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Situated in a pedestrian area inside Cluj-Napoca's mediaeval city wall, Hostel Retro offers 24-hour reception, free bicycles, as well as a sauna for a surcharge. The bathrooms are either shared, located next to the rooms, or en-suite. Different maps of the region and international telephone cards are provided at the reception. Safe luggage storage is available. The shared lounge features a smart TV and a small library. Guests of the Retro Hostel can also prepare food in well-equipped shared kitchenettes. Free tea and coffee is offered and so is free WiFi. Hostel Retro is a 2-minute walk from the Main Square and 500 metres away from the Babes-Bolyai University, the second largest university in Romania. Guests can also visit the Museum of History, the Botanical Garden or the Ethnographic Museum of Cluj. Someseni Airport is 7 km and the train station is a 25-minute walk away. Guests staying 3 or more nights can use the on-site sauna for free.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Cluj-Napoca, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ionel
    Romania Romania
    I love the environment; it is a place made for young travelers, with favorable conditions for socializing in the 'living room' with free coffee and everything. The host, Ciprian, is very nice, and I hope to see him again one day. The location is...
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great. Hostel in a great location, cool layout and art throughout it, and the owner has great charisma too
  • Ean
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The location and they provide standing fan during hot weather.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Retro Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Wellness
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Romanian

House rules
Retro Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 11:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
Diners ClubCash

FAQs about Retro Hostel

  • Retro Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Pub crawls
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Themed dinner nights
  • The prices at Retro Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Retro Hostel is 450 yards from the centre of Cluj-Napoca. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Retro Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.