Hostal Orsi

I felt insecure, the door was not locked on the inside, out of the ridiculous heat that we passed with just an old fan, and even if it is a cheap hostel... I do not recommend!

My stay at this hostel was hands down the worst hostel experience I have ever had. I would absolutely not recommend this hostel to anyone. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you are constantly being monitored. The gate must always be locked, you even have to check in at night with a signature when you come back and cameras are everywhere. The atmosphere is anything but relaxed. There are an awful lot of rules that don't make sense. You can't bring your own food, not even drink your own water. You are also not allowed to play music; you are obliged to listen to the hostel box. After 9 p.m., you can't really sit anywhere cozy. The worst part is the fines. For the smallest things amounts are charged. Someone from our group sat down on an office chair while another took a picture. Result: €15 fine per person. We also had our own bottle of sangria with us and they threatened to fine almost €50 for that. It feels like they're constantly looking for ways to make money from you. They then use the deposit you pay to deduct these fines immediately, which means you can have virtually no discussion. You also have to pay extra for everything that should normally be service. Renting a fridge costs €5 per day, leaving your bags after checking out costs €3 per suitcase and if you want to receive a visitor in your room you pay €20. If you don’t and they see it through the cameras, the fine is even €40. The condition of the hostel is downright bad. There is mold, the shower water runs into the whole room, there is no decent cutlery available and the beds were full of stains. There's no air conditioning, just a fan that barely works. The building also makes an outdated and poorly maintained impression. Of the three staff we spoke to, only one was friendly. The other two were grumpy, arrogant, disrespectful, and seemed to be only concerned with rules and collecting money instead of giving guests a pleasant stay. Also the towels were dirty. All in all, this hostel felt more like a place where you constantly have to fear the next fine than an accommodation where you can relax. Save yourself the frustration and book somewhere else. I'm never coming back here.

I absolutely do not recommend this hostel. Upon arrival it was immediately noticeable how dirty it was everywhere. The rooms and general areas were poorly cleaned and made an unkempt and unhygienic impression. In addition, the staff was very unfriendly. They appeared arrogant and cranky and seemed to have no interest in the guests at all. Instead of being helpful, we felt like they were just looking for reasons to issue fines. The smallest things were threatened with extra costs, which created a very unpleasant atmosphere. All in all, this was a very disappointing experience. I would not stay here again and unfortunately cannot recommend this hostel