Patio Hostel Reviews

I stayed for 3 nights. My main reasons for choosing this hostel were 1. it has a kitchen: as I’m going a lot of travelling I cannot afford to eat out for every meal so made breakfast, prepared lunches and dinner. The kitchen was clean,modern, fully equipped. There was free coffee (beans and coffee maker) , tea, sugar. 2. location: needed to be convenient to the bus station (15min walk) and the historic centre (5-10mins walk). The hostel was easy to locate. The neighborhood felt safe to walk around and shops are near by (including Tescos). Right next to tram station, though I never needed to use it. There are also some very interesting second hand / vintage clothes shops in the street. Check-in was easy (24 hour reception). I was offered the opportunity to pay the 10 euro deposit by card or cash. I paid using a 20 euro note, got change ok and the money was left in my key slot thus easily returned on check out. The reception staff smiled and greeted me when walking in and out, perhaps because I did to them. I stayed in a 6 bed mixed form with en-suite. You choose your bed on a first come basis , though have a key for a specific locker that was large enough to fit my carry on luggage. The room felt spacious and even had table and chairs. Room and en-suite were clean. The beds each have a power socket and small shelf fixed to the wall though no individual light. You pick up bed linen at reception, make your own bed and put bedding in laundry basket when checking out. The pillow was lumpy and could do with being replaced. Sleep quality was good except one night with a very loud snorer (reception gives earplugs for free). It is winter and the room was nice and warm. The room has 2 ceiling lights. An area of improvement would be to be able to switch each light on/off separately. The wall of lockers separates the bed area from the entrance and en-suite door and it would be useful to be able to only turn on the light there. The en-suite was clean and warm (it is November). The shower water was not hot enough for my personal taste but it was not cold. There is an additional toilet and shower room in the corridor for additional use. The corridor also had a fridge. The laundry room is free: has washers and driers but need to buy detergent. It was my plan to stay in and do all my laundry on my day of arrival and I was grateful that I decided to do that rather than do laundry at the previous place. It saved me 9 euros. WiFi is free and reliable. When staying in a shared space the experience is greatly influenced by the other people who happen to be there at the same time. Everyone I met was friendly. The people sharing my room were always respectful of each other. Lights out in the room tended to be by 10pm and when coming in later than that it was possible to turn on the en-suite light and open the door to provide some light to get ready for bed without disturbing others. It was quiet in the room and the only ‘noise’ came from some late night loud voices in the corridor from others but it only lasted a few mins. The soundproofing is not sufficient to block noises from other areas, follow the advice on signs and report to reception if necessary. It is nice that the hostel seems to not tolerate noisy people disturbing others. I was traveling as single female. In the 3 nights the dorm room was never fully occupied, had 8 men come and go staying for a day or two, and I never felt uncomfortable in the hostel or neighborhood. This place is good value for money, comfortable, and I would definitely stay here again.

Good WiFi Pay attention: There is not enough hot water in the bathroom Tap water is safe to drink Free luggage storage Free laundry The location is good. It is close to the old city.

Booked ensuite room Room and bathroom not bad but quite dusty Both in need of a freshen up Bed was not very comfortable Room could have been supplied with at least a kettle Maybe a couple of chairs instead of the 2 small stools I know it's cheap compared to a hotel but not a great deal for what was on offer 1 or 2 things would have made all the difference in a ensuite double room Room was big enough to accommodate 2 chairs and a Cheap kettle Would definitely not use again and not worth the difference from a shared dorm.

Very clean and big hostel. I think only good and affordable hostel in town.

A hostel that offers good value for money. I stayed in a 6-bed dorm room with three bunk beds. The bunk beds (both top and bottom) were quite wobbly; even a slight movement caused a lot of shaking, which meant everyone had to be very considerate. The room had lockable lockers large enough for a backpack or a small suitcase. The shared toilets and kitchen were spotless. However, many of the shower rooms were out of order, and getting hot water at a comfortable temperature was often a challenge. Also, no complimentary toiletries like shampoo were provided. It was noisy until 10 PM with people drinking and chatting in the garden, but it quieted down significantly after that. Check-out is by 10 AM the following day. Be aware that your €10 deposit might not be refunded if you check out late. The front desk staff were friendly and spoke English. Overall, it's a good place for friends who want to have a fun, social stay.

Not that bad You need to take bedsheet with you from the reception and drop down back once you checkout

During my two-day stay here, I made some wonderful friends. While the kitchen could get a bit cramped when it was busy, everyone was very considerate and managed to share the space well. The complimentary coffee was a really nice touch!

The hostel is located near old town, very convenient as food and convenient store is all around, washing machines and dryer free to use! Definitely a plus! Nice kitchen with free coffee and tea! Only one thing to me is short fall, i stay in the lower bed, the height clearance is not too idea, i bang my head n injured with wound 😅

Everything well. The staff are very friendly that's why I stay here every time I come to Bratislava.

Great hostel, the location is incredibly convenient – close to both the bus station and the historic city center. The kitchen is well-equipped with a stove and fridge. It's also excellent for cyclists, with a dedicated luggage room to store bikes. A big plus is the laundry facility – we didn't use it as we only stayed one night, but it's great to know it's available. The main demographic here is young people, so keep in mind that despite staff efforts, it can get a little noisy late at night. Special thanks to the receptionists – they were incredibly friendly and helpful. If we're ever back in Bratislava, we'll definitely choose your hostel again.

I only used the hostel to take a shower and lie down for a few hours before a late night bus ride. But they were fantastic for supporting my trip! They helped me order takeaway for delivery, had a friendly bar that served alco and non-alcoholic options. The laundry machine also helped me clean clothes ahead of more traveling. Thanks Patio!

Nice place and location too

They need to refresh the amenities. But price is cheap, staff is kind. The main problem is the building, lift, lockers are very antic (old).

All was just okay..there is no ac in room..i stayed 1 night but cant sleep because of hot weather and they give small fan which of no use