Hostels in Warsaw
There are 72 hostels listed within about five miles of central Warsaw, which is 2.4% 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 Warsaw's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Warsaw?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Warsaw'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.
| Measure | Warsaw | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 72 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 2.4% | A strong hostel scene by the standards of this survey. Measured against all 3,036 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.0/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 7.6/10 | The same measure for Warsaw’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Warsaw score a little below the city's hotels — a gap of 0.6 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 Warsaw, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Warsaw. 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.
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Constitution Square Rooms
ul. Marszałkowska 58/ 19, Warsaw
Central Location Constitution Square Rooms is strategically located near popular parks and attractions, making it the perfect base for exploring Warsaw. With key landmarks just a …
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Warsaw Downtown Hostel
33 Wilcza Street, Warsaw
Convenient Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, television in the common area, and tour/ticket assistance for a hassle-free stay. Delicious Breakfast Options Start you…
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Hostel JessApart - Aleje Jerozolimskie
30 al. Jerozolimskie, Warsaw
Convenient Amenities Feel at ease in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with microwaves, safes, and desks for your comfort. Shared Kitchen Prepare meals in our shared communal kit…
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Chillout Hostel
Poznanska 7/5, Warsaw
Unique Accommodation in Pre-War Tenement House Discover Chillout Hostel, a charming property located in the heart of Warsaw. Each room is a unique showcase of Warsaw's features, c…
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New Word St. Hostel
Experience unparalleled comfort and convenience at New Word St. Hostel, where modern amenities meet a vibrant location in the heart of Warsaw. Cozy Guestrooms: Choose from 32 well…
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Hostel Chmielna 5 Rooms & Apartments
Welcome to Hostel Chmielna 5 Rooms & Apartments, your perfect urban retreat in the heart of Warsaw! Comfortable Accommodations Choose from 9 stylish guestrooms, each equipped with…
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Fantastic Inn Warsaw - NS54
Experience the vibrant heart of Warsaw at Fantastic Inn Warsaw - NS54, where convenience meets comfort. Central Location Nestled in the bustling Centrum district, our hostel is ju…
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Kapsuła Hostel Warszawa
Dowcip, Warsaw
Recreation Opportunities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent. Featured Amenities Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, an…
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Warsaw Hostel Centrum
ul. Emilii Plater 36 A, Warsaw
Central Location Enjoy a stay in the heart of Warsaw, just minutes away from popular attractions like the Palace of Culture and Science and University of Warsaw. Convenient Amenit…
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Loft Me Houses
14 Brazylijska, Warsaw
Designated Smoking Areas Enjoy a stay at Loft Me Houses with designated smoking areas for your convenience. Convenient Amenities Benefit from featured amenities such as luggage st…
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Boutique-capsule Hostel
Experience the vibrant heart of Warsaw at Boutique Capsule Hostel, your perfect retreat in the Mokotów district! Comfortable Accommodations With 17 uniquely designed guestrooms, r…
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Hostel Sofiia
Experience a home away from home at Hostel Sofiia, where comfort and convenience meet in the heart of Warsaw. Tranquil Spaces Our hostel features designated smoking areas, ensurin…
Staying in a hostel for a Warsaw 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 Warsaw
- From about $160.00View Tickets
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 Warsaw sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much 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
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.
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 hostels in Warsaw any good?
Warsaw's hostels average 7.0/10 in guest scores against 7.6/10 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.
How many hostels are there in Warsaw?
Our accommodation partner lists 72 hostels within about five miles of central Warsaw, out of 3,036 places to stay in total — 2.4% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
