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Common space

Lobby & social space

The lobby is the heart of Popcorn Hostel: open 24/7 for chess, foosball, pool, board games and the free popcorn machine that gives the place its name.

At a glance

Free Wi-Fi 24/7
Free unlimited popcorn
Pool, foosball & board games

360° virtual tour

360° tour of the lobby
360° tour of the lobby (alternate angle)

About this space

Sit on the blue sofas under the paper-petal pendant lamp, work from the laptop bar, or join an impromptu giant-Jenga tournament on the low table. Strong Wi-Fi reaches every corner.

Free coffee, tea, hot water and the popcorn machine are available 24/7 — help yourself any time. Quiet hours run 22:00–09:00, when evenings settle into low-volume conversation and tabletop games.

The lobby opens directly onto the private courtyard, so on warm nights the social space spills outside to the hammocks. From the front gate it’s 5 minutes on foot to Gara de Nord.

Photo gallery

Two travelers chatting and playing guitar on the blue lounge sofa at Popcorn Hostel, wine glasses on the table.
Group of guests playing giant Jenga on the blue sofa in the Popcorn Hostel lounge in Bucharest.
Lounge with blue sofas and a white globe lamp, view toward the Popcorn Hostel courtyard in Bucharest.
Guest work corner at Popcorn Hostel: laptops, cork boards full of city maps and tourist guides for Bucharest.
Common lounge at Popcorn Hostel with blue sofas, arc lamp, yellow tandem-bicycle painting and a reading armchair.
Long breakfast bar at Popcorn Hostel with tall wooden stools and direct access to the sofas and stove.
Three blue sofas in a U-shape with colourful cushions and a hanging pendant lamp in the Popcorn Hostel lounge.
Popcorn Hostel lounge seen from the head of the common table, with an armchair and grey throw in the reading corner.
Popcorn Hostel lounge in the evening with a hanging lamp, cushions on the sofas and the yellow tandem-bicycle painting.
Two guests playing chess at the low table in the Popcorn Hostel lounge, with natural light from the courtyard windows.
Group of six guests smiling at the snack-laden table in the Popcorn Hostel lounge, under the paper-petal pendant lamp.
Giant Jenga game with six guests on the blue sofas in the Popcorn Hostel lounge, late evening.
Five relaxed guests on the blue sofas in the Popcorn Hostel lounge in the evening, with a chess set on the table.

Frequently asked questions

Is the lobby open all night?

Yes — the lobby is accessible 24/7 by your personal entry code. Quiet hours apply between 22:00 and 09:00 to keep nights restful for everyone.

Is Wi-Fi free?

Yes. Free, fast Wi-Fi covers the entire building, including the courtyard, with no password rotation between guests.

Can non-guests come into the lobby?

No — only registered guests with a personal entry code can enter the building. Visitors are welcome to meet you outside the gate.