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Located in Banská Bystrica and with wooden church Hronsek UNESCO reachable within 7.5 miles, GRAN hostel has a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The hostel has family rooms. Some rooms contain a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. At the hostel rooms are equipped with a seating area. Guests at GRAN hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Banská Bystrica, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Zvolen Castle is 12 miles from the accommodation, while The Church of St. Catherine is 28 miles from the property. Poprad-Tatry Airport is 71 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
6 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
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1 queen bed
4 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
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1 queen bed
6 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gaston
    Svalbard & Jan Mayen Svalbard & Jan Mayen
    The location was great. The hostel is nice and neat.
  • Hui
    Singapore Singapore
    Location is good. It is few steps away from the main attractions. Wifi is good. Staff is friendly and would help us to carry our luggage. Very cozy room and kinda spacious. We can stuff our foods inside the fridge too.
  • Triana
    United States United States
    Centrally located in down town area. Helpful personal and confortable room. Nice kitchen área to prepare breakfast. Large bathroom.
  • Jmb
    United States United States
    It's right around the corner from the main square. It is also within walking distance from the bus station (15 min.) There's a kitchen and a kitchenette. The lockers are big, rectangular in shape. If you don't have a lock that fits, reception will...
  • Bauer
    Canada Canada
    Nice terrace/courtyard, nicely decorated, good location.
  • Marilyn
    United States United States
    Staff was super friendly, the bathrooms are clean, facilities are well thought out. Prime location.
  • Hanna
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Location is great, about 100 meters from the center and is very close to the one of railway stations and public transport. Hostel is cozy. Bed was very comfortable. For one-night stay the hostel is excellent.
  • Héctor
    Canada Canada
    Hostel is located 50m from the main Square. Kitchen had all the amenities needed for boiling water to cook anything. Vladimír is the Soul of the Hostel - he is always assisting you on your needs.
  • Nate
    United States United States
    This was a wonderful Hostel. Vladimir, who runs everything, does an amazing job. Great location, clean, and comfortable.
  • Wanserski
    United States United States
    A really well set up hostel &managed. Very convenient to central area &old town square. Dorm had comfortable bed with good storage. Bathroom &shower well lit & maintained. Kitchen area was adequate with all necessary cooking materials....

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Amenities of GRAN hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage
    Additional charge

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Racquetball
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • 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
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Polish
  • Slovak

House rules
GRAN hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
10+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 19 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of 7€ applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please inform GRAN hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about GRAN hostel

  • GRAN hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Water park
    • Horseback riding
    • Public Bath
    • Walking tours
    • Open-air bath
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach
  • GRAN hostel is 2,800 feet from the center of Banská Bystrica. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at GRAN hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at GRAN hostel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.