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Downtown Backpackers Hostel

Panenska 31, Bratislava 81104, Slovakia (Staré Mesto)
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Zagreb, Croatia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I was there for only one night but it was great! Showers are modern and pretty clean, rooms are big. Staff is very nice and helpful. We had the best time there and we met some nice people too. It's very close to the city center and it's only about 15 minutes from train station.

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I went for 2 nights to Bratislava on easter, almost everything was closed in the city center! It would have been a horrible experience if it weren´t for this hostel! I totally loved it! it´s very well located, wonderful atmosphere, extremely nice staff, absoultely delicious food and not expensive, I felt very comfortable there (I selpt in an 8 beds... More

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Sydney
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

We spent 3 days staying just down the road from this hostel. We checked out the hostel restaurant on day 1 and ate there for the next 3 days. Even cancelled the 6 euros continental breakfast at our accommodation and came to the hostel restaurant for an excellent cooked breakfast (including hot drinks and strawberry juices, 3 eggs each, ham,... More

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Chichester
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We stayed for three nights in a studio. It was clean and comfortable with a kitchenette and shower room. The site is well managed and is decorated throughout with painted murals on the buildings. There was a good launderette, and also a TV lounge and Internet room that we did not use. There is a small children's playground and a... More

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Jerusalem, Israel
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

At mid December (2012) we ,4 adults, visited Bartislava (Slovakia) it was nice and cold. We looked for a place to eat tring to avoid the regular tourist traps. it was noon time and we did want to spent a lot of money. We went out from the old town (Michael Gate) we looked around and we saw that a... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

I stayed here for 4 nights in the twin room with the balcony and garden view. The hostel is in a very central location right near the presidential palace - you can't get a much better location in the city really. The staff were friendly and helpful and the downstairs bar is small but very nice. There is free WIFI... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012 via mobile

I was in this hostel for 7 days and allready from the first day I felt like being home. The hostel is central situated near the presidential palace in the old town. I was in a 8 bedded room what was being occupied whole week. The walls, floors and sealing is old and without any good ventilation or isolation, so... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

I stayed here for 3 nights in July when a lot of Eastern Europe was experiencing a heatwave. At some of the other hostels I stayed at, the heat was unbearable, but my stay in Bratislava was a lot more pleasant. The staff were really friendly right upon the first time we walked in. The guy working reception (sorry, don't... More

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Northallerton
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

This hostel was just ok, wouldn't recommend any more than 1 night. Had 1 power point in the van gouge room with 7 beds! So no point trying to charge anything, No light in one of the showers, generally run down. Great location, 2 min walk into the town square. Staff were helpful. The other rooms may have been better... More

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perth, australia
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2012

I stayed in an 8 bed mixed dorm but only me and one other person were staying there. The bathrooms and kitchens are checked and cleaned every four hours. The hostel is very hard to find, especially if you come by boat. Go straight towwards the Presidential palace and then the hosekl is situated in a street between two buildings.... More

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Address: Panenska 31, Bratislava 81104, Slovakia
Region: Slovakia > Bratislava Region > Bratislava > Staré Mesto
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 36 Speciality lodging in Bratislava
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The only real backpacker's hostel in our town offers you great atmosphere of historical building and assistance of friendly staff - travelers exactly as you are. They are here to help you with planning your trip around Bratislava, Slovakia or central European region. Our hostel is situated on the edge of the old town centre in walking distance to most of historical sights, clubs and bars ... more   less 
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