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Located in the centre of Vienna, 500 metres from St. Stephen's Cathedral and 400 metres from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Private CENTRAL Vienna I Self Check In offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is situated 1.1 km from Vienna Volksgarten and provides a lift. The homestay features family rooms.

Great central location within walking distance of the old town as well as public transport to easily navigate the city. The room was clean, quiet, and I appreciated the stocked amenities. The pin code system was very straightforward. I had a pleasant two-night stay.

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9
Superb
980 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

Situated conveniently in the 05. Margareten district of Vienna, Room 55 is situated 2.2 km from Vienna State Opera, 2.6 km from Albertina Museum and 2.8 km from Musikverein. The property is located 2.9 km from Natural History Museum, 3 km from Kunsthistorisches Museum and 3.6 km from Belvedere Palace. The property offers soundproof units and is set 2 km from Vienna Main Railway Station.

The hotel room is very good value for money. The room was well cleaned everyday with new towels, toiletries and bedsheets each day. The hotel is conveniently located near bus stops and the métro station, therefore making it easy to travel around the city. Also entry into the hotel and room only requires a code instead of a keycard or key, which makes it very simple and effortless.

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9.3
Superb
941 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Situated in Vienna, Pension Primavera 2 is 400 metres from Haus des Meeres. Located around 1.7 km from MuseumsQuartier, the guest house with free WiFi is also 1.7 km away from Leopold Museum. The property is set in the 06. Mariahilf district.

The apartment was spacious and clean in a very good location. I recommend it for the families with kids as everything is so close. There are a lot of places to eat and do some shopping. You can quickly get to Rathaus and the Stephansplatz. We really enjoyed staying at this property. The parking was offered by host in an underground parking and it's 14 Euros/day. The host was extremely kind.

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9.1
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£142
per night

Pension Haus Sanz is located in a green residential area easily reachable from the A2 and A23 motorways. The Vienna State Opera is reachable by tram in 25 minutes. Parking is possible for extra charge on the street.

Truly amazing service and good quality breakfast, very cozy and comfortable.

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9.4
Superb
581 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

Located right off Vienna’s main shopping street, the Mariahilfer Straße, K+T Boardinghouse offers spacious rooms with traditional high ceilings and parquet floors. Free WiFi is available, and a chargeable parking garage is located behind the property.

The location of the property is very good and near to shopping street. Quick access to bus and metro stations.

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9.2
Superb
375 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Located within 1.2 km of Vienna Volksgarten and less than 1 km of Vienna City Hall in the centre of Vienna, Pension Votiv provides accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. Popular points of interest nearby include Parliament of Austria, Albertina Museum and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

Property is in central of Vienna and safe to stay. Beds were comfortable and clean. Toilet and towels were clean. We stayed for a day without any hassle. He also supported us for late checkout on request.

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9.3
Superb
51 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

In the 05. Margareten district of Vienna, close to Wien Westbahnhof Railway Station, 7brunnen Hostel & Guest House has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a washing machine. It is set 2.7 km from Vienna Main Railway Station and provides private check-in and check-out. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

They are friendly, and there rooms are neat, very comfortable place to stay as a solo traveller, I like it 👌

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8.1
Very good
2,777 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Conveniently situated in the 05. Margareten district of Vienna, Pension am Wienfluss is set 1.1 km from Haus des Meeres, 1.6 km from Vienna State Opera and 2.1 km from Albertina Museum. The property is located 2.2 km from Musikverein, 2.2 km from Karlskirche and 2.3 km from MuseumsQuartier. Free WiFi is available and Leopold Museum is 2.3 km away.

Very nice, clean and modern room with very kind staff. The common kitchen is a big advantage plus you can have coffee and tea. Also it has a very good location, for example Naschmarkt is just a few minutes by walk.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,121 reviews

Hotel Columbia is a family-run guest house set in a historic building, in a central location of Vienna and a 5-minute walk from the Town Hall and the metro stop. Free WiFi is available.

The rooms are fitted with cable TV, a safety deposit box and a bathroom with shower. The hotel offers for all guests a big fridge in the public area instead of the minibars in the room, so 2,2 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) is saved every year for a better environment.

it was very clean, spacious and high ceiling. The staff were very nice and welcoming. They provided us with complimentary coffee in the morning and tea. It was very pleasant and enjoyable.

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8.4
Very good
1,381 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Located in the heart of Vienna, only a 5-minute walk from the Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Pension Suzanne offers units with antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. The family-run guest house is just a 1-minute walk from the Karlsplatz Underground Station (U1, U2, U4).

Exceptional location, Good hospitality

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8.8
Fabulous
2,154 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

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  • Pension Haus Sanz
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 580 reviews

    Pension Haus Sanz is located in a green residential area easily reachable from the A2 and A23 motorways. The Vienna State Opera is reachable by tram in 25 minutes.

