Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar
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Summary of reviewsStayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar provides a unique and memorable stay in the trendy Strijp-S district of Eindhoven, set in a repurposed old Philips factory. The hostel combines an industrial aesthetic with a cozy atmosphere, featuring high ceilings, distinct decor and spacious, bright rooms. Its location is ideal for both cultural enthusiasts and business travelers, situated close to the Philips Stadium, city center and a major train station, providing superb connectivity to the airport and surrounding areas.
The hostel is highly praised for its friendly and engaged staff who create a welcoming environment and offer excellent service. The on-site bar and restaurant further enhance the experience with a cozy vibe and tasty menu options like nachos, burgers and schnitzel with fries. Guests particularly enjoy the relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.
The breakfast at Stayokay Hostel receives mixed reviews; while many appreciate its variety, freshness and the quality of items like scrambled eggs and fresh juices, some find it slightly overpriced or note issues with replenishment and hygiene. Dinner, however, is consistently praised for its quality, taste and fair pricing with the bar being a popular spot thanks to its great ambiance and friendly staff.
The rooms maintain a minimalist yet sufficient setup with modern furnishings, comfortable beds and overall good cleanliness. However, they are not without issues; some guests mention basic or underwhelming furnishings, minor maintenance problems and noise due to single-glazing windows. Cleanliness is generally good, though occasionally inconsistent in detailed areas such as bathrooms and floors.
WiFi at the hostel is another area with variable experiences. While many guests find it fast and reliable, some report weak connections in certain rooms and areas. Despite these inconsistencies, the free WiFi is appreciated by most.
Notable for business travelers, the hostel offers a practical choice with its affordable prices and strategic location, close to transport links and city amenities. The hostel’s accessibility is generally good, though it currently lacks an elevator, which could pose challenges for guests with mobility issues. Improvements in this area are reportedly underway.
Overall, Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar stands out for its unique industrial charm, strategic location, friendly staff and overall cozy atmosphere, making it a popular choice for travelers looking to explore Eindhoven in comfort and style, despite some areas needing minor improvements.
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The hostel is highly praised for its friendly and engaged staff who create a welcoming environment and offer excellent service. The on-site bar and restaurant further enhance the experience with a cozy vibe and tasty menu options like nachos, burgers and schnitzel with fries. Guests particularly enjoy the relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.
The breakfast at Stayokay Hostel receives mixed reviews; while many appreciate its variety, freshness and the quality of items like scrambled eggs and fresh juices, some find it slightly overpriced or note issues with replenishment and hygiene. Dinner, however, is consistently praised for its quality, taste and fair pricing with the bar being a popular spot thanks to its great ambiance and friendly staff.
The rooms maintain a minimalist yet sufficient setup with modern furnishings, comfortable beds and overall good cleanliness. However, they are not without issues; some guests mention basic or underwhelming furnishings, minor maintenance problems and noise due to single-glazing windows. Cleanliness is generally good, though occasionally inconsistent in detailed areas such as bathrooms and floors.
WiFi at the hostel is another area with variable experiences. While many guests find it fast and reliable, some report weak connections in certain rooms and areas. Despite these inconsistencies, the free WiFi is appreciated by most.
Notable for business travelers, the hostel offers a practical choice with its affordable prices and strategic location, close to transport links and city amenities. The hostel’s accessibility is generally good, though it currently lacks an elevator, which could pose challenges for guests with mobility issues. Improvements in this area are reportedly underway.
Overall, Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar stands out for its unique industrial charm, strategic location, friendly staff and overall cozy atmosphere, making it a popular choice for travelers looking to explore Eindhoven in comfort and style, despite some areas needing minor improvements.
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Located in the lively and trendy Strijp-S district, Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar offers a unique and memorable stay within an old Philips factory, creating an industrial yet cozy atmosphere. The high ceilings and distinctive decor set the tone for an authentic experience reflecting the character of Eindhoven.
The hostel boasts an excellent location, making it ideal for diverse interests from cultural events to business commitments. It's within walking distance of the Philips Stadium, city center and a major train station, providing superb connectivity. Guests attending concerts at the Klokgebouw or sporting events at Philips Stadium will find it particularly convenient.
The transport links are exceptional, offering easy access to the airport via a single bus ride and the hostel's proximity to the train station ensures smooth travel. The vibrant neighborhood is a hub for exploring surrounding hipster bars, restaurants and the Area 51 skate park, enhancing its appeal for youth and party-goers.
