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Mama's Hostel Main Market Square

ul Bracka 4, Main Market Square, Krakow, Malopolska Province, 31-005, Poland
Mama's Hostel Main Market Square
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 283 reviews from 1 source
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
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Based on 283 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Such a great hostel, location couldn't be better, staff were all really friendly and helpful, great homely feel to the place will definitely stay there again." source Hostelworld

    "The staff were extremely friendly and hospitable:) I had a great time and will definitely stay again if i'm back in krakow." source Hostelworld

    "My friend recommended this place to me and told me all the wonderful things about the staff that I found out were true." source Hostelworld

    "Great location, friendly staff, and an overall great expirience. I would recommend this hostel to everyone." source Hostelworld

    "Wi-fi is available as well as internet and overall the general atmosphere is very relaxed and almost home-like." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The staff was always very nice and helpful, the hostel is clean and the kitchen and the lounge are a good place to meet and have a beer or vodka with people from all over the world." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel was very clean and with 4 toilet/shower rooms available there weren't any queues." source Hostelworld

    "The staff are incredible, the place is pretty much spotless, and the location is perfect." source Hostelworld

    "Super clean, the cleaner really works hard to keep everything spotless." source Hostelworld

    "Only 4 bathrooms always crowded for the whole hostel, but were clean at least." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The only drawback would be the availability of bathrooms but given the greatness of the remainder of the service offered (vodka tasting parties, Polish cuisine evenings, tours." source Hostelworld

    "50m from the main square, friendly staff, comfy beds, big kitchen, lots of seating in the lounge and free laundry." source Hostelworld

    "Overall fantastic hostel, good to socialise, friendly staff good communal areas and free breakfast." source Hostelworld

    "Friendly staff who take you out which is good if you are travelling by u r self as i was." source Hostelworld

    "Helpful and friendly staff and the location can't be beaten." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "No need though as the english speaking staff were great and will help you with anything you ask them and such a great location right in the centre of town." source Hostelworld

    "The main negative of this place is that its located directly above a loud nightclub, so sleeping opportunities are limited on Fri/Sat nights." source Hostelworld

    "Wicked place, I partied every night, met awesome people, staff were awesome, location awesome, everything awesome." source Hostelworld

    "A great location just seconds from the main square and even a Subway restaurant as you enter the building." source Hostelworld

    "The staff were very helpful in finding me accommodations in locations where few tourists venture." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "so much fun, so close to the central square and for such a good price." source Hostelworld

    "a really great hostel, great price, and a great location." source Hostelworld

    "Location good, staff good, price and free WIfi." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "If you like drunken ageing American leches that "party" till they throw up there non polish food (McDonalds, Subway etc) all over the hostel at 5am wake you up and shout at you, you will love it here, the satff are apalling and dont care about your needs, rooms are dirty, rotting food everywhere, severely overcrowded with what seems like convicts that couldn't fit in the local prison." source Hostelworld

    "The gate thing is kinda of a pain as often there was noone at the desk (they where in common room or kitchen) so they did not hear phone. It would be a great addition to add that gate key to the room keychain considering we gove a kep deposit anyway." source Hostelworld

More information on Mama's Hostel Main Market Square

*****************************************************************************************************Do you know that Mama�s Hostel has won much coveted award of �No. 9 HOSTEL IN EASTERN EUROPE IN JULY 2009? Thank you for your help and great reviews! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LAST MINUTE Mama's Idea :34th FestivalOld Krakow Full of Music15.08-31.08Festival promises concerts by the best artists and interesting performances interacting with the most beautiful interiors � despite what the name would suggest � in Krak�w and beyond.Mama's StaffSome Mama's EXTRAS for you that all other hostels can only follow:ON SUNDAYS - POLISH VODKA TASTING ON MONDAYS � MOVIE AND POPCORN EVENING ON TUESDAYS - BIG MAMA�S BREAKFAST & TRADITIONAL POLISH SOUR SOUP AFTERNOONON WEDNESDAYS - WINE EVENING ON THURSDAYS - HOMEMADE CAKEON FRIDAYS - CHOCOLATE PUDDING EVENING ON SATURDAYS - PIEROGI PARTYparties everyday and lots more....@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@Thanks to our guests comments we were not only:no. 2 in the Top 10 Hostels Worldwide 2007no. 4 in the Top 10 Hostels Worldwide 2006no. 3 in the Top 10 Hostels Worldwide 2005'Best Located Hostel' Worldwide 2005but alsoTop 10 Hostel Worldwide for May, June and September 2007Top 10 Hostel Worldwide for April 2006Top 10 Hostel Worldwide for April, July, August, September, October, November 2005Top 10 Hostel Worldwide for August 2004In Mama's Hostel we follow the rule that HOSTEL IS ABOUT THE PEOPLE NOT JUST ABOUT FACILITIES...but we have all this things which you can expect from the best hostel:Best location - in the Old TownBest staff that is even more then willing to helpFree breakfastFree laundryFree maps and infoFree luggage storage after you check outFree lockersFree access to internet an Wi FiNO CAREFEWNO CHECKOUTNO LOCKOUTMama�s hostel is the perfect place for a restful, relaxing visit to this great capital city. We don�t want just to have a sleep in our hostel. We want you to feel at Mama�s like at home. And where Mama is... this is our best kept secret!See you in Krakow at Mama's Hostel!Please note:We do not accept any bookings for more then 10 people and for stag party groups. In this case your booking will be cancelled and the 10% deposit will not be refunded.

Directions

Leaving the train station, follow the directions to the Centre (Centrum) heading towards Floria�ska Street, which itself will lead you to the Main Market Square. Then, cross the Square and enter Bracka Street. You will find Mama's Hostel in a house at 4 Bracka Street, 30 meters from the Main Market Square.The walking route from the Krakow Main Railway Station:- Krakow Main Railway Station � Pijarska Street - Floria�ska Street.- Floria�ska Street � Main Market Square.- Main Market Square � 4 Bracka Street.

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