Konin - Goslawice

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Konin - Goslawice

ul. Leopolda Staffa 5
62-505 Konin Goslawice
Poland

Tel. +48-63-2427235
Fax. +48-63-2427235
schroniskoptsm@konin.lm.pl

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Hostel Overview

Konin city is located in central Poland, on the Warta river, in the eastern part of Wielkopolska. The population of it is 83,400 inhabitants. The A2 Motorway connecting Warsaw to Poznan, and being a part of international route Berlin - Moscow, runs through the city, as well as, the national north - south Highway No 25 (Bydgoszcz - Kalisz). Additional transporting opportunities are the railway route Berlin - Moscow, and the river port on the Warta, which via the network of canals and lakes connects Konin to the Baltic Sea. Konin is a big industrial center as the nature fitted its territory with resources of brown coal. Yet, it is characterized by large high-value natural areas including elements of ecological structures. Konin city is also an important sub-region cultural center where some international and national events take palce, e.g. International Children Song and Dance Festival, National Amateur Film Contest, National Classical Guitar Contest, and National Singing Sailors Contest "Golden Shackle". Konin has also its own cultural property of unique world-wide character; among others, towerless castle built on the south-eastern shore of the Goslawickie Lake (1420-1426), Gothic St. Andrew Apostle Church founded in the 15th century in Goslawice. For ages the symbol of Konin was the oldest singpost (from 1151) called "Milestone" making the halfway between Kruszwica and Kalisz. Central location of Konin county and its clear natural environment, lakes, forests complexes, scenery parks, gardens, nature monuments make this region favourable for tourists servises such as: water tourism (canoeing, rowing, windsurfing, water ski), hike and bicykle tourism, fishing, etc. Sanctuary of Lichen Virgin Mary, located 10 km to the north from Konin city, is the second target point for the religious pilgrims from the whole Poland.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
Beds per room:: 4 Beds per room:: 5 Beds per room:: 6+ Total
beds
Number of rooms:
4 2 3 54

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):
Reception Open: 17.00 - 15.00 hrs Hostel Open: 24 hrs
Opening times (over the year):
all year

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

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Konin - Goslawice ul. Leopolda Staffa 5
62-505 Konin Goslawice

Directions

Bus:MZK bus lines 55,56,65 from the bus stations to the bus stop which is situated in the Muzealna Street - 20 minutes. PKS - all buses - Konin-Bydgoszcz direction ( through Slesin ) - to the bus stop which is situated near the power plant - 20 minutes
Parking:Free parking in front of the hostel for 8 cars.
Location:It is situated in recreational part of city near rest objects over lakes.
Rail:MZK bus lines 55,56,65 from the railway stations in Konin to the bus stop which is situated in the Muzealna Street - 20 minutes. PKS - all buses - Konin-Bydgoszcz direction ( through Slesin ) - to the bus stop which is situated near the power plant - 20 minutes
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Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyMuseums/art galleries nearby
Historical sites nearbyRiver/harbour/lake nearby
Hiking areaMain attractions nearby
Swimming pool at or near hostelForested/wooded area
Horseriding at or near hostelRestaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearbyLeisure facilities nearby
Beach at or near hostel  

Facilities

Discounts and concessions availableFamily rooms available
Hostel open 24hSheets for hire
TV roomSelf-catering kitchen
Groups welcomeCommon room(s)
Travel/Tour bureauLaundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostelInternet access
Meals availableCurrency exchange at or near hostel
Individual traveller welcomeLuggage Store
Lockers availableNon smoking room/area
Basic store available at or near the hostelGarden
SportsCycle store at Hostel
BBQ
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