вторник, 19 июля 2016 г.

Недорогое место для проживания в центре Киева


    Если вы ищете хорошее и недорогое место для ночлега в центре Киева, посетите современные и комфортабельные хостелы. Они приглашают путешественников со всего мира! С помощью многолетнего опыта персонал хостела прекрасно знает, как должен выглядеть и работать хороший и дешевый хостел. Гости могут воспользоваться бесплатным Wi-Fi и гостиной с телевизором, хостелы Киев полностью оборудованы мини-кухней, где можно позавтракать, выпить чашечку кофе или чая. Они также предлагают велосипеды, которые доступны для аренды гостей.
Сотрудники на стойке регистрации в хостелах работают 24 часа в сутки. Отели также предоставляют карты и путеводители. Наиболее популярные хостелы предлагают номера с кондиционером, 2-х и 3-х местные, и общие на 6, 8,и 10 человек. Хостелы предоставляют постельное белье, у каждой кровати есть лампа и шкафчик, который обычно закрывается на ключ. В хостелах есть общие ванные комнаты, в которых находятся душевые кабины.
Недорогие хостелы Киева в центре - это уникальное место, где вы найдете предложения  чрезвычайно дешевого жилья в Киеве, приспособленного к потребностям и требованиям гостей.
Хостелы обычно находятся в центре города, рядом со станциями метро, в нескольких минутах пешком от вокзала и до многих  других интересных мест в столице. Основные достопримечательности в городе на кончиках ваших пальцев. Поэтому, если вы ищите выгодное решения и настроены познакомиться с интересными людьми – хостел ждет именно вас!
К услугам гостей хостелы предлагают номера 1-, 2 - и 6-местные с ванными комнатами, а также 1-, 2 - и 3-местные квартиры в виде студии (санузел и холодильник на два номера). Мульти-культурная, иногда также историческая и международная окружающая среда в хостелах, позволяет познакомиться и подружиться со многими людьми из разных стран.

среда, 27 апреля 2016 г.

Завітай на Пасхальні свята до ЗігЗаг хостелу в центрі Києва!

Свята вже близько, а значить, час мандрувати!

Збираєшся до столиці, та не знаєш, де б зупинитися? Пропонуємо завітати в ZigZag хостел!
На тебе чекають привітний персонал та дружня атмосфера. Ми з радістю порадимо цікаві місця або найближчі події.

ZigZag - це доступний та комфортний молодіжний хостел в центрі міста! Два поверхи з 10-ти, 8-ми, 6-ти та 4-х місними кімнатами. Цілодобова стійка реєстрації, обладнана кухня, безкоштовний Wi-Fi, TV та кондиціонери.


Бажаєш зупинитися в хостелі, але хотів би жити в окремій кімнаті сам, з друзями або родиною? Пропонуємо відмінний варіант: індивідуальний номер.
Зручний номер, в якому може проживати від 1 до 4 осіб.


А подивися, який вид відкривається з вікон!
Звідси ти зможеш побачити і торгівельно-розважальний комплекс Гуллівер, і НСК Олімпійський, і навіть Миколаївський костел!

Зроби свою подорож в Київ незабутньою! З нами весело та комфортно;)

Завітай в хостел ЗігЗаг за адресою:
м.Київ, вул. Горького (Антоновича) 3 А, кв.18
tel: +38 (098) 700 08 80
      +38 (093) 880 88 91
e-mail: zzhostel@gmail.com
сайт: www.zzhostel.com

четверг, 7 апреля 2016 г.

Весна! Прекрасная пора года. На улице тепло, ярко светит солнышко – это время красоты и оживления, не только природы, но и души человека. Я бы сказала, что мы расцветаем будто крокусы. И не зря древние греки считали, что крокусы – это цветок богини утренней зари Авроры, цветок пробуждающейся природы…

Но, как по мне, получать душевное умиротворение можно не только через природу, но и через искусство. И как оказалось, об этом знают не только мы:) 5-7 апреля, в центре современного искусства «М17» (ул. Антоновича, 102 – 104) пройдет открытая предаукционная выставка Classic Underground Contemporary, где все желающие смогут увидеть редкие работы Давида Бурлюка, Эрнеста Коткова, Сергея Шишко, а также работы современных художников – Ильи Исупова, Александра Ройтбурда, Татьяны Малиновской, Евгения Самборского.
Так что не сидите на месте, время расцветать:)

А мы, «ZigZag Hostel» поможем Вам в этом. Мы находимся на пл. Льва Толстого, Горького 3А (Антоновича 3А). Пусть именно с нас начнется Ваше отличное настроение:)


суббота, 9 января 2016 г.

