Unusual hostels. Hostel names

Lighthouse House: California (USA)

The Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel is located near San Francisco on the California coast. Pacific Ocean. The lighthouse was built in 1875 and is still functioning properly. At one time, the signaling structure was equipped with an automated system. In the 1980s, there was no longer a need for a caretaker, so the house in which he lived was taken over by a hostel.

At Point Montara you can stay in separate room or a multi-bed room. You can come here for wild beach Half Moon or extreme entertainment: surfing, kayaking, mountain tourism. They say that sometimes whales swim to the shore.

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Airplane House: Stockholm (Sweden)

In 2006, Oscar Dios learned about the sale of a decommissioned Boeing aircraft 747 (unofficial name of Jumbo Jet) and decided to open a hostel in it. Jumbo Stay is located very close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. It is especially convenient for those who fly in transit through Stockholm or do not want to go to the airport early in the morning. The hostel has 27 rooms, a cafe and lounges. All that was left of the plane was the frame and part of the equipment. For example, in the suite, located on the upper deck in the former cockpit, you can sit in the pilot's seat at the controls.

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View from the chimney: Tepoztlan (Mexico)

TuboHotel is a design hostel in Tepoztlán located next to Mexico's Tepozteco National Park. The hostel, located on the outskirts of the city in a green area, offers panoramic views of Teposteco. The architects were faced with the task of coming up with an inexpensive and quick construction option. They eventually decided to use recycled concrete pipes. Each section of pipe contains one room with a double bed and storage space. There are a total of 20 such rooms on the hostel territory. Externally, the original tube numbers resemble a cross between a hobbit's house and a homeless shelter.

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Tree house: Brumundal (Norway)

Brumund Vandrerhjem Hostel is located on the shore of a lake next to dense Norwegian forest. It is surprising in that vacationers here are literally located in the trees. This is how they find themselves closest to nature.

The hut in which the guests will live is located at an altitude of 8 meters and is designed for a maximum of 7 people. Facilities here include a toilet (downstairs on the ground) and a kitchen with a gas stove (right above). But instead of a shower there is a whole lake. On the way to it you can meet a moose, casually feed a squirrel from your hand and feel the joy of unity with nature.

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Prison rooms: Ljubljana (Slovenia)

Hostel Celica is 20 prison cells under one roof. At the end of the 19th century, the Austrian-Hungarian authorities built a military prison in Ljubljana, which operated until Slovenia left Yugoslavia. Today, the former prison is generously painted with graffiti and warmly welcomes not military and political prisoners, but ordinary travelers.

80 artists worked on the interiors of the hostel rooms, turning it into a kind of art object. Some things remained from the prison: for example, barred doors and loophole windows, but the gloomy spirit completely disappeared from the prison in just a couple of decades. Now they live here, hold exhibitions and concerts, and meet in cafes and bars.

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Ocean Train: Mossel Bay (South Africa)

In Mossel Bay, there is a train parked forever, which has become famous throughout the coast for the Santos Express hostel. Travelers can rent a room in a multi-seat carriage or spend the night in a luxury compartment. The hostel is also very popular among travelers due to its convenient location - the beach is 30 meters from Santos Express, and city attractions and shops are 5 minutes away.

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House with history for 500 people: London (UK)

Clink78 Hostel in King's Cross, London has won numerous awards. Original design, creative atmosphere, good service And low prices attract tourists from all over the world. The building in which Clink78 Hostel is located has a long history. Since the 18th century, either apartment buildings or courts with pre-trial detention cells have been located here. In the 19th century, here, as the owners of Clink78 claim, he wrote the story of Oliver Twist himself. Clink78 accommodates up to 500 guests. Here you can live in multi-bed rooms or in double and triple rooms, use a shared kitchen and bar.

(m. Barrikadnaya)

Located in a strategically important place for fashionable Moscow, on the Patriarch’s Ponds, GOROD’Patriarshie HOSTEL is the personification of the area with all the iconic elements. The interior looks like it was copied from the nearby Uilliam’s restaurant, where in the summer idle guests eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at the open windows and on the porch. Everything in the rooms is thought out with such attention and love that it seems that this is not a hostel at all, but a cozy interior shop, whose owner is inspired by Provence.

