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El hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Warsaw, near Palace of Culture and Science

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Room (6 People) | Living area

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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ul. Smocza 1, Warsaw, Masovia, 01-012
  • Warsaw Uprising Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Palace of Culture and Science
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Old Town Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Warsaw (WAW-Frederic Chopin)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Room options

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Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory (One Bed) | Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (One Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room | Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room (6 People) | Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room (6 People)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Warsaw

Located in Wola, El hostel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Warsaw Trade Tower and POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. This 11-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, coffee/tea in a common area, and a library.
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What's nearby

  • Warsaw Uprising Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Palace of Culture and Science - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Old Town Square - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Old Town Market Place - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Warsaw - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Warsaw Ochota Station - 5 min drive
  • Wola-Ratusz 03 Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vincent Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paragraf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Canton - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Złoty Ryż-Oficjalna strona - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kromki - ‬5 min walk

About this property

El hostel

Hostel in Warsaw, near Palace of Culture and Science
Guests of El hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. You'll find limited parking. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. This hostel also has a library.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

Languages

English, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Property is also known as

El hostel
El hostel Warsaw
El hostel Warsaw
El hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Warsaw

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at El hostel?

El hostel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of El hostel?

This hostel is situated in Wola within a short 14-minute walk of POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and also 19 minutes on foot from Warsaw Uprising Museum. You'll also find Palace of Culture and Science and Old Town Square within a short drive.

Is there parking available at El hostel?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does El hostel have a casino on the premises?

No, El hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at El hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about El hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a library plus some rooms include premium bedding and city views.

Are there hot tubs at El hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does El hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, El hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does El hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at El hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at El hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to El hostel?

The closest major airport to El hostel is Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), which is 5.9 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Modlin (WMI-Warsaw-Modlin Mazovia), which is located 23.5 mi away (58-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at El hostel?

No, at El hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

El hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the quirky layout and decor of the hostel as well as inclusion of breakfast. Plenty of stairs to climb so not for people with mobility problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aymen Nabeel Yaseen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

OK.

Cheap and cheerful, but could do with a good clean.!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

RUKKY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nothing spectacular

Ok. Nothing spectacular. Beddings are old.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Senior traveler, Brecksville OH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place To Stay

Easy to find with Google maps. We were greeted warmly and shown around this very uniquely decorated hostel. Our ensuite accommodation was clean and roomy with comfy beds and a table and chairs. We walked everywhere but the metrol is only a block and a half away.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

El Hostel review

Overall a pleasant stay. Good to have use of hostel computer free of charge. Breakfast included too so good value for money and close to old town.

8/10 Good

LD, washington, dc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay in warsaw

Location easy to find. Buffet breakfast fine , easy to meet other travelers.

10/10 Excellent

A Akbar, Baku Azerbaijan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I really feel relaxe and comfortable

It was really wonderfull experience.Surely if i come again i will prefer El Hostel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay here again!

Great hostel! Clean bathrooms, rooms, and kitchen. The lockers were s great size and the bathroom was spacious. The hostel is a nice walk to everything but it was no problem at all.

10/10 Excellent

Chi Yung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

The girl at reception is super friendly and helpful. Room is really big and nice. The hostel itself is big though. Nice breakfast and wifi. You can walk 20 minutes to the Old Town or take a tram because they are quite close. But there were just few people during my stay so hopefully they will get more busy and popular in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Judit, Sant Julià de Lòria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Clean & cheap!

We decided to sleep in a hostel in Varsovia because the hotels were very expensive. El Hostel seemed a good option since they not only offer dorms, but also double rooms with private bathroom. It was a great deal! You can reach the hostel with tram (only 3 stops from the center) and the place is cosy and VERY CLEAN. Our double room was in fact bigger than expected (we had a double bed, a single bed and a sofa) and the bathroom has been recently renewed and it was also great. They also offer you towels and free breakfast, so it was a pretty good decision!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good.

Nobody there when I arrived. Finally a cleaning woman arrived about 40 min. after desk was supposed to open. No one spoke english was there the first day. People came and went and no sheets were pulled and washed made me wonder about the sheets on my bed. Five Polish guys were incredibly obnoxious in my room. A guy from Barcelona said it was the worst hostel experience of his lilfe (I had only stayed at one other and people were pretty considerate.) In an apt. housing complex and so pretty hard to find at night.

10/10 Excellent

pablo, argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place,attention,location,service and staff

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

nicke, norrköping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

as good as a hostel gets

the staff spoke english and were very freindly and helpfull. the guest were very nice as well. the whole place was clean and beds were ok. there is one big livingroom where you can watch tv use the fast wifi etc. Im very happy with my stay

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Nadja

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Petit déjeuner très insuffisant. Manque de fonctionnalité , toilettes trop loin de la chambre en passant par des escaliers. Déco sympa.Bonne literie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place! Me and my kid loved the room, nice colours and cool stairs. Spent there 2 nights, worth of money and staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

vito

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019