Poets' Corner is owned and run by former backpackers. We provide the kind of place that we like to stay at ourselves; friendly, clean, central, and with plenty of information about the city, the country and the language. Spacious dorms, a big, bright kitchen and comfy lounge will make you feel at home. Several of the staff are qualified tour guides, and are always ready to help with tips and suggestions.

Olomouc is an attractive university city of 100,000 people on the banks of the Morava River, halfway between Prague and Krakow, and just 3 hours north of Bratislava and Vienna. Its 1000-year old centre is the second-largest historic zone in the country (after Prague). The riverside parks, lively squares and cobbled lanes are alive with soaring cathedrals, colourful palaces & whimsical fountains.

Oft-forgotten Moravia is a beautiful historic land that most travellers have never heard of, let alone explored. Castles, caves, lakes, mountains and historic towns are all within an hour of Olomouc. You'll encounter the famously friendly, outgoing people, flourishing folk traditions, and you're guaranteed of paying the prices the locals pay, because there's almost no mass tourism.

An abundance of amenities 6-8 beds per dorm room
Private rooms Spacious, well equipped kitchen All pots, pans, plates, even a fondue set! Free food and spice helves, recycling facilities Fresh linen included (real otton sheets!) Inexpensive bicycle hire Laundry service Book exchange, library, games and sporting equipment.
Hair-dryer, umbrellas, and iron available

Small, homey hostel Comfortable common room with armchairs, sofas, and no TV Balcony with a view of cathedrals and hills Key access, no curfew, no lockout; come and go as you please.

Our exclusive treasure map guide to Olomouc Dozens of recommendations for things to see and do around the city
Specially prepared guides for at least twelve daytrips into the surrounding countryside Library of travel guides and books about the city.

300Kc (less than 11Euro/13USD/16AUD) per dorm bed
800Kc per twin or double private room 1100Kc per triple private room Mountain Bike hire- 100Kc per day Laundry service – 100Kc

Located right within the historic old town, just 300m from the main square Internet café, tram and bus stops within 100m We're on the upper floors of our building, so there's added security, it's quieter and you can enjoy views to the monastery, cathedral and hills beyond.

We recommend taking the tram into town as the train and bus stations are 30-40 minutes walk from Olomouc centre:

From the BUS station: Walk through the underpass; cross the tracks From the TRAIN station: Turn left out the glass doors Buy an 8 Kc public transport ticket from the yellow machine Time stamp your ticket on the tram Take tram 4, 5, 6, or 7 going toward the right Get off at Namesti (Narodnich) Hrdinu, 5-7 stops Walk away from the red church, towards the red dome We're to the right of the UMBRO shop at Sokolska (St) No. 1 Buzz the POETS' CORNER doorbell and we'll let you in.