Abed H.
Google
I was honestly surprised by all the positive reviews, which made me book this hostel — but unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing, and I do not recommend staying here.
Some staff members were friendly, but others were constantly drunk or hungover. When I arrived, the person giving the hostel tour was visibly drunk, which set a bad first impression.
The hostel itself is very small and overcrowded. There is little space to move, and opening a suitcase is a challenge. Bathrooms were often dirty, and noise was a constant problem — people snoring, turning on lights at night, using phones on loud, and even taking drugs in the dorms. Sleeping here was almost impossible.
Security was also an issue. I noticed theft, and overall the environment did not feel safe. The crowd was mostly large groups of men, and I witnessed behavior ranging from constant unwanted flirting to actual harassment. Although some offenders were eventually kicked out, the situation should have been handled more seriously and reported to the police.
Another problem was the hidden fees. They ask for a cash deposit (not mentioned during booking), and most activities also require cash in Czech crowns. For travelers with a euro-based bank account, this means constant ATM withdrawals and extra fees. Even the group dinners were disappointing — one I joined turned out to be just fried eggs and bread, although cheap. Almost every organized activity revolves around alcohol, not in a lighthearted social way, but in a way that felt more like promoting heavy drinking culture.
When I decided to leave after three nights of a six-night booking, I was refused a refund.
Finally, during one of the hostel’s drinking games, I witnessed staff openly cheering for a guest simply because he was from Israel, expressing political support that felt extremely inappropriate in a professional setting. Hostel staff should avoid promoting political views — especially ones tied to controversial conflicts — as it creates a hostile and divisive atmosphere for guests.
The only positives were that some staff tried to be helpful, and the location is excellent — close to many of Prague’s highlights.
Overall, however, the environment felt unsafe, unclean, and centered only around alcohol. If you want a good hostel experience in Prague, I suggest looking elsewhere
