Reviews of The Bearded Dad Hostel

By far the best hostel experience i ever had. Very friendly and fun staff. Hostel is small, cozy and friendly environment. There are events most of the evenings. Facilities are nice as well. Very nice garden. breakfast and dinner is very good. And the price is super okay. If i am back in Tirana thats the place i will stay. I would definetly recommend.

Very hospitable and friendly receptionists, hostel is quite comfy with clean bathrooms, nicely decorated rooms for great value, and pretty good breakfast included

The area was somewhat noisy quite late at night

I’ve been there 3 times. Doesn’t it say enough? I’m greeted by warm hugs (too warm for the sweltering summer heat but anyway), there are staff that get me, central location and free breakfast (not the package croissants bullshit it’s homemade stuff by nana) where you can link up with other travelers. AC keeps rooms cool throughout the day. Why would you want to stay anywhere else. Oscar the bear is still there and well. So thanks for that.

The staff couldn’t change the weather and adjust the temperature. Too hot!

Jacob and the team were all so kind and welcoming! Really relaxed ambiance and great value

Amazing staff, loved the quiz and other activities put on. Great place to meet people with lots of areas to hang out in.

My bed didn't have a curtain whereas others did. The showers weren't particularly great, there needed to be more hooks and more privacy.

What’s there not to like? Free breakfast and family style dinner let you link up with other travelers. Friendly and helpful staff at your disposal, singing about how radio sucks balls. Close to everything—even a strip club (but you ain’t getting in if you are a lady. I asked!). By the way I can’t pick out my favorite staff member because I love them all, so they should all get a free beer. Except Jacob, since apparently he’s not a staff. This is my second time staying here and it was just as good. Extra points for taking good care of beloved Oscar bear (you can hug him. He gives good hugs). It’s a crazy fun place.

The territory is very nice, staff is also very nice, socializing events

It is just an okay hostel, nothing really-really good in particular, I got tricked by the great reviews and I dont understand who are those people who rate it has 9 and 10. Among all the hostels I've been to, it is definitely not the cleanest one (especially the bathrooms, showers are fine), the breakfast has a poor variety and is not tasty, i couldnt finish mine. Also come with slippers bc they ask you to take off the shoes going in, what I honestly dont like, bc I saw people with holes and toenail fungus - taking off shoes in common area is a never good thing for me. But I had my own slippers, so I was lucky. Also it was my second hostel in Tirana, and i regreted I didnt stay my whole stay in my first, that was newer and cleaner, with a tasty breakfast, and also has better a price. So I would rate it as - not great, not bad, just an average. A really good thing for extroverts - people that lke socializing will be happy, because it has events every evening. Another good thing - you can pay by card.

Great location and super helpful staff (especially Jacob)! Nice clean dorms with good air conditioning plus a decent breakfast.

The showers were a bit small and some of them had no hooks for your clothes so it was tricky to shower without getting things wet.

The staff is wonderful Nice people, very kind and helpful Nice food and great activities to meet new people

Too much noise, the bedroom did not have air-conditioning. Too many mosquitos The walls had blood stains and it doesn't look very clean The bathrooms were not so clean The internet was not very good

The best hostel I have ever stayed at! Immediately booked for more days upon arrival after arriving and feeling right at home. The staff are so welcoming and eager to help out if you need it. Super fun, everyone I met there was very friendly and there were plenty of fun events to join in with. The vibes are really chill, easy going and the facilities were great with good beds, hot showers and a good kitchen for personal cooking (if you don't join in the delicious family dinner). Special shout out to Jacob, Ashley, Brenda, Zuzu and Renato for making me feel like one of the family! Made a lot of good friends and memories here, love you guys!!

No complaints

Loved my stay here. Super friendly and helpful staff. The meals made in house were delicious and nutritious and really affordable. So many activities organised and went as a group to a local pastry shop which I highly recommend. I think it was called Le Bon. Close to the shops and fruit markets. Can easily get a bus close to the hostel. Lockers were very spacious and beds are comfortable and nice thick duvets. Showers and toilets were great but could be improved with more hooks to hang things. I cannot recommend this more!!

No complaints at all.

Best hostel I've been to in a while. Loads of effort put in to bringing people together to do dinners/activities etc. Lovely vibes

Super friendly staff, easy to meet other travelers, good location.

The staff are all amazing, but the cooks might be even better. The breakfast was ways a great start to the day. Showers and toilets were always avalible and a shot of raki costs 1 euro. They also seem to always organise events, in the two days we were there we saw a karaoke night, dinner party and pub quiz. It is a great place to socialise. I also saw a pretty cool lizard.

Nights can be sometimes loud, especially with karaoke nights. But it really wasn't a problem.

What I liked most was: 1) the staff there - amazing, friendly, felt like hanging with family. They tried their best to make our stay feel magical. But also 2) sitting on the terrace upstairs in the morning, having a cup of coffee and chatting with other travellers was absolutely magical. Feels like you’re just chilling at home on a couch on the balcony, fresh air, blankets - can’t brag enough. All these aside, the activities were cute too, there was a quiz night and a social night with another hostel in the city. It was both very chill but also very entertaining at the same time.

The only small complaint I could give is that the rooms are very cold if it’s not summer season, and if you happen to get cold very fast this might be an issue. Especially on the top bunks, it tends to be even colder. But pack warm and you’ll be fine.

I had a great time in this hostel. The staff is super friendly and they make you feel like home. My flight arrived late but they arranged a taxi for me and waited for a late check in (thank you Adrien). The room was comfy and espacious and I loved the terrace.

Nice Hostel with good social atmosphere, good volunteers and nice comunal áreas with a good kitchen and comfortable beds. Nice location close to the centre as well.

Would be nice if there was drinking water