The Stranger

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Voted One of the 5 Best Hostels in Europe by The Guardian Newspaper. World's Top 10 Hippest Hostels. Lonely Planet's Bluelist 2006. Krakow's Best Hostel and a bar.

After a long experience in providing top of the line budget accommodation and tour organization for tourists looking to visit Krakow, we are happy to offer you even more - our brand new Stranger Hostel and Stranger Café located in the best spot in Krakow - right in the middle of the old city. We are close to the main train and bus station, a three minutes walk from Europe's largest medieval Town Square and right next to Kazimierz - the Jewish District with its unique night life.

We provide budget accommodation in dorms as well as in private rooms and apartments. And in our Stranger Café and Bar our guests are entitled 10% discount for our best coffee, smoothies and snacks. And when the sun comes down, you are welcome to have a great time while movie shows, live music concerts or parties with djs!

And after a long night you are welcome to chill out on our famous Super Couch in the world renown Ju Ju Lounge with your new Stranger friends and a cold beer while watching your favourite movie on the 3-meter screen. You will also find here free broadband internet terminals, Wi-Fi and spankin' fast computers and an entertainment and media den that's built a reputation as a social hub and made us famous.

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 linen, towels, and pillows, free breakfast until 1pm!, free tea and coffee all day long, security lockers, free laundry service, free use of safe, free internet access including Wi-Fi, free photo burnin, the giant SuperCouch, two guest kitchens with every amenity, free DVD movies with surround-sound theater, no curfew, no lockout, 24 hour reception, cafe and bar, checkout at 1 pm, discounted international phone calls, free call to book your next hostel, souvenirs, beverages, toiletries - 24 hours a day, bike rental and tours.

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

Price table:

Special Offer for Groups - email us for details.

Prices in PLN

Season 1: Jan 3 to Feb 28 & Nov 1 to Dec 25
Season 2: Mar 1 to May 31 & Sept 16 to Oct 31
Season 3: June 1 to Sept 15
Season 4: Dec 26 to Jan 2

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