Hostel Postel
9.2-rated, 355-review locals' pick on Rybářská — central Old Town address, equipped shared kitchen, courtyard, free bikes and an in-house sauna. The quiet, non-party Krumlov hostel that punches above its weight.
Hostel Postel sits on Rybářská, one of the quieter cobbled lanes inside the Old Town's river bend, 7 minutes on foot from the castle and 300 m from Náměstí Svornosti. 9.2 from 355 reviews, room mix from 6-bunk dorms (~€22) up to small family privates, with a properly equipped shared kitchen, a stone-walled inner courtyard, free bike rental for guests, and an in-house sauna that few of the other Krumlov hostels match. The catch: no on-site bar, no organised events, quiet hours kick in early — book Postel for the location, the kitchen and the courtyard, not for a hostel-bar scene.
Hostel Postel is in a townhouse on Rybářská, the cobbled riverside lane on the south bank of the Vltava inside the Old Town's horseshoe bend. The street looks straight up at the castle wall and the Castle Tower across the river. Inside the property is a small stone-walled courtyard with picnic seating that reviewers from Australia and the UK consistently single out as the best feature, and a properly equipped shared kitchen with full crockery, two stovetop burners, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge with labelled-shelf rules, and a long communal table.
The room mix runs from 6-bunk dorms in original-beam attic rooms to small private doubles and triples, plus a couple of rooms with private bathrooms (most use the shared facilities on each floor). Bathrooms are well-cleaned but limited — Csy from Malaysia noted the shower drain occasionally clogs, the property staff respond and fix when flagged. Free WiFi throughout. There is no on-site bar. Quiet hours are observed strictly from 22h, the property is not party-oriented and consistently markets itself as a quiet hostel for travelers who want to sleep.
The two extras that set Postel apart in the Krumlov hostel scene: a small in-house sauna (free for guests, 30-min slots booked at reception, towel rental €1) and free bike rental for guests for short rides — useful for the 6 km loop along the Vltava cycle path to the Eggenberg brewery and back. Breakfast is not included; the kitchen and the supermarket on Latrán (Žabovřeská 50, 4 min walk) are the cheap-cooking answer. Tobias from Germany described the feel as 'private home, not a hostel' — that's the most accurate one-line summary.
- 01Central Old Town address inside the river bend — 7 min walk to the castle, 4 min to Náměstí Svornosti, no uphill battle with luggage from the bus station if you arrive by taxi (€4 from the station)
- 029.2 from 355 reviews is the joint-top score in the Cesky Krumlov hostel scene — Tobias from Germany called it 'feels like a private home', a phrase that recurs across multiple reviews
- 03Equipped shared kitchen + stone-walled courtyard make this the place to cook and eat together cheaply; pierogi-and-Eggenberg dinner runs €4 a head
- 04Free bike rental for the Vltava cycle path (6 km loop to the Eggenberg brewery and back) — a cheap micro-adventure most Krumlov visitors skip
- 05In-house sauna (€1 towel) is a Krumlov hostel rarity, useful in winter when the Vltava and the cobbles are cold
- 9.2 rating from 355 reviews — joint-highest in the Cesky Krumlov hostel scene
- Inside the UNESCO river-bend Old Town, 7 min walk to the castle and 4 min to Náměstí Svornosti
- Properly equipped shared kitchen + stone-walled inner courtyard (the property's two best features)
- Free bike rental + in-house sauna are both rare in Krumlov hostels and included for guests
“The 6 bunkbeds room is warm and I have a good sleep there. The kitchen has enough utensils and convenience to cook. The location is central and a short walk to the castle and the main square. Highly recommended for solo travelers in Cesky Krumlov.”
“Gorgeous courtyard, cosy well-appointed kitchen and dining table, great location and good value for money. We loved sitting outside in the courtyard at sunset. Beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were clean.”
“Very nice accommodation. Didn't expect this from a hostel. Super comfy and clean. Feels like a private home. Had a really pleasant stay. Quiet hours are observed properly which is great if you actually want to sleep.”
- Náměstí Svornosti (Main Square)4 min walk
- Český Krumlov Castle entrance + Bear Moat7 min walk
- Rotating Amphitheatre (Castle Garden)12 min walk
- Eggenberg Brewery (tour + tasting)5 min walk
- Vltava rafting put-in (Plešivec bridge)8 min walk
- Český Krumlov Bus Station15 min walk uphill
