It was ok for a couple nights to get our bearings in Kiev, but we couldn't take it after two hot summer days and were glad to leave for a private room.

6/10 Okay

Dovran, Kharkiv

Disliked: Cleanliness
Normal
Pros: Acceptable price Friendly personnel(they are always gald to help you) Cons: Rooms are not cleaned daily as well as the kitchen. If you book through booking.com or hotels.com (or any other websites), don't get suprised if they you will be settled in a room that differs from the one you've booked. They overbook, and next day they can ask you to move to other room.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The door in room was unlocked
The hostel is clean . We like a kitchen the most. Overall, it was good experience. They have wi_fi for free. The staff was so nice. I would recommend Zigzag. You need ask them for towels, it's not in the room. The door in the room was unlocked, that's the worst thing.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Sergii, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel for less money
That's a nice hostel. I've only spent one night there, but I didn't face any issues. The price is fairly small. And I would really expect much worse conditions for such money. But those rooms are akan m clean and tidy.

10/10 Excellent

mark, Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to start your trip!
Really helpful staff. Nice place to hang out. Lots of shops nearby. Great place to start and plan the rest of your trip from. Staff really make an effort to help you out! Thanks a lot!

8/10 Good

Tony, Liverpool UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location
Good hostel, helpful staff- waited up for my v late arrival (2 a.m). Bathrooms could've been a bit cleaner

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hostel, visited for Euro 2012. Has a very central location, very hepful English speaking receptionists and security. Very clean, modern and new look. Comfortable beds, clean bedding. Impressive array of modern and clean toilets and showers. Far better facilities than I expected for the price - excellent value!

8/10 Good

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Nice stuff, very helpful. The hostel is clean and very well located. It’s easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
ZigZag stay
The hostel's place was nice but it wasn't clean. The room was a mess. Stuff all around on the floor even. Someone took my bed when I was away. The price was okay, other than that below normal.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019