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Reviews of North Star Hostel

Bulevardi Bujar Bishanaku Ramadan Sokoli, 4001 Shkodër, Albania

#14 of 130 hotels in Shkodër

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Review score

Based on 75 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brak

    The property was very clean, the owner was friendly and helpful, and the breakfasts were delicious

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an exceptional stay. Breakfast was delicious and varied, and the location was perfect and very pleasant. But what touched us the most was Haris’s incredible kindness – he truly made us feel at home. The service is of outstanding quality, far beyond what you usually find in a hotel. A warm and memorable experience that we highly recommend.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wow the hostel is more like a hotel! Such a beautiful stay here we were not expecting the room to be so huge and beautiful. We had our own balcony and kitchen. Harris and his mother were so accommodating, we had to leave at 5:30am and they even still made us our breakfast! So lovely and such a beautiful stay highly recommended this place!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was a walkable distance to the city centre, it was clean and tidy. The manager Mr Harris was lovely. They were so helpful in arranging our transport and even packed each of us a nice little breakfast to go. We also got good recommendations - places to see, restaurants to eat, etc.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    You found it. This is the place where you want to be.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and safe parking behind the gate. Rooms are clean and owner is supercool guy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great people, great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Zana and Haris were extremely kind people. They went above and beyond to help us with our next steps for our trip in Alb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Zana and Haris were extremely kind people. They went above and beyond to help us with our next steps for our trip in Albania. The property was clean, comfortable and relatively new which made our stay enjoyable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    9.0
    Great room, great location, great host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel sign was not there. So I was confused. Also, the address in booking.com doesn‘t seem to match with the real address. But that didn’t bother me too much.

    Quiet, but central.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Host is a really cool dude who helps you out with any issues. The Hostel is perfectly located in a calmer region near the city center. Very delicious breakfast!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    An awesome stay at the North Star Hotel in Shkodër!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The North Star Hotel was perfect for our stay in Shkodër. The owner, Haris, was fantastic; very friendly, welcoming and was ready to help if we needed anything. The room was nicely appointed, very clean and very comfortable. The breakfast and coffee were fantastic and the service and hospitality were impeccable. Great location, too, we had a blast in Shkodër! We highly recommend the North Star Hotel!!!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is located close to the main streets, a walking distance away, but on a quiet street with lots of supermarkets and places to eat. The room we got was huge, big bed, big balcony, everything was clean and nice. The host is very welcoming and ready to help with whatever.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Clean, relaxed, well located – and a host who really cares.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed for one night in a private double room with an en-suite bathroom. The room was clean and functional, and the bathroom seemed recently renovated. The overall vibe of the hostel was relaxed and welcoming. A big plus was the host, Haris – he was friendly and really helpful, even arranging our trip to Valbona, including the pickup, at no extra charge - even though we stayed for only one night. The location is convenient: it’s about a 10-minute walk to the small city center of Shkodra, which has a couple of pedestrian shopping streets. There are also supermarkets and restaurants just around the corner. Thanks again, Haris – much appreciated!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Exceeded our expectations. A hostel with hotel standards !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very helpful host who has sent us to great places to eat. Very clean room, the bed was large and comfy. From a service and price/quality point of view, this accommodation has exceeded our expectations. While it might be a hostel, it offers hotel standards! Considering day trips to Koman Lake, Shala River, Shkodra Lake or even Theth - this place serves as a great base.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is big, nice comfortable bed. Staffs are very kind. Answers all questions, very helpful and proactive to arrange ride to Valbona and day trip to Theth. Good breakfast packed to bring to trip in the morning.So close to Shkoder downtown. They treated us like family members Thank you so much

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect : the cleanliness, the breakfast, the rooms, the showers. The hostel is close to the center, a 10/15 minutes walk, which is very nice. The staff was wonderful, very kind and helpful : they gave me great recommendations for sightseeing, eating and activities. I highly recommend this hostel !

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Great host
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A friendly host. Very delicious breakfast. Got valuable info on how to traverse City.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were nice and clean, the host is very friendly and super helpful. Great place to stay!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Highly recommend this place! The owner, Haris, is incredibly welcoming, helpful, and laid-back. He recommended some fantastic spots to eat and visit, and even helped arrange transportation straight from Hostel to Theth. The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable — a great stay overall.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    10
    Top
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a great stay! Harrison is an excellent host who tries to fulfill all the wishes of his guests. I had a very large bed and plenty of space. Tap water was drinkable.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to say ...

    I thought Harris was an excellent host - very knowlegable and helpful, and as I was on a bike tour it was very helpful to have access to the (paid) washing machine. Also, rooms are huge!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    10
    So good we went back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The shower was huge and modern. Wonderful bed. Haris and his mother Zana are wonderful hosts

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    10
    Professional, accommodating, pleasant, and helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vena and Harris were wonderful - courteous, flexible, pleasant and professional at all times. Even more, they went out of their way to assist arranging transportation to/from the Theth/Valbone Traverse, allowed us to park our car in their premises, and were happy to support our decision to change our travel plans, even though it affected the number of days at the hotel. Great people and great service! JD

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice, very big and clean hotel. It's 10 mins walking from the tourist area, so it's a quiet area and at the same time super close to the centre. And you can enjoy all the local and cheap cafés around and specially the tasty bakery just around the corner open until 10pm. The owner is very available and friendly and upgraded us to a better room the second night because a little missunderstanding with the type of room when we did the reservation. And he booked us another room with even better view when we came back from the mountains :)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most luxurious bathrooms in the Balkans! Very clean, trendy, new rooms. Great hosts, family owned. Look no further.

    Stayed in September 2024

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