Reviews of SECRET boutique Hostel
Strada Alecu Russo 2C, 500020 Braşov, Romania

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCentral location, comfortable large beds separated by curtains, friendly athmosphere.
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing!!! 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
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI 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!
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.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI 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
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 :)
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWell located. Nice, clean facilities. Hands-on, friendly and helpful management.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewJust great. Perfect little hostel. Very friendly and quiet.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location right in the middle of the old town. Great blackout curtains in the bunks. Friendly staff.
Make sure to book a double bed rather than a single! Quite a small hostel/kitchen/dining area.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOne of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in. Comfortable and quiet. Great location. Large beds with privacy curtains.
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat bunk beds
Bit noisy next door street
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe host of this place is the ice on the cake of the city 🌆 🍰 Perfect
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAnna was the most amazing host. Very helpful and full of local knowledge including bears
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood beds and location. Its was clean.
The owner was very present. We could see, she is a good soul and the hostel is her baby. But she was talking a lot and always behind us. A hostel is suppose to be chill and fun but her behavior was cancelling the chill part. We felt under surveillance and its not what we’re looking for.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExactly as pictured. Big, comfortable beds, nice curtain, easy to sleep. Very clean. Great host, very helpful and kind.
The common area was a bit small.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing 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.
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.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLoved the double bed, loved the free coffee or tea, the secure locker.overall very good value.
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.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff is very nice
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe bads were comfy and spacious. Everything was clean. Anna made the whole stay lovely and appreciatable!
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything very good, the owner is very nice and accommodating.