Reviews of Penzión Starý Hostinec 2 stars
Svätý Anton 81, 96972 Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything :)
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI enjoed my short stay at Penzion Stary Otec. The owner was so kind and helpful. The place was not far from Banska Stiavnica and from the mountain Sitno.
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt was very clean and the staff were friendly. Very accommodating and helpful even with our limited ability to communicate.
Breakfast was €9.80 per person for a very basic breakfast. We opted out of this because of the price. Also pub closes early, so if checking in do this before 8pm. But none the less still a good stay.
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewCosy guesthouse in traditional style with good food and amazing staff.
Reviewed: 11 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewvery charming place, decorated in a great rustic style. very nice owner, excellent contact and delicious breakfast
Reviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified review- everything else
- smelly towels - fridge not working properly (badly isolated freezer)
Reviewed: 11 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThis was our second stay here. We enjoyed it as much this time as we did the first time. Friendly staff, good food, rooms with character, all in a peaceful location.
Reviewed: 5 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVery nice accommodation, exactly as stated in the description, old historical building changed respecting the culture. Be prepared to accept it as well, so there is no hyper perfect new equipment and furniture, but it will definitely not disturb you. Nice front yard with seating, very tasty food, friendly staff.
Reviewed: 17 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewVery nice place, traditional decoration, nice restaurant, very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed: 10 October 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewA wonderful and characterful pension offering a cosy tavern experience just outside Banská Štiavnica. The staff were extremely welcoming and we had a lovely atmospheric stay. Breakfast was also generous!
Reviewed: 26 September 2022 · Stayed in July 2022
Verified reviewExcellent location, close to Banska Stiavnica, close to the main road, but not noisy at all. It is a very cosy building, converted from an old peasant house. The available food is excellent, so is the tap beer :) The employees are very kind and helpful: it was fully possible to get along either inn English or German (I do not speak Slovak). The hotel also has parking lots.
The rooms on the 1st floor have quite small windows and the ceiling is also a bit low. Nothing tragic, it is fully liveable; but if you're a professional basketball player, you may reconsider :) Otherwise, there is nothing to criticize.