69%Vila 11

I've stayed there for 2 nights and was satisfied with accommodation & service, but I admit, it wasn't a superb place. Room, towels and sheets were clean but a little worn; for breakfast we got delicious home-made pancakes, but I heard you get the same things everyday; bathroom was a little...

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by anonymous – posted on Dec 1, 2008

Sweet little town house, but more a house where the inhabitants stayed out the way and so were never around to help. Were on a constant sabbath by the looks of it, not just for the day when they had a sign up. Canadian though so...

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by xpatrickjosephx2687 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

8

very friendly and accomodating. A place with character and originality.

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by theskarven6623 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

3

I don't have enough room to express my disappointment. We checked in around 3 with a reservation - room wasn't going to be ready until 9:30pm! Came back at 10:30 - still not ready - the place was more than dirty - so we prompty left to find another place to stay but not without parting rudeness... more I don't have enough room to express my disappointment. We checked in around 3 with a reservation - room wasn't going to be ready until 9:30pm! Came back at 10:30 - still not ready - the place was more than dirty - so we prompty left to find another place to stay but not without parting rudeness from the staff. I am not sure why Let's Go recommends this placeclose

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by kreid144237 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

10

On arrival, we were told that a Hostelworld booking confirmation was not, in their eyes, a 'booking'. So if you book it online follow it up with a call or email to make sure you have it secured. Other than that, the place was OK.

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by timdjgri – posted on Oct 27, 2008

6

Wonderfull, it's like staying with your abroad family. Very kind and helpfull. A jewel!

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by svink2289 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

Very nice hostel, just 5 min. walk from the railway station. The staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly.

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by Yshray – posted on Sep 21, 2008

4

Nice Canadian/local/Zimbabwean family run. Interesting house. but not clean. Very untidy too. Our bed was 3 mattresses on the floor. The ensuite bathroom was ok.

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by ascotjim – posted on Sep 12, 2008

20

Bucharest in general is not a place worth staying in, go to Brasov instead! Villa 11 while being only a short walk from the main train station had professionally dressed staff and an odd lived in home character. The room was not ready upon arrival and the 'bathroom' had a terrible stench with the... more Bucharest in general is not a place worth staying in, go to Brasov instead! Villa 11 while being only a short walk from the main train station had professionally dressed staff and an odd lived in home character. The room was not ready upon arrival and the 'bathroom' had a terrible stench with the odd fingernail embedded in the carpet and what appeared to be facial hair trimmings scattered throughout the sink area. Had they bothered to present a clean room, my stay here may have eventuated!close

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by wanderlustcostumes2908 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

2

On the front door you can find an inscription "It's not a hostel, it's a home", which - in fact - is true. Home-made breakfest prepared by the owners, helpful staff and the decoration of interior make you feel as if you were at your grandma's or aunt's. The hostel is not in the city... more On the front door you can find an inscription "It's not a hostel, it's a home", which - in fact - is true. Home-made breakfest prepared by the owners, helpful staff and the decoration of interior make you feel as if you were at your grandma's or aunt's. The hostel is not in the city center, however it is very close to the international train station Gara de Nord. What's more, the hostel is next to the army bulding, that is why you can see a romanian soldier in the street (yoclose

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by puchac – posted on Aug 27, 2008

5

l'endroit est tres mal indique. l'accueil est mediocre.les chambres sont correctes mais l'entree est entassee de pleins d'objets disparates et ressemble a un debarras.bonne situation a cote de la gare du nord et des bus.

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by avice – posted on Aug 18, 2008

4

The breakfast pancakes were delicious.

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by penelopewilli – posted on Aug 14, 2008

1

A nice, quiet place, very close to the train station but not much else around.

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by kdugas51282611 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

3

The family whoe runs the hostel was very helpfull. Our train had a delay, so we came about one our later in the hotel and our room was given to an other. but it seamed possible to give us an other room! We we came up, we saw that other guests had slept on the gangways. That is not very safe in...

