The Midland Hostel

In general I had a really good time in this hostel. Staff is friendly, kitchen is nice, living room is cozy! However, I discovered bedbug bites when coming back home (confirmed by a dermatologist). Since this is the only place I stayed at, apart from my own house, I assume I have got them here. I definitely do not mean to leave a deadly reference, as I liked the place, but I think it is important to inform fellow travelers, and the hostel about this annoying problem!

Had a awesome stay at this hostel. Price is decent and staff is helpful. A guy broke his arm while playing arm wrestling and the ambulance came. The staff helped us to contact a local guy for cheap car rental which was good. No fuss rental. The hostel is quite near the mass rapid transport system which means it's quite convenient to get around. A few good eating places around it.

This hostel is awesome! Clean, comfy beds, great kitchen, perfect location, and friendly staff. Couldn’t find a better hostel in Bucharest if I tried. And did I mention it’s SUPER cheap? Insane value, if you’re staying in Bucharest, stay at Midland! A+++

One of my favorite hostels in the world. Been there twice, went back just because the vibe there is just amazing. The staff is simply awesome, all of them. It's almost impossible not to feel at home here, people just don't seem to want to leave!

Socially speaking, probably my favorite hostel experience. The staff here are very different than the staff at most hostels I've stayed at elsewhere. They are very inclusive and are just as likely to be hanging out with you in the common room as sitting behind the desk. Some are there even when they're off work, so that's probably a good sign of the environment being positive and conducive to the social aspects of travel. It's not a party hostel, but it's not a quiet hostel either. And the staff will invite people out on the town when they go out, if that's your cup of tea (or glass of whatever). Wifi was fine. Hostel was maybe a 20 minute walk to Old Town. There are grocery stores, small and full-service, within a block or two. The hostel is not fancy though, and I wouldn't even call it aesthetically pleasing. But it cost about 8.50 Euros a night ($10). It is clean, smoke-free. Lockers are available with a key deposit. There is a kitchen and fridge. I had no issues with my food being safe in the fridge. I did have issues the last night I was there, as I had to get up early to get to the airport to get my rental car and leave Bucharest, and some fellow travelers came in late and were up late in the common area, playing music and guitar loudly (I think I was the only person in my room, so the hostel was pretty vacant). That was the only time I had sleep issues--ironically when the hostel was least crowded. There was often a good mix of people there, from different countries. And the staff there were very helpful when I had questions for making plans locally and for when I left Bucharest to explore other areas. I'll definitely come back here if/when I find myself in Bucharest again. It was one of those places where you realize how special it is, especially after you've left it.

One of the best hostels I ever stayed in. Has all the features, in a unique building. Staff is very friendly and always ready to assist you. Convenient and nice location. Very much recommended!

Great hostel for the price. The staff is helpful and professional. The location is in walking distance to the metro and great coffee shops. The only downside is the bathrooms are small and have weird foggy glass window shower doors.

Very cheap, with excellent service. We were in a group of three and as they had a room for four open, they upgraded us when we arrived. The staff were super friendly and took the time to point out places of interest (AND CHEAP RESTAURANTS!) on the map. The bedrooms and beds were clean, and there are lockers in each room so your valuables can be safe when you're not there. They have a handy set of games to break the ice between strangers. There's also a fridge amd microwave so you can keep/heat food and not have to eat out all the time. My only complaints would be about the bathrooms and the noise, and neither are things the hostel owners have much control over. The bathrooms are really small, with only 2 toilets and 2 showers for over 2 dozen people, so unless you watch carefully for your chance you might have to wait a while. However they do mention this on their hostelworld intro, so it wasn't like we were taken by surprise. As for the noise, that really depends on the guests. For us, it wasn't great because we had a really early flight and had to get up at 3am, and couldn't catch much sleep because of the party goers in the main room. But if you're in Bucharest for a while and want to make friends, this is the hostel for you. Overall, this is very good value for money, especially if you want to make a few friends. I would warn you away if you're a light sleeper or have an early flight/train/activity/etc.