The Hostelz.com Review
Hostel Alibi B11 is one of three operated in Piran under the name of Alibi with the street address as the second part of the name. Although the location is good and Piran is a great little town, the hostel is very rundown and dated -- it needs renovation very badly. This is the first year that this house has been opened as a hostel. It is directly across the street from Alibi B14. The staff go back and forth between the hostels so finding someone to help is not easy. You have to call ahead to have someone open the door for you -- be prepared to wait.
The Location
The location is in the heart of old town Piran. If coming in on the bus walk along the ocean to the Tartini square, go across it towards Trubarjeva Street and then walk up this street until you enter the First of May Square. Go across it to Bonifacijeva street. That is the B11 address. About forty meters from the hostel is a diving center and there are shops nearby. The seaport is within easy walking distance. The location is just a few minutes' walk to all the best restaurants and bars and the ocean activities.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The bedrooms are double beds with two rooms to a floor. They share one bathroom per floor. The beds are not new but the linen is fresh. The bathrooms are old and have the minimum equipment. A major renovation is needed. No amount of cleaning can cover up the smell that has accumulated over time. The appearance is that the hostel was rushed into service before it was renovated and made ready for guests.
Common Spaces
There is a large common area on the roof with a terrace. The view of the rooftops and water is excellent. There is no other common area and no cooking facilities. There is no laundry and the internet is across the street at the sister hostel -- so if you want to use the internet, you have to cross the street. There are no maps or excursions organized. This is not a place to meet other travelers and hang out. People seem to just sleep here and then enjoy the town of Piran.
Summary
This hostel would be best for just being in an ideal location with a place to sleep. Other than the rooftop, there isn't any area to meet people or have fun.
The Location
The location is in the heart of old town Piran. If coming in on the bus walk along the ocean to the Tartini square, go across it towards Trubarjeva Street and then walk up this street until you enter the First of May Square. Go across it to Bonifacijeva street. That is the B11 address. About forty meters from the hostel is a diving center and there are shops nearby. The seaport is within easy walking distance. The location is just a few minutes' walk to all the best restaurants and bars and the ocean activities.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The bedrooms are double beds with two rooms to a floor. They share one bathroom per floor. The beds are not new but the linen is fresh. The bathrooms are old and have the minimum equipment. A major renovation is needed. No amount of cleaning can cover up the smell that has accumulated over time. The appearance is that the hostel was rushed into service before it was renovated and made ready for guests.
Common Spaces
There is a large common area on the roof with a terrace. The view of the rooftops and water is excellent. There is no other common area and no cooking facilities. There is no laundry and the internet is across the street at the sister hostel -- so if you want to use the internet, you have to cross the street. There are no maps or excursions organized. This is not a place to meet other travelers and hang out. People seem to just sleep here and then enjoy the town of Piran.
Summary
This hostel would be best for just being in an ideal location with a place to sleep. Other than the rooftop, there isn't any area to meet people or have fun.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
May 2008
Their Description
The price includes bed linen, towels and internet free of charge.
Right next to the hostel you can enjoy Piran's best restaurants and bars with sea view. There is a diving centre 40m away and the seaport is at 300m from us. In our very neighborhood there are grocery shops and an open air market.
Notice: Please call us on +386 (0)31 363 666 before your arrival since we might just be in one of our other ALIBI HOSTELS in Piran, or wait a few minutes. Thanks and welcome!
Tourist tax is 1.01 EUR per person per night and is not included in the price.
Right next to the hostel you can enjoy Piran's best restaurants and bars with sea view. There is a diving centre 40m away and the seaport is at 300m from us. In our very neighborhood there are grocery shops and an open air market.
Notice: Please call us on +386 (0)31 363 666 before your arrival since we might just be in one of our other ALIBI HOSTELS in Piran, or wait a few minutes. Thanks and welcome!
Tourist tax is 1.01 EUR per person per night and is not included in the price.
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Hostel Alibi B11 Reviews on Other Websites
location and quiet, plus small roof terrace
— Customer review (2011-10-10)
Hostelbookers
It was a bed
— Customer review (2011-06-08)
Hostelbookers
Good location to waterfront. Receptionist very helpful with transportation schedules.
— Edward, Canada (2010-09-07)
Hostelsclub
Great location.
— Anna Rymarczyk (2010-08-24)
Hostelbookers
The bad was new and clean.It was very interesting and strange to sleep into this old hotel.The beach was very near to this house.
— Customer review (2009-08-16)
Hostelbookers
A very nice hostel in the center of piran. I liked it.
— Sonja, Germany (2009-08-16)
Hostelsclub
I liked it`s location but the rooms and bathrooms are really awful. There are many nicer 2* hotels that cost the same, but have nicer facilities.
— Customer review (2009-08-03)
Hostelbookers
Nice location in the heart of Piran, but when you're by car it's hell to find parking. Long queues for the bathroom as everybody seemed to be using the same one. Very nice staff, but don't try to check out before 10, because there's nobody there.
— Customer review (2009-07-21)
Hostelbookers
I can highly recomment this place,
— Customer review (2009-06-16)
Hostelbookers
I loved the gym on the 3rd floor ;).... a must see
— Customer review (2008-08-13)
Hostelbookers
Location is great, very close to the beach, but the entire property needs renovation. The bathrooms in particular are very run-down and quite dirty.
— Customer review (2008-07-06)
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