My stay was absolutely perfect! Hostel was comfortable and social but no pressure to be social if you weren’t feeling like it. Breakfast was simple but good. Kitchen was small, only person could really use it at a time but for me that was fine. Location was 15 minute bus journey from centre of Zakopane which for some people may not be ideal however the shuttle to Moskie oko ran just outside the hostel and you could also cross the road to start different hiking trails. I’d say the best hostel I have stayed at, especially in Europe!

Lovely staff, good bathrooms, well equipped kitchen, loads of information, great atmosphere! The breakfast was nice and simple - great to start your day. Free coffee, tea all day. The house is such a cute building itself with a lovely outside area - you know you’re in the mountains! Ah I’ve not mentioned this yet - great location! 5 minutes from one of the park’s entrances (bear in mind there’s many of them and the TPN is large, to get to Morskie Oko you gotta take the mini bus that stops literally 5 mins away from the hostel).

Hmmm… the kitchen is quite small but there’s hardly anything one can do about it.

Coming to Zakopane from Taiwan involved many decisions — booking flights, trains, and accommodations. Among all these choices, staying at Good Bye Lenin Hostel was the best decision I made. The staff and guests here are all very friendly and courteous. The staff, in particular, are always happy to help — especially when it comes to providing information about hiking, buses, and nearby supermarkets. For a foreigner like me who knows nothing about Zakopane, this information was incredibly valuable. Thanks to the staff’s assistance, my time in Zakopane was truly joyful.

The hostel is run mostly by young international volunteers which creatres a uniqe and super friendly atmosphere. I enjoyed the cozy common area where there was always somebody to hang out with. It's a great choice for people travelling alone, especially if you enjoy being in international enviroments full of people who want to exchange stories. I really enjoyed my stay there and I am sure I will recommend this place to my firends.

I was excited for the breakfast included in the price of the stay but I got a bit disappointed - it was just cereal, toast bread, some jam and coffee - not enough to fill you up for a full day of hiking, if you want a proper breakfast you need to buy your own stuff.

I’ve probably slept over 500 nights in hostels, in over 70 countries. This is one of the best ones in the world i think. Great backpacker experience, daily events, great friends, amazing atmosphere, it looks exactly like the photos. It isn’t some “poshtel” you might find some places. This is a cabin in the woods with cats, a goat and a horse, where you can kick off your boots and sit around a fire and tell travel stories and have a beverage. These places are few and far between. So glad i found it! Thanks to all the volunteers and the owners! What a magical experience!

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This is a basic hiker's hostel located 4 km from busy Zakopane, whose volunteers go the extra mile on friendliness and helpfulness. They offer 'freebies' like a pasta or sausage dinner, chosen films, etc which makes for a sociable stay. OK, you may have to wait for a free bathroom or the use of the kitchen, but the pluses make up for that. There are even used hiking boots or small backpacks for rent. All in all, a great stay in the Tatra mountain area. Take bus #11 or #21 right next to the train station, making sure it's the right direction, to Jaszczurówka bus stop.

free breakfast every morning is awesome! they have events every night making the place more lively. although the location is a bit far from the center and accessing it needs a bit of a hike from the main street (where the bus is, super close too!) with some construction in the way, but it was close to where I needed to be so good enough!

i guess some things were amiss during my check-in but the staff were quick with responding to my concerns

The hostel is such an experience in itself, very cosy especially the living room , the host Ania is so lovely and nice , the community spirit of the place is so high and makes you wanna stay longer

The rooms are quite small and the bunk beds are old no curtains for beds which leaves little to no privacy Some of the guests do not respect the quite times Too many Australians/Americans ( just kidding but true tho )

Good Bye Lenin was one of my favourite downtime (while still social) hostels I stayed at during my trip - comparable to Balmer’s Interlaken (but less party vibe) and Sandino (Berlin). It really felt like a family, with all staff super welcoming and helpful. This is the place to be if you’re coming to Zakopane.

The wi-fi connection was pretty poor - not great for anybody trying to work remotely at the hostel.

Probably the best hostel experience I ever had. Charming place with chilled out vibes , really friendly staff and nice guest. I stayed there for a week and everyday was really good. Hostel is located in very close distance to the National Park , close to the bus stop and Zabka is nearby :) Best place to experience holiday abroad while staying in Poland - most of people in the hostel were international backpackers , hikers and volunteers.

Can't complain about anything.