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Located in a pedestrian area inside Cluj-Napoca's medieval city wall, Hostel Retro offers 24-hour reception, free bicycles, as well as a sauna for a surcharge. The bathrooms are either shared, located next to the rooms, or en-suite. Different maps of the region and international telephone cards are provided at the reception. Safe luggage storage is available. The shared lounge features a smart TV and a small library. Guests of the Retro Hostel can also prepare food in well-equipped shared kitchenettes. Free tea and coffee is offered and so is free WiFi. Hostel Retro is a 2-minute walk from the Main Square and 1640 feet away from the Babes-Bolyai University, the second largest university in Romania. Guests can also visit the Museum of History, the Botanical Garden or the Ethnographic Museum of Cluj. Someseni Airport is 4.3 mi and the train station is a 25-minute walk away. Guests staying 3 or more nights can use the on-site sauna for free.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Cluj-Napoca, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Muresan
    Romania Romania
    The fact that it was quit and peaceful. I appreciated the little 🎁 in the little basket, that was very thoughtful 😊.
  • Peter
    Romania Romania
    Not my first time here and surely not the last. Good hostel in the historical center.
  • Halfy
    Romania Romania
    Location indeed, the facilities inside the property, the security and locking system
  • Bram
    Romania Romania
    We liked the room a lot. Nice beds. Really clean. Great owner too!
  • Nadini
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The sauna was amazing!! And the receptionist are very helpful and friendly!
  • James
    United States United States
    They have a caring and giving attitude….that makes all the difference! It was a pleasure to be there….because of the ownership.
  • Juliana
    Spain Spain
    The Hostel was really nice. It is clean, the location is more than perfect and the most important part, the Staff was AMAZING. I want to Share that they helped my friends and I regarding a really uncomfortable situation in another hostel of the...
  • David
    Belgium Belgium
    Self check-in is amazing when you arrive too early or too late! No need to wait for the staff.
  • Ana
    United States United States
    The location was perfect, and the staff was very responsive and helpful on Whatsapp
  • Darius
    Portugal Portugal
    Good location in the center of the city, on a quiet street. I was there in the off-season and it was exactly what I needed. Everything went well.

Area info

Amenities of Retro Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Spa

  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Romanian

House rules
Retro Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
Diners ClubCash

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