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by koni20195816 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

1

The hostel has potential to be a fantastic place but it just needs to be managed a little better - being greeted by children is not ideal and having to wait hours for a room that you have prebooked for a certain time is also not the best.

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by shannyle – posted on Aug 6, 2008

2

The water pressure in the shower could have been better but overall I like my stay here.

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by imhotep – posted on Aug 4, 2008

2

Great hostel, right next to the station. Staff were fantastic, the hostel was spotless and very comfy. Highly reccomended!

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by jesskaboo8846 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

17

Very dirty rooms and towels and sheets. The beds are very old and unconfortable.

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by guada – posted on Aug 1, 2008

4

Its a family run little hostel. Expect a small place with a great heart, and remember you are in a former communist country, so expect less comfort. Its very close to the Train station so that is great

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by rplcl8672 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

14

It was a very filthy place to stay at. Our sheets had holes and weird stains in them and we noticed that the sheets were put inside a bath tub filled with water only. Also the toilets could not be locked. The dorms were those typical ones where too many people are being put into one room to make... more It was a very filthy place to stay at. Our sheets had holes and weird stains in them and we noticed that the sheets were put inside a bath tub filled with water only. Also the toilets could not be locked. The dorms were those typical ones where too many people are being put into one room to make the most money possible. Will never go there again. One positive note: the pancakes were tasty.close

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by vincent6882 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

5

The staff was friendly, but the room and especially the bed were dirty. We did not get new bed linen when we asked for it.

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by simo08119516 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

2

Vila 11 is rich with atmosphere. I wouldn´t recommend it to my granny (with the steep stairs) but I would certainly tell about it to my friends! We enjoyed our stay a lot. Nothing to complain about. A very big bonus was the helpful staff with great skills in English. Without their help we... more Vila 11 is rich with atmosphere. I wouldn´t recommend it to my granny (with the steep stairs) but I would certainly tell about it to my friends! We enjoyed our stay a lot. Nothing to complain about. A very big bonus was the helpful staff with great skills in English. Without their help we would have been very lost in Bucharest. And the bookshelf was an excellent idea: you can take a book somebody has left there and exchange it to the one you read on the way!close

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by kreettarautio4830 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

2

you have a kindly people in. it´s a lettle long way to city centerbut you can sleep a lot. have a good time!

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by nriqeah7992 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

7

Very friendly staff with good free pancakes at breakfast!

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by martinw425 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

43

we were disappointed. Nice house, nice family. but very small, dirty room. bathroom without toilet paper. Glass door= light when other people come and libe lights on. Why is there an AC in the corridor? Small fans would be much better.

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by vanessarizk3486 – posted on Jun 14, 2008

1

the six bed room on 1st floor has to be accessed VIA another 4 bed room... i pity people in that room the most but its still a bit awkward. theres also not really a specific social area in the hostel to hang out in. oh, and no internet facilities at all! ;( otherwise a fantastically located...

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by arkid77 – posted on Jun 8, 2008

4

Cleanliness is questionable. The house isn't bad, it's cosy, easy to run into the other guests, though the dorm was actually 14 beds, split barely by a doorway making it two rooms. The beds are crammed together, ie. from my bed, the distance of another person's feet from my face was 30-40cm. The... more Cleanliness is questionable. The house isn't bad, it's cosy, easy to run into the other guests, though the dorm was actually 14 beds, split barely by a doorway making it two rooms. The beds are crammed together, ie. from my bed, the distance of another person's feet from my face was 30-40cm. The food provided was good, fresh fruits etc. but with lack of internet & facilities and location away from the historical centre, it's a bit expensive. Lacking in security, which could be a concern.close

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by sobosov – posted on May 25, 2008

22

Cleanliness left much to desire especially when it came to bed linen and towels... :-( Location is good if you want to be close to the main railway station, downtown by metro...

