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Reviews of Hostel Universus

ul. Podgarbary 10, 80-827 Gdańsk, Poland

#94 of 133 hotels in Gdańsk

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Review score

Based on 825 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Clean, central and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room door was difficult to close from the outside, requiring a hard pull that might disturb others sleeping in the room.

    The location is very central and easy to access. The rooms and facilities are exceptionally clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One young female staff member was very kind and helpful. However, another female staff member (an older one) who collected our luggage in the morning around 9 am seemed a bit aggressive. I’m sorry that I cannot mention their names as we did not learn them.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Good value for the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - internet is somehow slow in the common area, but great in the room. - kitchen could be cleaner (no trash can for mixed garbage, just to recycle and it always ended up in a mess) - missing stove - some guests cooked eggs in the kettle (eww)

    - great location right in the city center - spacious room - big windows in the room - nice people at the reception - enough showers and toilets

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy outside

    Personnel, location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Well located and cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit noisy at night (from the outside; well it was a summer night in a town full of young people)

    Very good price-value rate. Right in the old town, close to main sightseeing places.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower room for girls can not be locked, anyone can enter. Cabins also can not be closed

    Staff was super thoughtfull and polite. The room is spacios and quiet. All good!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Curtains did not cover entire window and were very thin Noise from the corridor Bike and luggage can only be stored at a charge

    Location Mattress was fine

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location, good price, overall worth it for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Right next to a bar so noise was a problem some nights.

    Unbeatable location right in the center, cleanliness was good inside the hostel, friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only plastic cuttleries in the kitchen No washing facility

    I stayed for a few nights in the hostel as a solo traveller and I had a great time. The kitchen is well equipped and you can find what you need to make a quick meal. The room was clean and the bed was also comfortable. This is mainly a female hostel which was an important aspect for me.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very central location and cleanliness.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Centrical location and view, nice atmosphere, quiet and simple place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unlike other hostels, staff is not waiting on reception all smiling, you have to call them the ladies will do their job. Deep inside they’re nice people, but they could show some happiness for receiving clients. Maybe the floor cleaning and filters for water could be better :)

    Excellent location. Staff is agreeable. People who go there is nice, all types of people really, all ages, but all respectful, clean, quiet at night and friendly in the morning. The view and the atmosphere of the common area is nice. They let you leave stuff there and it’s very safe. You have a key locker fire a deposit that you get back when checking out. There are teas and coffee, microwave but no kitchen. There’s a Żabka store very close so you can buy food there and warm it in the hostel in case you’re on a budget.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, friendly staff, nice rooms and some good coffee!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was not comfortable

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The microwave needs an upgrade. :)

    I like its location which is near the public transportation stations (train, tram, and bus). The hostel staff are kind to respond to queries. The toilet and shower rooms are maintained regularly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was in the old town, very central. Very close to restaurants and bars

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi is very bad and no full kitchen. Can't Cook

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    7.0
    Good stay for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is a little bit too outdated. The rooms are very simple, there is no bed light in the bed, no curtains on the bed, and some beds don’t even have a charging point. That should be improved to provide more comfort. It is a little busy at night outside the hostel, considering the location, so it is definitely not for light sleepers. The wifi did not work in the room, I must have stepped outside to the hallways if I wanted to use it.

    The hostel has an amazing location, in the city centre. I liked that there is an option to stay in the room with 4 people only. The staff was also very nice. You can also pay the city tax by card, which is not a standard in other hostels. Perfect for one or two nights.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    9.0
    I loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was really noisy at night because there were a lot of people outside. The noise was from the street. The blanket is for gnomes there, if you’re a tall person, be ready for uncovered feet at night. The toilets weren’t always clean but it’s just because there are only three of them on the floor and a lot of people.

    Everything was great, there were enough sockets for everyone. The room was warm. The location is perfect, very close to all the places to visit. There’s a kitchen where you can find all you need. Very cosy. The view from the window is beautiful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    7.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not get a new towel for the whole week I stayed there. There is no aircon in the rooms. Also, I booked a 7 bed female dorm but I got placed in a 10 bed dorm.

    It's nice for what it is. This was my first stay at a hostel and it was quite nice. The location is great, just a few minute walk from shops and restaurants. The bed was surprisingly comfy. The staff was also very friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    Weekend away, great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I know it's difficult to open and close blinds that high up but it would be good in the summer if you could shut some of the light out for better sleep.

    It definitely matches the pictures, the kitchen/lounge was very cute and well equipped, the view was lovely, very close to the main railway which was super practical AND it was close to the cafes, bars, old town, tram stops and I found the perfect restaurant 5 minutes walk away. Justyna very kindly recommended some places upon my request as well, cheers babe :) very clean and easy to walk around the building.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Good 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise outside during the night was unexpected but disrupted sleep. Drink related unfortunately a common problem in many places today.

    Reception staff in particular very helpful. Place was spotless clean.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was a smell of old house in the room, and it is difficult to climb to the window to get fresh air. I would appreciate some simple paper maps and guides of the district.

    Located ideally for tourists.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    9.0
    Nice place, will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Located in old city, very beautiful building, shared room is cozy and kitchen is well equipped

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    8.0
    Nice place to spend on a budget a few days in Gdansk
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location (in the heart of Old Town), value for the money, nice staff, fantastic view from the kitchen/dining room, clean, well maitained.

    Stayed in March 2025

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