Hostel Moscow - Godzillas Hostel
Moscow - Godzillas Hostel
6 Bolshoi Karetnyy
Apt. 5 (1st Floor)
127051 Moscow
Russia
Tel.
7 495 6994223
Customer Rating
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Godzillas is Moscow's largest and best-known hostel. It was the first independent hostel to open in Moscow and has been featured in The New York Times, Newsweek and The Daily Telegraph.
The hostel is situated in a historical pre-revolutionary building in the centre of Moscow. We are a short walk from all the major tourist attractions (Kremlin, Pushkin Square etc...). The nearest Metro stations are Tsvetnoi Bulvar (3 minutes) and Tverskaya / Pushkinskaya (5 minutes).
We have the widest selection of private rooms (singles, twins and triples) and dorm rooms (4 beds – 10 beds) in Moscow.
We have been operating since 2005 and have extensive knowledge of Moscow and Russia and we will try and help you in any way we can. Besides beds we offer invitations, registration (R600), taxi pick up, Trans-Siberian advice and train tickets.
Godzillas is English owned and American run. It was described in the Lonely Planet (2009 edition) as ‘the best managed hostel’ in Moscow.
Visa support invitations are provided.
The hostel is situated in a historical pre-revolutionary building in the centre of Moscow. We are a short walk from all the major tourist attractions (Kremlin, Pushkin Square etc...). The nearest Metro stations are Tsvetnoi Bulvar (3 minutes) and Tverskaya / Pushkinskaya (5 minutes).
We have the widest selection of private rooms (singles, twins and triples) and dorm rooms (4 beds – 10 beds) in Moscow.
We have been operating since 2005 and have extensive knowledge of Moscow and Russia and we will try and help you in any way we can. Besides beds we offer invitations, registration (R600), taxi pick up, Trans-Siberian advice and train tickets.
Godzillas is English owned and American run. It was described in the Lonely Planet (2009 edition) as ‘the best managed hostel’ in Moscow.
Visa support invitations are provided.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 90 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 24 Hour Reception |
| Opening times (over the year): | All Year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Metro: | 400m: Our address is Bolshoi Karetnyy 6 (Большой Каретный 6). The closest Metro is Tsvetnoi Bulvar (Цветной Бульвар) on the Grey Line – Line 9. 1. Inside the Metro station there are two exits. Take the main exit (выход в город). 2. Turn left outside the Metro station. 3. Turn left at corner of Metro building. By Megaphone shop (Мегафон) - green sign. 4. Follow the alley and then path up the hill. It goes on a way. This comes out onto Bolshoi Karetnyy (Большой Каретный). In front of you will be the Venezuelan Embassy (yellow blue red flag). 5. Turn left - we are in pink three-storey building 50 metres away (Bolshoi Karetnyy 6). The entrance is round the side. You will see the Godzillas sign. If you get lost, show this to any passer-by: Пожалуйста, помогите мне. Я потерялся. Где Большой Каретный переулок 6 |
| Parking: | 10m: Free parking on the street |
| Sea port: | 15km: Central River Port (Rechnoy Vokzal on Green Line) - metro to the City Centre |
| Location: | 1km: Godzillas is located in the centre of Moscow. It is within easy walk of Pushkin Square (7 minutes) and all the central Moscow sites. At night this area is vibrant with bars, clubs and restaurants. It is a 20-minute walk to the Kremlin and other historic landmarks. From the various train stations it is within easy access via taxi off the Garden Ring or via Metro ( Tsvetnoi Bulvar Metro). The metro is 5 minutes walk away from the hostel. |
| Rail: | 2,5km: Leningradsky, Yaroslavsky and Kazansky Railway Station from the Hostel (easy connection by metro). 3km: Kursky Railway Station from the Hostel. Godzillas can arrange railway pick- up. The cost is R1,000. Trains-Siberian (Yaroslavsky station) - Komosomolskaya Metro (Red & Brown Lines). St. Petersburg / Helsinki & Tallinn (Leningradsky station) - Komosomolskaya Metro (Red & Brown Lines). Riga (Rizhsky station) - Rizhskaya Metro (Orange Line). Kiev (Kievsky station) - Kievskaya (Brown & Blue lines). |
| Airport: | 25km: There are two main airports in Moscow (Sheremetyevo & Domodedovo). Both are located about an hour out of the city in different locations. A third airport, Vnukovo, is used by budget airlines. There is no direct Metro link to any of the airports. Below is a list of transport options. (SVO) Sheremetyevo (Sher-re-met-ye-vo) is located north of the city and is the hub for all Aeroflot flights. Many other international airlines fly from here as well. Flight details and shuttle train timetable can be found on their web site www.sheremetyevo-airport.ru Express Train - There is an express train (Aeroexpress) that goes from the airport to Belorusskaya Train Station (near the centre). The trip takes 30 minutes and the fare is R320 rubles. Time schedules and ticket purchase are available at the Aeroexpress window adjacent to the train platform entrance. Look to your left. When you arrive at the Belorusskaya Train station you will need to transfer to the Moscow Metro system. Belorusskaya station (green line). From there proceed to the Tsvetnoy Bulvar metro station on the Grey Line – Line 9. Our address in Bolshoi Karetnyy 6 ( Большой Каретный 6). The closest Metro is Tsvetnoi Bulvar (Цветной Бульвар) on the Grey Line – Line 9. 