When Nathan's Villa in Krakow opened in 2003, backpackers on their way to Poland heaved a collective sigh of relief. Previous to Nathan's the Polish hostel experience involved lodging in decaying dormitories run by tyrannic old biddies who locked you out for the night if you turned up a minute past curfew! Designed with backpackers' needs in mind, Nathan's Villa was an instant hit, which is why they're spreading fast over Poland - most recently as far as sunny Wroclaw! No curfew and no lockout has long since become standard in the hostelling world but the sumptuous and expansive new edition of Nathan's Villa still scores points over its rivals for free breakfast, internet, lockers and laundry - not to mention a stunning location and great atmosphere.
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