Why should I go to Kiev in the winter?

If you think, that Kiev it is only Independence Square and Kievo- Pecherska Lavra- then you are deeply mistaken. Kiev is not only beautiful in the spring when the chestnut trees are blooming or in the summer when you can buy a kvass on every corner and swim in the Dniper river.

You might be surprised, but Kiev also is the city for fans of fast driving on a snowboard or skis. You probably are sitting now with a surprised face and say to yourself "Whaaaaaat?". This is true. Fans of extreme relaxation please quickly collect your suitcases, book accommodation in the city center in the ZigZag Hostel and come to us because there is a big hill not far from our hostel. It is located in Protasov Yar. From the windows of ZigZag hostel you can see how people are going skiing and brave ones perform tricks on snowboards down the Antonovycha street.

Even if you do not have special equipment, you can rent it less than 5 or 4 euros for 3 hours. If you want to use lift the price is 40 cents and the entrance to the hill costs 70 cents. You can keep warm drinking delicious mulled wine for 50 cents or have lunch for 2 euros.

Do you still prefer Austria? Switzerland? Forget! Come to Kiev and take your family with you. For them we will find also a lot of interesting. For example for children, not far from the hostel, there is a skating rink where every morning instructor teaches the skating on the ice for free. Well, for your ladies there will be always a place for recreation not far from the center city.

Anyway, if you want to spend your time interesting and with benefits – come to Kiev in the winter, stay in ZigZag hostel and you would not regret itJ



пятница, 13 ноября 2015 г.

How to save living in Kiev

Ukraine (especially Kiev) is a place where two different expats can come and live, and after some time one says, "this place is so expensive!" while the other says, "this place is so cheap!". Let us share some know-how to reduce costs to a minimum, using techniques that the locals have improved.

Start with the place where you will live. Of course, the most convenient option is a hostel. And not always the hostels in the center of Kiev are expensive, such as ZigZag Hostel. But if you are really the enemy of neighbors in the room, then share with someone two-bedroom apartment, and pay $ 200 instead of $ 300 for one-bedroom apartment. It’s such a serious job to find a good neighbor. We recommend the web site olx.com.ua for finding rooms to rent (choose "rooms for rent" in the drop-down menu). Real estate agents usually take a fee of 50% of the first month's rent and it can be expensive for you. It will be easier for you to find family or the young couple who are looking for a good neighbor and want to share with you the kitchen, warm and cozy.

Use only public transportation, preferably the metro. It is cheaper than a taxi or to fuel your own car. The most popular public transport in Kiev - is the subway. By metro you can always get to any place in Kiev, as well as here there are no traffic jams or accidents. Of course, in the mornings and evenings there will be a bit crowded, but it is safe and not expensive. In addition, you can purchase a monthly pass or 15 days, which will also help you to save time and money.

Finally, there is a theme of food. It will be cheaper if you buy groceries once a week and in the big hypermarkets like Auchan for example. In such places are usually more choice and there are some discounts or promotions.

In general, the best option - it is hostel. Especially in center of Kiev. As a rule, there is always metro station near the hostel, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms and other conveniences. In general, all that is needed. And most important – it is clean and warm there. Everyone chooses his way.. Well, but you would rather choose the way in ZigZag hostel;)

среда, 19 августа 2015 г.

Traveling in Ukraine and you do not know what you can do in Kiev? The capital of Ukraine is an ancient and modern. This town is loyal to the grumpy grandmothers, to oligarchs in expensive jeeps, surrounded by parks and noisy highways, first-class supermarkets, hostels, which are waiting for visitors to show them the way to a real adventure.

There are so many places to see and visit in Kiev, that it is often confusing which point for start to select. At the same time, some of the best sights of Kiev is not in the traditional guidebooks, although the locals love them. In order to manage to get to the most authentic and genuine experiences, we made a short list of amazing things in Kiev, and we hope ZigZag Hostel would be for you as an ideal base for exploring Kiev.

