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

9.9Superb(1614)
  • Value for Money
    9.9
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.9
  • 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 Aug 2026
10
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Paula
Female, 18-24, Germany
What can I say — Ginger Monkey is probably the best hostel Ive ever stayed at. You have a beautiful view on the mountains from their front porch and inside there’s everything you could need. The entire hostel, especially the dorms and common room, is so cozy and a nice escape from the fast paced cities. They have a really cute dog called Haribo who loves belly rubs and their Taco Tuesday (vegan tacos for 5e) was definitely my highlight!! It was my second time here and I’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
S
Stella
Female, 18-24, Australia
amazing place so comfortable and homely, incredible views and the loveliest people with so much hiking to do and so much inspiration for art making!!!
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
K
Katrina
Female, 25-30, Australia
Had the best time at ginger monkey, met a great group of people to hike, stargaze and sauna with, would definitely recommend!
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Location

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