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Hostels in Lodz

There are 13 hostels listed within about five miles of central Lodz, which is 3.2% of everything on offer in the city — a strong hostel scene by the standards of this survey. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Lodz's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.

How strong is the hostel scene in Lodz?

Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Lodz's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.

MeasureLodzWhat it tells you
Hostels listed13Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre.
Share of all accommodation3.2%A strong hostel scene by the standards of this survey. Measured against all 405 properties listed in the same radius.
Average hostel guest score7.9/10Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating.
Average hotel guest score8.3/10The same measure for Lodz’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself.

The short version: hostels in Lodz score a little below the city's hotels — a gap of 0.4 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.

Hostels in Lodz, closest to the centre first

Distances are measured from the middle of Lodz. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.

  • Pokoje Gościnne FRESCO

    Pokoje Gościnne FRESCO

    0.8 mi from central Lodz Long walk Guest score 7.2/10 (639 reviews)

    ul. 6-go Sierpnia 80, Łódź

    Convenient Location Pokoje Gościnne FRESCO in Łódź is ideally situated near major attractions like the KS Orzeł Speedway Stadium and Atlas Arena. Explore the city with ease, as th…

  • Boutique Hostel

    Boutique Hostel

    1.2 mi from central Lodz Long walk Guest score 7.3/10 (1,619 reviews)

    ul. Stefanowskiego 17, Łódź

    Modern Rooms with Free Wi-Fi The Boutique Hostel, located near Łódź's main commercial street, offers modern rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi. Enjoy a comfortable stay while staying …

  • Dream Aparts - Piotrkowska 109

    Dream Aparts - Piotrkowska 109

    1.5 mi from central Lodz Long walk

    Discover your perfect getaway at Dream Aparts - Piotrkowska 109, located in the vibrant heart of Łódź! Convenient Location Only 8 minutes from the bustling Piotrkowska Street and …

  • Hotelik Relax H360

    Hotelik Relax H360

    1.5 mi from central Lodz Long walk 1-starGuest score 8.0/10 (1 reviews)

    Experience the perfect getaway at Hotelik Relax H360, nestled in the vibrant heart of Łódź, where convenience and comfort come together seamlessly. Modern Amenities Stay connected…

  • Hostel H360 - dawniej Hotelik Relax

    Hostel H360 - dawniej Hotelik Relax

    1.5 mi from central Lodz Long walk Guest score 8.4/10 (1,790 reviews)

    Piotrkowska 192, Łódź

    Central Location on Piotrkowska Street Located on the vibrant Piotrkowska Street, Relax - usługi noclegowe offers a prime location in the heart of Łódź. Guests can easily explore …

  • Hostel Flamingo Lodz

    Hostel Flamingo Lodz

    1.6 mi from central Lodz Drive or ride 2-starGuest score 8.2/10 (5 reviews)

    67 Sienkiewicza St., Lodz

    Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Dining Options: Dine at the restaurant or order room service for a cozy night in. Fe…

  • Room Hostel Piotrkowska

    Room Hostel Piotrkowska

    1.6 mi from central Lodz Drive or ride Guest score 8.0/10 (337 reviews)

    60 Piotrkowska, Łódź

    Central Location and Connectivity Music Hostel Piotrkowska, situated at the heart of Łódź on Piotrkowska Street, ensures easy access to all parts of the city, making it a convenie…

  • Royal Aparthotel Piotrkowska 33

    Royal Aparthotel Piotrkowska 33

    1.7 mi from central Lodz Drive or ride Guest score 7.6/10 (633 reviews)

    33 Piotrkowska 30, Łódź

    Luxurious Accommodation Royal Aparthotel Piotrkowska 33, situated in the heart of Łódź, offers luxurious accommodation just 1.2 km from Lodz Fabryczna. Each room features a desk f…

  • Apartamenty Fresco Plus

    Apartamenty Fresco Plus

    1.8 mi from central Lodz Drive or ride Guest score 7.8/10 (271 reviews)

    Narutowicza 24/9, Łódź

    Central Location Apartamenty Fresco Plus, centrally located in Łódź, offers pet-friendly accommodation just steps away from Łódź Philharmonic and Piotrkowska Street. The surroundi…

  • GO Hostel Rewolucji

    GO Hostel Rewolucji

    2.2 mi from central Lodz Drive or ride Guest score 7.8/10 (1,595 reviews)

    ul. Rewolucji 1905r. 48, Łódź

    Convenient Location Located in the heart of Łódź, Music Hostel 2 is just a short walk from the main train and bus station, making it the perfect base to explore the city. Comforta…

  • Noclegi Elan

    Noclegi Elan

    3.5 mi from central Lodz Drive or ride Guest score 6.9/10 (442 reviews)

    al. Piłsudskiego 143, Łódź

    Welcome to Noclegi Elan, your cozy retreat in Łódź! Convenient Location: Situated just a stone's throw away from Łódź Fabryczna Train Station and the vibrant Piotrkowska Street, o…

  • Hostel Umed

    Hostel Umed

    3.7 mi from central Lodz Drive or ride Guest score 9.3/10 (542 reviews)

    251 Pomorska wejście A, 13 piętro (wjazd od ul. Czechosłowackiej), Łódź

    Central Location and City Views Hostel Umed in Łódź offers a prime location with easy access to popular attractions like Lodz Fabryczna and Piotrkowska Street. Enjoy stunning city…

Staying in a hostel for a Lodz event

A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.

The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.

What is on in Lodz

See all Lodz events →

Distance from a specific venue

The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.

Dorm bed or private room?

This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Lodz sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.

Dorm bedHostel private room
Priced byThe bed. Two people pay twice.The room, like a hotel.
Best forSolo travel, and meeting people.Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks.
BathroomUsually shared down the hall.Often private, but check — many are not.
Getting in lateFine, but you will wake people.No issue.
LuggageA locker, usually needing your own padlock.In the room.
Versus a cheap hotelMuch cheaper, especially on event nights.Often similar money — compare properly.

The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.

What to check before booking a hostel

Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.

  • Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
  • Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
  • Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
  • Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
  • Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
  • Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.

Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.

Plan the rest of the trip

Frequently asked questions

Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?

For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.

Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?

No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.

Are there hostels near the venues in Lodz?

The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Lodz, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page — each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.

How many hostels are there in Lodz?

Our accommodation partner lists 13 hostels within about five miles of central Lodz, out of 405 places to stay in total — 3.2% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.

Can I book a private room in a hostel?

Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.

Are hostels in Lodz any good?

Lodz's hostels average 7.9/10 in guest scores against 8.3/10 for the city's hotels, so they score a little below the city's hotels. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.