Reviews of Phara Hostel

10 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: - great hostel on peaceful location - very nice staff - just renewed - tasty food at "Duga Grill" - a lot of nice beaches near hostel, beautiful nature

Disliked: -

27 September 2011 Chloe would recommend this property

Liked: The cheapest on the island. Clean and comfortable.

Disliked: In the middle of nowhere but then again Hvar isn't a hive of activity. We went in low season and the owner was nowhere to be found. we had to ask local people if they know who owned the hostel. A bit of a hassle. The owner came and we were the only ones staying there that night.

25 August 2011

Liked: The rooms were nice, the owners and staff were very kind, Hvar Island is beautiful

Disliked: The hostel is so far from the towns where you get off the ferry and from the beach. It is NOT a place to stay unless you have a car.

17 August 2011

Liked: The staff, they were very helpful and drove us to jelsa to get our bus

Disliked: It didn't explain that with no car you wouldn't be able to do anything

28 July 2011

Liked: Nice and friendly staff, really clean and comfortable beds!

Disliked: Really only suitable for people with transport as there is no public transport. Also no kitchen factilities so not ideal for backpackers on a budget!

19 July 2011 Balint would recommend this property

Liked: Phara Hostel is a very nice place in the middle of the island. The owners are very helpful and kind, the rooms are clean and newly renovated. Perfect place for a relaxing vacation. There are many beaches near the hostel, but it is quite far from the main attractions of the island. The owners have a small restaurant nearby, called Duga Grill, which is a very nice place with an outstanding view and delicious food.

Disliked: -

12 August 2010 Laura would recommend this property

Liked: nice hostel

Disliked: not much fun

26 July 2010 Fernando would recommend this property

Liked: The hostel is located quite far from the touristy spots on the island. So if you have a car and want a little break from all of the tourists, this location is recommended. There are at least 7 beaches and a few restaurants within a 4-5km drive from here. The Doga restaurant (same owners) is also recommended for a relaxed outdoor meal, especially at sunset. The beds are comfortable and the furniture and interior of the hostel is new and clean.

Disliked: Fernando left no negative feedback.

09 September 2009 Hannah would recommend this property

Liked: Beautiful! Amazing hostel I would well recommend to any1 looking for a quiet croation break. The country side and beachs are breath taking!!! If you don't like the smell of Lavender...do go to the island of Hvar. Before going to the island I would strongly recommend checking which days and times buses are running to the village the hostel is located in. We did not do this and foun on the particular day we arrived on Hvar no buses were running and a taxi was 70 Euros!! Kindly the hostell owner *Annamarie* Came to pick us up, breath taking views on the way to the hostel! The hostel is very isolated and we were the only people in the hostel. Immaculate! not only brand new but the rooms were more like hotel rooms with fresh towls and a complimentary Lavender eye mask :) One down side of the location of the hostel is the lack of transport if you are a backpacker however...Egore the next door neigbour became our best friend for driving us where ever we wanted to go :D Future more there are no kitchen facilities, so if your on a budget and would like to eat in the hostel to save money, its cold dinners all round! However the Bar grill up the road is verrrrrrrrry good value for money and excillent food :) We ate there every day and didn't go outside our tight budget. Wee recommend this hostel to any1! suitable for alll ages, young and older, we were a group of 4 girls ages 20 and we loved it and the whole Hvar experience:) Go to the Phara Hostel !!

Disliked: Hannah left no negative feedback.

09 September 2009 Abi would recommend this property

Liked: Amazing location!!! Beautiful!!! but hard to get to...Make sure before you go to the island, you check what days buses are running to the village the hostel is located in. We did not do this to find out no buses were running that particular day and a taxi would cost 70Euros! The owner of Phara Hostel came to pick us up in her car :) Extremly friendly staff, as back packers we had no form of transport for the island so the owners next door neighbour drove us everywhere! Beautiful beachs near the hostel, just like its your own private beach. The hostel its self is the best Iv ever stayed in!!! The rooms were like hotel rooms, all brand new and georgous. Would definatly recommend the grill bar up the road, delicious at a very good price. The hostel prices are so cheap! The location is beautiful if you want a quite croation contry get away. Definatly recommend to annnnnnnyone *we were a group of 4 girls aged 20 and we loved it, its stuitable for all ages*. The only downside if if your on a budget and want to cook in the hostel to save money there is no kitchen, how ever the grill up the road if more then adequate for a cheap meal any time of the day :) As we left Mariana *hostel owner* said they were going to build kitchen facilities, so hopefully they should be done sooon. Go the Phara Hostel its welll worth it! :D

Disliked: Abi left no negative feedback.

16 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The hostel is a great choice for those wishing to see an alternative side to Hvar Island other than the lively Hvar Town. The accommodation is great value for money with a very modern feel. I would recommend this hostel for anyone travelling with their own car/transport, not really a viable option for those without their own transport. Very helpful staff.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

13 August 2009

Liked: The hostel is quite isolated and far away from the main towns, especially if you don't have your own transport as there is very little public transport. Also no kitchen and the nearest restaurant is about 3km away so quite a trek for breakfast in the morning! However if you have your own wheels and are looking for a quiet getaway place this is it. The rooms are modern and immaculately clean.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

12 August 2009 Katherine would recommend this property

Liked: My friend and I were surprised that Phara was as far as it was from Hvar, but we were happy to find such a nice, relaxing place as the hostel was in Gdinj. It was very peaceful and undisturbed. There isn't much in the way of a market or other public facilities, but Anamarija and Igor helped us get to where we needed to be, such as a restaurant, the beach, or even out on the town if that was what we wanted to do. They were so friendly and I would recommend Phara hostel to someone looking for a nice, relaxing stay away from all the hustle-bustle.

Disliked: Katherine left no negative feedback.

22 July 2009 julian would recommend this property

Liked: It was immaculate, brand new and very much like a spa inside. Although the hostel lacked a kitchen there was a restaurant fairly nearby which offered great food at good value for money. Would definately stay there again.

Disliked: julian left no negative feedback.