Babelfish Hostel

Just a few min walk to the train station. Very convenient. The reception is friendly

The hostel is just across the train station which is very convenient, bedroom and bathrooms very clean and organized and super friendly staff, also would like to mention the building is very safe. Had breakfast which was simple yet value for money as is buffet style Definitely recommend and will be back

My stay happened to sync up with a large group of school children who were staying at the hostel, which made things a bit chaotic in the public spaces, but save for that my stay was pleasant. The dorms are really comfortable and it is nice to have access to a kitchen. The staff is really friendly and accommodating and the location is great for bus/train arrival/departures and for exploring the city on foot.

Well, one hostel had to be worst of my trip. I just wish it hadn't been quite SO bad. I could talk about their deceptive business practices. I could talk about the horrendous customer service. I could talk about the outrageous price. Instead I'll just say this. How on earth does a hostel only open their reception between 6pm and 8pm? You literally have two hours where you're allowed to check-in. Your train arrives at 4? Tough luck, gotta wait. Had a delay and arrived 8:30? Thanks for your money, but you ain't sleeping here. They don't even have a phone number in case any of their current guests have a problem. Lost your key or someone stole your wallet in the middle of the night? Good luck finding a bench to sleep on. They say it's because of covid, but covid exists in all of Europe. Are all the other hostels in Europe also closing at 8? Right, didn't think so. The reality is that this is because the manager is a cheapskate with zero regard for their guests.