First Hostel Bucur 21  

In Bucharest's City-Centre, a short walk from the heart of the old city. You're a 5-minute drive from the Palace of the Parliament and Piata Unirii Fountains, about 0.2 mi from Radu Voda Monastery, and within walking distance of Patriarchal and Antim monasteries.

A social, no-fuss hostel with 56 air-conditioned rooms and a relaxed garden. Rooms come with rainfall showers, hair dryers, irons/ironing boards and phones offering free local calls. Expect a casual, friendly vibe and simple, practical décor.

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, a communal kitchen for self-catering, and a restful garden to unwind in. Onsite perks include free self-parking, laundry, safe-deposit boxes, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a tour/concierge desk to book excursions.

Complimentary wireless internet and a guest computer station. 24-hour front desk and phones with free local calls make short work trips easy.

A shared kitchen lets you cook your own meals and keep costs down. Concierge and the tour desk can recommend nearby cafes and local eateries.