We organise transport to/from the local airport, the train station or from a more remote airport in Katowice Pyrzowice, depending on your travel needs. "we offer nothing but the best" Directions: From the train station ( Krakow Glowny ) : Take tram #4, #13 or #14 from Westerplatte street (stop is called Dworzec Glowny) heading towards BRONOWICE Exit on the 3rd stop (Batorego) Cross the street (Karmelicka), continue straight down Michalowskiego Take the first left on Kochanowskiego and follow it to the end We're on the left, at Kochanowskiego 1 Press the buzzer for 3U - The Stranger and somebody will let you in Walk down the stairs and down the long hallway, following the signs to the end We're the second to last door on the right From the Airport ( Balice Airport - the only airport in Krakow ,Airport Timetable) : Bus #192 approximately 30-40 minutes Get off at Plac Inwalidow (24th stop) Go a few steps right and turn left to the first street ( Karmelicka) Walk down Karmelicka and turn right into the second street ( Michalowskiego) Turn left to Kochanowskiego and we are at the end of the block on the left side of the street Bus #208 approximately 30-40 minutes Get off at Plac Inwalidow (23rd stop) Go a few steps right and turn left to the first street ( Karmelicka) Walk down Karmelicka and turn right into the second street ( Michalowskiego) Turn left to Kochanowskiego and we are at the end of the block on the left side of the street Train 'SZYNOBUS' approximately 16 minutes to Krakow Main Train Station ' Krakow Glowny' Once you arrive at the Main Train Sation, follow the directions above Train Schedule Please remember to punch your ticket after getting on a bus or a tram and buy a ticket for big size luggage if you don't want to pay a fine. You can buy tickets in every KIOSK. Taxi from the airport approximately: 40 zl (10 Euro) Taxi from the train station approximately: 15 zl (4 Euro) Groups of 2 or more will be reimbursed for taxi fare from the train station. (Ask for a receipt - paragon - from the driver.)
24hr Check In - 24hr Reception - Breakfast Included - credit cards accepted - Free internet - Guest Kitchen - Internet - Laundry Facilities - Linen Included - Meeting Facilities - No Curfew - Safety deposit - Security Lockers - Towels
Welcome to the Stranger Hostel!
Located in the middle of the old city, we're a five minute walk from Europe's largest medieval town square and one block away from Karmelicka street, a busy shopping and pedestrian thoroughfare.
We're the only hostel with an entertainment and media den that's built a reputation as a social hub and made us famous. We call it the Ju Ju Lounge. We offer broadband internet terminals, Wi-Fi, spankin' fast computers, DVD movies and X-Box games projected onto our 3-meter screen. We organize transport ,sightseeing tours for groups and Stag Weekends (please see bottom of this page) .
Our multilingual staff is world-renowned for their friendliness and helpfulness , and they are always (literally, 24 hours a day) ready to help you plan your time and make your stay here as enjoyable as possible. They can guide you to some of Krakow's secrets - spots that most tourists don't know about and they can also offer practical advice regarding restaurants and pubs, transportation, train and bus schedules, etc. .
Voted One of the 5 Best Hostels in Europe ! by The Guardian Newspaper World's Top 10 Hippest Hostels Lonely Planet's Bluelist 2006 Voted 'Best New Hostel by KrakOUT Magazine in 2004
Please make sure you read and understand the Terms/Cancellation Policy
And if that's not enough:
No curfew. No lockout. 24 hour reception.
Free Laundry service
Free security lockers
Free Use of safe
Free linen, towels, and pillows
Free breakfast until
Free internet access including Wi-Fi
Free photo burning
The legendary Ju Ju Lounge with our giant Super Couch
X-Box video games & DVD movies with surround-sound
Two full guest kitchens with every amenity
BBQ Area
Checkout at
Discounted international phone calls
Friendly & knowledgeable staff
Souvenirs, Beverages, Toiletries, 24 hours a day
Long list of clubs, pubs and restaurants with special discounts for our guests
Bike rentals and tours available
Krakow guided walking and bike tours
Auschwitz
Salt Mine
The Nowa Huta District & Communism Tours
Zakopane
Rafting - DunajecRiver
Wadowice
Pub crawls
and pretty much anything you can think of
Stag Groups:
Let us take care of your last moments of freedom and without you having the hassle of organizing everything. If you want something special from your last moments of freedom don't think too much just email us for details here we are, Gents
Stranger Hostel offers affordable, comfortable and cheap sleeps in Krakow Poland
Cancellation policy
You must give us 24 hours notice of any change and/or cancellation of your booking, otherwise you will be charged for the first night of your stay and any remaining nights will be cancelled.
Please check with the Management of the Hostel after you have received your booking has been confirmed, to confirm the most up to date Cancellation Policy.