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Greg & Tom Hostel the First

Kraków

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Ul. Pawia 12/15, Kraków Little Poland (Krakow), Poland   Map
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The Hostelz.com Review
Greg-Tom Hostel the 1st is every traveler's dream come true -- twenty-four-hour reception; free computers; all-you-can-eat free breakfast and dinner; multilingual, super-helpful receptionists; neat and clean bathrooms and kitchen; and bright and cheerful atmosphere.

Location

Conveniently located five minutes from the Krakow Glowny train station and bus terminal, it is also within walking distance from the old town. There is a huge shopping arcade nearby. The hostel is located in an old-style Polish building with lofty ceiling and huge windows -- the only downside is that there is no elevator but the reception is on the second floor and some rooms are on the fourth floor.

Rooms and Bathrooms

Rooms are spacious with no bunk beds. Lockers and keys are provided. There is a socket and lamp near each bed and you get free towels and linen. At night it is quiet so everyone can sleep well. The showers and hot water are great! There is a hairdryer in the bathroom as well.

Common spaces

The kitchen is no doubt where everybody gathers for breakfast and dinner. Food is tasty and sumptuous. When we arrived at 6 a.m., bedraggled from the train journey, the friendly receptionist offered us hot tea before anything else, and then an unbelievably big breakfast!

The common area is equipped with a TV, heaps of movies, computers, and guidebooks -- making it a great place to chat and meet other travelers. Different fun activities are organized each night, like pub crawls, traditional Polish dinner nights, salad dinner night, and communist city walk.

Summary

The hostel is nonsmoking and there are balconies for smokers. The washing machine is also free. It's a truly five-star hostel!

— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
June 2009

How is Greg & Tom Hostel the First rated on other websites? (NEW)
Hostelworld
 Overall: 96% 
 Cleanliness: 96% 
 Staff: 98% 
 Location: 97% 
 Fun: 94% 
 Atmosphere: 95% 
 Security: 96% 
Hostels.com
 Overall: 97% 
 Cleanliness: 95% 
 Staff: 100% 
 Location: 97% 
 Fun: 98% 
 Atmosphere: 97% 
 Security: 94% 
HostelBookers
 Overall: 98% 
 Cleanliness: 96% 
 Staff: 100% 
 Location: 100% 
 Fun: 96% 
 Atmosphere: 98% 
 Security: 96% 
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Not listed on Hostelsclub.

Ratings & Comments

5 Average from 11 Ratings

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Comment by Margit, Norway
January 2010
5 The best hostel i stayed at!!
This is the best hostel i have ever come across. the staff is really nice and friendly. every night they cook diner for the guests and they have a great breakfast as well. And the best part, everything is included in the price of the beds! Absolutely loved this place!
Comment by Naomi, Australia
July 2007
5 Absolutely fantastic!
I can't say enough good things about Greg - Tom's and especially not about the staff. I've never come across more friendly, welcoming staff at any other hostel. I was welcomed to the hostel with a cup of coffee and a quick rundown on Krakow's hostels and highlights. Reception was manned twenty-four hours, which is pretty remarkable given how small the hostel is. They organised some kind of free event nearly every night, from city tours to clubbing excursions and champagne tasting. As well as that, the rooms are clean and spacious (no bunks!), the lockers big enough to stow all of your junk, the bathrooms spotless, the kitchen modern, the internet quick and free, and the breakfast delicious. This is a close to luxury as you can get in a backpackers' joint!
Comment by Bertolt, Germany
May 2007
5 One of the best hostels I ever stayed in. All-you-can-eat breakfast in a kitchen that rather seems like a shared flat, so you really get to know your fellow travelers. Also the "living-room" works that way. The beds are already made when you get there, and the staff is really nice and helpful. And the showers are the best ones I ever used outside of a spa.
Comment by James, Australia
May 2007
5 I stayed here for four nights and had a great time. The beds are comfortable, the staff are unbelievably friendly and easy to talk to, the location is nice and close to the train station, and showers always hot and hard. The staff make this hostel what it is. Well, the staff and the giant TV. Met some great people here and wouldn't hesitate recommending it to anyone staying in Krakow!
Comment by Henning
January 2007
5 Super. Excellent hostel. Very nice, helpfull and friendly staff with very good English knowledge. They provide you with all the information you need to explore the city. The hostel has a central location, near everything. Very easy to find from the rail/bus station situated just over the street. The room and toilet/shower are clean and delicate. Comfortable beds. Size is everything. I did like that it was not so big, so you immediately feel at home. I will use this hostel again next time I am in charming and beautiful Krakow.
Comment by Dan.
May 2005
5 I stayed at Greg-Tom for 5 nights in May 05 and I would recommend it to everyone. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Although the hostel is small, this is in my opinion gives it a more homely feel which is brilliant. The rooms and toilets were super clean and I will definitely stay here again when I visit.
Comment by Anonymous
February 2005
5 This hostel has free Internet, free laundry, and free tea and coffee. It is tiny, it is personal, and Greg is lovely. They gave us loads of tips and made our stay in Krakow thoroughly enjoyable. Do not think of going anywhere else, it is perfect!!!
Comment by Thomas
January 2005
5 A fantastic place. There can only ever be about a dozen people staying at one time, so it is really cozy, while still having heaps of room in the lofty apartment. You just feel like you're staying at a well-stocked friend's house or something. They have a cool lounge with heaps of DVDs for crashing after a hard day of touring. The guys are nice, and free Internet and laundry is a complimentary combination I have not seen in any other hostel. Highly recommended.
Comment by Anonymous
December 2004
5 This has been the best hostel I've stayed in, and I've stayed in plenty. When I first walked in the door they greeted my friends and me with maps and directions to good restaurants and all of the things we would need throughout the week. The free Internet was super! The staff are super friendly and helpful. Thank you, Greg and Tom, for making our stay a pleasure!!
Comment by Linda and Ann-Marie
November 2004
5 This is a very nice hostel run by extremely nice people. They told me everything about the city, Auschwitz and the Salt Mine. The hostel has its own, unique atmosphere I have never come across before! We congregated every evening with the staff and the other guests and then conquered the clubs! I will come back for sure. :) Oh, and they offer free Internet access, free laundry, cooking facilities and in the kitchen there is big TV set with cable TV and a DVD-player. You will really feel like you're at home.
Comment by Conrad
August 2004
5 Greg and Tom are really friendly and have lots of local knowledge about the cheapest ways to get somewhere. The location is excellent (one block from the train/bus station), so if you have an early train to catch or arrive at odd hours, this is THE place to stay. They have nice private rooms in another building a few blocks away, complete with a modern kitchen. The hostel currently lacks cooking facilities, but with the cheap restaurants close by, I don't know why you'd want to cook anyway. Since it's so new, they are always improving, so I wonder what it will look like in a year!
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