The friendly and engaged staff contribute significantly to the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring pleasant interactions and helpful service. The bar and restaurant within the hostel have a cozy vibe, perfect for relaxing and the menu features tasty options like nachos and burgers.
In summary, Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar stands out for its excellent location, industrial charm and welcoming staff, making it an ideal choice for visitors keen to explore Eindhoven's vibrant Strijp-S district.
Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar offers a breakfast experience that receives mixed reviews from guests. Many visitors praise the breakfast for its variety, freshness and quality, describing it as delicious, extensive and well-organized. Guests have appreciated the selection of savory and sweet options, as well as specific highlights like fresh juices, smoothies and delicious scrambled eggs. The friendly and helpful staff also contribute positively to the breakfast experience for many.
However, some guests have noted that the breakfast can be quite expensive with the price not always matching the quality or quantity of the offerings. Issues such as insufficient or slow replenishment of the buffet items, hygiene concerns and missing cutlery have been mentioned by some reviewers. Despite these shortcomings, others find the breakfast quite good for its price and value with the added convenience of a cozy atmosphere and the option to enjoy a relaxed breakfast.
In summary, while Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven’s breakfast has many positive aspects, it appears that the experience can vary significantly with some guests finding it great and others feeling it is overpriced for what is provided.
The dinner experience at Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar receives generally positive feedback from guests. The food at the hostel’s restaurant and bar is consistently praised for its quality and taste. Many guests highlight the delicious burgers, schnitzel with fries and soul food as standout dishes. The menu is described as varied and offers a good selection of meal and drink options at fair prices.
The bar downstairs is a popular spot, noted for its great atmosphere and friendly staff, particularly the Irish manager who is commended for his exceptional service. The ambiance is often described as relaxed, cozy and laid-back, making it a pleasant place to enjoy a meal or a drink.
However, there are some mixed reviews concerning service times and specific dishes. A few guests encountered issues with kitchen closing times and the availability of certain dishes late in the evening. Despite some isolated incidents of food not meeting expectations or being served cold, the overall impression of the dining experience is quite favorable with many guests enjoying their meals and appreciating the overall vibe and style of the restaurant.
Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar stands out for its unique and charming industrial-themed decor, set in a repurposed old Philips factory. Guests appreciate the spacious, bright rooms which are notably clean and come with comfortable beds. The simple but modern furnishings contribute to a minimalist yet sufficient setup for tourists, making the rooms quite practical. The high ceilings and large windows enhance the sense of space and light in many rooms. The hostel maintains a cozy atmosphere with excellent staff, which guests repeatedly praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Though the decor adds to the hostel's character, some rooms are reported to feel basic or underwhelming in terms of furnishing. A few reviews mention minor maintenance issues such as sagging mattresses, broken fixtures and noisy environments. The minimalist approach also means that some amenities, like hairdryers and couches, are absent. Moreover, the single-glazing windows contribute to noise and insulation concerns, particularly during colder months.
The hostel's location is highly favored, being close to the city center, the Philips Stadium and public transport links, making it a convenient base for exploring Eindhoven. The on-site restaurant receives mixed reviews with a noted limited menu but appreciated ambiance and good music.
Overall, the Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven appeals to those who enjoy a blend of comfort, unique design and convenience, albeit with a few compromises on luxury and quietness.
Guests at Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar generally find the beds to be very comfortable and high-quality. Many have described the beds as comfy, cozy and even phenomenal or delicious. Positive remarks highlight that the beds contribute significantly to an enjoyable stay, offering a good night's sleep. However, a recurring theme is the softness of the mattresses, which some guests find too soft or sagging. This has led to mixed experiences with some mentioning back pains or discomfort due to the soft and worn-out nature of the mattresses. The cleanliness of the beds is noted positively by several guests, although there are mentions of isolated incidents where cleanliness was lacking. Overall, the beds are predominantly praised for their comfort, despite varied opinions on the softness of the mattresses.
Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven – Blue Collar offers a unique, quirky experience in a former industrial building. The rooms are decorated in an industry style with high ceilings and factory-like windows, creating a spacious and interesting ambiance. Reviewers found the rooms and the overall space to be generally clean with tidy rooms and bathrooms. Some guests highlighted the hygiene standards as immaculate and praised the hotel for being very clean and functional.
