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(1597)
  • Value for Money
    9.9
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    9.9
  • 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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Krishnapriya
Female, 18-24, India
Ginger Monkey feels like staying in a cozy mountain home than a hostel. It's the kind of place where everyone naturally gets to know each other, whether it's over breakfast, on a hike or during a movie night. The atmosphere is incredibly warm and welcoming, the views are beautiful, and there are plenty of hiking trails nearby for every level. The staff members genuinely care about making everyone feel at home. I've stayed in quite a few hostels, and Ginger Monkey is one of the rare places that I definitel
Stayed in Jul 2026
8.3
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Kimberley
Female, 31-40, New Zealand
This hostel had a lovely, warm, and welcoming vibe. Staff were nice and super helpful with hiking recommendations. The hostel was reasonably dirty, which didn’t align with previous reviews at all.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Jillian
Couple, 25-30, Australia
A wonderful place to stay, felt very homely. The hostel has a guide to local hikes and its easy to find others to hike with you
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Location

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