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Reviews of ROYAL Hostel Opposite NALU BAR

Rruga Tefta Tashko-Koço, 1000 Tirana, Albania

#291 of 331 hotels in Tirana

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 250 hostel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You pay in Albanien Money More Then in euro - What Booking.com Write me

    Good Internet- good kitchen- in the City Center

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    7.0
    Was nice close to the city was perfect.amsong food joints nearby
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no parking. At times the sharing room can be a bit noisy at night. But rest all is good.

    The property is just a 5-minute walk from the Old Bazaar, making it a great location. It’s also very budget-friendly. We had booked a double room for two nights, which was spacious and comfortable. Yusuf, our main point of contact, was incredibly helpful and even gave us a lovely upgrade. The city center and the bus stop for Tirana Airport are about a 15-minute walk away, and most major sights are easily accessible on foot. They also have a dorm hostel if you wish to book a cheaper stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything in the room and kitchen is very old.

    Perfect location in the city centre. Not noisy. Very friendly and attentive personnel. Late check in at 3 am was possible for additional payment.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs tidying up Ac wan’t working well- very hot unable to sleep Lots of garbage on the premises Needs renovation/ cleaning up

    Staff- Aslem very helpful n friendly Good location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    8.0
    well located and friendly - good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bin on overflow

    friendly people - fellow guests and staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good 💯 location center City

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    6.0
    Felt like in one of Hoxha's bunker
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So besides the room, I have no complaints at all. But the room, which I called a bunker. That was bad. Main reason: it has no windows and any source of air circulation. It was a white painted box with 2 single beds, a sofa and a not working tv. I think it should be marked as a no window room as in that case I wouldn't have booked it. Also just one big lamp, so either you sit in unnatural bright light, or total darkness in your room without any fresh air. Also the blanket itself looked super used (rest was clean). In the kitchen utensils were really dirty, i had to wash them before using it. So it wasn't a bad stay, but because I wasn't informed the room has no windows, kinda left very mixed feelings.

    - great location, center is super close, shops, cafes, restaurant nearby. The private room was in a nearby building, not where the reception is. - super nice staff, Shirley was very nice and also the other lady. Check-in was easy. - Proper and clean bathroom, stove and fridge in the kitchen. - Extremly good price.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They won't offer you a hairdryer if you stay at a private room. If you want to use it, you have to go the dormitory part. We were assigned the huge room, which was really comfortable aside from cleanness. I saw some pieces of bread on the floor😅

    Friendly staffs and good location for tourist

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    6.0
    A cheap, central hostel with interesting people and nice staff, but not aesthetic and no bath.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    But the toilet wasn't working both days I was there, and that was a lil bit scary and definitely unconvenient, I thought about asking for a refund, but I didn't. Also, I booked it because it said there was a bath, that was a lie, there is no bath. And the furniture kinda old.

    The staff was amazing, the nice Chinese lady was super adorable and she was my roomate. Everybody in there was a character, the location was nice, central, with a lot of shops around.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had quiet hours starting at 22:00 not to disturb the neighbors while the neighbors were banging on the walls on and off from 2:00 to 4:00 am, there was no heat in the common areas and the room is far from the front desk so hopefully you don't run out of toilet paper

    Cheap room for a one night stay not too far from the center

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    6.0
    You get what you pay for I guess
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattresses are old and not really comfortable. A few doors don't open and close properly, also in bathrooms. In winter everything is super cold because there is no heating (just in dorms) and the front door stays always open. Check in can be a bit chaotic because there is no reception for the guests to arrive. Who actually controls the AC? If you would fix the doors and especially throw away the masses of random stuff that is lying around you would easily increase your rating by 30%

    Good location, close to everything, grocery store nearby. Good social vibe, common areas. Really cheap price. There is a kitchen with enough to cook. You can pay cash (Lek/Eur) or by card (+30 Lek)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2024

    6.0
    Simple and cheap place to stay. Good solution for low cost backpacker travellers like me
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I spent 1 night here, because near to the city center, simple and cheap place to stay.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    6.0
    Room Downgrade Despite Prepayment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a room with a balcony. Upon arrival a lady at the reception said that our room was already occupied by someone else who had extended their stay, so only a simple room was available. We had paid extra for a room with a balcony so we insisted on getting a proper room. Then she said, "That's not possible, do you have another place to stay?" It was very rude from her side. We decided to contact booking.com to solve the problem and eventually she found the keys to a room with a balcony, which was surprisingly available.

    Nice view from a room with a balcony

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is terribile, as the beds

    Nice host, cheap place in a good position

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and price. You can't expect a $7 hostel to be the best of the best. Good value.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    8.0
    Basic, cheap hostel accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Booking.com advert over promises on several aspects of what the hostel offers & needs reviewing. No bar, no walking tours, no bathrobes or free parking (it's just street parking). The advert needs to be more reflective of what the offering is, which is simple, cheap hostel accommodation.

    The location is really good with lots of grocery shops, bakeries, bars & restaurants nearby. The manager, Diane, who is only a volunteer, is fantastic. She's completely overworked but does a brilliant job. For what the cost is it delivered but it has the potential to be a lot better.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sheet was too small for a double bed

    The staff were very welcoming and nice! We had a great chat :) The location is central, you can reach everything by foot

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could use some work. If the rooms could get new bedding that would be perfect.

    It is great value for money. People working at the hostel are very kind and friendly. Our room was quite big and had a balcony. You wouldn't get anything like that for the price we paid.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    7.0
    We stayed at the hostel twice in a delux room for two, value for money is good. The people working there are very friend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning could be much better, They swept the floor when we were there, but there were nail clippings on the floor and a bottle under the bed. Most likely they just don't have time to clean, as the hostel has many different locations

    The stuff was super friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    7.0
    Reasonable hostel pricewise, though not for people who like space!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building was lacking space, it was a little cramp.

    Comfortable bunk bed Nice Shower/Toilet facilities Good free wi-fi Locker to keep personal items safe

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Blanket not provided

    Cheap, clean, in the centre, a towel provided

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    🇳🇵Nepalese gentleman working in the hostel is very kind and helpful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People who work there are very friendly and the location is good. It’s easy to get around!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    7.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need improvement for the facilities to be the favourite hostel in Tirana.

    The owner, Lisa was a nice person to talk to. Have a terrace and great for relaxing in the evening.

    Stayed in July 2024

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