    Amazing and very kind stuff, themed rooms, excellent breakfast

  • Pension Neuer Markt
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,064 reviews

    Situated right in the heart of Vienna, Pension Neuer Markt is decorated in an Old Viennese style, next to the Kärntnerstraße Shopping Street. St.

    The staff were amazing and helpful. Location very central

  • Pension a und a
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,421 reviews

    Located in a pedestrian area in the heart of historic Vienna, this stylish guest house with contemporary design is only a 3-minute walk from Saint Stephen's Cathedral and the Stephansplatz Underground...

    Very spacious room, good breakfast, and wonderful location.

  • CH-Hotel Luka
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 459 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, CH-Hotel Luka is located in the centre of Vienna, 300 metres from the Ringstraße boulevard and 750 metres from the Schottentor Underground Station (line U2...

    It was a beautiful room with a good view and clean.

  • Pension Kasper
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 392 reviews

    In a quiet location on the southern outskirts of Vienna, this Viennese-style self-check-in guest house offers free WiFi and free in-room wired internet.

    Clean, great breakfast, very helpful and kind staff

  • Benediktushaus im Schottenstift
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 823 reviews

    This guest house is part of the Benedictine Schotten Abbey in the heart of Vienna and offers quiet accommodation in a secluded atmosphere.

    Everything was perfect! Thank you. I will come again!

  • CH-Hotel Luka Budget
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,452 reviews

    Ideally set in the 01. Innere Stadt district of Vienna, CH-Hotel Luka Budget is set less than 1 km from Hofburg, a 11-minute walk from Imperial Treasury Vienna and 1.2 km from Austrian National...

    extremely smart interiior / furniture for a budget room.

  • Hotel Pension Stadtpark
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,717 reviews

    Hotel Pension Stadtpark is located on the Landstraßer Hauptstraße shopping street, only a 2-minute walk from the Landstraße/Wien-Mitte Train and Underground Station and a 5-minute walk from the City...

    Excellent location, good breakfasts, and value for money.

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  • 7brunnen Hostel & Guest House
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,777 reviews

    In the 05. Margareten district of Vienna, close to Wien Westbahnhof Railway Station, 7brunnen Hostel & Guest House has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a washing machine.

    Clean place, facilities are available and friendly staff.

  • Nice Private Room in Wien Center
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews

    Offering garden views, Nice Private Room in Wien Center is an accommodation set in Vienna, 2.1 km from Ernst Happel Stadium and 2.2 km from Kunst Haus Wien - Museum Hundertwasser.

    Giuseppe is a good, positive person, trustworthy man.

  • Family Room
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews

    Family Room is situated in the 09. Alsergrund district of Vienna, 3.6 km from Vienna Volksgarten, 3.8 km from Parliament of Austria and 3.8 km from Hofburg.

  • Zimmer 1230
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews

    Set in Vienna, the recently renovated Zimmer 1230 offers accommodation 6.3 km from Vienna Main Railway Station and 6.4 km from Schönbrunn Palace.

    Clean and nice place for short stay in Vienna. Great owner and wonderful facilities

  • HappyHostel
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,581 reviews

    Located 1 km from the Naschmarkt and 300 metres from the shopping street Mariahilferstraße, HappyHostel is located in Wien and offers free Wi-Fi.

    That place is just fine, nice and kind receptionist

  • KIBI Rooms self check-in
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,108 reviews

    Vienna’s KIBI Rooms self check-in lies opposite a Billa supermarket and is within 400 metres of the Rochus market, public garage parking, the U3 metro station Rochusgasse, a bus station, the Akakiko...

    Wifi, location, value, instructions to get into the hotel

  • Direct city center-privat rooms-5 Minutes Mariahilferstraße
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 266 reviews

    Direct city center-privat rooms-5 Minutes Mariahilferstraße is set in the 06.

    Great location. Clean toilets. Lot of mirrors. :))

  • Smart Mini Hotel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 400 reviews

    Smart Mini Hotel is situated in the 05. Margareten district of Vienna, 1.9 km from Vienna Main Railway Station, 2.8 km from Wien Westbahnhof Railway Station and 3.1 km from Karlskirche.

    Siisti hostelli, jossa suuri kylpyhuone ja pyykinpesukone.

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  • Philux City Apartment
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Vienna, 500 metres from St. Peter's Catholic Church and 800 metres from Vienna Volksgarten, Philux City Apartment provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

  • Pension Votiv
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 51 reviews

    Located within 1.2 km of Vienna Volksgarten and less than 1 km of Vienna City Hall in the centre of Vienna, Pension Votiv provides accommodation with free WiFi and seating area.

    Everything was clean and well organised. Check in was easy.

  • Room 55
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 941 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the 05. Margareten district of Vienna, Room 55 is situated 2.2 km from Vienna State Opera, 2.6 km from Albertina Museum and 2.8 km from Musikverein.

