Bokstel Hostel, also written Boxtel Hostel, is a budget hostel at Arbat Street 4, building 1, entered through entrance 3 and located on the third floor, in the Arbat district, according to a Yandex Maps page. The Arbatskaya metro station of Line 4 is about 186 meters away, according to a booking page.
Booking pages list free internet, air conditioning and a kitchen, and the hostel is near the House of Books on New Arbat and Old Arbat. No official site was found, so rates, rules and room types should be checked with the hostel or on a booking site.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Бокстел |
|---|---|
| Address | Arbat Street 4, building 1, entrance 3, third floor, Moscow 119019 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Arbat |
| Metro | Arbatskaya (Filyovskaya Line (Line 4, light blue), About 186 meters, according to a booking page; the Arbatskaya station of Line 3 is about 440 meters away, according to a map page; the walking times and the exits were not verified) |
| Opening hours | A Yandex Maps page lists the hostel as open until midnight; check-in, check-out and reception hours were not found.
(as of October 2026 – check the hostel directly) |
| Best time to visit | The hostel works all year, and the Arbat streets are best for walking in spring, summer and autumn. Old Arbat is busiest in the afternoon and on weekends; crowd patterns inside the hostel were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | At least one night |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Bokstel Hostel?
The reasons are practical. The hostel is an inexpensive address on Arbat Street, with the Arbatskaya metro stations on Lines 3 and 4 a short walk away, so Old Arbat, the Boulevard Ring and the Kremlin area are within walking distance.
Booking pages list free internet, air conditioning and a kitchen, and a Yandex Maps page lists air conditioning and Wi-Fi. It is a hostel on an upper floor of a building, so rooms may be shared. Rates vary, so check with the hostel.
Highlights of Bokstel Hostel
A hostel above Arbat Street
The hostel is on the third floor of building 1 at Arbat Street 4, reached through entrance 3, according to a Yandex Maps page, which shows the entrances on the map. Look for entrance 3 in the courtyard side of the building. Check the entrance on a map before you arrive with luggage.
Tip: Check entrance 3 on the map before you arrive.
Arbatskaya at the door
A booking page gives the Arbatskaya station of the Filyovskaya Line about 186 meters away, and a map page gives the Arbatskaya station of Line 3 at about 440 meters, while the Alexander Garden station is also near. The metro has its own guide on this site. Check the exits on the station plan.
Tip: Choose the station by the line you need.
Old Arbat and the House of Books
The hostel is a short walk from the Old Arbat pedestrian street and the House of Books on New Arbat, according to a map page, and a booking page names the Magic Museum nearby. The distances were not verified. Check each venue's own opening hours.
Tip: Check the venues' opening hours before you go.
Kitchen and air conditioning
Booking pages list a kitchen, free internet and air conditioning among the amenities, and a Yandex Maps page lists air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The kitchen rules and the room types were not found. Ask the hostel what is available.
Tip: Ask about the kitchen rules when you check in.
Near the Kremlin on foot
A booking page puts the hostel 1.3 to 1.4 km from the center and Red Square, a walk of about 20 minutes. The route follows Vozdvizhenka Street. Red Square has its own guide on this site.
Tip: See the Red Square guide before you walk.
Another hostel nearby
The Guten Duck hostel is at Chistye Prudy and the Petrovka Loft on Petrovka Street, both across the Boulevard Ring from the Arbat, and both have their own articles on this site. Compare them if you want a different room type.
Tip: Compare the nearby hostels before you book.
Atmosphere
The Bokstel is a small, informal hostel on an upper floor of a building on Arbat Street, with a kitchen, air conditioning and short corridors, according to booking pages. It has no street-level reception.
Guests are mostly young and independent travelers. The Arbat streets are busy with walkers by day and quieter late. The crowd varies by season, and no details were verified.
History of Bokstel Hostel
The hostel occupies part of a building at Arbat Street 4, building 1, near the Arbatskaya metro station, and appears on booking sites as Boxtel Hostel. A 2021 listing already names it.
The year it opened, the history of the building and its architect were not found in the sources read, so this section is short.
