The Stranger Hostel

Kochanowskiego 1 / 3U, Krakow

Property Description

Voted One of the 5 Best Hostels in Europe !
by The Guardian Newspaper

World's Top 10 Hippest Hostels
Lonely Planet's Bluelist 2006

Voted 'Best New Hostel
by KrakOUT Magazine in 2004

Krakow's Best Hostel.

We provide top of the line budget accommodation and tour organization for tourists looking to visit Krakow.

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, spankin' fast computers, DVD movies and 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 is world-renowned for their friendliness and helpfulness , and 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 that's not enough:

- Free Laundry service

- Free security lockers

- Free Use of safe

- Free linen, towels, and pillows

- Free breakfast until 1pm

- Free internet access including Wi-Fi

- Free call to book your next hostel

- Free photo burning

- Free DVD movies with surround-sound theater

- No curfew. No lockout. 24 hour reception.

- The giant SuperCouch

- Two guest kitchens with every amenity

- BBQ Area

- Checkout at 1 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 & Communism Tours
* Zakopane
* Rafting - Dunajec River
* Pub crawls ...

Stag Groups:
Let us take care of your last moments of freedom and without you having the hassle of organizing everything.


We organise 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 Offer for Groups email us for details.

Chill out on the famous Super Couch in the world renown Ju Ju Lounge with your new Stranger friends and a cold welcome beer while watching your favourite 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.)

Facilities

  • » Breakfast Included
  • » Car Parking Available
  • » Laundry
  • » Bicycle Hire
  • » Linen Included
  • » Credit Cards Accepted
  • » Towels
  • » Security Lockers
  • » Luggage Storage
  • » Children Friendly
  • » Guest Kitchen
  • » Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • » 24 hour reception
  • » Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • » Common Room
  • » No Curfew
  • » No Lockout
  • » Bike Parking
  • » BBQ Area
  • » Non Smoking
  • » Taxes Included in Price
  • » Free Internet Access
  • » 24 Hour Check In
  • » WiFi in lobby
  • » Web access in lobby
  • » Web access in Room
  • » WiFi in room

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Directions

From the train station:

Take tram #4, #13 or #14 from the train station heading towards Bronowice. Get off at the 3rd stop (Batorego ) Cross Karmelicka street and continue straight down Michalowskiego. Take the first left on Kochanowskiego and follow it to the end. We're 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 our hostel. We're the second to last door on the right


From the Airport:

Take bus #192 approximately 30-40 minutes. Get off at Plac Inwalidow (24rd 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

or
Take 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
or
Take train 'SZYNOBUS' approximately 16 minutes to Krakow Main Train Station ' Krakow Glowny'
Once you arrive at the Main Train Sation, follow the directions above.
Train Schedule : http://bi.gazeta.pl/im/8/3371/m3371348.jpg


* Taxi from the airport approximately: 40 zl (10 Euro)

* Taxi from the train station approximately: 15 zl (4 Euro)