Sir Toby's Hostel

Sir Toby's Hostel is an impressive hostel not only in its nostalgic décor -- they recycle and reuse old furniture, turning out-dated sewing machines into desks -- but also strives to be green, which includes temperature controls, separating garbage, and not ironing the bed sheets, while managing to keep everything immaculate and cheerful.

Location

Sir Toby is two tram stops from the Holesovice train station, which is not in the downtown tourist area, but there are some great restaurants and supermarkets nearby. It is easy to find and is conveniently near to the tram station to go downtown.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The hostel is located in a traditional building, which is very spacious and bright. Rooms are equipped with keys and doors within doors. Instead of a room number, each room has its own name like "Starry Sky" or "Marionette." There is an elevator but you still need to walk a short staircase to your room. The bathroom is spacious, with perfect showers and hot water. Smokers can puff in the balcony of each floor.

Common Spaces

A huge and clean well-equipped kitchen with free tea bags is available. There is a pleasant outdoor garden with chairs and tables made from granny's sewing machines. Computers and the sumptuous buffet breakfast are not free but are available at an affordable price. There's also a pub at the basement where home-cooked dinner is served and is a great place to meet people. It plays loud music at night but it's in the basement so it didn't bother us. A luggage room with an electronic security door is available behind the bar. You have to bring your own lock, though.

Summary

This hostel has a lot to offer. And when you check in, look out for the cute little dog that looks like a gray and black mop running around!

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June 2009