Reviews of Shkodra Hostel & Day Tours 3 stars
Rruga Gjylbegaj, 4001 Shkodër, Albania
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewabsolutely everything. beds we’re comfortable and had curtains for privacy. rooms had good working aircon. laundry available. staff were super friendly and helpful. days tours are very fun and worth the time and money. felt very safe the entire stay. such a family social vibe with “family dinners” organised by staff regularly and group activities as well
the toilet seats were broken on our level and there wasn’t much hot water available in the showers but other than that everything was amazing
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe property was clean, safe, and very social.
Nothing they did an amazing job
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe owners, the volunteers, the whole hostel team were like family. The day trips were phenomenal. The owners Rob and Erjon are hands down the most amazing people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. They are truly one of a kind individuals that pour their heart and soul into this community they’ve built. I had a once in a lifetime experience here and will 100% be back just because of these people. Consistently throughout the trip, they exceeded expectations as tour guides and went out of their way to make sure you felt safe, welcomed, and most importantly, happy!! I can’t wait to see you guys again!
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe greatest and friendliest hostel in Shkodra! Lovely staff, amazing day trips and a great overall atmosphere :) Lots of love to Rob, Erjon and all the volunteers!
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewsuper friendly & helpful staff, good location & clean
showers were cold
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWell located. The rooms are good and you can have some privacy. Clean and comfortable. Fantastic employees, from the girls at the reception to the guide who took us on the tour. incredible excursions. Activities every night promoting conviviality between guests.
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuper social vibe, great common spaces and good bed privacy too. Great place to stay.
It wasn’t very clear that every day you only do one tour, which is decided by votes, so you need to make sure you have multiple nights in case due to the voting you don’t get to do the tour you wanted. For example I never got to do the Theth hike which was the whole reason I went. The tours also leave early so whatever day you arrive you’ll probably miss them that day so you really need multiple days. The tours are also quite expensive, 60 euro for the Shala river trip yet it was pretty much just a transfer and one stop for a swim - personally not worth 60 euros at all.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location, lots of tour options, nice outdoor area
Not negative, but it’s a young party hostel - something to take into consideration
Your review is both confusing and ridiculous at the same time — and even suspicious. You stayed at our hostel on July 12–13 and left a negative review, full of contradictions. Then, despite that, you made another reservation at the same hostel — the one you reviewed negatively — and once again left another negative review. It makes no sense to keep booking a place you claim not to like. A review should not be based on personal feelings, emotional state, or other unrelated matters — but on what a facility actually offers.
Your review is both confusing and ridiculous at the same time — and even suspicious. You stayed at our hostel on July 12–13 and left a negative review, full of contradictions. Then, despite that, you made another reservation at the same hos… Show more
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe absolute best social vibe at the hostel - everyone was so friendly and the volunteers actually made an effort to get everyone involved. If felt like a community, and we would have loved to extend our time here if our trip allowed. Definitely recommend the day tours as they really are worth it, and the location is just perfect for more self-paced days in the town.
The bathrooms could have had hooks on the doors, and some of the rooms are significantly smaller than others, but we stayed for four nights and it was perfectly manageable.
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood tours organised, friendly staff, good location, helped organise my transportation to Valbona and from Theth.
It’s quite a social party hostel, so the more introverted people struggled to integrate
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. You meet so many amazing people!! The day tours are an absolute must and make the stay unforgettable and they are worth the money. I would definitely stay again
The pillow was uncomfy but I don’t have anything bad to say.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing hotel with an excellent vibe , staff and the volunteers go out of their way to make you feel welcome , I didn’t get to do any but their tours looks fabulous and they were great and making a fun group atmosphere.
The bunks are a little creaky so hope your don’t have any restless sleepers in your dorm.
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewOne of the best hostels in Albania! Fantastic staff and volunteers, along with cool day trips and activities. Great area to hang out in, very social vibes. Shout-out Bella and Zo for being great volunteers. Great comfortable beds.
Showers and bathrooms could be slightly better, but honestly not bad at all.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI met amazing people thanks to the activities
The showers (at least the one on the first floor) are too small without a place to keep the cloths dry
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEveryone was really friendly, the tours were amazing
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEveryone’s so friendly and there such a great atmosphere
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent breakfast, very nice staff, big lockers in dorms, cozy and social outdoor area.
Small dorms, unstable and noisy beds, cramped bathrooms, small showers with no real space to put stuff.