Friends Hostel

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation133 Strada Columna, ChişinăuShow on map

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8.1 · Very good963 reviews

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.0 out of 10, at 133 Strada Columna.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Convenient Location and Comfortable Stay

Central Location: Friends Hostel, located in Chişinău, offers a prime spot near key attractions like the National Opera and Ballet Theater and Chisinau Town Hall.

Cozy Accommodations: Enjoy a comfortable stay in well-equipped rooms featuring a shared kitchen, lounge, and complimentary WiFi. The shared bathroom includes modern amenities like a shower, hairdryer, and slippers.

Helpful Staff and Nearby Attractions

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage

Rooms

8.1

Very good

Rated 8.1 out of 10 by 963 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.5
Service9.0
Location8.0
Rooms8.0
Amenities7.5
Value8.4
Food & drink8.0

Guests mention

Welcoming staffGood locationClean accommodations

SCOTTUnited States
August 2026Solo traveller
Easy to get around and comfortable
Good location and comfortable beds
Na
FurkanTurkey
August 2026Solo traveller
Be carefull
Just price.
Only one shower for 15+ guests staying at the property — completely inadequate. Toilets are not clean/sterile at all. There's a staff member (didn't catch his name) who is consistently rude, cold and…
tardieuMD
August 2026Solo traveller
Super l'établissement c'est bien amélioré je conseille la chambre à 6lits elle est pas côté route du coup plus calme, vraiment je conseille
АделінаUkraine
August 2026Solo traveller
поселили о 3 ночі, хостел в самому центрі, на одну ніч супер варіант, на помитись та поспати підійде
ремонт трохи не дуже, але ціна-якість, тому питань 0, все чудово
RubyUnited Kingdom
August 2026Solo traveller
Not bad for the price
Good location
Affordable
Relatively quiet
Lockers provided
Comfortable
There are only 2 bathrooms, which you often have to wait for and aren’t the cleanest.
The female dorm could be locked from the inside, but a key was…
AndreiFinland
August 2026Solo traveller
Stay at Friends hostel
Comfy beds(with privacy curtain), great price, nice staff. A great location to come back.
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Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

133 Strada Columna, Chişinău

Guests rate the location 8.0 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM

Check-out by 12:00 PM

No children

No pets

Free parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

What we’d check for you here

That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Friends Hostel

What time is check-in and check-out at Friends Hostel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Friends Hostel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Friends Hostel?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Is breakfast included at Friends Hostel?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Friends Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Can I check in late at Friends Hostel?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Friends Hostel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Friends Hostel?

133 Strada Columna, Chişinău.

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