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Hostel Review: Red Carpet Hostel, Krakow – Poland

July 26, 2018 By James Clark

Hostel Review: Red Carpet Hostel, Krakow - Poland

Hotel Name: Red Carpet Hostel
Address: Al. Juliusza Słowackiego 29, Stare Miasto, Krakow, Poland.

I stayed at the Red Carpet Hostel in Krakow, Poland. I booked it for its price and location in Krakow, and the rate was 70 PLN ($19.14 USD) per night for a private room with shared bathroom.

I have less tolerance for dorm rooms these days, but I still like staying in hostels. Thus hostels that offer private rooms are a good way to travel in Europe.

It took about 20 minutes to walk from the main train station to the hostel. The reception is open until 11pm and I arrived about 11.30pm. Luckily someone was still on reception. Something to consider if you know you are arriving late.

Red Carpet Hostel - Krakow

The hostel is on a main street, but inside it’s quiet. I was in a building at the back.

Inside balcony

The entrance to my room was via a kitchenette that is shared with one other room.

Entrance kitchenette

My private room felt like a little studio flat. It was a lovely space with big windows and a comfortable single bed.

Private room

The shared bathroom is shared with the other room in this section, on the other side of the kitchenette. The bathroom was in clean and orderly condition.

Bathroom

When I checked in they up-sold me the breakfast for 3.50 Euro, and I’m glad I took the offer. Breakfast consisted of a mini buffet of cereal, fresh breads and rolls, ham and cheeses, eggs, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Hostel breakfast

There is free wifi, and I had no problem connecting in my room. As for the location, this was in a great spot. After having walked all around Krakow I appreciated the location of this hostel more. It’s about 10 minutes walk from the old city area, so you are close enough to the action without being in the tourist mayhem. The Red Carpet feels more being in a neighbourhood. There are some cool local bars nearby, and its around the corner from a supermarket. I had to do washing while I was there, and there is also a laundry nearby.

Overall this was a good place to stay at in Krakow if you are looking for a budget room. Book the Red Carpet Hostel online or search for more hostels in Krakow.

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hostel, krakow, poland

About James Clark

James Clark is the founder of Nomadic Notes. He has been a digital nomad since 2003, and Nomadic Notes features trip reports, train travel articles, and where to stay guides. He writes about transport and urban development at Future Southeast Asia. Subscribe to the weekly travel newsletter.

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