Baikaler Hostel
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Jack Sheremetoff offers his hostel in the center of Irkutsk and lake Baikal (Listvyanka)...
Baikaler Eco-Hostel (Lonely Planet Recommended!) is located in the village of Listvyanka, near Lake Baikal. Built from wood, a well-insulated and energy-efficient material, the place is carefully imbedded into the environment. Our eco-hostel has a warm and inviting atmosphere, setting new standards for comfort and security.The main house has four guest rooms with shared facilities: three twins and one dorm for four people. There are two toilets and one shower. Our fully-equipped kitchen is for common use. Each twin room has LCD TV and multimedia players; there is also a common library for all of our guests.The other solar house has one dormitory room for eight people plus a single room. There are three toilets and one solar shower, a fully-equipped kitchen, a common room with a big-screen TV and a free library of music, films, and photos.No WiFi no InternetWe also have a wonderful Russian banya (sauna) to smooth and relax weary travellers. It is 400R per person per hour, 700R for 2, 1000R for 3 and 1200R for 4 at a time.Our English-speaking staff is here to help, just ask!Welcome to Baikaler Hostel!Please keep in mind that all trains in Russia run on Moscow time (Irkutsk time = Moscow time + 5hr). So if you train ticket says: arrival time is 3 am that in fact means 8am local time. |
Availability & Rates
To view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'Hostel Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- 24 hour security
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast not included
- Card phones
- Free Internet Access
- Free Wifi
- Hair Dryers
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Linen Included
- Luggage Storage
- Tours Travel Desk
- Towels For Hire
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.DirectionsShow MapHide Map
From the train station (zeleznodorozny vokzal):A) Come out of the train station. Turn right and walk straight 300m, then you'll see the bridge. Walk over the bridge, go straight along the Stepan Razin street (keep walking on the right side!), follow the tram tracks, which will turn left and then turn right on the cornet of Lenin and Gorky street. You are almost there! Cross Lenin street. You will see the hostel building (see its photo below). Do do expect to see any kind of sign on front side of the building! Walk to the back side of the building and find yellow 'baikaler' sign.B) Take a tram (any #) and get off at the 4th stop (in about 7 min). Alternatively, take a bus #70, or minibus #64, 20 and get off at the Art Museum / Khudozestvenny Muzei.Cross the Lenin street, you will see the blue building with NOKIA sign in front of you. This is the building #7. To your right there will be a long coral-violet building # 9 with signs 'OPTIKA', Plane Ticket Agency, VTB24 Bank, walk in its yard, continue walking along the building - our entrance is the 4th from the right corner of the building. The apartment is on the 3rd floor ! The main entrance door is dark brown and has an outside door phone with a little sign � please use it as the main metal door is locked.C) 200-400 Rub private taxi.Direction map: http://baikaler.com/hostel/directions.htmlFrom the airport (aeroport)A) a trolley # 4, bus # 20 (takes 20 min)B) minibuses ## 20, 61, 49, get off at the Art Museum / Khudozestvenny Muzei and walk 5 min backwards.Direction map: http://baikaler.com/hostel/directions.htmlFrom the Central Market (Centralny Rynok)You may find yourself at the Central Market if coming to Baikaler Hostel from Listvyanka or Olkhon islandA) 20 min walk B) take a tram # 1 or 2 to the right direction if the central market & shopping center buildings are behind you.Direction map:http://baikaler.com/hostel/directions.htmlFrom the Pier 'Raketa' You may find yourself at the Rier Rakets if coming to Baikaler Hostel from lake Baikal by public boats.A) a trolley # 5, get off at the Art Museum / Khudozestvenny Muzei and walk 5 min backwards.Direction map:http://baikaler.com/hostel/directions.html
Located Near
The apaprtment located near the Nokia phone shop on main streets intersection: Lenin and Sverdlov
