The Kosmonaut Hostel

Overall Rating

105 out of 108 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'The Kosmonaut Hostel'

The Kosmonaut welcomes fellow space travellers to the exotic new frontier of free Europe! We are the only centrally hostel in L'viv and promise you an adventure you'll never forget!

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When it comes to hostels in Lviv we set the standard! The Kosmonaut is the only hostel in lviv with…


• Free Breakfast, Tea and Coffee
• Free Internet and Wi-Fi Access
• Free Washing machine
• Free Linen and Towel
• Recommended by Lonely Planet, Let’s Go and In Your Pocket Guides 2009
• 24 Hour Reception (No Curfew No Lockout)
• 24 Hour Hot water
• Visa Support for AUS, MEX, CRO and NZ (See below)
• Free City Map
• Multiple Bathrooms
• Hostel Floor Plan in the Photos Section (We are not a flat with bunks!)
• Spacious Kitchen and Common Room
• Pleasant, Multi-Lingual Staff on 8 hour Shifts (not 24!)
• Consistently High Ratings and Reviews (Check other agents and forums!)
• Book Exchange
• Group Expeditions to Clubs and Bars all week
• Free Luggage Storage and Safe
• Free Filtered Water
• Free hairdryer
• City Tours
• Tours to the therapeutic ‘Bania’ Russian style sauna.
• Shooting Expeditions (AK-47 etc.)

Perfectly positioned between the Market Square and Main University, The Kosmonaut puts you within minutes of all major attractions! Check our map in the photos section or see our website for more details.

Do your research! Read our reviews both here and elsewhere. Our customers consistently rate us highly for our unbeatable service and atmosphere. We won't let you down!

Australian owned and operated, The Kosmonaut Hostel is a tribute to those who dare to explore new frontiers.

Our philosophy? Simple. Free breakfast, free washing machine, free filtered water, free tea and coffee, free internet, free wi-fi! Our listed price includes everything! Our exceptionally pleasant and helpful staff work 8 hour shifts (not 24!) and are ready to assist you with local information, ticket purchasing and any other advice.

Check out our floor-plan in the photos section! See our spacious dormitories, multiple bathrooms, reception-lounge, kitchen-lounge and reading room. There's over 220 square meters of 'space' to enjoy at The Kosmonaut!

We have 12, 10, 6 and 4 bed dormitories, plus one private room with two single beds, with shared bathroom facilities. Our rooms are furnished with brand new steel Ikea bunks, mattresses and linen. We also offer a private room with en-suite bathroom, microwave and double bed.

Our Kitchen and Common Rooms are huge, fully functional and open all hours. We have an enormous and welcoming kitchen table, couches, computer with free internet and wi-fi access, coffee-machine, microwave, hotplate, fridge, free water cooler, and a selection of board-games and books to keep you occupied in the evening.

Customers can also enjoy a vast array of Soviet paraphernalia and other antiques and collectibles which give our hostel a 'museum' like appeal you can touch!

Visa Support:

Citizens of the European Union, USA, Canada, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Andorra, Japan, Korea, Norway, Monaco or The Vatican City DO NOT require a visa for stays of up to 90 days in Ukraine.
All others, including Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Croatia etc. should contact us directly to arrange an invitation letter to take to your nearest Ukrainian Consulate or Embassy. Please allow at least 24 hours for us to send your invitation and at least a further 24 hours for consular procedure.

Don't worry, it's very simple!

Accommodation Information

Location Information

We are the best located hostel in L'viv, at no. 8 Sichovykh Striltsiv St. (Січових Стрільців 8), only 500 meters from the old town square, 150 meters from the Shevchenko Monument and 2km from the train station!

Our street is a hive of activity during the day, but is pleasantly peaceful during the night. We are only 20 meters from the famous ‘Puzata Hata’ Ukrainian Restaurant which serves hearty backpacker’s meals from 2 euro. The city’s main pubs, clubs, restaurants, markets and landmarks are all within comfortable walking distance.