64%
The first approach of the building is very bad (very old and non-maintained building) but once you are on the Stranger hostel floor, you get a good surprise. Even if it is a small hostel, the rooms are clean, the bathrooms (separated from the rooms)have been recently renewed and the kitchen is absolutely ok. So I consider it is a nice place for young people, with a common sitting room with a "huge" TV. But maybe it is not the kind of hostel people over 45 years old could need... There was no lift and our luggages were very heavy!!! But anyway, the staff was very sympathycal.
Maria, from Spain ~ Aug 16 2006
70%
It is a nice hostel but there were a few things I didn't like about it. First it's about a 15 minute walk to the center and there isn't much around it. The rooms can also get hot in the summer and the majority of them face a very busy noisy street. There are only two bathrooms for the whole hostel which I believe has close to 30 beds. I was also forced to give up my bottom bed in a room not facing the noisy street because a small group decided to stay longer and wanted to stay in the room I was in even though I had a booked reservation two days before for another day and they made a reservation last minute. Not the end of the world but I don’t think it should have been handled that way. You'll also notice a nice water jug as soon as you walk in that is unfortunately for staff only but of course you can buy bottled water for 2.5 times the street price at 4 zl which seemed high compared to other hostels I've been too. Overall, despite my grievances, it is a decent hostel and given that there are only two listed in hostels.com at the time of this writing it might be the best one in Wroclaw on this site.
Eric, from USA ~ Jul 27 2006
84%
when you first arrive the entrance would put you off and it seems really run down,but dont worry its way better once you actually get inside the hostel. very helpful & friendly staff
Deirdre, from Ireland ~ Jul 12 2006
76%
A good hostel. Worth staying at but only has dormatories. Friendly staff and interesting decoration. Don't let the entrance put you off. From the station it is easy to get to (you can see it from there) but is a few minutes walk from the Stare Miasto and the centre of Wroclaw. When I was there it was full and the staff had to turn people away!
Paul, from England ~ Apr 18 2006
100%
Best hostel i have ever stayed in.
Paul, from Ireland ~ Apr 7 2006
90%
One suggestion before the review: please make it clear in your directions from the train station that the street changes names at the intersection (i.e., the street signs are different on opposite sides of the intersection.).
The location of this hostel is close to the train station, but not so close to the wonderful main square of Wroclaw. We walked it, but it was a trek. The decor (beautiful ceiling moldings), the staff (we're 60+ but welcomed as if undergrads) and the internet access were all outstanding. The big screen and the communal couch in the common room were popular with the other, younger guests as was the fact that the reception (and consequently, the attractive, personable staff) was right in the middle of everything. For us, however, having to scoot to the bathrooms, lockers (which were poorly located outside of the dorm rooms), and the kitchen in various states of deshabille in front of youngsters socializing long into the night was a bit of a drawback. Put it down to age-related conservatism. If you're young and even minimally friendly, you'll have a great time there.
Also appreciated was the fact that a guest in Wroclaw could receive a discount at The Stranger Hostel in Krakow if he happened to be going there next (and vice-versa, I presume). A nice, friendly policy.
Warren, from USA ~ Mar 26 2006
84%
I really liked this hostel, it was definitely one of the nicest and cleanest that I was! The environment and decoration are really cool and there is a very nice living room with internet and a big screen to watch dvds! The staff was also very friendly! The only things that I didn't like were the fact that the bedroom doors cannot be locked (which I find kind of strange...) and the entrance (kind of dirty and smelly). Except for that, it is perfect, highly recomend it!
Lara, from Portugal ~ Aug 9 2005
100%
Amazing hostel, feels like being in your own flat. Rooms are great, good breakfast, nice staff, really one of the best in Poland
Marie, from Canada ~ Jun 23 2005
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