2. (metro station Arbatskaya)

Apart from the fact that Faro Hostel is located in the very center of Arbat with its traditional souvenir shops, street artists and barkers, the interior of this hostel is exclusively New York. Raw brick walls, industrial design elements more common somewhere in Meatpacking or Chelsea. All this puts us in a very correct mood, hinting that Moscow is not only popular popular patriotism tourist streets, but also places like Red October and contemporary art galleries, similar in mood to Faro Hostel.

3. (metro station Kropotkinskaya)

As the name suggests, Fabrika Hostel & Gallery is a hostel-gallery where psychedelic silhouettes of animals and girls in the style of Roy Lichtenstein look out at you from the walls of the rooms. One of the main features of Fabrika is rightfully considered to be the rooftop veranda, which offers a stunning view of the Red October factory, where the hostel is located. A little further - the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Kremlin and the City Towers. In a word, perfect place, from where all the “faces” of one Moscow are visible.

4. (metro station Sretensky Boulevard)

The legendary district of old Moscow, attic rooms, numerous Parisian hints in the interiors and carefully crafted details. All this makes Gindza Hostel Sretenka one of the most attractive in the city center. Add here a bar, the ability to order aromatic coffee at any time of the day, a mini-library and like-minded guests, and you get a hostel where you can not only spend the night, but also enjoy the unique spirit of the city.

5. (metro station Novoslobodskaya)

The futuristic-minimalistic interiors of HQ Hostelberry are reminiscent of Japanese capsule hotels, diluted with bright berry accents. It seems that an anime heroine with pink hair is about to emerge from the capsule. But anime, rather, can be seen on the screen, because the hostel has its own mini-cinema in the living room, where you can sit on soft pillows and spend the evening in the company of other guests.

6. (metro station Chekhovskaya)

The best description for this hostel is “Friendly Home”, where there is a place for noisy gatherings in the kitchen and evenings over a glass of wine in the huge living room. The interiors are carefully thought out, the style is a creative urban space with a good dose of humor in the form of funny slogans on the walls. And most importantly, Friend House is located just a 10-minute walk from Red Square and Tverskaya. The best option for a trip to Moscow with a large group.

7. (metro station Rimskaya)

If hostels could be ranked by star rating, Netizen could claim its fair five stars. Opened a few months ago, it is the leader in the number of rave reviews from guests on various travel sites.

What is praised most often? Interiors in which the hand of the designer is visible, cleanliness in the rooms, comfortable beds, plenty of showers, a large lounge area, a separate floor for work space and friendly staff. If Netizen does not change itself over time, then the status of an exemplary hostel will work for it for a long time.

8. (m. Avtozavodskaya)

Another hostel with a telling name. Wood is in abundance in the coworking area with massive tables at which you can work, fortunately all the modern office equipment is also there. The theme of wood in the hostel is played out ironically in the loft-like interior: wooden panels in the rooms, a wooden reception desk, and a dining area. In a word, a very warm place where you don’t want to leave.

9. (m. Kurskaya)

In this hostel, cats are everywhere, but there is no danger for allergy sufferers. The owners' creativity did not go further than images, figurines and pillows in the shape of cats. In all rooms there is a cat infestation on the walls, shelves and curtains. Otherwise, this is a completely ordinary hostel, which, nevertheless, is cozy and affordable enough to spend a week or two here.

10. (metro station Chkalovskaya)

When you enter this hostel, you understand that the name was not chosen by chance. The owners took a responsible approach to recreating the atmosphere of home comfort. Soft light, flower pots, bookshelves. In addition, the area in which the “House” is located is replete with contemporary art galleries (Winzavoda, Artplay) and hipster clubs (Ema), which will dilute your idea of ​​classic hiking trails capital Cities.

