Retro Hostel

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 2-starPotaissa 11 - 13, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaShow on map

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Very good

Guests rate it highest for location, service and value.

8.4663Reviews

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, at Potaissa 11 - 13.

Central Location in Cluj-Napoca's Medieval City Wall

Amenities Galore

At Hostel Retro, guests enjoy 24-hour reception, free bicycles, and the option to relax in a sauna. The shared lounge offers entertainment with a smart TV and a small library. Additionally, well-equipped shared kitchenettes allow guests to prepare their own meals, while free tea, coffee, and WiFi ensure a comfortable stay.

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What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
Laundry
Luggage storage

Rooms

8.4

Very good

Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 663 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.7
Service9.2
Location9.3
Rooms7.7
Amenities8.2
Value8.7
Food & drink7.7

Guests mention

Helpful staffGreat locationGood amenities

AdventureScottUnited States
September 2026Solo traveller
Best hostel in Romania, wonderful people, super vibe, perfect location.
I have loved this hostel since my first visit in 2003! It only gets better every time. The location is SUPERB! I definitely recommend Retro Hostel anytime staying in Cluj.
I always hate leaving!!
AlexUnited Kingdom
September 2026Solo traveller
Friendly staff, good value, good bathrooms, usually peaceful in the daytime.
The noisy neighbouring properties playing music late into the night is a significant sleep inhibitor.
Would be good if the kitchen capacity…
EsperanzaSpain
September 2026Couple
¡Estancia maravillosa!
Nos gustó todo: ubicación, instalaciones, comodidad y limpieza.
Nada que decir, todo genial!
VincentFrance
August 2026Solo traveller
L'emplacement
- pas de personnes à la réception tout par whatsapp
- pas de toilettes et salle de bain dans la chambre et donc partager avec plusieurs chambres
-porte entrée et chambre avec un code horrible !
NathanielPoland
August 2026Solo traveller
Clean and well located but not much of a hostel experience
Good location, private room was good value for money.
It just didn't have much of a hostel vibe. Granted, I was in a private room, but I saw a total of like five other guests during the three days I was there, and never…
BrunoFrance
August 2026Couple
L'accueil, l'emplacement, la gestion des bagages avant le checkin et après le checkout.
Tout est conforme, l'emplacement est vraiment très bien.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

Potaissa 11 - 13, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM

Check-out by 12:00 PM

Children welcome

No pets

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

What we’d check for you here

The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Retro Hostel

What time is check-in and check-out at Retro Hostel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Retro Hostel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Does Retro Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

How do I book Retro Hostel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Retro Hostel?

Potaissa 11 - 13, Cluj-Napoca.

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