About

The Ginger Monkey Hostel has been established by a couple of backpackers in the beautiful village of Zdiar in the High Tatra Mountains of Slovakia. Simple breakfast and all day tea / coffee included. The hostel is cosy, friendly and feels like a home away from home, it is quite small and so quite sociable. We have various dorms and a large shared kitchen and common room. It is a traditional building with all the comforts you have come to expect.

Locally there are a plethora of activities, in the winter there is skiing / snowboarding within walking distance, hiking, caving, walking and in the summer there is even more hiking, cycling, climbing, skydiving, etc. If this sounds too energetic you can of course simply chill out on our comfy sofas, read a book or gaze at the mountains whilst drinking tea. We have restaurants and bars close by so you can get your Slovak food and beer fix, at a very reasonable price.

Continuing on from Poprad gives you loads of choices for destinations as you can catch a train directly to Bratislava, Krakow, Vienna, Prague, Budapest and Munich. We have traveled around these places and can offer information advice and timetables for any onward journeys.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

9.9Superb(1638)
  • Value for Money
    9.9
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.9
  • Staff
    9.9
  • Location
    9.9
  • Facilities
    9.9
Summary of traveller reviews

The Ginger Monkey in High Tatras is a highly social and welcoming hostel, perfect for nature lovers and hikers. Guests praise the incredibly friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and stunning mountain views. It's ideal for solo travellers and groups seeking adventure and a home-away-from-home feel.

Stayed in Oct 2026
10
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Jack
Male, 25-30, Ireland
Ginger Monkey was an amazing place to stay! Fabi and the team were super welcoming, and the hostel felt like a home away from home. Everyone was friendly and it was so easy to feel included. Ždiar is beautiful, especially in autumn, and the hikes nearby are stunning. There’s free hiking equipment, boots and even snow suits to borrow. And of course, Haribo the hostel dog is an absolute legend! You can even take him for walks. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. Can’t wait to be back again!
Stayed in Oct 2026
10
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Kate
Female, 25-30, England
Best hostel in Slovakia right here! it is really clean, cosy and welcoming with great rooms and comfortable beds. The kitchen is well-equipped and has everything you need to cook, and the showers are really nice and clean too. Everything is well maintained, and the whole place has a really nice atmosphere. You can tell a lot of care goes into keeping the hostel comfortable for guests. Would definitely recommend staying here and would happily come back! the dog is also super cute
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
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Agata
Female, 25-30, Poland
An absolute gem among the hostels of the world. Cannot think of a single thing that could be improved. The staff, the atmosphere and the views are superb!
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Location

294 Zdiar, High Tatras, Slovakia
15.1km from city centre