71%Panda Hostel

My friend and I booked two beds in this Panda Hostel and they gave us one...I mean, we're good friends...but...that kind of sucked. Also, our room smelled like urine (seriously).

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by lydiasta – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

The staff was unhelpful. The dorms smelled of cigarettes every morning from the receptionist. There are rude signs everywhere, making guests feel anything but welcome. Lock-out is from 10 to 2 everyday. There is no stove. I was supposed to stay longer but left after 3 days because it was so... more The staff was unhelpful. The dorms smelled of cigarettes every morning from the receptionist. There are rude signs everywhere, making guests feel anything but welcome. Lock-out is from 10 to 2 everyday. There is no stove. I was supposed to stay longer but left after 3 days because it was so awful. I gave 72-hours notice, but they hassled me about getting money back. For an extra Euro or two, one can stay in a much friendlier and cleanlier hostel.close

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by zeigin – posted on Oct 18, 2008

2

I don't actually know how the staff are, since they weren't around the majority of the time. Love the building - it's old and a beat. The dorms are nice and cozy and it feels like being at home. Small, but sufficient space for sure. Not a party place, but not bad for meeting other travellers....

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by elizabeth-127474 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

9

the woman runing the place is rather rude.. on our ěnd day the hostal was full and she just told us that there is no warm wather, so nobody got a shower.. a way to save money for her...

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by hverena3083 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

1

It is liek a big hotel. Far from everything. Our lights didnt work in our room, dryers didnt work which we found out after we washed all our clothes. But they have a bar on site and fun nights. Not that great for exploring Prague but its alright to stay in. It kind of seems like they tried to...

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by amber3344 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

6

Couldn't quite work out why we had to be out at 10- surely if lock out was between say 12 and 4 we could all stay in bed longer to nurse hangovers?

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by tellis712202 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

1

The hostel was ok ...not bad, not great. It is close to public transport ...I would probably stay there again if they didnt kick u out at 10am each day so they can apparently clean the hostel for 4 hrs.

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by kateand – posted on Sep 26, 2008

2

It's simply a nice, clean place to sleep at night.

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by donovanc8497 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

1

The hostel is a half an hour walk from the centre. You don't get locks, you should bring them. You have to leave the hostel at 10 a.m., although i don't know why. The staff threatens with fines for everything. It was a very clean place!

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by willem1134 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

4

Not too bad of a place. Small and pretty quiet

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by sarajoy – posted on Sep 20, 2008

12

El albergue no tiene cocina, es solamente un microondas y en las habitaciones de 10 personas puede que tengas que dormir en una litera de 3 pisos (a unos 5 metros del suelo...). Además la sala común es el pasillo de la casa y solamente hay un banio para 15 peronas. No volveré.

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by ataraxi – posted on Sep 17, 2008

9

too small, just three bedrooms, and there were no place to cook! just a microwave!

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by annabr4287 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

1

extremely DIRTY . STINKING kitchen & toilets ( a condom was hanging from a toilet !!). lousy laundry service (they gave our clothes back wet after 20 hours ). very bad neighborhood

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by cot5ios4178 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

3

One shower and one toilet for up to 25 people!!! Avoid

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by rpearson1127794 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

6

Wierd place. Loacation is good but because of the lock-out time the place is not for the party people. For a cheap place to sleep its ok.

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by banjo9 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

4

Clean, comfortable and plenty of room to crash out, but the 10-2 lock out is a bit of a pain.

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by ma-gordon589 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

5

There are notes everywhere telling you not to have fun (or words to that effect) and they kick you out from 10.00 til 2.00 to 'clean' though it isnt particularly. Cheap though...for Vienna.

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by lucy-hallam9747 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

21

There is no staff during day time, and when they are there they have stony faces. The hostel is clean, but in the middle of a red light district, with lots of gogo bars. It's ok for groups of travellers, but don't go there when you travel alone.

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by michelvols – posted on Aug 14, 2008

9

Panda hostel was a place to sleep, that's all. Security concerns when we first got there at 2pm and our (and 4 other peoples) keys were pinned to the door. It is an apartment that's been turned into a hostel. It has a kitchenette at best. There is a compulsory lock out (i.e. leave the hostel)... more Panda hostel was a place to sleep, that's all. Security concerns when we first got there at 2pm and our (and 4 other peoples) keys were pinned to the door. It is an apartment that's been turned into a hostel. It has a kitchenette at best. There is a compulsory lock out (i.e. leave the hostel) between 10 and 2 for cleaning. Price was OK and not too far to walk to town but not that much going for it.close

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by jrmilne5087 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

12

good

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by dudehs5571 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

