Greg & Tom Hostel

Greg & Tom Hostel is a budget hostel at ul. Pawia 12/7, next to the main railway station, Kraków Główny, and the Galeria Krakowska shopping centre, on the northern side of the Old Town of Kraków in Lesser Poland. The position makes arrival and departure by train or bus simple, and it is convenient for day trips to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, which leave from the station area. The Old Town is a short walk away: the Barbican and St. Florian's Gate are roughly ten minutes on foot, and the Main Market Square is about 15 minutes. Wawel Hill is around 25 minutes on foot, and Kazimierz is reachable by tram or a longer walk. The hostel offers an informal, social environment typical of budget accommodation aimed at backpackers, solo travellers and groups of friends. Room types are Dorm beds and Private rooms. Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, free breakfast, free dinner and a shared kitchen. Guest reviews on Hostelworld mention the free breakfast and dinner as a notable feature, which can substantially reduce daily costs for visitors on a tight budget, and the shared kitchen allows additional self-catering. The hostel is located in an apartment-style building, as the 12/7 address suggests, so entrances and floors follow a residential layout rather than a purpose-built hostel. The service character is friendly and practical, with staff able to give local advice, help with luggage and suggest tours. 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. Because the hostel is close to a busy transport hub, some street noise is possible, and guests should secure valuables in dorm rooms and check locker arrangements on arrival. Booking ahead is advisable for summer weekends and holiday periods, when budget beds in central Kraków fill quickly, and the policy details on free meals are worth checking at booking since arrangements can change.