Mama's Hostel is one of the only two hostels located in the heart of Krakow's Old Town. Entry is off Bracka street, about fifty steps from the main square through the gate on the left side of the street and up the stairs on the 3rd floor.
Similarly to many other Krakow hostels, Mama's offers free breakfast (toast, jam, tea, coffee: simple standard fare), free internet use (always a nice bonus), free linens. The unexpected bonus is the free laundry. This is really the best amenity/trick I've seen around. You get your laundry done for free, saving you time and money, with a caveat, a good caveat, that you might just have to extend your stay to wait for your clothes to dry.
The service is a highlight. The reception is staffed 24 hours with fun, multi-lingual college students, who are quick to point out good places to get your hair cut, eat, drink, or party.
The rooms are large and clean with nice wooden bunks. The bathrooms are spacious and clean. There is a nice kitchen with the usual amenities and a dining room, as well as a common area with a decor reminiscent of a Parisian house of ill repute (this is meant in a complimentary manner: think wooden floors, red walls, tall windows, and old style coat hangers and lampshades). There's also a balcony opening out to a courtyard, handy for the smokers.
All in all, a good value hostel, with a perfect location in an amazing city.
— Exklusive Hostelz.com Übersicht
December 2005
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