People stay in hostels not only for the sake of saving money. Yes, it’s cheap, but often for a nominal 400-600 RUB per night you get not only a bed, but also an original interior, cheerful company, warm service, parties and discounts on excursions and cocktails in the bar next door. There are many of these in St. Petersburg, because they are also used local residents Same. We have selected 8 of the most interesting hostels where you can spend the night during your trip. Well, or if the bridges were opened very inopportunely.

Hostel "Taiga"

“Taiga” has received awards more than once and topped the ratings best hostels in the country. The hostel is decorated in the style of Scandinavian minimalism, in addition to standard amenities (air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cleaning, etc.), guests are offered bicycles for rent, free table tennis, iMac for common use and the prefix "Dandy".

Taiga is not only a hostel, but also a popular hipster place with co-working space, shops, cafes and exhibition spaces. So guests can attend all the events taking place here, as well as receive a discount at a nearby bar or restaurant.

Address: Zagorodny pr., 21-23. Cost: from 340 RUB per day per person.

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Art-hostel "Culture"

This hostel is part of the Fligel entertainment space. There are many different creative startups on its territory: an architectural bureau, a vinyl record store, culinary schools and educational projects. And also a hostel. The atmosphere and audience are appropriate: everything is stylish and creative, environmentally friendly. The rooms are very bright, and there are eight shared bathrooms, so there is enough for everyone.

Address: st. Uprising, 24/27B. Cost: from 400 RUB per person.

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Capsule hostel Your Space

A suitable option for those who are late for the bridges and/or just want to sleep in silence. The capsule hostel is located in the city center, in the Golitsyn Loft art cluster and a stone's throw from the Summer Garden and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. There is nothing superfluous here, the rooms are small, and the furnishings are as functional as possible: there is a bed with an orthopedic mattress, soundproofing, free wifi and shower with hot water. If you want to socialize, you can go to the lounge area, where guests often watch movies together. The main thing is to agree on what language to include the film in: the company is usually international.

Address: emb. Fontanka, 20. Cost: from 550 RUB per person per day.

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Hostel "Fall in Love"

The hostel with the romantic name “Falling in Love” fully lives up to its name. At least here you can fall in love with St. Petersburg. This is a small - with only 5 rooms - mini-hotel next to the Moskovsky railway station. The owners of the hostel are very careful about maintaining a homely atmosphere, so they treat guests here to cookies, arrange dinners for everyone in the evenings, play the old piano themselves and let everyone play. An important nuance: by prior arrangement, you can come with a cat or other animal.

Address: st. Marata, 61. Cost: from 1980 RUB per room.

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Baby Lemonade Hostel

This hostel is the epitome of hippie 60s aesthetics. Here you will find unexpected interior solutions: for example, vinyl records and Volkswagen buses in the form of a chandelier. The atmosphere is also from that era - freedom and intimacy. In the evenings, everyone dine together and play “Mafia,” and since the guests are usually multinational, some exotic dish is prepared here every evening. The owners, in turn, love to treat their guests to pancakes and borscht. A special bonus: discounts on shots at Apron, Folks Bar and Terminal, as well as a map of the best drinking establishments in the city.

Address: st. Inzhenernaya, 7. Cost: from 350 RUB per day per person.

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Hostel chain "Friends"

The Friends hostel chain is named after the cult American TV series from the 90s and is designed in the style of Central Perk, where your favorite characters met every day. The interior is decorated in the fashion of the 90s: everything is bright and acidic, but at the same time cozy. In the courtyard of the hostel on the Griboyedov Canal, a pink “beetle” with cardboard characters from the series inside was parked for a long time, which greatly amused St. Petersburg residents and city guests.

In total, there are about 10 hostels of this network in St. Petersburg, in each of them they play a TV series non-stop in the lobby (guess which one), play kicker and throw parties.

Address: emb. Griboyedov Canal, 20, etc. Cost: from 300 RUB. per person.