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by tomaszdembski3694 – posted on May 13, 2008

8

We booked a 6 bed room but it turned out to be a 6 bed room attached to an 8 bed room and all of us were scattered between the two rooms. It was located right close to the train station, but still was a little wierd.

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by chewyraspberry9030 – posted on May 12, 2008

13

It's strategically located near the station. The family ruling has perfect english and it is specially helpful on directions and information about the city. I would recomend it as good start in Bucharest and Romania.

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by marcferri8212 – posted on Mar 19, 2008

1

What a bad bed~ Thank you for arranging taxi

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by ryuhakseok3971 – posted on Mar 9, 2008

10

This hostel is in a beautiful multi-storeyed house (with a fascinating history - ask the owners about it) which has been decorated with antique bits and bobs by Debbie, the lovely co-owner. The photos really don't do it justice - it's an atmospheric bohemian family home with a wrought-iron... more This hostel is in a beautiful multi-storeyed house (with a fascinating history - ask the owners about it) which has been decorated with antique bits and bobs by Debbie, the lovely co-owner. The photos really don't do it justice - it's an atmospheric bohemian family home with a wrought-iron staircase running down the centre. Though it is a bit far away from the town centre, it is walkable, and the owners will give you advice about which buses to take. Oh, and the pancakes have to be eaten to be believed. Thinking about them makes my mouth water! Thanks very much to the family at Villa 11.close

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by abigail3912 – posted on Jan 30, 2008

5

very lovely place. fantasic lady looked after us and gave us very good advice. if you in the city..stay here!

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by wymondley – posted on Jan 25, 2008

9

Very friendly and nice people. Free apples, bread, tea etc all day. Feels very home like with interesting decor and furniture. Very convenient near the station too.

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by lamiadas – posted on Dec 23, 2007

6

Lovely place that really felt like home more than like a hostel.

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by rjpart – posted on Dec 4, 2007

6

The hostel could be cleaner... the only possitive thing is that is is right next to the train station... i would choose another accommodation if i could.

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by pablospahr – posted on Apr 29, 2007

11

Priceworthy! Located near Gare North, felt safe in the environment. Not noisy on hostel, no luxary. Would choose it again! Mr T

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by akethunberg3147 – posted on Apr 24, 2007

2

Nice little cosy house. From Gara de Nord is like 3 minutes on foot. Globallym it's good!

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by Trotopman – posted on Apr 22, 2007

1

If you're expecting a hotel service - STEER CLEAR! This is a home and they have expressed this using signs around the building. This was fine with us but what really really put us off the most is the most unfriendly look we had from one of the staff/family who dealt mainly with the guests. To... more If you're expecting a hotel service - STEER CLEAR! This is a home and they have expressed this using signs around the building. This was fine with us but what really really put us off the most is the most unfriendly look we had from one of the staff/family who dealt mainly with the guests. To ask for help we felt guilty knocking at their door (which was clearly marked 'PRIVATE- keep out!') The room was adequate and served us very well for two nights however we had a funny look from the staff when we asked for a double bed (we're gay couple) which we ignored. If they're in the hotel business - they should be used to it by now. Breakfast - the kitchen is cramped with about 8 stools and there are much more staying at this place. Food hygenic - rather poor we thought. Well, you get what you pay for.close

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by dazissimo – posted on Apr 17, 2007

8

Although the hostel says "this is a house, not a hostel", I think cleanliness is needed by homes and hostels alike. (At least) my room had cobwebs and smelled of humidity. The surroundings of the hostel are not the prettiest, but it does have an advantage in terms of closeness to the... more Although the hostel says "this is a house, not a hostel", I think cleanliness is needed by homes and hostels alike. (At least) my room had cobwebs and smelled of humidity. The surroundings of the hostel are not the prettiest, but it does have an advantage in terms of closeness to the train station. I would reccomend it only as a second resort.close

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by gudeliohg665 – posted on Apr 16, 2007

3