    Location was great and the room was very comfortable.

  • K+T Boardinghouse
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 375 reviews

    Located right off Vienna’s main shopping street, the Mariahilfer Straße, K+T Boardinghouse offers spacious rooms with traditional high ceilings and parquet floors.

    Most lovely host, felt like we were visiting a familyber.

  • Pension Primavera 2
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 115 reviews

    Situated in Vienna, Pension Primavera 2 is 400 metres from Haus des Meeres. Located around 1.7 km from MuseumsQuartier, the guest house with free WiFi is also 1.7 km away from Leopold Museum.

    Everything was fantastic. Nice and clean apartment.

  • Private CENTRAL Vienna I Self Check In
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 980 reviews

    Located in the centre of Vienna, 500 metres from St. Stephen's Cathedral and 400 metres from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Private CENTRAL Vienna I Self Check In offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

    The behavior of the staff is very nice and elegant

  • Pension Primavera
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 503 reviews

    Set directly on the Mariahilfer Straße, Vienna’s main shopping street, Pension Primavera offers spacious rooms and free WiFi access. The Neubaugasse Underground Station is a 3-minute walk away.

    central location, small family room but all we needs

  • HausPension
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 49 reviews

    Featuring garden views, HausPension is set in the 02. Leopoldstadt district of Vienna, 3.5 km from Kunst Haus Wien - Museum Hundertwasser and 3.9 km from St. Stephen's Cathedral.

    Very modern and cosy. The lady was really nice to us!

  • Private room connected to metro station and next to City center
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 28 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Vienna Main Railway Station and 1.8 km of Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Private room connected to metro station and next to City center provides accommodation with free...

    Die sehr gute Lage, das Bemühen des Personals meine Wünsche zu erfüllen

  • Pension Suzanne
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,154 reviews

    Located in the heart of Vienna, only a 5-minute walk from the Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Pension Suzanne offers units with antique furniture and free Wi-Fi.

    Staff very helpful and pleasant - amazing location

  • Rooms in Luxury Apartment, Central Vienna near Hauptbahnhof
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 43 reviews

    Set in Vienna, 500 metres from Belvedere Palace and 600 metres from Vienna Main Railway Station, Rooms in Luxury Apartment, Central Vienna near Hauptbahnhof offers spacious air-conditioned...

    De ligging, rustig, centraal. Slaapkamer en badkamer

  • Pension am Wienfluss
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,121 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the 05. Margareten district of Vienna, Pension am Wienfluss is set 1.1 km from Haus des Meeres, 1.6 km from Vienna State Opera and 2.1 km from Albertina Museum.

    Everything was cleans and the room was very confortable

  • AMSEL VINTAGE Rooms
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 27 reviews

    A good location for a hassle-free stay in Vienna, AMSEL VINTAGE Rooms is a guest house surrounded by views of the city. The property features a garden, bar and parking on-site among other facilities.

    Sehr gutes Frühstück, super Vintage Atmosphäre :-)

  • Private Comfort STEPHANSPLATZ - SELF CHECK IN
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 406 reviews

    Set in the centre of Vienna, 200 metres from St. Stephen's Cathedral and 300 metres from St.

    the friendly staff that always available to answer questions.

  • OPERA Am Operneck SELF CHECK IN
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 286 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the 01. Innere Stadt district of Vienna, OPERA Am Operneck SELF CHECK IN is situated 200 metres from Vienna State Opera, less than 1 km from Karlskirche and a 2-minute walk...

    I liked the location, the fact that the room was cleaned daily.

  • Pension Mozart - Newly Renovated
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,412 reviews

    Located on the historic Theobaldgasse - where Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven once resided - this family-owned boutique hotel is associated with more than 100 years of tradition.

    Great location, really nice and clean, great staff

  • Luxury near Castle
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 214 reviews

    Located in Vienna, Luxury near Castle provides a restaurant, inner courtyard views and free WiFi, 700 metres from Vienna Main Railway Station and 400 metres from Belvedere Palace.

    You rarely find a room in Vienna with a comfy balcony. Here it is.

  • Lucky Star of Vienna
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews

    Featuring quiet street views, Lucky Star of Vienna provides accommodation with a terrace, around 2.3 km from Vienna Main Railway Station. Guests staying at this homestay have access to a balcony.

    Everything was great and someone wait for me when I arrived.

  • Vienna Center,private zimmer, !
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 56 reviews

    Belvedere, cosy apartment, private room,10 minutes from Vienna centre! offers accommodation in Vienna, 1.4 km from Musikverein and 1.5 km from Museum of Military History.

    La disponibilità e discrezione del padrone di casa

  • DaunTown Rooms - Self Check-In
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,158 reviews

    DaunTown Rooms - Self Check-In is a small guest house with a cosy ambience, a 10-minute walk from the city centre of Vienna. Accommodation units with cable TV and free WiFi are offered.

