The Stranger Hostel
Krakow (Poland)
ul. Kochanowskiego 1 / 3U, Krakow, Poland, 31-127
beds from |
$ 120.33 |
Hostel Description
Welcome to the Stranger Hostel! - voted one of the 5 Best Hostels in Europe by The Guardian Newspaper! World's top 10 hippest hostels in Lonely Planet's Blue list 2006,
Voted best new hostel by KrakOUT Magazine in 2004!
We provide top of the line budget accommodation and tour organization for tourists looking to visit Krakow. We offer dorms of 8,10 and 12 beds!!
We're the only hostels with an entertainment and media den that's built a reputation as a social hub and made us famous. We call it the Ju-Ju Lounge. We offer free broadband internet terminals, WI-FI, spanking' fast computers, DVD movies projected onto our 3-meter screen!
Located in the middle of the old city, we're a 3 minutes walk from Europe's largest medieval town square and one block away from Karmelicka Street, a busy shopping and pedestrian thoroughfare.
Our multilingual staff are world-renowned for their friendliness and helpfulness. They are always (literally, 24 hours a day) ready to help you plan your time and make your stay here as enjoyable as possible. They can guide you to some of Krakow's secrets - spots that most tourists don't know about and they can also offer practical advice regarding restaurants and pubs, transportation, train and bus schedules, etc.
And if thats not enough:
- Free laundry service
- Free security lockers
- Free use of safe
- Free linen, towels, and pillows
- Free breakfast until 13:00 pm
- Free internet access including WI-FI
- Free call to book your next hostel
- Free photo burning
- Free DVD movies with surround sound
- No curfew - no lockout - 24 hour reception
- The giant super-couch
- Two guest kitchens with every amenity
- BBQ area
- Checkout at 13:00 pm
- Discounted international phone calls,
- Souvenirs, beverages, toiletries, 24 hours a day
- Bike rental
We also organize sightseeing tours such as:
* Krakow guided walking and bike tours
* Auschwitz
* Salt Mine
* Nowa Huta district and communism tours
* Zakopane
* Rafting in Dunajec River
* Pub crawls and pretty much anything you can think of!
We organize transport to/from the local airport, the train station or from a more remote airport in Katowice Pyrzowice, depending on your travel needs. We also help organize transport and sightseeing tours for groups.
Special offers for groups available - email us for details!
Chill out on the famous super-couch in the world renowned Ju-Ju Lounge with your new stranger friends and a cold welcome beer while watching your favorite movie on the 3-meter screen!
* Groups of 2 or more will be reimbursed for taxi fare from the train station, (ask for a receipt - paragon - from the driver.)
"We offer nothing but the best!!"
Regards,
The Stranger Hostel Management.
Voted best new hostel by KrakOUT Magazine in 2004!
We provide top of the line budget accommodation and tour organization for tourists looking to visit Krakow. We offer dorms of 8,10 and 12 beds!!
We're the only hostels with an entertainment and media den that's built a reputation as a social hub and made us famous. We call it the Ju-Ju Lounge. We offer free broadband internet terminals, WI-FI, spanking' fast computers, DVD movies projected onto our 3-meter screen!
Located in the middle of the old city, we're a 3 minutes walk from Europe's largest medieval town square and one block away from Karmelicka Street, a busy shopping and pedestrian thoroughfare.
Our multilingual staff are world-renowned for their friendliness and helpfulness. They are always (literally, 24 hours a day) ready to help you plan your time and make your stay here as enjoyable as possible. They can guide you to some of Krakow's secrets - spots that most tourists don't know about and they can also offer practical advice regarding restaurants and pubs, transportation, train and bus schedules, etc.
