EasyFlat Hostel

I booked late at night, and Tatiana still managed to answer me the day before I arrived. Once you book, send her your arrival time and WhatsApp number. She’ll message you directions and tips for getting there. The location is great, and it’s easy to reach by bus from either the central railway station or the bus station. I chose this place because of the good reviews, after reading reviews for other hostels where most people didn’t speak English. I didn’t expect such welcoming hospitality. Tatiana is really helpful, has an answer for everything, and, best of all, speaks English. The other guests were quiet and respectful too. I stayed three nights. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the bedrooms are clean, comfortable, and very quiet. The toilets are clean and the shower has good hot water. Tatiana kept the place very clean and comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay. Spazibo, Tatiana, for making it so good, and for helping me with my bus ticket!!!! I definitely recommend it!

Tatiana sends instructions for finding the hostel once you’ve booked. It’s a small place, basically an apartment with three dorm rooms and one bathroom, about a 15-minute bus ride from central Minsk. Just be aware that checkout is at 11am, and you can’t stay longer because the place is so small.

The hostel is clean and nice, though there aren’t restaurants nearby. There’s a grocery store about 10 minutes behind the building, and another one and a coffee shop two or three buildings toward the bus stop. There’s just one toilet room and one tub/shower room. The kitchen is short on cookware and knives, and there are no spices. Most hostels provide salt and pepper. There’s no toaster either, a first for me. The hostess is nice but can be overwhelming. You have to take your shoes off when you come in. Cameras cover the entrance foyer, hall, kitchen, and bedrooms, so they have you covered. It’s around two miles from the Central Bus Station and Central Train Station. The train station seems to be the city hub. Buses and minibuses leave from behind it, on the lower level. Take bus 4 for seven stops. A cab from behind the station costs 10 BYN.

We stayed at easyflat last year for a rest, and it was all very pleasant. The rooms were clean, the service was good, and the hostel was excellent. We recommend it to everyone.