The bathroom wasnt cleaned and toilet paper was missing. The matress was bumpy.

They were very nice to let us leave our luggage until our night bus.

Stayed in August 2023

The shared bathroom could use some ventilation. Especially after someone takes a shower. I can't think of anything else.

I remembered why I visited Retro Hostel before: it's a good place to meet people and it's in a great area of the city. I had interesting conversations with the staff and I met fellow travelers who I enjoyed spending time with. Even though my room was facing the alley, there wasn't much noise and I could sleep well.

Stayed in August 2023

Owner does this for a long time and as soon as you enter the door, he know exactly what you need

Stayed in August 2023

Staff was only present for a few hours in the morning, for any questions you had to call Common room is in a dark basement, not inviting

Cleanliness Privacy

Stayed in July 2023

Not sure if the price was fair. Although it was a last minute booking, 22 euro for a night seems to be overpriced. I usually stay in Bucharest for half of that price. But most likely it was because of Untold Festival, which was about to begin in a couple of days. I guess it must be the busiest time of the year for all the properties in Cluj-Napoca.

The location is quite good. Very close to the city center. Everything you may need is around the corner. The manager has been really helpful and pleasant to talk to. There was some free tea and coffee at the kitchenette. Moreover, I was given some biscuits and a tiny bottle of brandy as a welcome gift. Romanian hospitality at its best! The room and the toilet didn't impress me though.

Stayed in August 2023

The man in a reception was very kind and helped us with all information’s also for our trip further and “good to know” during traveling in Romania. We were very gratefull to have a room in a Retro hostel.

Stayed in July 2023

A bit run down, hallways are quite dark. Not necessarily a nice hostel, but okay for one night.

Location is great. It's okay for one night.

Stayed in July 2023

The bathroom were too small and the shower room a bit too dark. There wasn’t a light above each bed, so at night the room was a bit dark.

The staff/owner was very friendly, available and kind. The room was large, and comfortable enough.

Stayed in July 2023

A bit noisy surroundings.

Well-equipped, nice room with space.

Stayed in July 2023

The room is very hot and very small. I could hardly open my suitcase. The bathroom situation wasn’t ideal, the floor is always wet and the sink is gross. The only common space is in the basement, which can be pretty depressing at night. Definitely not worth the price. However, Cluj is a pretty expensive city itself, so I didn’t have a lot of options. If you’re only staying for a day or two and you just need a place to sleep, this could still be your best option. Just don’t expect too much.

The location is great. Close to everything.

Stayed in July 2023

Excellent remote hospitality :-)

Stayed in July 2023

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Overall, I had a fantastic time at this hostel. The receptionists, convenient location, and nearby restaurants added to the positive experience. The room and facilities were nice, and the cellar common area was a highlight. I would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a pleasant and enjoyable stay.

Stayed in July 2023

The facilities in this hostel ia complete and it is clean. The staff was very helpfull: about the facility in hostel, explained about the transportation in Cluj, and the city itself.

Stayed in July 2023

Kitchen and room a little small. Common area downstairs can not really suitable to spend time in.

Good central hostel.helpful staff. Free coffee.

Stayed in June 2023

Small thing we could not work the blind on the skylight window but we had eye masks

Check in really easy despite getting there in the early hours kitchen to make a drink or breakfast

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing

Very helpful man at reception.

Stayed in June 2023

The neighbour's were playing loud music from early morning until at night. It's in the centre of the old town, so please be aware and bring earbuds.

Location is great and the atmosphere of the property is excellent. The staff is extremely welcoming and supportive. I would definitely recommend going here.

Stayed in June 2023

It only lacks a terrace or courtyard (patio )to meet other travellers

Great location, quite small kitchen but it has everything you may need, very friendly the reception staff, coffee and tea available

Stayed in June 2023

They sent me the email with the code for the door when I was in-flight, and when I got there I had a problem with my phone, so I could not access the code to open the door, could not get in and could not get any information about my room. There is someone at the front desk only in the mornings. If there is no one to help people that information has to arrive earlier.

The location was great! The staff was helpful and friendly- and it could not have been better.

Stayed in May 2023

The kitchen is a bit small and the price it's a bit expensive for a hostel but Cluj is expensive itself for Romania 🤷

Nice facilities in general and nice service 😊

Stayed in April 2023

The place is very cozy and clean. Very centric and the staff is really nice. The kitchen is small, but fully functional. Very good.

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing important

Everything was fine

Stayed in May 2023

The common space was not easily accessible or cozy. The cleanliness of rooms and spaces was good but there was not enough toilet paper and not big enough trash cans.

The rooms were quiet even tho the location was very cental in the city. The rooms were cozy even though the attic had a very low seiling (not for people over 170cm). Hosts were very nice, easy to reach and helpful! The kitchen was good and had most things needed for cooking. Having a sauna for guests who stay a little longer was a very nice addition.

Stayed in April 2023

the bathroom floor was a little too wet at times maybe a special tool for removing the water from the floor would help

it is very nicely located in the old town, it was clean and provided everything one might need I also appreciated the welcoming gifts and the traveling advice from the owner :) there was also a sauna, which is cool even though I didn’t use it

Stayed in April 2023

We received only 1 towel for 2 people and no shampoo. The mattress is not very comfortable and the sheets have a rather synthetic eel. The room is rather small and almost completely occupied by the bed and it's way too pricey for it's facilities, except the location. But Cluj has become the most trendy and expensive city in Romania, so probably that's why you get Barcelona-like prices.

Central location, easy self check in, the skylight in the room, being able to leave the bags after checkout, although unsupervised. Nice gesture of giving small local welcome gift.

Stayed in April 2023