Krakow Day 2 - More friendly faces to meet
On day two, Krakow showed us more great hostels, lots of new flavours to hit the palate, and more friendly faces to meet.
Our first visit was the Anytime Hostel, where we were staying as well, which was great because we got that extra hour of sleep. The Kazimierz square is literally right in front of the hostel which is one of the major nightspots in Krakow. Any Time Hostel has character from the moment you walk in. Admittedly it feels like you are walking into a mini restaurant, but are soon greeted with lovely smiley Polish ladies who make you feel at home in no time. The tables of the restaurant stretch through the corridor that leads onto the stairs that take you to the rooms. The rooms are basic and clean and if you need to use the internet or just fancy a chill out, the top floor has an internet/ lounge area. I found Anytime hostel to be a quiet and relaxing base to be in. Guests seem to vary in age and mostly are couple or small groups.
The next hostel we set of to visit was Momotown Hostel not too far from where we were. Although, having said that we did go the wrong way and walk up and down the same street a few times! It was Jowita’s fault though. I was just following! Krakow is relatively small, so we were soon back on track and the hostel is easy to find. The entrance is decorated with some fun graffiti and this element of fun is spread throughout. Just outside the hostel entrance in the court yard there is a table football and the managers seem like real easy-going and fun people. This hostel seems well equipped for groups with some large dorms. Just round the corner from the hostel is a cosy bar called Absint that we popped into for a quick coffee. This is very handy as the hostel does not serve breakfast or drinks.
The third visit of the day was The Atlantis Hostel. No rooms here had ensuite bathrooms, but the bathrooms were very large and well equipped to cater for large numbers. Rooms were decorated in a simple style but all seemed spacious and clean.
The next Hostel was Nathan’s Villa Hostel which was apparently one of the first hostels to open in Krakow. This hostel really does have everything you need; comfort, fun and great value for money. There’s a full bar, billiard/pool room, HD home theatre and separate smoking and non-smoking rooms. LCD screens with complete sports packages in all rooms. In their outside garden they have ample room for great barbecues, room to relax and a table tennis table. They have a variety of rooms that have been uniquely painted to different themes based on different continents.
The 5th hostel we visited was the Orange Hostel ran by Agnieszka, a truly charismatic, smart and fun person to be with. This hostel has a real friendly, comfortable feel to it. The kitchen area is really the central feature where people can cook, chat or just chill out and relax. None of the rooms have ensuite bathrooms, but both dorms and bathrooms are generous with space and the toilets are all spotless. The Hostel is located between Kazimiez (Jewish district) and Old Town.
The last visit of the day was to Kadetus Hostel. Situated next to Wawel Castle and Vistula River, this really was like walking into someone’s house. The decoration was modern, and the cleanliness was of a very good standard. There isn’t much of a common room available but a nice spacious kitchen to socialise in. Watch out for the receptionist. She looks sweet and innocent but has a voice that will make your imagination run wild. Ask her what i mean when you get there!
Comprehensive list of Krakow Hostels.
