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Lonely Planet review
On a quiet lane amidst 16th-century citadel wall fragments, the happy, superbly run Retro is one of Romania's best hostels. Two colourful dorm rooms upstairs have gold walls, moonlight windows, and sunshiny bedspreads. Things are a little tight (only a couple of bathrooms, and one private room is accessible through the other private). When things are full, it opens its second location nearby - there are 48 beds in all.
At research time, the Retro was planning to open four more private rooms. Staff offer good-value day trips, sell area maps, and all's clean. Half an hour's internet access is free, while breakfast is around €3.50.
Services & facilities
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Guest services
- 24 hour reception
- 24 hour security
- Tours/travel desk
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Transport/transfers
- Airport transfers
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Atm
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- Available
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Recreation
- Bicycle hire
- Board games
- Book exchange
- Cable tv
- Common room
- Games room
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Parking
- Bicycle parking
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Breakfast
- Breakfast included
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Restaurant/Café
- Café
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Free internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
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Housekeeping
- Housekeeping service
- Laundry facilities
- Linen included
- Towels included
- Washing machine
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Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Safe deposit box (front desk)
Description
Retro is the best established youth hostel in Cluj-Napoca (Transylvania, Romania), ideal place for backpackers and budget travelers.We are located on a quite pedestrian lane, away from any traffic noise, two minutes walking from the main square of the city, and 500 meters from the 'Babes-Bolya' University, the second largest in the country. Open 8 years ago by enthusiastic travelers, Retro Youth Hostel, is situated inside the medieval city wall, within the neighborhood of main tourist attractions in town.Thus, you can reach in the walking distance all the touristy sights of the old part of Cluj such as The Tailors Fort, Museum of History, Museum of Art, Botanical Garden, Ethnographic Museum.Retro Youth Hostel is offering over 48 accommodation places in shared rooms, triple rooms, single and double rooms. The showers and toilets are near every room and on the ground floor there are two fully equipped modern kitchens. From our desk office you can find different maps of the region, youth hostel and international telephone cards, or you can easily join us in one of the day trips we organize (among the most requested: Scarisoara Ice Cave tour, Maramures region tour, Felix thermal baths & the Bear's Cave tour, Turda Salt Mine tour and many more). We offer breakfast, cooking facilities, safe boxes for luggage, info service and a friendly English speaking staff.So, if you are looking for a nice and inexpensive central located accommodation while traveling our city, here we are!Latest news: Breakfast Included!day trips to Poienari - the real Dracula's castle!on-line bus tickets Budapest - Cluj, available now!Free internet access, Free wireless, Free coffee and tea for the whole stay, Free city maps !!!rent a car serviceairport pick-ups on requestFree bike rental!!