Booking and Check-In at Bokstel Hostel
No official site was found, so book through a booking site that lists the address Arbat Street 4, building 1, under the name Bokstel Hostel or Boxtel Hostel, or call the number on the hostel’s Yandex Maps page. Check-in and check-out times, breakfast and cancellation terms were not found. Check that the booking names entrance 3 and the third floor.
- Foreign guests: hostels in Russia usually handle the registration of foreign guests, but rules change and depend on nationality, so ask the hostel and read the Moscow Vibes registration guide; as of October 2026 this was not verified with the hostel.
- Payment: foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and the sanctions rules of your own country may restrict some Russian payment services and bookings, so check this yourself and ask the hostel how it takes payment.
Check all rates and rules with the hostel directly.
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How to Get to Bokstel Hostel
The hostel is at Arbat Street 4, building 1, entrance 3, third floor. A booking page gives the Arbatskaya station of Line 4 at about 186 meters and a map page the Arbatskaya station of Line 3 at about 440 meters; the walking times and the exits were not verified. The House of Books is about 250 meters away, according to a map page.
- Metro: Arbatskaya, Lines 3 and 4; check the exit on the station plan.
- Taxi and airports: the taxi apps guide and the airport transfer guides of this site explain the options.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found. The hostel is on the third floor of a building, so ask about lifts and steps when you book.
Food Nearby
Cafe Pushkin, Turandot, Coffeemania and Jean-Jacques have their own articles on this site, and Old Arbat and New Arbat have many cafes and canteens. Booking pages list a kitchen at the hostel. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
A padlock and earplugs for a shared room, and comfortable shoes. Bring rubles in cash for small purchases, since foreign cards are reported not to work.
Photography Rules
No photography rules were found. Ask the staff before you photograph the common rooms or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
The hostel is aimed at independent travelers, and rooms may be shared. Child policies, private family rooms and stroller access were not found, so ask the hostel when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- The hostel is entered through entrance 3 and is on the third floor, so check it on a map before you arrive.
- Search under Boxtel Hostel as well, since older listings use that spelling.
- Two Arbatskaya stations are close, so choose by the line you need.
- Check-in times were not found, so ask the hostel and ask about luggage storage; the luggage guide of this site explains options.
- The Arbat House Hotel is nearby on Skatertny Lane, so compare it if you want a private room.
- Old Arbat is busiest in the afternoon, so walk it in the morning.
What to Do Within Walking Distance of Bokstel Hostel
These places are an easy walk from Bokstel Hostel and help you plan your days:
Within walking distance
State Museum of Oriental Art Moscowabout 450 m away (~8 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Schusev State Museum of Architecture Moscowabout 500 m away (~8 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Vakhtangov Theatre Moscowabout 550 m away (~9 min walk) · typical visit: About 3 hours for a performanceMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow State Conservatoryabout 550 m away (~9 min walk) · typical visit: About 2 to 3 hours for a concertMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Explore Nearby Bokstel Hostel
Metro stations near Bokstel Hostel
Arbatskaya Metro Stationabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Borovitskaya Metro Stationabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Bokstel Hostel
Elevenabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Jean-Jacquesabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
WA Gardenabout 650 m away (~10 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Krasotaabout 650 m away (~10 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nightlife near Bokstel Hostel
Rhythm & Blues Cafeabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Rule Taproomabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Bokstel Hostel
Arbat House Hotelabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Russo-Balt Hotel Moscowabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Cheers Arbat Mini-Hotelabout 400 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Bokstel Hostel
December Nights Music Festival in Moscowabout 700 m away (~11 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Orthodox Easter in Moscowabout 900 m away (~15 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Bokstel Hostel
Where is Bokstel Hostel?
At Arbat Street 4, building 1, entrance 3, third floor.
Is it the same as Boxtel Hostel?
Yes, both spellings are used.
Which metro station is nearest?
Arbatskaya, about 186 meters away.
Does it have a kitchen?
Yes, according to booking pages.
Is there an official website?
None was found, so book through a booking site.
How far is Red Square?
About 1.3 to 1.4 km.
Is it on the ground floor?
No, on the third floor.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; ask the hostel how it takes payment.
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