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Transylvania Hostel Reviews

Str. Iuliu Maniu Nr.26, Apt 12, Cluj Napoca, Romania

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96%Overall Rating

From 26 ratings
  • 95%Character
  • 93%Security
  • 97%Location
  • 97%Staff
  • 95%Atmosphere
  • 98%Cleanliness

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100%

I had never stayed in a hostel previously, and I was a little nervous to do so. Transylvania Hostel put all my fears to rest, though! Everyone working there was extremely kind and friendly, and made the stay great. My room was clean and cozy, and I loved the communal kitchen. I wish I could have stayed longer, but I was on a tight schedule. Will definitely recommend to any friends traveling to Cluj!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

We had an awesome stay in this hostel. Would go back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Really great staff (Andrea is my fav), good location, good value for money, I would definitely recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


73%

The hostel was nice - clean, well staffed. I would recommend it, but have to share: While I was there 3 out of 4 toilets broke and were unusable for 2 days. Also - to get access to the kitchen, you have to ask staff members for the keycard, which was a pain when they were busy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the feedback! We are very sorry for the inconvenience during your stay. Despite our begging and pleading we couldn't find a plumber willing to work over Labor Day weekend. Everything has been resolved now though. We hope you enjoy the rest of your trip, and come on back anytime to use all of our toilets to your heart's content! All the best! -Transylvania Hostel

93%

It's a great place to stay when you go to Cluj, excelent location and great staff.


97%

the place is great! the location is more than excellent, so the facilities are and regarding the staff there, all the girls are nice, helpful and good english speakers(which is a great advantage for foreign treavellers). I strongly reccomend this place both for a one night stay, but also for a week or so! you're the best in town guys. thank you for making my short stay in Cluj a great experience and see you on Friday!


100%

Excellent hostel born from excellent staff. My favorite receptionist was all of them :-P and I managed to have excellent conversation with everyone working at the hostel. Met some very nice guests as well, was provided cereal in the mornings, and was treated so nicely that I decided to stay forever! Seriously. I'm still there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Great staff & management :) See you in Bucharest!


97%

I have been to Cluj before and stayed in a different hostel last time. Transylvania hostel outdone the other hostel by a million miles. Such a lovely place to stay. Clean, breakfast provided, excellent location but what makes this hostel extra special is the staff and in particular Andrea. All the staff were lovely but Andrea instantly made me feel welcome on arrival and went out of her way to help me or suggest things to do. Big thanks to Andrea, you rock! Laura. xx

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
The whole staff wanted to thank you for the awesome review you gave us. I especially wanted to send a huge thanks your way for all those wonderful things you wrote about me (everyone was so jealous:P). I really appreciated it!:) Hope you made it safely to Sighisoara and you enjoyed my favorite city in Romania. Have fun traveling and again, many, many thanks:) Huge bear hugs, Andrea

100%

Probably one of the best hostels we've ever stayed! The staff are amazing, they go out of their way to help you and make sure you have a comfortable stay. They will even help you plan the next leg of your trip and give you loads of advice. They also recommended loads of bars, cafes and restaurants for us to go to which they were all great. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the showers are always hot. We have nothing bad at all to say about this hostel. It was fantastic!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


100%

This is the only review I will ever do about a hostel- it was that good. First of all, the staff was amazing. They told us places to go, special deals (like cheesecake and coffee for 6 lei) etc, etc. The rooms were clean & the bed comfy. I would only suggest more outlets. :) The bathrooms are very clean, and they keep the hot water coming. I was never "grossed out" by any of the facilities. The location is also perfect, literally RIGHT in the middle of city center, but not noisy. I recommend!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

This hostel is lovely. Also the staff!!! Very confortable and in the city center!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


93%

I think it was the best choice that i've choose when i must to book an hostel. a friend of mine recomended this place, and me too. The staff was very kind and help us with all the troubles that we can have in our trip. fantastic!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

I really liked Transylvania Hostel. As soon as I walked into the "living room" I felt like arriving in a friend´s apartment rather than staying in hostel. The staff was very welcoming and superfriendly. The location is excellent and the hostel itself has everything you need to have a fantastic stay. Beds are very cosy and the hostel has a great vibe. Thanks esp. Iuliana, Brian, Andrea, Roxana and Mara. I will be back! Join the Transylvania Hostel family, cause blood is thicker than water :)! A

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Ideal location. Near excellent restaurants, bars and clubs etc. Also right near a very cheap and big supermarket which is open 24/7. The hostel is cosy and clean and the staff are really helpful and cool.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Had a fabulous stay :)


100%

I can hardly remember a better experience in a hostel ever, and I\'ve been to quite a few all around Europe. The staff is helpful and friendly, and I got to meet all of them. During my stay in the Transylvania Hostel of Cluj-Napoca I totally felt like home, they show me around the city and made me enjoy Cluj way more than I expected. Clean place, really cosy and taken care of, super safe. I\'ve been there twice already, and if I go back to Cluj, I\'ll go there again, trust me.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


93%

Fantastic hostel. Staff are fantastic and very willing to help. Layout of the hostel makes it very social, easy to meet people. I will definitely go back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (7 reviews)




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