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Summary of reviewsTrosa Vandrarhem enjoys high praise for its prime location in the charming town of Trosa. Guests appreciate its proximity to the town center, harbor and local attractions, making it a convenient and accessible choice. The surrounding environment is described as calm and quiet, yet centrally located, allowing easy access to picturesque canals, restaurants, shops and the scenic harbor area.
Though the hostel does not provide a formal breakfast service, guests have found satisfaction in bringing their own provisions. This, combined with well-maintained and practical amenities like private cabins and communal spaces, contributes to a generally pleasant stay despite the lack of breakfast offerings.
Reviews of the rooms are mixed. While some guests were pleased with the unexpectedly spacious accommodations, others found them small and sparsely furnished. Concerns were noted about room cleanliness, noise and basic facilities with particular criticisms focusing on ventilation, the quality of furniture and the availability of essentials like sheets and towels. Moreover, the shared toilets and bathrooms were sometimes noted to be less clean than expected.
Cleanliness overall tends to be positively reviewed with many guests acknowledging clean, fresh rooms and well-maintained facilities. However, mixed feedback was received about the common areas, particularly the kitchen, which some felt needed more thorough cleaning and better equipment.
Guest interaction with the staff received varied feedback. While many appreciated the friendly and helpful reception, concerns about staff availability and communication were common. The difficulty in contacting staff and inconsistent customer service detracted from some guests' experiences.
Parking at Trosa Vandrarhem is lauded for its convenience and accessibility with free parking available directly outside the cabins and hostel, enhancing the overall ease of visit.
A recurring issue noted by guests is the poor quality of the beds, frequently described as uncomfortable, worn-out and inadequate. Despite this, many guests found the hostel to be a charming and practical choice that with a few improvements, could further enhance the overall guest experience. Show more
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Hostel with Parking
Trosa Vandrarhem offers free private parking for its guests. This hostel provides a garden, shared lounge, and terrace, enhancing the convenience of having on-site parking.
Small Hostel
Room Types
Standard Quadruple RoomThe quadruple room offers heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Twin Room with Shared BathroomThe dormitory room offers heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Comfort Twin Room (Private Toilet - Shared Shower)The twin room offers heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Triple Room with Shared BathroomThe triple room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Comfort Quadruple Room (Private Toilet - Shared Shower)The quadruple room provides heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Cottage (Private Toilet - Shared Shower)Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home also consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom, a living room and a kitchenette. The holiday home's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home provides heating and a patio. The unit offers 2 beds.
Apartment with Private BathroomBoasting a private entrance, this apartment also comes with 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The apartment's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. The apartment features heating. The unit has 3 beds.
Family Room with Shared BathroomThe family room features heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Single Room with Shared BathroomThe single room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Comfort Single Room (Private Toilet - Shared Shower)The single room provides heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Guest Reviews
6.9
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Location
Trosa Vandrarhem boasts a prime location in the charming town of Trosa, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking convenience and accessibility. The hostel is praised for its proximity to the town center, the harbor and various local attractions, ensuring that guests have easy access to everything they need. Many reviews highlight the hostel's closeness to the picturesque canal and the cozy village lanes, adding to its appeal.
Guests appreciate the practical and functional nature of the accommodations with amenities like private cabins equipped with toilets, communal spaces and a well-equipped kitchen. The surrounding environment is described as pleasant, calm and quiet, despite being centrally located. This strategic location allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of Trosa while being within walking distance to restaurants, shops and the scenic harbor area.
Overall, Trosa Vandrarhem is recognized for its excellent, centrally-located position that combines the tranquility of a small town with easy access to all essential amenities and attractions.
Breakfast
The reviews for Trosa Vandrarhem reveal a noteworthy absence of a formal breakfast service. It's clear that breakfast is not included in the stay and many guests opted to bring their own provisions. While some expressed a preference for the availability of breakfast, the overall sentiment around self-supplied meals was positive, suggesting that guests found this option completely satisfactory. The reviews also hint at other minor issues like mattress quality and the absence of a shower in some accommodations, but they generally appraise the establishment as clean and pleasant.
