To find Hostel Hütteldorf, board the "U4" metro line, and head to the Western most stop, conveniently called "Hütteldorf." Take the exit called "Hadikgasse" from the station, and simply follow the signs. It is about a five-minute walk, and quite easy to find. The hostel is quite a good distance outside the centre of town -- it would likely be a two-hour walk, however the access via the metro is fabulous. The cheap price fairly reflects the fact that it is not in the city centre.
Entering the hostel, you'll find reception immediately on your left, with two free internet terminals close by. Wireless in the lobby is included. Just past reception on the left is the restaurant, which serves a free breakfast of bread, yogurt, and tea/coffee, until 9:30 a.m. The restaurant is only open for breakfast. There are absolutely no cooking facilities on site, and food is a good five minutes' walk away from the hostel. Most things around are closed on Sunday, so try to eat in town -- good luck finding food when you get back.
On the same floor as reception is a bright and spacious common room, with a pool table and foozball table. There is also a large, grassed backyard for lounging. There is locked luggage storage downstairs, along with a single washer and dryer, which are quite popular. Smoking is allowed downstairs in the lobby, which is where you'll need to come to use internet or wireless -- it can be quite bothersome to non-smokers.
Toilets and showers are well kept and in abundance, with plenty of hot water. The bathrooms are thoroughly cleaned each day, however with the number of people in and out, they can get grungy by the evening. Guest rooms are cleaned between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and about 3 p.m. -- technically guests aren't supposed to be in the rooms during that time, but we didn't experience any problems sleeping late and showering around noon.
Bedrooms range from six-bed to twenty-two-bed dorms. The beds are comfortable, and each has its own reading light. Linens are included free. Spacious lockers are provided in the bedrooms (large enough for a rucksack, with some work). Guests who don't mind a bit of travel into the city to save on the cost of accommodation will be happy with this hostel.
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July 2007
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