    The hotel is near the monuments and the tram station.

  • Fink Low Budget Rooms
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 84 reviews

    Located in the Ottakring district, only a 15-minute underground ride from Saint Stephen's Cathedral and the city centre of Vienna, Fink Low Budget Rooms offers tastefully furnished rooms with free...

    Nice, old style vienese hotel. Very comfortable bed.

  • Riess City Rooms - Self Check-in
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,141 reviews

    Renovated and re-opened under a new owner in August 2017, the Riess City Rooms - Self Check-in enjoys a central location, a 5-minute walk from the Ringstraße Boulevard and a 10-minute walk from Vienna...

    Good location, clean, comfortable, nothing to complain about.

  • My city apartment- Vienna jungle room
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 82 reviews

    Featuring garden views, My city apartment- Vienna jungle room offers accommodation with a terrace, around 1.4 km from Vienna Prater. This homestay features accommodation with a balcony.

    Propreté du logement, spacieux, bien décoré, des restaurants autour

  • Hotel Columbia
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,381 reviews

    Hotel Columbia is a family-run guest house set in a historic building, in a central location of Vienna and a 5-minute walk from the Town Hall and the metro stop. Free WiFi is available.

    Convenient location nice staff excellent breakfast

  • Pension Fünfhaus
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 815 reviews

    Pension Fünfhaus is located 500 metres from the Westbahnhof train station and the Mariahilferstraße shopping street and offers a courtyard and little garden for guests.

    Very clean room, staff was friendly, good location.

  • Rosens Wien
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 383 reviews

    Rosens Wien is located in the 12. Meidling district of Vienna, 3.1 km from Schönbrunn Palace, 3.6 km from Vienna Main Railway Station and 3.7 km from Wiener Stadthalle.

    Nice staff, clean rooms, metro is next to apartment

  • 10 min from U1 - Private room in shared apartment
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Featuring accommodation with a balcony, 10 min from U1 - Private room in shared apartment is set in Vienna.

    Piękna sypialnia,aczkolwiek w prywatnym mieszkaniu,więc trzeba być na to przygotowanym

  • My city apartment- Vienna ArtRoom
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 124 reviews

    My city apartment- Vienna ArtRoom is set in the 02. Leopoldstadt district of Vienna, 2.4 km from Messe Wien, 2 km from St. Stephen's Cathedral and 2.7 km from St. Peter's Catholic Church.

    All was great! Great place, with good location. 10/10

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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 303 reviews
    Great hosts, garden, bathroom and toilet separate, fully equipped flat, good access to the centre, close to shops and children's park, close to the station, high comfort.
    Magdalena
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £168.33
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,398 reviews
    Great location - just a 1-2 minute walk to the nearest underground with a host of shops, supermarkets and restaurants close by. Landstrasse (Wien Mitte) is one stop on U3 or 10 minute walk. We had a garden suite with two rooms and a balcony which was great for our family - very quiet and clean 😊
    Kym
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85.46
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,767 reviews
    Good location round the corner from subway station, close to local shops and restaurants. The Monarchie restaurant up the street was a great find- great food and value as its main customers are locals. And has a gorgeous garden terrace. Our room was spacious with useful fridge and good storage space and large balcony. Also very clean. Excellent breakfast buffet including continental and cooked options.
    pauline
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £112.65
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,163 reviews
    loved this place, very good hostel
    Evgeniya
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 351 reviews
    Excellent location, clean and great hosts!
    Chelsey
    People with friends
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 29 reviews
    Patrycja is a great host. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. Good location in a quiet neighborhood, 10min walking from the metro and 5min to a supermarket. Underground parking is a great bonus. We recommend it.
    Surcheva
    Family with young children
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5 reviews
    Location, price, comfort, good host
    Giacomo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £216.57
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 85 reviews
    The property was so good.Apartment was clear and fresh.it’s look like private home.👌👌👌
    Ram
    Family with young children
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 72 reviews
    There good rental apartments and good hosts, and then there are great apartments and great hosts. This apartment and the host are the best! Spacious, clean and tastefully arranged flat with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and living room. WIFI works perfectly, and the big screen TV has a lot of IPTV channels for every taste and language background. Bila supermarket is practically 30 seconds walking from the flat, and the U-metro station 45 seconds. Vera, the owner, is a fantastic lady ready to help and serve anytime.
    Dejan Zherajikj
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £86.51
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,539 reviews
    Had the perfect stay - it's a great hostel and delivers on everything a good hostel should: friendly reception staff, activities/ themed nights, lively bar/ restaurant area but quiet, well located near a busy street with shops and restaurants and just a few steps away from the metro station, clean rooms. Especially liked the ensuite facilities and the spacious room.
    Monwabisi
    Solo traveller

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