Flamingo Hostel

Flamingo Hostel is a budget hostel at ul. Szewska 4 in the Old Town of Kraków, Lesser Poland, between the Main Market Square and the Planty park. Szewska is a lively street leading west from the Square towards the Planty and the Jagiellonian University's Collegium Novum, and the hostel is only about a minute's walk from the Square, St. Mary's Basilica and the Cloth Hall. Wawel Hill is roughly 15 minutes away on foot via Grodzka street, the main railway station is around 15 minutes to the north-east, and the Kazimierz district is about 25 minutes on foot or a short tram ride. The hostel is a social establishment aimed at backpackers, solo travellers and groups of friends, and its central position means guests can reach most Old Town sights, bars and restaurants on foot. Room types are Dorm beds and Private rooms, so the property suits both travellers looking for the cheapest bed and those who want a private room at a modest price. Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a common room, which serves as the main meeting place where guests can relax, meet other travellers and plan excursions. The service character is informal and friendly, with staff able to give local advice, help with luggage and suggest tours and day trips to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Rates generally fall between about 50 and 300 PLN per night, with dorm beds at the lower end and private rooms at the top, varying with season and day of the week. Szewska is one of the city's nightlife streets, with bars and clubs close by, so evenings can be loud, particularly at weekends and in summer, and guests who prefer sleep may want earplugs or a room facing away from the street. As in any shared accommodation, visitors should secure valuables and check locker arrangements on arrival. Because of its position next to the Square, the hostel fills quickly during summer, the Christmas market period and major festivals, so booking ahead is advisable.