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Dizzy Daisy Hostel Poznan is a university dorm that is converted into a hostel during the summer. It is a very large building with people spread out throughout. As can be expected, a college dorm is not luxurious, but it provides all of the necessities.
The Location
The hostel is located about twenty minutes by foot and five minutes by bus from the main train station. It is a fifteen-minute walk into the center city, though the walk is quite safe and pleasant, so this shouldn't be a detraction. It is easy to find as it is on a main road. If arriving by train, look for the yellow booth with Dizzy Daisy staff in yellow shirts to get information on which buses to take and to get a map.
Rooms and Bathrooms
There are single-, double-, and four-bed dorms available. Expect to be transported back to your college days as the room furnishings are what you probably remember. The rooms are all a little cramped and the surprisingly comfy beds are all on the floor (not bunk style). Every room has a sink, refrigerator, and table, which is really handy. Expect to meet lots of local Poland residents as many students travel around Poland during the summer and stay in the dorms. There is only one key per room so it must be shared and the last person returns it to reception. The staff has a safe for small valuables that you don't want to keep in your room.
The staff cleans the sheets on a regular basis, but the floors are often filthy, so be sure to wear shoes while walking around. The bathrooms are cleaned often, but get dirty quickly because of the amount of people staying there. There are no hooks in the showers for any of your clothes or toiletries. There are no mirrors in any of the bathrooms, though there are vanity mirrors in the dorm rooms. There separate shower facilities for men and women, and the bathrooms are coed. Each shower area has four or five private showers, though the men's showers do not have doors.
Common Spaces
There is a reception area when you first walk in that has an old, small TV which gets many channels (including BBC). There is one computer for free internet and Wi-Fi is available for those with laptops. Behind the reception area is a bathroom with a washer for laundry, though it may take a degree in engineering to operate. Laundry is free for guests, though there is only one machine. There are kitchens available on every level, however these are only helpful for campers who have the necessary cookware such as pots, pans, utensils, and plates, as none are provided. Each kitchen only has a stove and wash basin. While the common areas do not invite conversation, the small dorm rooms do mean that you will inevitably end up chatting with guests and often times they are Polish so you're meeting locals. The staff and various guests are friendly and helpful.
Summary
Dizzy Daisy is a Polish hostel chain that has been around long enough to know what backpackers need. Their facilities are suitable to those travelers who require little more than a bed and access to the internet. The staff is very professional and the facility is well-labeled. Though there is nothing here to keep you from going out to explore the city, you can expect a good night's sleep when you get home.
The Location
The hostel is located about twenty minutes by foot and five minutes by bus from the main train station. It is a fifteen-minute walk into the center city, though the walk is quite safe and pleasant, so this shouldn't be a detraction. It is easy to find as it is on a main road. If arriving by train, look for the yellow booth with Dizzy Daisy staff in yellow shirts to get information on which buses to take and to get a map.
Rooms and Bathrooms
There are single-, double-, and four-bed dorms available. Expect to be transported back to your college days as the room furnishings are what you probably remember. The rooms are all a little cramped and the surprisingly comfy beds are all on the floor (not bunk style). Every room has a sink, refrigerator, and table, which is really handy. Expect to meet lots of local Poland residents as many students travel around Poland during the summer and stay in the dorms. There is only one key per room so it must be shared and the last person returns it to reception. The staff has a safe for small valuables that you don't want to keep in your room.
The staff cleans the sheets on a regular basis, but the floors are often filthy, so be sure to wear shoes while walking around. The bathrooms are cleaned often, but get dirty quickly because of the amount of people staying there. There are no hooks in the showers for any of your clothes or toiletries. There are no mirrors in any of the bathrooms, though there are vanity mirrors in the dorm rooms. There separate shower facilities for men and women, and the bathrooms are coed. Each shower area has four or five private showers, though the men's showers do not have doors.
Common Spaces
There is a reception area when you first walk in that has an old, small TV which gets many channels (including BBC). There is one computer for free internet and Wi-Fi is available for those with laptops. Behind the reception area is a bathroom with a washer for laundry, though it may take a degree in engineering to operate. Laundry is free for guests, though there is only one machine. There are kitchens available on every level, however these are only helpful for campers who have the necessary cookware such as pots, pans, utensils, and plates, as none are provided. Each kitchen only has a stove and wash basin. While the common areas do not invite conversation, the small dorm rooms do mean that you will inevitably end up chatting with guests and often times they are Polish so you're meeting locals. The staff and various guests are friendly and helpful.
Summary
Dizzy Daisy is a Polish hostel chain that has been around long enough to know what backpackers need. Their facilities are suitable to those travelers who require little more than a bed and access to the internet. The staff is very professional and the facility is well-labeled. Though there is nothing here to keep you from going out to explore the city, you can expect a good night's sleep when you get home.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
July 2008
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I stayed for two nights at Dizzy Daisy in Poznan and one week at Dizzy Daisy in Wroclaw. I enjoyed my stay most in Wroclaw, where I had my own room for about 9 euros each night. It also had a friendly staff, free Internet, and was open 24 hours. I really did like it there.
I arrived at about 4 in the morning at the hostel in Poznan. For that night I was given a nice price for a shared room. But I paid more than I did in Wroclaw for that. They are both nice hostels that have student rooms during the summer. It seems that many Polish students stay at the hostels over the summer. — Björn (2004-10-04)