The Yellow Blue Bus Hostel is a small but cozy hostel in the common Moscow mould of a converted three bedroom apartment. Opened in August 2006, it holds 16 people with an 8-bed dorm and two 4-bed dorms. All beds are priced at $25 per night. As far as features go there’s nothing flash here but it has everything you would expect: satellite TV, fully equipped kitchen, free lockers for each guest and free internet in the form of one computer. Laundry services have to be paid for. While not setting the world on fire in terms of design and facilities, the hostel is nonetheless pleasant, boasts a good location and, importantly, is very clean. But what really seems to distinguish Yellow Blue Bus Hostel is the staff. The hostel’s guest book, which features no tell-tale signs such as ripped out or glued together pages, is filled with testaments to the fun, friendly and helpful staff on hand at the hostel. The Yellow Blue Bus hostel would be a good choice if you’re seeking an intimate yet fun and friendly atmosphere. A note on the peculiar name: it’s apparently supposed to sound like “I love you” in Russian. Perhaps if you had some strange sort of speech impediment…