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One of Krakow's best theme-driven hostels, Goodbye Lenin Hostel takes the aesthetics of pre-1989 Poland as its focus. Thirteen rooms, five or which are private rooms, are located in an attractive yellow house down an unassuming courtyard. That the location resides in one of central Krakow's less charming industrial areas is not a serious downside, largely because the Kazimierz 'hood is close by.
Goodbye Lenin's gorgeous stylistic details are what set it apart from other hostels. This aesthetic expresses itself in everything from wall stencils to kitsch objects and Communist-era signage. The effect is striking. Not only are these artifacts attractive in a lost modernist sort of way, but they're organized delightfully.
The lobby is like a kitsch Communist museum, the Internet room is brightly lit, the guest kitchen is beautiful in an austere, plain way, and the bar/lounge is dark and moody.
Rooms are a step above hostel accommodations. Hardwood floors and wooden locker cabinets are standard for all room types. Wooden bunkbeds, stained a rich dark brown, can be found in hostel rooms, while private rooms have low single beds with plaid duvets.
Additionally—even in a city where hotel staff tend to be both multilingual and gregarious—the staff at Goodbye Lenin are uncommonly personable.
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