The Hostelz.com Review
The Raisky Kat Hostel is located in a very quiet part of Plovdiv. It is within short walking distance to the old city and the main area with all the restaurants and coffeehouses. The easiest way to get to the hostel is with a taxi -- just tell the driver the street name and he will take you to the hostel. You won't need a taxi besides getting to and from the hostel because you can walk everywhere else.
The rooms, like the three-person room we stayed in, are clean and have everything you would need, but like the rest of the hostel they are very old. The shower/toilets are very old and look terrible, but at least they are clean.
The woman working there is very, very nice and speaks pretty good English. She can answer any questions about the area or give directions. You can leave your luggage until late at night on the day you check out, as we did. When we came to pick ours up, the woman was very nice and offered us tea and coffee for free. The breakfast is very good and includes coffee or tea, bread, cheese, ham, jam, and juice (about the best you'll get in hostels around Bulgaria).
The rooms, like the three-person room we stayed in, are clean and have everything you would need, but like the rest of the hostel they are very old. The shower/toilets are very old and look terrible, but at least they are clean.
The woman working there is very, very nice and speaks pretty good English. She can answer any questions about the area or give directions. You can leave your luggage until late at night on the day you check out, as we did. When we came to pick ours up, the woman was very nice and offered us tea and coffee for free. The breakfast is very good and includes coffee or tea, bread, cheese, ham, jam, and juice (about the best you'll get in hostels around Bulgaria).
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
September 2006
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Could be better First of all, this is not hostel but Bed and breakfast without breakfast. Second, location is perfect and room was clean. Then, owner is really helpful. Finally, mattress is just too solid. — Ronald , Croatia (2009-08-14) I took a double room to myself. It was like staying in a small private hotel rather than a hostel. Only drawback was the toilet/shower room, which isn't great, but it could certainly be worse. Lovely location, very warm and helpful proprietor -- who speaks fantastic English -- and lovely dog and cat, too! I would be happy to come back to this hostel, and in fact I may soon be doing just that. — Really enjoyed my stay here (2006-06-27) The facilities are pretty average (especially the bathroom which was really grotty...the toilet looked like it hadn't been cleaned for years). The family who run it are, however, really lovely and helpful and make one feel at home. What raises it from a 3 star to 4 star rating is the location. It's a short walk up the hill to the heart of the 'old town' and also very close to the other sights. I'd definitely stay here again if I was back in Plovdiv. — Dave (2005-07-25)