           1)      St. Cyril's Church (Church of Saints Cyril and Athanasius of Alexandria).
This small and at the same time the old church was built after the ascent to the throne of Kiev in 1139 Chernigov Prince Vsevolod II, and then became the family tomb of Chernigov princes Olegovich. In 1950 during excavation under the church there was discovered an underground passage leading to the numerous burial caves. But 10 years later the entrance to the cave was littered with stones and poured with concrete. On June 14, 2011 the parish was transformed into St. Kirillov Monastery


            2)      Take a walk through the parks of Kiev.
Kiev is undoubtedly considered to be the green capital, and has dozens of beautiful parks for short walks. Mariinsky Park is one of our favorites in the list of things to do in Kiev! Not only because it is in close proximity to the ZigZag hostel, but also you can see the beauty of the Dnieper from it. At the same time, the Mariinsky park has beautiful architectural landmarks as the Mariinsky Palace, the building of the Kyiv Academic Puppet Theatre, and the bridge of lovers - popular with honeymooners.

            3)      Find out more from the National Museum of Chernobyl.
Chernobyl tragedy is the worst nuclear accident in the world. Pripyat, the town closest to the reactor (3 km distance), had around 49,000 residents before the disaster. Now nobody lives there. The city of Chernobyl is only 4 kilometers south from the reactor. Traveling to the exclusion zone is very popular among tourists. And ZigZag hostel will arrange for any tourist excursion on any day, with English-speaking guide. But if you still do not have the opportunity to visit Chernobyl, you can visit the museum, which is located in Kiev.

4) Explore the museum of one street and buy handmade jewelry on the Andrew's descent.
One Street Museum is definitely one of our favorite places in Kiev! It has the fascinating and rich history of the capital of Ukraine. Andrew's descent is a small hill which is used to connect the Upper Kiev with a commercial district of Podol, located on the Dnieper river banks. The street is packed with historical attractions: St. Andrew's Church of the 18th century in baroque style, mysterious Mikhail Bulgakov house in the style of "The Days of Turbines" and the castle of Richard the Lionheart. Andrew's Descent is also famous for its Art bazaar, craft shops and local artisans. Take a stroll down the street or take a master class in one of the Ukrainian crafts!

5) St. Sophia Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage).
St. Sophia Cathedral is considered an outstanding architectural monument and the leader of the most visited attractions in Kiev. Although we have tried to get away from the traditional lists of things, but St. Sophia Cathedral just need to be visited. It is beautiful, serene and calm.

6) Take a walk on the Landscape alley.

This is the kindest place in the capital: probably no one ever gave it without a smile. The mall was built in 1980 by architect Abraham Miletsky. In 2009, she began to grow with the addition of funky modern art sculptures.

And finally, come to ZigZag hostel to share your emotions and experiences with us.

понедельник, 3 августа 2015 г.

Dishes which will make you return to Kyiv again and again

If you ever find yourself in Kyiv then you must try these dishes. Only after that you will be able to understand why so many people are ready die for Ukrainian kitchen.

• Borshch: Most people think this is a dish of Russian kitchen. However, this soup was created in Ukraine. The delicious combination of meat, carrots, beets and other vegetables will make you roll your eyes with happiness. Borsch is served with scones (donuts) or rye bread.


• Varenyky "Big delicious dumplings" – the way we explain to tourists in ZigZag hostel what varenyky is. The filling can be different. Starting varenyky with potatoes and mushrooms that would be as a main dish and ending with cherries that would make varenyky part of the dessert.


• Golubtsy: Different people prepare them in different ways. Some cook them small, some large. It is an original analogue of the Armenian "dolma" but in Ukraine they are wrapped in the cabbage leaves with rice mince instead of grape leaves. It is an ideal dish for the winter months. It is served with sour cream.


• Kyiv meatball: If you want a chicken, then nothing can be better than the chicken with butter and garlic, wrapped in the form of meatball. This dish is quite popular both for locals and tourists.

• Pancakes: Ukrainian pancakes are thin, that giving them contrast to American Pancake. You can choose your own toppings that you like. Pancakes even belong to a separate festival "Maslenitsa", during which you can be treated with pancakes with different fillings.

• Kvass is a soft drink which has very low alcohol content. This drink is made from wheat, sugar and apple. The drink was very popular even 500 years ago. It is also called Monk drink. It is ideal for a hot summer day, and even sale on the streets.


• Kiev cake: the cake popular for tourists, as it is possible to buy only in Kiev. You will find nuts, meringue and custard in this cake. If you're worried about calories, then stay away from this dessert. This cake will melt in your mouth. You can buy it at any store, and train stations.


Enjoy your stay in Kiev not only by excursions and also by food :)