To save money, many tourists choose hostels to stay. This is several times cheaper than renting a hotel room. But if saving is not your first priority, and you want to stay in some original establishment, we offer you the most unusual hostels from all over the world.

Do you dream of living by the sea and enjoying its vastness right from your window? Then you should definitely stay at the Rua Reidh Lighthouse Hotel, which is located on the north-west coast of Scotland overlooking the Hebrides. There is no internet here mobile communications and television is truly the “end of the earth.” In winter you can see the northern lights here!

Price– from 42.5 pounds per person (breakfast included)

Photo: flickr.com/photos/msakr/6119874961

Photo: facebook.com/Ruareidhlighthouse

AmicitiA in Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Burg Altena in Altena (Germany)

Do you want to feel like members royal nobility? Stay at Burg Altena, a 12th-century castle built on a hill. From here you have a magnificent view of the Lenne River valley and the city. The castle was a military garrison, a prison, and an almshouse. At the beginning of the 20th century, the castle was reconstructed and a hostel was opened here. Burg Altena is believed to be the first youth hostel in the world. There are three-, four-, thirteen- and fourteen-bed rooms.

Price– from 60 euros per day.

STF Jumbo Stay in Stockholm (Sweden)

A completely unique hostel STF Jumbo Stay, which is located right in the Boeing 747 airliner next to international airport Stockholm-Arlanda. Moreover, the transfer from the airport is free. Your windows will overlook the runway. The room contains beds, a desk and even a TV. Breakfast is served from 3 am. There is also a bar on board the hostel airliner.

Price for a bed in a 4-bed shared room - from 45 euros (approximately 438 SEK), a room in a jet turbine - 78 euros (722 SEK). Breakfast included.

In the Irish county of Sligo, the 30-meter-long Gyreum eco-hostel is nestled amidst expansive landscapes. The hostel is equipped with a filtration system for domestic and waste water, geothermal heating and wind turbines. You can choose to stay in a private double room, in a five-bed dormitory room, or even book a capsule tent in the common room of the premises.

Prices– from 16 to 27 euros.

HI-Ottawa Jail in Ottawa (Canada)

Are you wondering what it's like to be in prison? You have a great opportunity to experience this for yourself at the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel in Canada. The hostel is located in the Carleton County Gaol prison building, built more than 150 years ago. You will live in real cells with stone walls and wooden floors - bed linen and lockers are provided. In the morning, all “prisoners” are served breakfast. You can relax in the shared lounge or read a book in the library. If you wish, you can go on a tour of the prison building.

Prices– from 30 Canadian dollars (bed in a shared 4- or 6-bed room). For those who want a separate double cell, the cost starts from 80 Canadian dollars per day.

If you are planning to open your own hostel, but you have absolutely no ideas, this article is for you. Below you can learn about the main categories of such names, as well as see many examples of names of existing hostels throughout the country.

Principles for forming hostel names

The names of such points are quite difficult to classify. Owners often rely not on thematic, but on catchy names. Despite this, several main categories of such names can be distinguished, each of which is unique.

1. Names with the word "hostel". This category is associative, because it directly informs the client about the profile of the enterprise. You can use the same word, but in English - "Hostel". And combining this word with other vocabulary will allow you to create an original name, for example, “Your hostel”, “Da! Hostel”, “Star Wars hostel”.
2. Names that include the words “house”, “house”, “hotel”, “room” and so on. This category is very similar to the previous one, because they both make direct associations with the activities of the hostel. It all depends on the imagination of the entrepreneur - you can combine these words with others, getting the following interesting options such as, for example, “Anti Dorm”, “ArtHotel”, “Cozy House”.
3. Other original titles. The vast majority of these names do not have a direct connection with the activities of the hostel, which, however, does not make them obviously losing. These names should be bright and sounding, then the client will definitely remember them, for example, “Indigo”, “Breeze”, “Narcissus”, “Cozy Lawn”, etc.

Examples of hostel names

1. Names with direct occurrence of the word “hostel”

2. Names that include the words “house”, “house”, “hotel”, “room”

3. Other, original names