Lokunje 1, 53291 Novalja, Croatia
#5 of 16 hotels in Novalja
Guests' ChoiceBased on 102 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 June 2024
Lazaros
GreeceThe hostel had the most beautiful sunset view I have ever seen in a hostel. Also it's the cleanest and most comfortable hostel I have ever stayed. Thank you so much 💓 Congratulations from Greece 🇬🇷
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Raphaela
GermanyI guess wherever you go as a solo traveler in Novalja it’s hard to meet people in the hostel but easier outside in the bars… but that’s not the hostel fault I guess it was also still low season.
This is one of the best hostel I’ve ever stayed. The location is amazing, the view, the beds are comfortable, with curtains,…and I guess it was the cleanest hostel I’ve stayed. Nice kitchen as well! Highly recommend!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Stefan
GermanyIt’s not cheap, but probably cheapest in town. It’s just not a place for cheap backpackers
This hostel has everything you need: It is nicely located, has a big kitchen, is next to a supermarket and the dormitories have a wonderful view
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Abdullah
Saudi ArabiaMaybe, the BBQ area needs more attention and the kitchen. Otherwise it was all prefect.
I can tell you that the place was absolutely one of my favorites. beautiful people and staff, beautiful beach. the area is very crowded and you have many walking distance stores and restaurants and of course bars.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Tengiz
GeorgiaThey cleaned every morning the bathrooms but it was fully booked and in the evening there was a mess every night in the bathrooms. I think that responsibilities are more for guests rather than the stuff.
It is a nice location and a good experience overall. It was exactly What I was expecting. The only thing I didn't know was the size of the room. But the view from the balcony was spectacular and it was totally worth.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Carolina
NetherlandsAll the staff are soo lovely!! the location is the best, right in front of the beach and with supermarkets nearby. Cleanliness is great, the kitchen is always clean and very complete. I totally recommend staying in this hostel! I made good friends there.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Juan
ChileBeds, staff and location were amazing
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Dawid
Czech RepublicStaff and hostel are the best!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Sidhant
IndiaCould be a little more social with events that can be oraganised on weekends or holidays.
Very clean and spacious room with a great view of the beach. The location is perfect,12 min walk from main Novalja bus terminal and for the Sonus festival (Zrce beach) 100 m walk to the bus station and close to supermarkets and the center.Check in time of 15:00 hrs was flexible which was very considerate of the staff and much appreciated.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Marko
Austriastaff wery profesional wery polite hope to see then next year. everything was just perfect
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Hazel
AustraliaNo common area and very loud at night (although this is Novalja not the hostels fault)
The bathroom was amazing Clean and tidy accommodation with a great kitchen too Very central location close to restaurants and shops Staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Atef
AustriaNice look to the Sea. Nice personal u can get every thing every time if you need some thing. Just little thing : the water in the shower fittings is sometimes difficult to adjust. I would go definitely again if I go there😊
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Anass
MoroccoThe shower coule need some extra cleaning. Also we can't enjoy the stay at the terrasse tables without buying drinks from the bar.
The staff was polite & nice.Except once the cleaning lady woke me up at 9:30 by making cleaning noises.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Fary
ItalyEverything, above all the wonderful staff, always kind and super helpful, fantastic location and really nice super well-kept place!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Minela
Slovenia10/10
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Kamalpreet
AustraliaI just didn't like that the front of the hostel was also a cafe/bar. Wasn't a place you could just chill and hang out without having to feel like you had to buy a drink.
Fantastic location, beach front and close to everything you want. Very much appreciated that there was free parking as well.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Ceila
AustraliaThis is a nice hostel, in the centre of town, It was a very nice stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Maxence
FranceQuiet Clean shared rooms. Showers were really clean.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Joelle
GermanyEverything was awesome!! The staff is absolutely great, the people are amazing and the location is too! Right at the beach, in the center of Novalja! The beds are super cozy and the room looks incredibly nice! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Julia
CanadaNovalja was more touristy and “party” focused than I imagined. If you’re looking for a sleepy Croatian island town, Novalja might not be the right fit for you. The live music at the hostel bar was quite loud in our room into the night.
An amazing hostel experience! The staff were the nicest I’ve met during my travels. The hostel is well designed with all the things that make a hostel good: - curtains on the bunk beds - decent sized locker for luggage - lots of private bathrooms - an incredible kitchen for cooking a full meal or making coffee - outdoor space - helpful and amazing staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Florian
GermanyThat I had to leave ^^
Amazing place to stay, right in front is a beautiful beach. It's clean, friendly staff and supermarket is right next to it. Busses to Zrce are about 100m away. Couldn't have chosen a better place for my stay. Special thanks to Lucy, Lea and Anna that were very friendly with every question that I had. <3 would book again! Perfect location!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Sofia
GermanyWould be great if there was someone to take the trash out from the rooms, also there was no toilet paper in the bathroom for almost three days in a row.
Best hostel in Novalja located directly in the city centre, the AC works wonderfully, staff is exceptionally nice and helpful We loved our big balcony
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Marc
GermanyEverything was perfect. Specialy the staf ♡♡. See u next year 🍻
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Eleanor
United KingdomI has a beautiful stay at Hostel Casa La Cha, thank you Evan, Magarita and the rest of the team for making it so special xxx
Stayed in July 2023
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