Quote: (06-28-2012 05:54 PM)thegmanifesto Wrote:
Quote: (06-27-2012 05:08 PM)Blunt Wrote:
Where to stay: Well I would say there are two basic choices. You want to either be by Direbasovskaya Street which is in the center or by Arkadia which is a beach/boardwalk/club scene. If you want to be hitting the beach a lot and clubbing every night stay in Arkadia. If you're not into the club scene and want to be close to restaurants/bars/cafes stay near Dierbasovskaya street. Or try some of both. I would recommend a private apartment, don't know about hostels. Prices go up in June-August.
How did you find your apartment?
AirBnB. Make sure to contact at least 4 or 5 people because some of the companies on there are shady. One company would put up an ad for $35/night, then you message them and they say oh sorry friend that apartment is now busy but I have this one for $55, and then you say alright well send me the details, and then that one is also busy..they see how far they can take you up.
If I did it again I would hollar at a girl on CS not even to try and fuck but just that wanted to be friends and get her to find a place for me. Every time I've gone to an FSU city I end up meeting a girl who says 'you are paying how much a night?!...next time you come call me and I'll find you a much better place for the local price'
It gets pretty booked up in the summer. If you have trouble on AirBnB just search 'одесса сутки' and you can find some independent agencies.