Reviews of Helin's Hostel by Backpackers
Rruga Stiliano Bandilli, 5001 Berat, Albania
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice view, great rooms, outstanding atmosphere, privacy in your bed thanks to curtains, good price and breakfast included. Overall great! What more can I say?
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHas all the amenities. Clean, comfortable, good breakfast.
Only small request that they add some ingredient labels on the food.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room was wonderful. And the staff as well. We were so happy to have met Aurora, who works at the reception.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis hostel was a great place, the architecture, the location, the friendly staff, the bed super comfortable and the common areas always clean
N/A
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice environment, with opportunities to get along with people. Nice view.
No curtains on beds.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe beds are super comfortable, the rooms are very nice and with an excellent view. In general everything is clean and tidy. The personal is super kind and the breakfast is super fresh and delicious.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe furniture was all new and in great condition. There was aircon that was perfect for the hot weather. The breakfast was amazing with so many options and lots of food. The staff were fun and really friendly and chill.
Didn’t stay long enough but may have found it challenging to meet people at the hostel outside of the dorm.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSo clean ; so handly ; nice staff and breakfast ! Backpacking for 15 years and this one is probably one of the best I have been for the price I paid !
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewthe breakfast was perfect, the best was yellow melon. The hostel is located at old town. Everything was perfect and free breakfast as a bonus. I recommend it.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewDesigns Location Breakfast Clean showers and toilets Beautiful view
Lack of Toilet papers
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSpotlessly clean, comfy, lovely staff. Right in the centre of town. And free tasty breakfast, all for just 10 euros. Easy to socialise too. One of my best sleeps of the summer! Don't pick anywhere else when in Berat, stay here!
Everything was fabulous.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, very clean and the staff and owner are great and very helpful
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, clean, good kitchen and air conditioned, comfy rooms
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery new and clean. Different gettogether events with the other 2 hostels they own in berat.
The staff was super uninformed and unorganized , especially with time and money for tours. We missed part of the wine tour and you need to watch out and ask for you change back.
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaff attitude
Bed needs to be sprayed
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIncredible hostel. Brand new decoration. Good breakfast. Perfect location. Incredible price.
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery nice private room with great towels and AC. Located in nice area within the tiny cute streets of Berat.
Breakfast was ok - very basic, but expected for the price
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWonderful hostel, staff is super friendly and helpful, and offer a variety of activities (highly recommended going to the family dinner they organize!) Central location, basic breakfast but good nonetheless. The Albanian lady working there gave me a hug before I left even though she didn't speak a word of English, very lovley.
Can get a bit hot in the room, but that's just summer in Albania.