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Overall:
"We had a great stay in brasov, that was slightly tarnished by the fact some of our washing disapeared." — source Hostelworld
"Great place to stay in Brasov, good tour to the castles." — source Hostelworld
"The staff was nice and the atmosphere was good." — source Hostelworld
"Would definately stay there again." — source Hostelworld
"Great place, I liked a lot." — source Hostelworld
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Clean:
"The dorms are ok, but i'm not a fan of matrasses on the ground and in the hall, it's not easy to keep the dorms clean with that." — source Hostelworld
"Only 2 showers which wasn't really enough for a full hostel but otherwise it's very clean and comfortable." — source Hostelworld
"The free beer on arrival was great :o)clean rooms and helpful staff." — source Hostelworld
"The kitchen is clean, the staff are very nice and very helpful." — source Hostelworld
"Otherwise clean(ish) and able to draw in a varied crowd." — source Hostelworld
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Service:
"Do not use meet and greet service - organised to have someone meet me at train station, was greeted by and old man who had my name." — source Hostelworld
"A good hostel well located with a good atmosphire with a great free laudry service." — source Hostelworld
"Helpful staff, a fantastic castle tour and great common room to chill out in." — source Hostelworld
"Nice hostel - good location, helpful staff, big kitchen, free laundry." — source Hostelworld
"Great party atmosphere, friendly staff, very easy to meet people." — source Hostelworld
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Location:
"Good location with great views, but the hygiene and bathroom situation - regarding 2 toilets for the whole building was too little." — source Hostelworld
"Just the \"communal area\" is really bad: just some sofas put to the wall and a big tv in the other corner." — source Hostelworld
"They also offer a good tour to the 3 main castles in the surrounding area and the tour guide was amazing." — source Hostelworld
"The people I met were amazing, it has a great location, and the staff is super super helpful." — source Hostelworld
"i stayed in a private, which is located about a 3 minute walk from the main hostel." — source Hostelworld
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"The staff were very friendly and helpful although the person at the meet and greet talked us into a taxi which cost double the normal price as I found out later." — source Hostelworld
"They have a huge amount to offer for a very little price." — source Hostelworld
"tons of stuff for the price." — source Hostelworld
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"Nice hostel, lounge in the basement people go there to party so it's very quiet in the rooms, cheap beer, nice kitchen, helpfull staff, free internet, we had fun." — source Hostelworld
"The view from the Sweet Room was amazing and I loved Kismet Dao." — source Hostelworld
More information on Kismet Dao Hostel
The first and only hostel who gives you FREE FOR EVERY NIGHT OF YOUR STAY! (over 16� value for 10�!):1) One 500 ml BEER, or drink2) LAUNDRY SERVICE- we do it for you!3) Internet & WiFi4) Coffee and tea all day long5) Brasov map with highlights, city information6) Linens and Beddings-we make the beds for you!7) 24 hour running hot water8) Secure lockers in the room and baggage storage 9) Meet and greet at the train station (upon request)NO LOCK-OUT and CURFEW, noon CHECK-OUT TIME. 24 hour reception. We speak English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and of course Romanian.Simply the best valued, cleanest and cheapest hostel in Brasov. Other hostels claim many things but we actually deliver. We will match or beat any Brasov hostel. See it for yourself.Our staff will give you full information support for every spot of Romania. We know what you need as we were backpackers too so we are here to help you with whatever information you might need: what to see and do, where to stay, how to get there, maps, information, guide books, flyers and and bus/trains timetables.'This is one of the country's finest hostels: well organized, spotless, modern and well located. Staff have a good sense of humor and know how to keep spirits high (all guests get a free beer)' --Lonely PlanetRecommended thumbs up 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008-- Let's Go- Our central location in Old Town means we are conveniently close to everything.- The hostel is modern, of western standards and wickedly clean.- There are four terraces with great scenic views of Brasov and 4 bathrooms.- EVERY NIGHT IS A PARTY: Our lounge/bar has tables and comfy couches to smoke, drink and relax. Listen to music and socialize with unique, interesting people from all over the world and party into the morning.- Our fully equipped guest kitchen is imported from Germany. - We have a cable TV room with VCR, 100 DVDs and couches.- We offer the cheapest guided all-day tour of the 3 nearby castles. Other hostels overcharge.Founded in 2001 we are the first and best hostel in Brasov. Co-owned and run by a Korean-American and a local Romanian. We understand travelers' needs because we are backpackers. Kismet is actually an English word meaning fate, adopted from Arabic. Dao (or Tao) means The Way. Daoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy. The basic eternal principle of the universe that transcends reality and is the source of being, non-being, and change is the Dao. Put the two together and you have Kismet Dao, the Way of Fate. Find yourself here.
Directions
ADDRESS:Kismet Dao HostelStr. Democratiei, 2 (near piata unirii)Brasov, RomaniaDIRECTIONS:Taxi-- A ride from the train station should cost about 3 EUROS or 10 lei (as of June 2008). Use only taxis with company names on them (e.g. ATI, Martax, Tod, RO.) and make sure they turn the meter on. It is better most times to take a taxi than a bus.Bus-- Take bus #51 from the train station for 8 stops till Piata Unirii. Each ticket costs 1.5 lei which you buy from a kiosk. Make sure you validate your ticket on board and WATCH FOR PICKPOCKETS!From the #51 bus stop walk to St. Nicholas Church (in your front left), then walk up Balea Street (between the church and playground) then take the first right on to Str. Democratiei.
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