Reviews of SECRET boutique Hostel
Strada Alecu Russo 2C, 500020 Braşov, Romania
#13 of 89 hotels in Braşov
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 473 hostel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.6
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Donát
Hungary59 reviews2 helpful votes10“Cozy hostel with well-separated, comfortable large beds”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Central location, comfortable large beds separated by curtains, friendly athmosphere.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Sara
Poland16 reviews10“Wonderful place for solo travellers”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing!!! It was my first time in a hostel and it was soo nice. The host took care of me and was very helpful, everything was explained to me. There was a lot of privacy in the room (lockers, curtains) and in the bathroom (there was locked shower for ladies). The bed was veeery comfortable. There was quiet and cool during the night. I'd love to come back to this lovely place
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Lundeen
United States1 review10“I cannot recommend this enough! Loved it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
One of the bathrooms was small and somewhat hard to use if you're taller but there is another one so it's really not a big deal.
I was solo traveling in Brasov and wanted a place to stay where I could feel safe (as a solo female traveler) while being close to the action and getting to know some other travelers. I loved the location and the privacy of the beds. The host Anna is amazing - I wish I had her permanently in my life. I was planning on making this a one-off trip to Romania but honestly, I will likely be back!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Angela
Australia3 reviews10“A home away from home. A must stay in Braşov”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Sometimes the top bunks could get a little hot at night if you have your curtain fully closed. This is easily sorted if you just open the curtain slightly to let some fresh air in from the rest of the room :)
I think this is genuinely one of my favourite hostels I’ve ever stayed in. Right from the start it has an amazing homey feel and Anna is so welcoming and full of great recommendations. It’s a very social hostel where you can easily find other travellers to go on adventures around Braşov with. The beds are insanely comfortable with all of them being double sized it’s like you have your own private pod. The dorms are mixed but this isn’t an issue 1. Because everyone is so friendly and 2. The beds are so private it makes it extremely comfortable as a solo female traveler. If you find yourself in Braşov you have to stay here. Honestly this hostel makes me want to come to Braşov again already 100/10
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Sven
Canada11 reviews10“I can recommend to other travellers without hesitation!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Well located. Nice, clean facilities. Hands-on, friendly and helpful management.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Matthew
United Kingdom19 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Just great. Perfect little hostel. Very friendly and quiet.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Danielle
New Zealand27 reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Make sure to book a double bed rather than a single! Quite a small hostel/kitchen/dining area.
Fantastic location right in the middle of the old town. Great blackout curtains in the bunks. Friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Scott
United States48 reviews8 helpful votes10“Comfortable clean and convenient.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in. Comfortable and quiet. Great location. Large beds with privacy curtains.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Janet
Mexico27 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bit noisy next door street
Great bunk beds
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Romain
France24 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The host of this place is the ice on the cake of the city 🌆 🍰 Perfect
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Oisin
Ireland5 reviews10“Perfect!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Anna was the most amazing host. Very helpful and full of local knowledge including bears
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Sam
United States4 reviews10“Very nice stat”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The common area was a bit small.
Exactly as pictured. Big, comfortable beds, nice curtain, easy to sleep. Very clean. Great host, very helpful and kind.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Emily
New Zealand14 reviews9.0“Lovely stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Would be nice to have a couch or something - I believe there was one in the larger bedroom, but otherwise the only common space was the kitchen. Overall a small complaint, and my stay was lovely.
Amazing beds!! The absolute best. Very clean throughout the hostel. Anna is a lovely host, very attentive and caring. Kitchen well stocked with appliances and utensils. Bathrooms decent. Good location.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Rolland
Romania1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Although the first 2 days i got the sheets changed, the ther they were not. I would say the owner is a bit intrusive and a bit too talkative for my tastes. I am here to enjoy my vacation,not listen to your life story. One morning a guest took my personal slippers to use them in the shower, and I had to go and argue them back.
Loved the double bed, loved the free coffee or tea, the secure locker.overall very good value.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Itichai
Thailand46 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Staff is very nice
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Zsolt
Hungary2 reviews10“Would recommend it for sure”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bads were comfy and spacious. Everything was clean. Anna made the whole stay lovely and appreciatable!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Viniverza
Ireland40 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything very good, the owner is very nice and accommodating.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Ignas
Lithuania24 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, big beds and helpful stff
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Arnold
United Arab Emirates80 reviews12 helpful votes9.0“Small and well located hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A small hostel located a few mins walk from the center and square of Braşov. Beds were comfortable. Anna was extremely helpful with her advice about getting to seven ladder hike and Rasnov. The place is spotless, warm showers and comfy beds.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Nikolaus
Austria54 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very helpful staff, great location, big beds with curtains which provide privacy even though it is a dorm, clean, great value for money!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Danielle
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Good value, comfortable hostel experience with a great host”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location, well-thought out furnishing of the dorms, and the welcome were highlights. The location is in the old town, and you can find a lot of restaurants and beautiful buildings in the area. The path to walk to Tampa is also very nearby and worth taking. The dorms have comfortable wide beds, with chargers and lights. The curtains on the beds work well for blocking out light from the rest of the room. The lockers have digital locks, and are perfectly sized for small suitcases/cabin bags. Anna was very welcoming and shared so much knowledge, including restaurant recommendations and tips for hiking in the area. Anna clearly cares about her guests.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Robbie
United Kingdom37 reviews9 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike.
Everything about this place is fantastic, it's location, it facilities, it's clean and tidy but best of all is the host Anna who's different class.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Jassim
Australia37 reviews2 helpful votes10“Perfect hostel would stay again in a heartbeat”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was literally nothing bad at all
The beds were some of the best I’ve ever been in, perfect location for everything, Anna the hostess is such a lovely person and will help you with genuinely anything you could want or need help with. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and will recommend the same to anyone I know who visits Braşov
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Pooja
United States31 reviews2 helpful votes10“Don't think about it, book it! It's fantastic”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Exceptional stay! The location is perfect, a few steps from the main square and easily accessible. If you uber from the train station or airport, navigate to After Stube bar which is a few steps away from the entrance. The street the hostel is on cars cannot turn on. Kai has a heart of gold and is an accommodating host. The beds are full sized and very comfortable. The vibe for this place is not like what you would traditionally associate with a hostel. It is small and quiet. I slept very well and felt well rested in the morning. Showers and bathrooms were readily available. My only regret is not staying longer.
Stayed in June 2025