However, cleanliness was not consistently exemplary across all reviews. Some guests reported issues such as dusty areas, improperly cleaned floors, dirty sheets and lingering items from previous occupants. Bathrooms in particular received mixed reviews with a few guests mentioning basic facilities and occasional issues with mold and flooding.
Despite these occasional lapses, many reviews commended the cleanliness, spaciousness and comfort of the rooms. The staff was consistently praised for being friendly, helpful and dedicated. The hotel’s atmosphere, enhanced by its historical and industrial decor, was also a positive highlight for many.
In summary, while Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven – Blue Collar generally maintains good cleanliness standards and offers a unique and comfortable stay, there are some areas needing improvement, particularly in bathroom maintenance and detailed room cleaning.
The Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar receives high praise for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Guests consistently highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere created by the hostel team with specific mentions of a particularly accommodating bartender from Ireland and multiple commendations for the diligent and cheerful receptionists. The staff's willingness to assist with recommendations and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out process significantly enhances the guest experience. Known for their positive demeanor, the staff members are often described as kind, polite and always smiling, contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable environment. The personnel in the bar and restaurant also receive accolades for their pleasant and customer-oriented service. Overall, the staff's remarkable friendliness and hospitality stand out as a major highlight of staying at this hostel.
Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar offers free WiFi to its guests, although experiences with the connection can vary. Many guests have praised the Wi-Fi for being good with very good transfer rates, while others have noted that steady internet access was challenging at times. Particularly, WiFi in some rooms was described as weak or barely functioning, making it difficult to access from certain areas of the hostel. There were also mentions of WiFi issues at the reception and some guests experienced a poor or unstable connection. Despite these inconsistencies, there were no universal complaints about the Wi-Fi with some guests having no problems at all. On a positive note, in addition to the free WiFi, guests also appreciated the tasty breakfast offered at the hostel.
Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar offers a unique and quirky experience, set in a converted old Philips factory with an industrial loft style. The hotel boasts very clean facilities with comfy beds and rooms that are spartan yet intriguing, featuring visible ventilation pipes and metal locker-style wardrobes. Despite its basic amenities befitting a simple 3-star hotel, guests find the service friendly and truly helpful, contributing to a positive experience.
Its prime location is a considerable advantage, being within walking distance to the city center and placed in a vibrant, lively neighborhood. Additionally, the hotel houses a cozy restaurant and a nice bar on the first floor, adding to its charm. Breakfast provided is reasonably good for its star rating.
The price-to-quality ratio has mixed reviews; while some find the price fair and decent, others feel it is a bit steep for the offered amenities. Nonetheless, the overall value for money is generally seen as good, making it a fine option for a brief stay, especially for those heading to the airport. The establishment, described as having a hostel soul, offers an unexpectedly good laugh and comes highly recommended for its unique atmosphere and friendly environment.
Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar offers a practical choice for business travelers with its affordable prices and strategic location. It is situated conveniently near Eindhoven central bus station and the city center, making it easily accessible. Additionally, its proximity to a bus stop with direct routes to the airport is beneficial for travelers with early flights.
The property maintains an old school vibe that some guests find charming and it boasts a cool bar for relaxing after a day of work. The helpful staff also receive positive mentions for their assistance with various arrangements, adding to the convenience for those traveling for business purposes. While facilities might be considered basic for some business travelers, the combination of price, location and friendly service makes it a viable option for cost-conscious visitors.
Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar offers a generally positive experience for guests when it comes to accessibility. The hostel is well-located, being near a bus stop which makes it convenient for airport access. Many guests appreciated that the facility itself is accessible and found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating, even allowing luggage storage for guests wanting to explore the city further.
However, there are some challenges related to accessibility that potential guests should consider. The hostel currently requires navigating many stairs and lacks an elevator, which might be difficult for older guests or those with walking difficulties. Additionally, some structural aspects, like the step up to the bathroom, can make mobility at night tricky. Despite these issues, improvements to accessibility are reportedly in the works, which should address some of these concerns in the near future.
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Location
The hostel boasts an excellent location, making it ideal for diverse interests from cultural events to business commitments. It's within walking distance of the Philips Stadium, city center and a major train station, providing superb connectivity. Guests attending concerts at the Klokgebouw or sporting events at Philips Stadium will find it particularly convenient.
The transport links are exceptional, offering easy access to the airport via a single bus ride and the hostel's proximity to the train station ensures smooth travel. The vibrant neighborhood is a hub for exploring surrounding hipster bars, restaurants and the Area 51 skate park, enhancing its appeal for youth and party-goers.
