Low Costel Hostel in Veliko Tarnovo

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

The hostel offers rooms of 4 and 6 beds, and a private twin room. All rooms are spacious and ventilated, and each bed has an individual reading lamp. There are two bathrooms, a huge kitchen, lounge and a garden, providing plenty of space, ensuring that it never feels crowded when you wish to use them!   The hostel can provide everything you might need to make your stay enjoyable as well as comfortable.   Low Costel Hostel aim to offer the best value accommodation in Veliko Tarnovo, and all prices include:   *FREE unlimited high-speed Internet access *FREE city maps and information about sights and best local restaurants, bars and nightclubs *FREE book swap   *FREE backpack sized security lockers *FREE parking on-street directly outside the hostel, always available *FREE secure bike parking, inside the hostel   * FREE fresh, clean sheets, blankets, pillows and amazingly comfortable mattresses *FREE 24 hour running hot water *FREE use of the brand new, modern, fully equipped kitchen, where you will find the basic but very important toaster and kettle! Plenty of plates, cups and utensils, as well basic herbs, spices and condiments - everything you might need to cook even the most extravagant dishes *FREE coffee, tea and milk available any time of the day *FREE use of the lounge room where you can relax with board games and cards, have drinks on the colorful Turkish style cushions, listening to music, read the magazines and newspapers, or simply enjoy the stunning view that the lounge offers across the old town   Low Costel Hostel prides itself on catering for your needs, providing a clean and modern hostel with friendly international staff, with no lockout or curfew! Europe’s ‘Next Big Thing’.   Frequently Asked Questions:   1. Where is Low Costel Hostel located? We are located right in the centre of Veliko Tarnovo, just behind the tourist information centre and Bus Station, and only a 5 minutes walk from all the best bars and restaurants.   2. Is there a curfew? No. Upon check-in, each guest is given a key to the front door. You can come and go as you please!   3. What is included in the price? The price includes your stay in dormitory or private style rooms together with a back pack size locker for keeping your personal belongings safe. Each bed is equipped with blankets, pillows and linen. Toast, tea and coffee are available all day.   4. When are check-in and check-out times? Check-in time is anytime between 8am and midnight, though rooms are not available until 1pm. Check-out time is between 8am and 1pm. Although bags can be left free of charge after 1pm.   5. What type of payment do you accept? Payment is in cash only, Bulgarian Levs preferred. We are happy to except Euros and Pounds Sterling at competitive rates.   6. Where’s the best place to eat in town? Without a shadow of a doubt the best place in town is Shtastlivetsa Pasta and Pizza, located on the main street. The enormous menu (in English) offers all sorts of cuisine both Bulgarian and Foreign. Another not to miss restaurant is the Architects Mehana.Serving traditional Bulgarian Cuisine in a cosy environment built into the rock face offering authentic fare, again at fantastic prices. Alternatively if you fancy cooking your own meal, the brand new fully equipped kitchen in the hostel will cater for all your needs and we can point you in the right direction of the best place for fresh produce!   7. What about nightlife? Being a University Town with a student population of around 15000, ensures that bars and clubs are plentiful. On the main street alone, within a 5 minute walk from the hostel you’ll find Pepy’s Bar, Ulitsata, Bacardi Club, and Tequila Bar, which are the most popular bars each catering to a different taste in music. For clubs, currently the best in town is Bally, popular especially on Monday nights which is student night. Others clubs worth a visit are Joy, Scream and Organsa.   8. Is there an International Train Ticket Office? Yes, as Veliko Tarnovo Train Station is on the main Turkey-Romania line there is a Rila International Railway Ticket Office located at 2A Kaloyan Street, a narrow street in between the hostel and the Tourist Information Centre. Tickets must be booked at least one day prior to travel. Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. Phone (++359) 062/62-20-42.   9. How does Veliko Tarnovo fit into the Backpackers route? Veliko Tarnovo is situated right in the geographical centre of Bulgaria and on a main railway crossroads, North-South Bucharest-Istanbul and East-West Varna-Sofia, and onto Greece. Meaning reaching us is very easy. All the following can be reached by one train/bus, Sofia (3 hours), Varna (3 hours), Plovdiv (5 hours), Bucharest, Romania (5 hours), Istanbul, Turkey (12 hours) Thessaloniki, Greece, (11 hours).   10. What’s the weather like? Bulgaria has a temperate climate, experiencing 4 distinct seasons, summers are hot and dry with max temperatures reaching 35c, autumns are mild and pleasant, winters are cold, typically -15c with snow for much of January and February, spring is typically changeable with frequent showers.

Wegbeschreibung

We are the only Hostel in Veliko Tarnovo that you can walk to easily from the Train Station and main Bus Stations

For a free pick-up please call in advance.

Arriving by Bus:

From ‘Etap’ bus stop (2 minute walk to the hostel) walk to the main street, straight ahead of the bus, turn right and walk 50m where you will see the Tourist Information Centre on your right. Turn right down the road immediately to the left of the Tourist Information Centre, walk down here for a 100m then take the first right into Assen Ruskov Street, opposite ‘Hotel Central’. The hostel is number 6, you will see the sign on the pavement outside.

From the Yug (South) bus station (8 minute walk to the hostel) walk up the main street, 500m until you reach the Tourist Information Centre on your right. Turn right down the road immediately to the left of the Tourist Information Centre, walk down here for a 100m then take the first right into Assen Ruskov Street, opposite ‘Hotel Central’. The hostel is number 6, you will see the sign on the pavement outside.

The Zapad (West) bus station in is located 4km west of Veliko Tarnovo. To reach the centre, take any of the following buses: No. 10, 12, 14, 30, 70, 110: From the Tourist Information Centre follow the directions above.
Alternatively, a taxi should cost around 4 leva (2 Euros) - call 'OK Taxi' on 062 31111.

Arriving by Train:

Veliko Tarnovo Train Station is located 1km south of the centre: To reach the hostel by walking is very simple (12 minutes) when coming out of the station car park turn left (the opposite way to most of the traffic) stay on this quiet road until you reach the top where the road takes a sharp bend, at this point leave the road and continue straight ahead to the footbridge, cross the footbridge and take the path to the right just after the car park to the big hotel, you will pass café ‘Choice’, carry staright on the hostel is on this street, you will see the sign on the pavement the sign outside.
Alternatively any bus leaving the station will come into town or a taxi should around 3 leva (1.5 Euro) - call 'OK Taxi' on 062 31111.

For a free pick-up please call in advance.

Look out for Low Costel Hostel staff at the Bus/Train station as we will collect you for free!