1

You can't do anything wrong. There are signs for everything! Don't use this washing machine, dont throw up in the sink, recycle plastic here, clean up this when you use is etc etc etc. The hostess has a very strange kind of humor, and off office hours you're on your own since there is no front... more You can't do anything wrong. There are signs for everything! Don't use this washing machine, dont throw up in the sink, recycle plastic here, clean up this when you use is etc etc etc. The hostess has a very strange kind of humor, and off office hours you're on your own since there is no front desk. Not really in downtown Vienna, it takes a 15 to 20 minute walk to get to the museumquartier where the centre starts, then its another 20 minutes to get to the centre.close

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by tmp-verm – posted on Aug 7, 2008

8

this hostel is like a mini apartment. left to your own devices which is good. lots of rules but that was good because then people arent sick in the sink. good value for money

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by waiyisha1927 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

7

Definitely recommended. Very unique dorms, nicely furnished and clean. Not bad location, around 10 min walk from Westbahnof station. Only downpoint was no luggage storage, but you can store stuff in the station for E2.50.

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by nick-a-chapman5764 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

9

Would highly recommend this hostel, expecially if u are arriving at the Westbahnhof- its only four stops on the no 5 tram and from the station u can get the U-Bahn to the very centre of Vienna in 5 minutes- all in all it takes about 15 mins to get to the city from the door. Its an apartment... more Would highly recommend this hostel, expecially if u are arriving at the Westbahnhof- its only four stops on the no 5 tram and from the station u can get the U-Bahn to the very centre of Vienna in 5 minutes- all in all it takes about 15 mins to get to the city from the door. Its an apartment converted into a hostel with three dorms, the beds are very comfy and made for u every day, staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Showers and toilets always cleanclose

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by danieljfarrell7254 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

7

It is a very small hostel with only two showers so mornings are hectic. No stove or oven so cooking meals are hard but very clean and nice. Not really a party place but the lady who works there is very helpful and gives you all sorts ofinfo about the area so that is good.

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by bsalary – posted on Jul 25, 2008

11

this hostel has a horrible lock out time from ten to two for some strange reason which was not brought to my attention when i booked... its a really strange place wth rules everywhere and wierd little notes

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by kierasl – posted on Jul 24, 2008

6

Its really just an apartment converted into a hostel. Really clean and the staff are nice and friendly. The kitchen doesn't have a stove, just a microwave and a fridge.

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by truthful-pretender1627 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

4

I missed the cosey backpackers character.

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by serena5078 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

5

The people in the hostel were very rarely around, making it difficult to ask any questions about the city. The people in the hostel were really great though!

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by rperlma92179 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

5

Absence of luggage room might be a problem.Cleaned carefully during the lock-out hours.Looks more than a regular appartment rather than a hostel.A quarter on foot from the center.And if it wasn't for a bunch of annoyingly loud "individuos" it would be more "bonito".

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by sousougr6438 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

5

Good place to stay. We weren't massively impressed by the city but the hostel did the job. Very clean and good facilities.

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by rayboggiano4024 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

8

smelly in the basement, and the shower is bad. but staffs are okay.

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by frog-lo2179 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

8

The staff is only there from 8-10 in the morning. There is a lock out each day at 10. When we got there all of the keys were taped to the front of the door, so make sure to lock your stuff up. It's a nice little apartment hostel for the quiet traveler. Very clean but only one bathroom!

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by bjrwvf – posted on Jul 10, 2008

11

The hostel is better than expected. The room was supposed to be for 10 person but then we got a room just for the 4 of us (we had to move one bed from another room).The room are nice and the hostel is clean. Drawbacks are the only bathroom (but we always took showers at night) and the staff... more The hostel is better than expected. The room was supposed to be for 10 person but then we got a room just for the 4 of us (we had to move one bed from another room).The room are nice and the hostel is clean. Drawbacks are the only bathroom (but we always took showers at night) and the staff almost absent. The position wasn't that bad. I'd come back.close

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by marcellogiovenco2697 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

3

Very clean, nice rooms and enjoyable atmosphere. The staff was not at all friendly however, and they were only in the hostel for about 4 hours a day, making it difficult to work out issues.

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by spencergoad7228 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

1

it was more like an apartment with a landlord that was only around when need be...good location

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by mkaufman7687 – posted on Jul 3, 2008

7

The hostel it self is really good but the location not so much.. I would recomend it if you´re willing to take the extra walk like I was.

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by livinhabdm708 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

18

The nighttime receptionist was really helpful, we showed up a day late and they had saved our beds for us. The hostel is in an apartment building and is nice but not very fun. Location is decent.

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by dhpnum – posted on Jul 2, 2008

1

dont get why the ratings arent higher for this hostel... the location was amazing, everything was extremely clean, and the beds were very comfortable... the staff was pretty inexistant, but that is not necessarily a bad thing... overall, very good hostel and very clean

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by jadedmontpetit4112 – posted on Jul 1, 2008

6

No air conditioning, no towels provided, only one toilet and bathroom.

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by nhienle69670 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

2