About

The Ginger Monkey Hostel has been established by a couple of backpackers in the beautiful village of Zdiar in the High Tatra Mountains of Slovakia. Simple breakfast and all day tea / coffee included. The hostel is cosy, friendly and feels like a home away from home, it is quite small and so quite sociable. We have various dorms and a large shared kitchen and common room. It is a traditional building with all the comforts you have come to expect.

Locally there are a plethora of activities, in the winter there is skiing / snowboarding within walking distance, hiking, caving, walking and in the summer there is even more hiking, cycling, climbing, skydiving, etc. If this sounds too energetic you can of course simply chill out on our comfy sofas, read a book or gaze at the mountains whilst drinking tea. We have restaurants and bars close by so you can get your Slovak food and beer fix, at a very reasonable price.

Continuing on from Poprad gives you loads of choices for destinations as you can catch a train directly to Bratislava, Krakow, Vienna, Prague, Budapest and Munich. We have traveled around these places and can offer information advice and timetables for any onward journeys.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

10.0Superb(1591)
  • Value for Money
    9.9
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    9.9
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    9.9
  • Location
    9.9
  • Facilities
    9.9
Summary of traveller reviews

The Ginger Monkey in High Tatras is a highly social and welcoming hostel, perfect for nature lovers and hikers. Guests praise the incredibly friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and stunning mountain views. It's ideal for solo travellers and groups seeking adventure and a home-away-from-home feel.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Lucy
Female, 18-24, Australia
Best hostel I’ve stayed in we ended up extending by a night!
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Michael
Male, 25-30, Australia
Incredible hostel! Perfect location for hiking, meeting people and just hanging out in a warm, cozy environment. You could quite comfortably stay here for over a week and still leave wanting more.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Liam
Male, 18-24, Australia
Best hostel I’ve stayed at
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Location

294 Zdiar, High Tatras, Slovakia
15.1km from city centre