The friendly and engaged staff contribute significantly to the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring pleasant interactions and helpful service. The bar and restaurant within the hostel have a cozy vibe, perfect for relaxing and the menu features tasty options like nachos and burgers.
In summary, Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar stands out for its excellent location, industrial charm and welcoming staff, making it an ideal choice for visitors keen to explore Eindhoven's vibrant Strijp-S district.
Breakfast
However, some guests have noted that the breakfast can be quite expensive with the price not always matching the quality or quantity of the offerings. Issues such as insufficient or slow replenishment of the buffet items, hygiene concerns and missing cutlery have been mentioned by some reviewers. Despite these shortcomings, others find the breakfast quite good for its price and value with the added convenience of a cozy atmosphere and the option to enjoy a relaxed breakfast.
In summary, while Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven’s breakfast has many positive aspects, it appears that the experience can vary significantly with some guests finding it great and others feeling it is overpriced for what is provided.
Dinner
The bar downstairs is a popular spot, noted for its great atmosphere and friendly staff, particularly the Irish manager who is commended for his exceptional service. The ambiance is often described as relaxed, cozy and laid-back, making it a pleasant place to enjoy a meal or a drink.
However, there are some mixed reviews concerning service times and specific dishes. A few guests encountered issues with kitchen closing times and the availability of certain dishes late in the evening. Despite some isolated incidents of food not meeting expectations or being served cold, the overall impression of the dining experience is quite favorable with many guests enjoying their meals and appreciating the overall vibe and style of the restaurant.
Rooms
Though the decor adds to the hostel's character, some rooms are reported to feel basic or underwhelming in terms of furnishing. A few reviews mention minor maintenance issues such as sagging mattresses, broken fixtures and noisy environments. The minimalist approach also means that some amenities, like hairdryers and couches, are absent. Moreover, the single-glazing windows contribute to noise and insulation concerns, particularly during colder months.
The hostel's location is highly favored, being close to the city center, the Philips Stadium and public transport links, making it a convenient base for exploring Eindhoven. The on-site restaurant receives mixed reviews with a noted limited menu but appreciated ambiance and good music.
Overall, the Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven appeals to those who enjoy a blend of comfort, unique design and convenience, albeit with a few compromises on luxury and quietness.
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Cleanliness
However, cleanliness was not consistently exemplary across all reviews. Some guests reported issues such as dusty areas, improperly cleaned floors, dirty sheets and lingering items from previous occupants. Bathrooms in particular received mixed reviews with a few guests mentioning basic facilities and occasional issues with mold and flooding.
Despite these occasional lapses, many reviews commended the cleanliness, spaciousness and comfort of the rooms. The staff was consistently praised for being friendly, helpful and dedicated. The hotel’s atmosphere, enhanced by its historical and industrial decor, was also a positive highlight for many.
In summary, while Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven – Blue Collar generally maintains good cleanliness standards and offers a unique and comfortable stay, there are some areas needing improvement, particularly in bathroom maintenance and detailed room cleaning.
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3 Star
Its prime location is a considerable advantage, being within walking distance to the city center and placed in a vibrant, lively neighborhood. Additionally, the hotel houses a cozy restaurant and a nice bar on the first floor, adding to its charm. Breakfast provided is reasonably good for its star rating.
The price-to-quality ratio has mixed reviews; while some find the price fair and decent, others feel it is a bit steep for the offered amenities. Nonetheless, the overall value for money is generally seen as good, making it a fine option for a brief stay, especially for those heading to the airport. The establishment, described as having a hostel soul, offers an unexpectedly good laugh and comes highly recommended for its unique atmosphere and friendly environment.
Business
The property maintains an old school vibe that some guests find charming and it boasts a cool bar for relaxing after a day of work. The helpful staff also receive positive mentions for their assistance with various arrangements, adding to the convenience for those traveling for business purposes. While facilities might be considered basic for some business travelers, the combination of price, location and friendly service makes it a viable option for cost-conscious visitors.
Accessible
However, there are some challenges related to accessibility that potential guests should consider. The hostel currently requires navigating many stairs and lacks an elevator, which might be difficult for older guests or those with walking difficulties. Additionally, some structural aspects, like the step up to the bathroom, can make mobility at night tricky. Despite these issues, improvements to accessibility are reportedly in the works, which should address some of these concerns in the near future.
No, Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar.
No, Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar.
No, Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven - Blue Collar doesn't have a gym.
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