Zagreb Hostel Review

PALMER'S LODGE HOSTEL 

Yet another Hostelword find, seriously get yourselves on Hostelworld if you are interrailing!

Facilities 

Palmer's Lodge has a large common room area and kitchenette which can freely be used. This hostel had one of the nicest common room areas which made it easier to talk and chill with other guests. Although we didn't use them they do provide laundry facilities and hairdryers to use. Wifi is pretty good here and they also provide for upstairs and downstairs areas, which has previously been lacking in hostels.

Breakfast 

Breakfast was not included at this hostel but yo be honest the hostels with good reviews on Hostelworld tended to not have breakfast so we made do.

Showers/Toilets 

There was showers and toilets just outside the rooms and another set downstairs. The only issue with having individual combined shower/toilet rooms is that they would be in more demand. Leading me on to my next point, that this was the first hostel in which I ever had to wait for bathroom facilities. However, there were probably the nicest bathrooms that we have had during our stay in Europe. 

Staff 

Staff were really nice and helpful on arrival and throughout our stay. They have a 24 hour reception and even if they are not around there is a bell you can ring and then someone comes to help you. Particularly when we had issues in Plitvice, they were very understanding and prompt with replies. Furthermore, when seeing their interaction with other customers, they will make sure if you are stuck that you have somewhere to stay. 

Value for Money 

This was a cheap hostel starting from around €14 per night which is pretty decent and for the facilities provided a bargain! 

Dorms 

The rooms were nice, with larger spaces to put bags and tax in comparison to Unity Traveller. There were plugs by every bed which was very useful. The lockers provided were large and if necessary you could padlocks for these from reception. 

Location 

The hostel was perfect location for interrailer especially because it is a two minute walk from the train station! It is slightly further from the main attractions but Zagreb is quite a small city therefore it's not hard to get around via tram, bus etc. 

Extras 

The directions provided on Hostelworld were great, although it would have been pretty difficult to have got lost because of its proximity to the train station. 

OVERALL

This was one of the nicest hostels we have stayed in due to the quality of the bathrooms, dorm rooms and niceness of the staff. 

Imogen xoxo