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3 Vinka Sagrestana, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Good location, but not much else”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

I chose to stay here as it offered a good price for Dubrovnik, which was on average a pretty expensive city to stay in. The location of this hostel is good. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the old town on foot, or there are also regular buses in all directions from the main road, about 5 minutes walk from the hostel. There are also some restaurants and shops nearby which are good value and tasty! The rooms were pretty basic. This was the only place I stayed where there was no aircon, yet it was the most expensive place I stayed in the Balkans. The kitchen was closed when I was there, which was frustrating. Breakfast was not that great, but ok for free. It was mainly bread and juice. The toilets and showers were always clean but were not that great, although they did the job and there seemed to be enough for when the hostel might get busy. When I stayed there was hardly any other guests. I did not notice a common room of any sorts. There is an area on a small patio above the main door which has some tables and chairs and a place to hang washing should you need it. There were no safes and the fact that you have to share a room key with everyone who is in the room was a bit annoying.

If you're looking for luxury then don't book here, but if all you want is a very basic room to sleep in at night then it's perfect.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good location, cheap beds”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

if you are looking for a cheap clean place, in a nice location not too far from the old town, with basic breakfast, one free internet pc and of course you don't care of sleeping in a dormitory, this hostel will be ok for you.
If you need a double room, it's very easy to find around double rooms in private appartments without reservation, so then don't come here...

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“No charm”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2010

I traveled around the West Balkans for 7 weeks staying mostly at hostels, and this is the only one I would never recommend to anybody. It has absolutely no charm and none of the friendly atmosphere that hostels normally have, especially in this region. The place is more like a cheap hotel than a hostel. If you just need a clean place to sleep in some sterile surroundings, then this place is fine.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2008

I would not recommend this hostel to anyone. There is only air conditioning in the reception area where the staff work. Everywhere else is like a sauna. I got bitten by what I can only presume are bed bugs every night I stayed there ( I stayed in various different types of accommodation in Dubrovnik and never got bitten once) If you are unfortunate enough to be in the room attached onto the dining area there is constant noise day and night. The reservation system is a joke. The staff will not reserve rooms in advance, you have to go down the next morning to book your room again. The kitchen facilities are inadequate - for the whole hostel there is one small fridge and a hob. There is no internet access.

  • Liked — Opportunity to meet new people staying in the accommodation
  • Disliked — The bed bugs and lack of air conditioning
  • Stayed August 2008, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“Good Location, but fairly grim !”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2004
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How anybody can describe this place as charming is beyond me ! Just about acceptable, it may be, charming it certainly isn't.
I stayed for a night in September 2004 in one of the 4 bed rooms - the beds have headboards at each end, so that even I struggled to get comfortable (I'm 6 foot). The other problems were the temperature - I can't imagine how bad it must be in height of Summer - and the noise of our fellow hostellers (especially the schoolkids) ! There was also a lack of lightbulbs in the bathroom, and there were only 3 showers each for men and women - luckily we were late getting up, or it would have been a problem.
There are plenty of private rooms and appartments in Dubrovnik, so I would definitely suggest booking them rather than staying here. The only really good thing about the hostel - it's location close to the bus station and near the Old Town was very handy.

  • Stayed September 2004
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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