Rooms
Trosa Vandrarhem has been subject to mixed reviews from guests, particularly when it comes to the rooms. While some appreciated that the rooms were larger than they appeared in the pictures, others found them a bit too small or sparsely furnished. There were also complaints about the rooms being noisy and furniture not being up to standard with suggestions that the beds appeared to be of low quality.
Ventilation seemed to be a common issue with some rooms suffering from a smell of sweat and stale air and some upper-floor rooms with skylights that could not be opened. Problems with windows that wouldn’t close properly and the absence of basic amenities like sheets and towels further diminished the experience for some.
Issues with cleanliness were noted, particularly in the shared toilets and bathrooms. Additionally, some guests found the rooms expensive relative to the quality and amenities provided. Even aspects like the lack of hooks in the toilet and shower rooms were mentioned, indicating an attention to detail was missing.
Overall, while the physical room size might pleasantly surprise some guests, various shortcomings regarding comfort, cleanliness and basic facilities need addressing to enhance the overall guest experience.
Beds
Trosa Vandrarhem appears to be a charming place overall, though the beds seem to be a recurring issue for many guests. Multiple reviews mention the mattresses being thin, worn-out and uncomfortable with descriptions ranging from “rock-hard” to “sagging.” Some guests found the beds to be stained and dirty, which detracted from the otherwise positive aspects of their stay. A few guests noted that the beds felt like sleeping on a washboard and were compared to lying in a hole. Overall, it seems that while the hostel provides a generally pleasant stay, there is a clear consensus that the beds could greatly benefit from an upgrade.
Cleanliness
Trosa Vandrarhem is noted for its cleanliness and practicality. Many guests appreciated the clean and fresh condition of the rooms, bathrooms and the facilities in general. The rooms were frequently described as nice, fresh and well-maintained. The kitchen and common areas, although spacious and cozy, had mixed feedback on cleanliness; while some found them to be very clean, others felt that a more thorough cleaning was necessary, particularly in the kitchen.
Despite the practical and clean ambiance, a few issues were noted. Some guests mentioned that the sanitary facilities were basic and the bathrooms lacked hooks for towels. There were also remarks about the kitchen needing better equipment and more utensils. Occasional complaints included dust bunnies and unclean spots, particularly under beds or behind furniture and a lack of thoroughness in the common areas.
Overall, guests seemed satisfied with the cleanliness and found Trosa Vandrarhem to be a well-kept, conveniently located stay with pleasant outdoor areas and a nice reception by the staff.
Staff
Visitors to Trosa Vandrarhem have mixed feelings about the staff at the establishment. On the positive side, many guests acknowledged the friendly and nice treatment they received and appreciated the good reception during booking, check-in and inquiries. However, a significant number of reviews highlight concerns about staff availability and communication. Several visitors noted the absence of staff on-site, which left them feeling somewhat abandoned. Some had difficulty contacting the staff by phone and experienced poor responsiveness to messages. Additionally, there were a few mentions of unpleasant interactions over the phone and in person, which detracted from the overall experience. While the friendliness of the staff was appreciated when present, their lack of availability and inconsistent customer service were notable downfalls for some guests.
Parking
Trosa Vandrarhem offers convenient and accessible parking options, ensuring a hassle-free experience for guests. The hostel provides free parking, which is available right outside the cabin and hostel, making it easy for visitors to access their accommodation. This ease of parking complements the overall convenience of the location, which is close to amenities and offers straightforward check-in processes. With ample parking options nearby, guests can enjoy their stay without concerns about finding a spot for their vehicles.
No, Trosa Vandrarhem doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Trosa Vandrarhem.
No, Trosa Vandrarhem doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Trosa Vandrarhem.