10-Z Bunker

I am not a super fan of history but this (again) prompted me for a visit. Z-bunker is another quirky site here. It is a nuclear shelter at the foot of castle hill that was classified as top secret until 1993. It was built during the German occupation as protection against American and Russian bombing. During the Cold War (and later on), it could provide protection in the “unfortunate” event of a nuclear attack and could shelter up to 500 people for three days. We could see everything from the bunker kitchen and offices to the telecommunications room and the room intended for executions. A small part of the bunker near the entrance is transformed into a retro bar and I did feel kinda strange (and uncomfy) seeing all the oxygen masks hanging around the whole bunker.

A one night stay hostel Obviously not a typical hostel but a must stay place. Only stayed for a night and that was probably enough. Not the most comfortable beds, but there was free breakfast in the morning.

A very interesting place to stay A great place to stay for an interesting experience. I would not suggest more than one night. Don't expect to get much sleep. There is no way for sound to be muffled in a bunker so you can hear people in the hallways throughout the night. Bathroom facilities are minimal: no place to put anything. So carry your toothbrush to the bathroom with toothpaste already on it. If you plan to take a shower, there is not even a hook to hang a towel. A stay in the bunker is a bit like camping. However, the fun of staying in a bunker eclipses these details. You can explore the bunker and can even go on a tour of the bunker at no additional cost (its included in your stay) but the tour is only in Czech. There are so many nifty things to see throughout the bunker: old rotary phones, jackets, gas masks, first aid kits, security doors, helmets, etc. There is wifi but I was unable to get a good connection in my room (the rooms are underground after all) but the breakfast room is close enough to the outside world and has great wifi. There are no outlets there though. I had so many outlets in my room, I could have charged a family's worth of toys, yet I was in a room with one bed. The bed is an original cot and although I did not sleep well, the cot was not uncomfortable. A sleeping bag is provided as the bedding and is all that is needed to keep you warm.