64%Hostel River

Very nice room, comfortable, spacious and light. Was great to come across a decent hostel shower after travelling for 2 weeks across Europe. The receptionist didn't speak much English but was friendly and helpful and communication was no problem. The back yard is obviously under reconstruction -... more Very nice room, comfortable, spacious and light. Was great to come across a decent hostel shower after travelling for 2 weeks across Europe. The receptionist didn't speak much English but was friendly and helpful and communication was no problem. The back yard is obviously under reconstruction - would have been nice to know this beforehand but it didn't affect my stay. Would recommend this hostel for anyone looking for a true local experience of Plzen.close

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by dbcurrin5827 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

1

Neg: Garden + BBQ are under construcion (05/08). Kitchen is filthy and too small. Stuff is never there. Even to pay was difficult... Some of the mattresses are very poor. In 2 beds (out of 12) cover was not changed until last customer was sleeping there. 2 keys for 12 people makes it... more Neg: Garden + BBQ are under construcion (05/08). Kitchen is filthy and too small. Stuff is never there. Even to pay was difficult... Some of the mattresses are very poor. In 2 beds (out of 12) cover was not changed until last customer was sleeping there. 2 keys for 12 people makes it difficult at night to get everybody in at the locked front door. Pos: Location is good, just 5 min walking to the station or the center. The 2 loft rooms are really nice with big bathrooms.close

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by tina37 – posted on May 5, 2008

1

DO NOT STAY HERE. While the facilities are satisfactory, the place was being used like a boarding house when we stayed. Local men half dressed walking around, giving you uncomfortable looks, is not my cup of tea. The kitchen was inaccessible as they used it like their rooms. No garden to speak... more DO NOT STAY HERE. While the facilities are satisfactory, the place was being used like a boarding house when we stayed. Local men half dressed walking around, giving you uncomfortable looks, is not my cup of tea. The kitchen was inaccessible as they used it like their rooms. No garden to speak of, it was pulled apart. No internet, the computer was in the managers office and we he was never there, he only came to check us in.close

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by hanhy-t90 – posted on May 2, 2008

4

Very helpful staff and I really nice newly refurbished room.

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by guzdek1329 – posted on Mar 9, 2008

1

We were greeted by a gentlemen bereft of any knowledge of the English language or a shirt. We had to wait in the dingy corridor for about half an hour while they called the desk clerk. They did not know about our reservations through this site and for a while, everything looked pretty dim.... more We were greeted by a gentlemen bereft of any knowledge of the English language or a shirt. We had to wait in the dingy corridor for about half an hour while they called the desk clerk. They did not know about our reservations through this site and for a while, everything looked pretty dim. Once we got to the room though, it was clean and comfortable. The hostel was within walking distance of nightlife and the Pilsner Urquell Brewery. All in all, not bad, but a rough start.close

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by johnpaulrebello6534 – posted on Feb 25, 2008

3

This hostel was great. Close to everything....clean, and very comfortable beds! Viktor and his girlfriend are laid back and nice and speak good English. I recommend it

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by jworla113839 – posted on Jan 8, 2008

2

Viktor was great, always letting you use his computer. The beds were wide and the nicest ive slept in. Really good hostel, would reccomend it to anyone!!:)

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by vivianlevick3663 – posted on Jan 5, 2008

2

Sorry but we just didnt like this hostel at all, somewhat depressing. The kitchen was filthy, and there was no loo roll and all that kind of thing etc so we would not go here again. But then would not go to Plzen again either, didnt really enjoy, every other town in czech has been great but this...

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by chacha515 – posted on Jan 1, 2008

16

A beautiful building, incredibly gracious staff. They gave us a fantastic lofted room. A 10 minute walk from the city center and quite far from the bus station.

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by jbkort – posted on Dec 30, 2007

12

unfortunately we were almost the only people staying in the hostel but it was a really nice place, the guy working there was very friendly and gave us some really good advice on places to go to eat and see.

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by soyboy – posted on Apr 24, 2007

2

This is a truly FANTASTIC hostel, in a wonderful city. The hostel seems to have been very newly refurbished and since it wasn't very busy we had the whole floor to ourselves! Victor - the guy who checked us in - was very helpful and pointed out all the nearby sights, including the brilliant... more This is a truly FANTASTIC hostel, in a wonderful city. The hostel seems to have been very newly refurbished and since it wasn't very busy we had the whole floor to ourselves! Victor - the guy who checked us in - was very helpful and pointed out all the nearby sights, including the brilliant House of Blues Jazz Club right next door! I highly reccomend this hostel, and urge you if you are going to Czech Rep, take time to visit Plzen!close

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by ianahmet7839 – posted on Apr 9, 2007

9