We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Hostel Blues – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
Spitalska 2, Bratislava 811 08, Slovakia
Hotel amenities
Hostel Blues
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

52 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    26
    17
    4
    2
    3
Date Rating
London
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Hostel Blues... is what we were left with”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

The overall experience is mixed, but our stay (Fri-Sun) meant we had to deal with the main downside of hostelling - the rowdy weekend groups and no enforcement of the quiet-time rules. Three sleepless nights definitely left us feeling a little blue.

Location: Hostel Blues is conveniently situated at the edge of the Old Town - within a minute's walk to a large Tesco (food and clothing etc) with various tram and bus stops within 250 metres. On foot, it is 10-15 minutes to the passenger pontoon where you can take a 90 minute journey up the Danube to Vienna; 15 minutes to the bus terminal under the New Bridge; and approximately 25 minutes using main roads up to the city's central rail station.

Facilities: The common areas were fairly clean and included a communal kitchen, dining room, chill out room and main reception lounge on the first floor. A laundry and bike storage area were in the basement (unused on this journey, so can't comment on either). Wi-fi was available on the first floor only, which also had three desktop terminals for relatively quick and free internet access. Sheets and (small) towels were provided. Reception, for the most part, was helpful with directions and transport queries.

Experience: Our trip was marred mainly by sleeplessness due to overly expressive neighbours in the adjacent rooms. The hostel rules (printed and framed in the rooms) asked for courtesy between the hours of 10pm and 6am - and by 3am we were sorely tested not only by loud talking, but by the repeated banging of doors and poor insulation (the main apartment and then each individual room). This situation was reported to reception at the time and nothing was done. We did find out ourselves afterwards that the dorm group in our apartment were only provided with a single room key, which was the reason for much of the noise. We were also horrified as we found on arrival a smear of faeces on the bathroom wall, underneath the toilet roll dispenser.

We were a couple on a long weekend, exploring a new city and its culture. We always stay in hostels to meet fellow travellers and find that these are usually well located and we have pleasant experiences. However, after staying at Hostel Blues I would suggest to find somewhere else if you are in the same boat. You can look around to pay roughly the same amount for a nearby hotel instead. The comfort and ambient noise levels will make it worthwhile.

[We stayed in a twin/double room (Barcelona A) on the 5th floor which had an ensuite (shower and toilet) and television.]

Room Tip: We asked reception on arrival and no concession was made for our travel purpose (i.e., we asked for...
See more room tips
  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Ithacles about Hostel Blues
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Dublin, Ireland
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Clean and friendly”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

Stayed here for only 1 night with my partner. Like that they had double bed dorms, so we had a big bed for a great price. I think it was 12 euro each. The hostel was in a decent location. It was clean and the staff were very friendly and super helpful. So cheap to sit in and have drinks. Close walk to city center. Also, getting a taxi from here to the airport was only 10 euro. Must ask at the desk for that rate as they have worked out a deal with the taxi company.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask melanie b about Hostel Blues
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Best Hostel in Bratislava”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

Stayed here for two nights (Sunday and Monday) while on a tour of central Europe. Book early for this hostel as I have a feeling it books up quickly during busy summer months given the amount of people I saw checking in/checking out each day. While we stayed in a private twin/double room, each floor has basically two "apartments" and within each "apartment" are 3-4 rooms (mixture of dorms and privates). Security is pretty tight as you need a card key to enter the building, a card key to enter your "apartment" common room, and a key to enter your apartment. But the common areas on the 1st floor are where this hostel really shines. A huge front room complete with a bar, lounge area and tables; a seperate chill-out room; and a huge kitchen and dining area. We met a ton of other travelers at this hostel and spent hours just hanging out in the common areas drinking the 24x7 supply of beer provided by the hostel bar. I really doubt there is a better hostel in Bratislava than Hostel Blues. My only minor complaints are it would have been nice if the free wi-fi worked in the rooms and not just the common areas: and I also wish the free "towels" they provided were normal bath towels and not just hand towels.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask VivaPamplona about Hostel Blues
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Utrecht
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Friendly hostel, nicely located”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011

Hostel is located near to the Old Town, close to several tram stops and a nice big Tesco. The don't serve breakfast, but do have great kitchen facilities. On the ground floor there are 3 different rooms. The kitchen, with a seperate eating area. The kitchen has 2 stoves and several fridges and storing places. A chill-out room with nice furniture to relax. Last there is the 'real' common room with a bar/reception.

We stayed in the dorms, The beds are good, the toilet and bathroom are outside the room. This together with 2 other rooms (privates I think) used to be an appartment. The hostel has several appartments in the building. With the first floor being the kitchen/common room area. There is an elevator. Very nice, because our room was on the 4th floor. Wifi is only available on the lower floors.

The staff are nice, speak English and were helpfull with finding restaurants and sights. Overall a good hostel which I can recommend.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask JeroenFM about Hostel Blues
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Paris, France
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“good”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011

I agree with the positive reviews. The location is very convenient, very near the old town and a Tesco supermarket, rooms were big and bathrooms were very very clean, prices very reasonable :) But I am not sure how comfortable it will be sleeping in the dorms during summer. I hope they have fans/ air conditioning :) Nevertheless, I was pleased with my stay here!

The staff were friendly and they provided info on the city. They have books that you can borrow also :)

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask monique730 about Hostel Blues
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed Hostel Blues also viewed

Patio Hostel
3.5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Bratislava, Bratislava Region
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d627845?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Apartments Bratislava
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Bratislava, Bratislava Region
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1590547?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Marrol\
5 of 5 stars 305 Reviews
Bratislava, Bratislava Region
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d276296?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 84 hotels in Bratislava, ranked by popularity »

Been to Hostel Blues? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Hostel Blues

Spitalska 2, Bratislava 811 08, Slovakia
Price range (per night):* INR1,167 - 6,281

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Hostel Blues, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Hostel Blues
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices