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Lviv's hostel situation seems to be in constant flux, with expats setting up then selling
up with alarming speed. Check that a hostel is still running before turning up without a
booking. Most hostels seem to have a no-alcohol policy.
Old City Hostel
HOSTEL$
( 294 9644;
www.oldcityhostel.lviv.ua
;
vul Beryndy 3; dm/d from 80/320uah; )
Occupy-
ing two floors of an elegantly fading tenement just steps from pl Rynok, this expertly run
hostel with period features and views of the Shevchenko statue from the wrap-around
balcony has quickly established itself as the city's best. Fluff-free dorms hold four to 16
beds, shower queues are unheard of, sturdy lockers keep your stuff safe and there's a
well-endowed kitchen.
Ekotel
HOTEL, HOSTEL$
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(
244 3008;
www.hotel-ekotel.lviv.ua
; vul Sakharova 42; dm 65-140uah, d 220-300uah;
)
There are no frills but plenty of smiles at this spartan but comfortable 94-bed budget
hotel and hostel, 2km southwest of the city centre. To keep rates down, rooms do the ab-
solute minimum but are clean and well maintained, though the call-centre furniture could
get a touch depressing after a couple of days. The dorms have no bunks, there's a small
common room and breakfast is extra.
Central Square Hostel
HOSTEL$
( 095 225 6654;
www.cshostel.com
; pl Rynok 5; dm/d from 95/320uah; )
This hostel may
be small, but its location on pl Rynok puts you in the heart of the Lviv action. Free tea
and coffee, a pint-sized kitchen and thief-proof lockers, but just one shower.
Reikartz Medievale
HOTEL$$$
( 235 0890;
www.reikartz.com
; vul Drukarska 9; s/d from 595/680uah; )
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in this 100% Ukrainian chain limits the medieval theme to a few spired bedsteads, the
odd tapestry and a bit of chunky furniture. There's also nothing of the Middle Ages about
the huge bathrooms, crisp linens and exceptional service. More hryvnya gets you a big-
ger room, but nothing else.
NTON
HOTEL$$$