1. Inside the Metro station there are two exits. Take the main exit (выход в город). 2. Turn left outside the Metro station. 3. Turn left at corner of Metro building. By Megaphone shop (Мегафон) - green sign. 4. Follow the alley and then path up the hill. It goes on a way. This comes out onto Bolshoi Karetnyy (Большой Каретный). In front of you will be the Venezuelan Embassy (yellow blue red flag). 5. Turn left - we are in pink three-storey building 50 metres away (Bolshoi Karetnyy 6). The entrance is round the side. You will see the Godzillas sign. If you get lost, show this to any passer-by: Пожалуйста, помогите мне. Я потерялся. Где Большой Каретный переулок 6 Shuttle Bus / Metro – Shuttle buses can be taken from the airport to the Planernaya metro station (Purple line) or the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station (Green line). These buses depart from the far lane outside of the departure terminal. Once you arrive at either of these stations, you will then enter the Moscow Metro system and proceed to the Tsvetnoy Bulvar metro station (Grey Line). Domodedovo Airport: Domodedovo (Dom-mo-de-do-vo) is located south of the city and is the hub for many international flights (British Airways, Easyjet, Thai, Emirates etc...). Flight details and shuttle train timetable can be found on their web site www.domodedovo.ru/en/ Express Train - There is an express train (Aeroexpress) that goes from the airport to the Paveletskaya Train Station. The trip takes 40 minutes and the fare is R320 rubles. Time schedules and ticket purchase are available at the Aeroexpress window adjacent to the train platform entrance. Look to your left. When you arrive at Paveletskaya Train Station please transfer to the Moscow Metro System Paveletskaya Station (Green line) and then proceed to the Tsvetnoy Bulvar metro station (Grey Line – Line 9). Our address in Bolshoi Karetnyy 6 ( Большой Каретный 6). The closest Metro is Tsvetnoi Bulvar (Цветной Бульвар) on the Grey Line – Line 9. 1. Inside the Metro station there are two exits. Take the main exit (выход в город). 2. Turn left outside the Metro station. 3. Turn left at corner of Metro building. By Megaphone shop (Мегафон) - green sign. 4. Follow the alley and then path up the hill. It goes on a way. This comes out onto Bolshoi Karetnyy (Большой Каретный). In front of you will be the Venezuelan Embassy (yellow blue red flag). 5. Turn left - we are in pink three-storey building 50 metres away (Bolshoi Karetnyy 6). The entrance is round the side. You will see the Godzillas sign. If you get lost, show this to any passer-by: Пожалуйста, помогите мне. Я потерялся. Где Большой Каретный переулок 6 Shuttle Buses – Regular shuttle buses run from Domodedovo airport to Domodedovskaya & Yugo-Zapadnaya metro stations. Once you are in the Metro System, proceed to the Tsvetnoy Bulvar metro station (Grey Line). Vnukovo Airport (German Wings Airline): Vnukovo (Vnu-ko-va) airport is located southwest of the city and is used by budget and charter airlines. German Wings flies here. Flight details and shuttle train timetable can be found on their web site www.vnukovo.ru/eng Express Train - There is an express train (Aeroexpress) that goes from Vnukovo airport to the Kievskaya Train Station. The journey time is 40 minutes and the fare is R320 rubles. Please see the departure schedule at the ticket window. Once you exit the Kievskaya Train Station please proceed to the Moscow Metro system Kievskaya station (Blue line). Then proceed to the Tsvetnoy Bulvar metro station (Grey Line). |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Moscow - Godzillas Hostel |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Female only |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews Moscow - Godzillas Hostel
| 01 May 2013 Angela, Netherlands | 80% | |
| Nice hostel near metrostation. We had a twinroom, very small with absolutely no view, but okay for us, because we only slept there. Kitchen on the third floor was the nicest to sit in. The fridges were very full. Clean nice showers. | ||
| 17 Apr 2013 Marc, USA | 97% | |
| The hostel was spotless. It was a very great experience. Make sure that you bring enough Russian money to pay for your stay as the hostel does not accept credit cards on site. | ||
| 27 Mar 2013 Javier, Spain | 80% | |
| Poor tourist information. | ||
| 14 Jan 2013 Manuel, Mexico | 100% | |
| The best and freindlly staff
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| 02 Oct 2012 Jason, Hong Kong | 70% | |
| The hostel is good with 24-hours operating reception. The passage from the closest metro station to the hostel is quite dark, so need to beware if going out alone during night time. Hostel response: | ||
| 24 Aug 2012 Ellen, Brazil | 100% | |
| Good place. I enjoy a lot my days in Moscow. The Hostel was really special in this trip... Unforgetable!!! | ||
| 20 Jun 2012 Jaiprakash, India | 90% | |
| 1-the hostel should provide break fast
2-should make provision for walking tours
3-should have a provision for international dialing like friends hostel has at st petersburg
4-should have licence for russian hotel vouchers, a mandatory requirement for visa issue | ||
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