"Was to be alone for four days in Krakow prior to a friend's joining me for an additional week, so I decided to find something less expensive for those days. I wish I had booked this hostel for my entire stay. The staff was superb, the driver was a exceptional, and the comfort was beyond my expectations. I am 74 yr. old--did require an ensuite private room on a level no higher than the first floor. I had been in three other hostels in my life (at a much younger age). Deco Hostel was better than most hotels and all the hostels I had occupied over the years. Perhaps, the only minor negative for me was the walk to the tram stop (about two blocks away) because of some health issues I had at the time. Ordinarily, the two block walk would have been a non-issue. However, the cab fare between Deco/Main Square never exceeded ten zlotych (@ $3 at the current exchange rate. I used the cab on occasion upon returning at night. The other times I took the tram. Number 3 stopped about one block from the Main Square ("All Saints Plaza") and the famous "Milk Bar" in Krakow. [However, watch for temporary changes in tram stops: yellow vs. white backgound. Ask at front desk for an explanation.] The room had its own heater for chilly nights; the water in the shower was always very hot; it also had its own balcony overlooking the garden area--available also as a smoker's refuge. The free breakfast was adequate; a large grocery store one block north had a wide variety of snacks, juices, beverages, etc. I was very impressed with the cleanliness and quietude in the lounge/kitchen area in close proximity to my room. For the average backpacker the walk to the Main Square would be ten to 15 minutes. Tram fares are minimal. Besides transfers to/from the airport, the driver (Marcin) can arrange for excursions to other cities (e.g. Zakopane, etc.). I would return to DECO without hesitation. The Price is right! " | Leonard A. Bogdan
United States
May.01.2009
Overall rating 5/5 |
