Posh Backpackers Hostel

Posh Backpackers Hostel is an Eastern-block-style hostel.

The Location

The hostel is three minutes' walking distance from the coach station, right in the middle of the Central Market. You can walk to the Old Town in around five to ten minutes. Right across the hostel is a police station, so you can feel pretty safe. It is easy to find when you have a map. The neighbourhood is very simple -- nothing fancy here -- the bustle of the market can add to the atmosphere or just simply be overwhelming.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The double rooms contain three single beds in a spacious room. There are no lockers in the rooms, just some chairs and a table. The bed linens are clean, the inlets are dirty. Guests get a personal key. The bathroom is reasonably clean but not spotless. There is a separate girls and boys shower area. You need a key for the girls shower, which adds security. There are three showers for the girls. There are some shelves where guest can place their toiletries. There are two toilets off the common room, which are reasonably clean and with enough toilet paper and soap. Having guests cross the common room to get to the toilet every time spoils the chill out factor of this room.

Common Spaces

The one common room is the only place to hang out with travelers but it is not really inviting. It feels like an outdated living room with two large, worn-down couches with a TV with all kinds of international stations as well as one computer with a fast internet connection. The kitchen area within the common room consists of a kettle, some cups, cutlery, and dishes. There is no oven or anything else where you could really cook something besides a microwave. The hall and common room are rather dull and boring.

Right next to the common room, they have a large fridge in the hall and the office is right next to the common room. Here you can store your suitcase after check-out for free. There is always somebody in the office to assist you. In the hall, they have a notice board, a small library shelf, and some brochures. The hostel does not offer any kind of special or fun activities itself.

Summary

Although the staff are pretty helpful, the overall look of the hostel certainly needs a revamp. It has a good location but definitely it's not a fun place to stay.

— Exklusive Hostelz.com Übersicht
September 2008