And if thats not enough:
- Free laundry service
- Free security lockers
- Free use of safe
- Free linen, towels, and pillows
- Free breakfast until 13:00 pm
- Free internet access including WI-FI
- Free call to book your next hostel
- Free photo burning
- Free DVD movies with surround sound
- No curfew - no lockout - 24 hour reception
- The giant super-couch
- Two guest kitchens with every amenity
- BBQ area
- Checkout at 13:00 pm
- Discounted international phone calls,
- Souvenirs, beverages, toiletries, 24 hours a day
- Bike rental
We also organize sightseeing tours such as:
* Krakow guided walking and bike tours
* Auschwitz
* Salt Mine
* Nowa Huta district and communism tours
* Zakopane
* Rafting in Dunajec River
* Pub crawls and pretty much anything you can think of!
We organize transport to/from the local airport, the train station or from a more remote airport in Katowice Pyrzowice, depending on your travel needs. We also help organize transport and sightseeing tours for groups.
Special offers for groups available - email us for details!
Chill out on the famous super-couch in the world renowned Ju-Ju Lounge with your new stranger friends and a cold welcome beer while watching your favorite movie on the 3-meter screen!
* Groups of 2 or more will be reimbursed for taxi fare from the train station, (ask for a receipt - paragon - from the driver.)
"We offer nothing but the best!!"
Regards,
The Stranger Hostel Management.
Hostel Directions
From the main train station ( Krakow Glowny)
Take tram #4, #13 or #14 from the train station heading towards Bronowice. Exit on the 3rd stop (Batorego). Cross the street(Karmelicka), continue straight down Michalowskiego. Take the first left on Kochanowskiego and follow it to the end. Were on the left, at Kochanowskiego 1. Press the buzzer for 3U - The Stranger and somebody will let you in. Walk down the stairs and down the long hallway, following the signs to the end. Were the second to last door on the right.
From the Airport (Balice Airport - the only airport in Krakow ) :
Bus #192 approximately 30-40 minutes
Get off at Plac Inwalidow (24th stop)
Go a few steps right and turn left to the first street ( Karmelicka)
Walk down Karmelicka and turn right into the second street ( Michalowskiego)
Turn left to Kochanowskiego and we are at the end of the block on the left side of the street
Bus #208 approximately 30-40 minutes
Get off at Plac Inwalidow (23rd stop)
Go a few steps right and turn left to the first street ( Karmelicka)
Walk down Karmelicka and turn right into the second street ( Michalowskiego)
Turn left to Kochanowskiego and we are at the end of the block on the left side of the street
Train SZYNOBUS approximately 16 minutes to Krakow Main Train Station Krakow Glowny.
Once you arrive at the Main Train Station, follow the directions above.
Take tram #4, #13 or #14 from the train station heading towards Bronowice. Exit on the 3rd stop (Batorego). Cross the street(Karmelicka), continue straight down Michalowskiego. Take the first left on Kochanowskiego and follow it to the end. Were on the left, at Kochanowskiego 1. Press the buzzer for 3U - The Stranger and somebody will let you in. Walk down the stairs and down the long hallway, following the signs to the end. Were the second to last door on the right.
From the Airport (Balice Airport - the only airport in Krakow ) :
Bus #192 approximately 30-40 minutes
Get off at Plac Inwalidow (24th stop)
Go a few steps right and turn left to the first street ( Karmelicka)
Walk down Karmelicka and turn right into the second street ( Michalowskiego)
Turn left to Kochanowskiego and we are at the end of the block on the left side of the street
Bus #208 approximately 30-40 minutes
Get off at Plac Inwalidow (23rd stop)
Go a few steps right and turn left to the first street ( Karmelicka)
Walk down Karmelicka and turn right into the second street ( Michalowskiego)
Turn left to Kochanowskiego and we are at the end of the block on the left side of the street
Train SZYNOBUS approximately 16 minutes to Krakow Main Train Station Krakow Glowny.
Once you arrive at the Main Train Station, follow the directions above.
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Facilities
- Net
- Reception
- Locker
- Games
- Cheap
- Cards
- Curfew
- Washer
- Tour
- Safe
- Lounge
- Catering
- Fax
- Phone
- Shower
- Free Breakfast
- Free Towel
- Free Linen
