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Potaissa 11 - 13, 400090 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

#46 of 76 hotels in Cluj-Napoca

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Review Score

Based on 262 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The other hotel guests are disrespectful of the common areas and the noise at night. One of the staff members seems to care more about attractive women than any other guests, even going so far as to ignore them. This is completely unprofessional.

    The staff is very friendly, the location is perfect for exploring the city and, last but not least, the hotel has a sauna.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Good place for socializing. Will come back.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    9.0
    Good for a weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are too small and quite claustrophobic to have 4 beds- The beds are not really comfortable- if you are in the top bunk bed - you are really shaking the whole night when the person below moves- also to get to the top bed its quite difficult as some are missing the guardrail to grab it.

    The location was perfect! Right in the city centre. The staff are lovely and helpful! And everything is so well explained to get to your bed without any staff around. They have plenty of information around and everything is so easy. If you like pubs- the location is so good! Try the rock place right in front!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A working area for laptops would be great.

    The team was super and welcoming. Many things in the Hostel were great.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I don't know.

    The fact that it was quit and peaceful. I appreciated the little 🎁 in the little basket, that was very thoughtful 😊.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn't so social , we didn't find people around, if you want to make new friends etc. But this is the reason it was very quiet and peaceful too

    The place is really cozy, quiet, clean and the comunication with the people really easy and helpful. The location is very convenient, in the old town, bus stations near,, with bars, attractions and many shops around Totally recommended

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    10
    I definitely suggest this place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To reach the hostel, you have to walk through a street that is dark, no lights, so it may look uncomfortable.

    This hostel is in the old town, so it has a perfect location. The staff is very kind and helpful, with a prompt answer. When I arrived the heater was not working properly, they offered me another room where everything was good. The morning staff was happy to suggest places to visit. The bed was very comfortable with a warm duvet. Hot water from the shower. Locker near the bed. There is also a little kitchen with a microwave, kettle, mugs, plates, cutleries and some condiments. In the basement there is a sauna, well maintained. It takes 1 h and half to warmup, so book the sauna in advance if you want to use it. It's free if your reservation is for at least 3 nights, otherwise it costs only 40 leu (8€ ).

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay, small problem with heat
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes, especially during the night the heat stopped and the room was a little bit cold. I didn't stay hours in the shower but at the end of my shower, perhaps because it was late, the water was not so hot and even became a little bit cold.

    Free tea and coffee, kitchen available...

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff is not always on-site.

    Nice hostel, self check-in worked like a charm.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not my first time here and surely not the last. Good hostel in the historical center.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2024

    10
    Pretty decent, helpful receptionist, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location indeed, the facilities inside the property, the security and locking system

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed frame has very sharp corners

    Friendly staff, easy check-in process

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Always nice to stay at this hostel.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2024

    10
    Helpful staff, good location great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was perfect, all nice and smooth as you would expect in a good hostel, what I appreciated was spacious and nicely heated bath/shower, the unlimited hot tea, coffee, nice kitchen and shared space but most of all very helpful staff. When I’m in Cluj, will come back.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked the room a lot. Nice beds. Really clean. Great owner too!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Even if the reception is not always occupied - staff is available on WhatsApp- what I very much appreciated!

    The sauna was amazing!! And the receptionist are very helpful and friendly!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great host, perfect location and very hygienic with great facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For Romanian standards it’s a bit pricey but on the other hand, it’s the only hostel located in Old Town/City centre so it makes sense.

    Great host, perfect location in the middle of old town and very hygienic.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    8.0
    It’s quite good.
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My bed creaked and the linen smelled very strongly of freshener. I can’t switch off the lamp next to my bed. People on streets screamed, but it’s not the fault of the hostel.

    Nice interior, everything was good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bed was not so good

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location, cool building with a sauna in the basement and part of the ancient city walls visible inside.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bikes

    Bikes, shower, location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Is wery good and clean place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

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  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    10
    Spirit of Adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I love the environment; it is a place made for young travelers, with favorable conditions for socializing in the 'living room' with free coffee and everything. The host, Ciprian, is very nice, and I hope to see him again one day. The location is perfect; it's in the old city, a bit off, but there's a supermarket close by, and you can join free tours around Cluj or some specialized tours for a fee. I enjoyed it, and I recommend staying here if you are an adventurer.

    Stayed in August 2024

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