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Well set in the center of Bratislava, Urban Elephants Hostel is within a 6-minute walk of St. Michael's Gate and 1.8 miles of Ondrej Nepela Arena. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Bratislava Main Station, Bratislava Castle and UFO Observation Deck. Bratislava Airport is 6.2 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Bratislava, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Meerim
    Austria Austria
    Absolutely the stuff, Peter is one exceptional. Also location is quiet, near to everywhere. It was a great pleasure to stay in Urban Elephants, will come again 😀
  • Meerim
    Austria Austria
    Location and stuff. Peter, thank you for your patience and help.
  • Aditya
    Germany Germany
    I love the staff, They are nice and I know most of them by first name basis. I enjoyed the activities at the hostel and would like to go again.
  • Meerim
    Austria Austria
    Front desk works so good, quick and friendly. Peter is my favorite. Rooms are clean and warm
  • Meerim
    Austria Austria
    The stuff, Peter is just the best, always helpful and professional 👍👍I felt really welcomed🤩
  • Isabella
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Good areas to make friends, lots of daily events to meet people, everyone was nice. Community kitchen could be more organized.
  • Gonzalo
    United States of America United States of America
    The atmosphere, the staff (especially Lukas and Rosey)
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is my second time staying at the Urban and it was perfect again! The volunteers are helpful, they give you a wee tour of the place and actively encourage and promote social events to meet new people; slovak lunch, family dinner and pub...
  • Irish
    Poland Poland
    The hostel is 10 minutes by feet from the city centre. There is a big kitchen fully equipped and the staff is very nice and helpful. Showers and toilettes never been crowded.
  • Ene
    Romania Romania
    Great value, location, and people :) Standard hostel rooms, good to get some rest and have a shower

Area info

Amenities of Urban Elephants Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Elevator

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

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

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Urban Elephants Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 40 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

Please note that the property does not accept group bookings. Maximum of 14 people per booking is allowed.

Note that check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 40 years old.

This property will not accommodate work, hen, stag, or similar parties

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Urban Elephants Hostel

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

    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Entertainment staff
    • Bar crawls
    • Themed dinners
  • The prices at Urban Elephants Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Urban Elephants Hostel is 1,500 feet from the center of Bratislava. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Urban Elephants Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.