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Travellers Inn Hostel is such a friendly hostel and quite well located in Krakow. Actually the main entrance to the building doesn't look very nice -- a bit cold and rough -- but once you are inside (the hostel is in the left side of the main floor) it feels really comfortable and cosy. It's quite close to the city centre and the main square (less than ten minutes' walking distance) and as well close to Kazimierz (just a few minutes).
It is twenty minutes from the main railway and bus station. If you don't feel like walking you can take a tram to the hostel -- there are a lot of trams going there and they pass quite often (you have to buy the ticket first in any "kiosque"). But it's good to go walking and have a look at the city -- it is worth it and the hostel is not difficult to find.
The hostel is quite small but it feels cosy -- a great atmosphere. The rooms are comfortable and big enough, although the beds could be more thick-mattressed. The sheets and blankets are clean and ready for you to make the bed whenever you feel like. Both rooms and toilets are clean and in good condition, there is central heating and it feels really warm. There are two toilets and two showers, well equipped, with hot water all day long. The only problem is that if the hostel is crowded you may have to queue for a shower.
There is a nice and comfortable common room where you can socialize, with sofas, magazines, a CD player, and two computers with free internet access. The kitchen looks nice, with a big table in which guests can have their meals. The only problem is that you cannot really cook there because they don't have a proper cooker, but you can cook any other thing that doesn't need much heat. Breakfast is included and it's served from early in the morning and it includes toasts, jam, butter, cereals, coffee, milk, and juice.
The staff is very nice and always willing to help you to get around the city and recommending places to go. There's a mural in the kitchen with recommended places to go and where they are located and they have quite a lot of information on what's on in Krakow. There is no curfew so you can come back whenever you want -- you just have to ring the bell outside (there's always somebody at reception to let you in). There isn't check-out time, and they can keep your luggage in the luggage-room if needed. If you make the reservation, do say the time you will be arriving because if you are late, they may have given the room to someone else.
It is twenty minutes from the main railway and bus station. If you don't feel like walking you can take a tram to the hostel -- there are a lot of trams going there and they pass quite often (you have to buy the ticket first in any "kiosque"). But it's good to go walking and have a look at the city -- it is worth it and the hostel is not difficult to find.
The hostel is quite small but it feels cosy -- a great atmosphere. The rooms are comfortable and big enough, although the beds could be more thick-mattressed. The sheets and blankets are clean and ready for you to make the bed whenever you feel like. Both rooms and toilets are clean and in good condition, there is central heating and it feels really warm. There are two toilets and two showers, well equipped, with hot water all day long. The only problem is that if the hostel is crowded you may have to queue for a shower.
There is a nice and comfortable common room where you can socialize, with sofas, magazines, a CD player, and two computers with free internet access. The kitchen looks nice, with a big table in which guests can have their meals. The only problem is that you cannot really cook there because they don't have a proper cooker, but you can cook any other thing that doesn't need much heat. Breakfast is included and it's served from early in the morning and it includes toasts, jam, butter, cereals, coffee, milk, and juice.
The staff is very nice and always willing to help you to get around the city and recommending places to go. There's a mural in the kitchen with recommended places to go and where they are located and they have quite a lot of information on what's on in Krakow. There is no curfew so you can come back whenever you want -- you just have to ring the bell outside (there's always somebody at reception to let you in). There isn't check-out time, and they can keep your luggage in the luggage-room if needed. If you make the reservation, do say the time you will be arriving because if you are late, they may have given the room to someone else.
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February 2005
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Great place to stay in Truly homelike atmosphere, those words the best describe this hostel. Not expensive, with friendly atmosphere, very tidy rooms, and helpful staff with a rich local knowledge base. What I liked the most was interior decoration, very inventive and modern, just love it! Second important thing is perfect location close to everything (shops, restaurant). It's a big plus for everyone who is in Krakow for the first time. I have to mention about Free Thursday Dinners because I had opportunity to be there on Thursday and I confirm that this is not only marketing. Dinner was tasty, had really great fun. They also have free internet, bikes which you can rent for free and you can take part in free walking tour. I can say without hesitation it's great place to stay in. — Ann , Poland (2011-01-13) Great, central Hostel Feels like home, is centrally located between the Old Town and Kazimierz, staff is extremely nice and helpful, it's clean and quiet, nice common room, free coffee, tea, internet, AND free bikes! Really a very nice place in an amazing city! — Anonymous , Germany (2010-06-28) Superb energy, best of all Travellers Inn Krakow is a fantastic place in great location, my favourite hot spot of Krakow after the Royal Castle, located right between Kazimierz and the Main Square, with homey and social atmosphere, super-friendly multi-culti staff who always know what is happening in the town and will tell you where to go in order to experience the best of Krakow without spending too much money; comfy beds with little lamps for night readers like me; bathrooms and kitchen perfectly clean; breakfast, fresh towels and bed linen included in a very low price; great music in the lounge area, free internet, guides to borrow, magazines to read, free dinner every Thursday for guests and staff (I think it's still on); really great value for little money, I was surprised places like that still exist. — migata , The Netehrlands (2010-04-16) Excellent Great hostel very helpful staff (if slightly random). Good facilities, occasional queue for the shower. also in a good location for most things but still quiet at night. — Douglas , Scottish (2007-10-12) Good place. Cozy sitting area without TV, which is nice. Staff is friendly and helpful (and gorgeous -- Teresa, je t'aime). Good location on quiet street near castle and ten minutes' walk to Rynek. — Ray , USA (2007-04-21) Travellers Inn -- fantastic!! It's really nice and cosy, felt like being back at home again whilst on my travels. Everyone's really nice and friendly, there's free internet which is always a plus, free breakfast, and the location is decent too -- only a 5 minute walk into town and located in a nice area of the city. It's not a big party hostel, be warned; but it's small size and cosiness is, for me, the charm of the place. — olipom (2006-08-19) I love this hostel! A home away from home when it comes to the lovely, helpful staff, new and clean rooms/amenities and great location close to the Old Town and Jewish Quarter. I didn't want to leave! The nicest hostel I have stayed at. — Clare, USA (2005-07-19) The best in Krakow. It's small but cozy, with friendly and helpful staff. I'll definitely be back. — Anonymous, Barcelona (2005-04-23) I had a wonderful relaxing week here. This hostel now feels like home to me! I wish the owners success with their new business and they will certainly see me again soon. — Nathalie, Canada (2005-02-07) This is a great place. It has many friendly people and it's close to all the sightseeing. It's very clean. — Anonymous (2005-01-26) Thanks so much for the great time and great hospitality. I'm heading off spread the word of what great hostel you have here. Marek, thanks for the advice on hitchhiking. — Graeme, New Zeland (2005-01-21) Great place, great people, great atmosphere. — Núria, Spain (2005-01-02) Thank you for a wonderful relaxing week; your hostel now feels like home to me! I wish you success with your new business and you will certainly see me again soon. — Andy, England (2004-11-04)