Reviews of Golden Age Hostel
39 Bekir Ali Riza, 6000 Ohrid, North Macedonia
#8 of 64 hotels in Ohrid
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 253 hostel reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.5
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Free WiFi
9.8
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Rosie
United Kingdom12 reviews10“Fantastic”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Such a great vibe in the hostel, the owner is wonderful and it’s super social. A great place for meeting people!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Benavides
Albania11 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Nice hostel near to city center to stay and meet great people”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It wasn’t that organized and a bit unclean
The volunteers were super nice and they brought good energy
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Chananya
Israel4 reviews10“Best hostel in ohrid”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None
i would genuinely highly recommend this hostel. the owner philip is very friendly and generous and would help yiu with whatever you need. the histel is a 10 min walk from the beach but in a nice and quiet neighborhood. the hostel felt like home with a well equipped kitchen and common area with amenities like an actual coffee machine, free tabaco, a lot of free food and everything you need to cook and a very relaxing common area. aswell as a terrace and a garden. booked 2 night and stayed a week.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Julia
Germany12 reviews10“Sweet times”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They just saved me twice and I couldnt be more glad to accidently fell into this Hostel-sweet, helpfull and very open minded- thank you guys for everything
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Brandon
United Kingdom5 reviews10“10/10 recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
The best hostel I’ve stayed at - didn’t even feel like a hostel, more so a friend’s house Filip is a great host, makes everyone feel welcome and is always around to hang out with, give recommendations etc The hostel itself is close to the centre and very clean 100% recommend and great to work remote from too
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Alexis
Belgium18 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Very nice hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Too much noise and light in the rooms
The owner and the staff are great, it’s easy to meet other guests
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Joseph
Brazil3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hygiene
Friendly hosts
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Imer
Turkey9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hostel is basically a beautiful villa ,with an amazing garden just 10 min walking from the Old Town ,amazing place ,amazing wifi. The best from all looks to be the owner Filip.He is very chill and super friendly ,this makes the other guests to interact better with each other and create a good atmosphere. I just have one little advice ,you have amazing and solid beds but please change the planks under the mattresses , as soon as you move just a bit they shake and this couse discomfort. The rest was amazing
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Sharon
New Zealand70 reviews9 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to leave
Everything. Great staff, great location, great atmosphere.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Nathen
Canada4 reviews10“Super chill pad”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great people, hospitality and a very comfortable easy going stay! Nice meeting you brother I’ll catch you on the flip side!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Meritxell
Iceland24 reviews4 helpful votes10“Amazing hostel in amazing area”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Ohrid is a very special place, and if you find a hostel like Golden Age... well, you won't want to leave. The beds have a drawer underneath to organize things, and it makes it very practical. The managers are super friendly and make you feel at home. They organize meals, games, and even put a screen in the garden to watch soccer or movies. This brings people together a lot, and you end up making friends with everyone. Also if you are in the hostel for five nights, laundry is free. I recommend it 🙂
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Day
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote10“Best hostel in Ohrid and possibly in all of North Macedonia”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All was to like...nothing bad here.
Location was perfect and Fillipe, the owner, was one hell of a guy.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Craig
United Kingdom16 reviews2 helpful votes10“Relaxing and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The owner was great and the volunteer staff also, super friendly, great guy.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Robert
United States40 reviews1 helpful vote10“Had a wonderful barbecue for May Day…….thank you to the hosts, Fillip and Winnie!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The casualness………everyone was happy and friendly, felt like family…….
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Imen
Algeria59 reviews13 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The accommodation is great very colorful and beautiful. The hosts are super nice and helpful, they allowed us to check-in early, the room is perfect and relaxing with a balcony with a direct view on the fortress. You'll find all you need. I definitely recommend staying there while in Ohrid, a few minutes walking and you're at the lake
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 4 May 2025
William
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote10“Beautifully friendly and communal hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing, to me it's perfect.
Beautifully friendly and communal hostel, in a great location. Great value for money. It has the atmosphere you want from a hostel, and which many hostels lack. Filip, who runs it, is a wonderful guy, and very helpful. I couldn't recommend it higher!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Michael
Australia34 reviews6 helpful votes10“Boooked one day stayed 3 days, feel home and community, met a group great people”- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No thing
Every thing
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Jonas
Netherlands6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Open and social home away from home.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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The atmosphere of the hostel is great. You are welcomed into a second family and I felt at home. Everyone is open for social activities, but it's also perfectly fine if you want to do something by yourself. Kitchen, bathroom and bed are all good quality; location is in a quiet area but walking distance from the beautiful city and lake. Would recommend, would definitely come back! Thank you Filip & Winnie and the rest of the crew for taking such good care of your guests!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Renee
United States169 reviews33 helpful votes10“You will be treated like family”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Are you looking for a place that makes you feel right at home? This will be the place for you. You will be treated like family by Filip and Winnie. You will be included in games or dinners. The location is perfect, just a few minutes walk to town. Big pull out lockers under the beds, just bring your own small lock. Plenty of hot water which is always nice. Lots of dishes and pans to use in the shared kitchen. Four bathrooms - nice! Strong Wi-Fi.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Louiselovestravel
Canada28 reviews4 helpful votes10“Fantastic place to stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Everything! Philipe, Winnie and all the others made me feel so welcome. Trivia night was so much fun! Beds were comfortable, location was great - nothing to complain about at all! Met so many wonderful people there. I hope to be back one day.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Treasurer
Netherlands6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff!! We were a group of 23 and we were contacted in advance if they could help us with anything, we had a 40 min call in which they highlighted all things to do in/around Ohrid, as well as restaurants and night activities. Also during our stay they were very welcoming. Bonuspoint: free coffee :) We had an amazing time here!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Cesar
Colombia90 reviews31 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I was planning to stay just 2 nights, in the end, 2 weeks. This place is really amazing. Location, Wi-Fi, Facilities, Cleanliness, Staff, and comfy beds. The common area and the garden are really amazing.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Yousif
Sweden6 reviews10“Amazing!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The best hostel in the country, the staff is basically your friends from the minute you arrive, clean, comfortable and very good location.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Lovrana
Croatia74 reviews10 helpful votes10“Great hostel, a short walk from Lake Ohrid”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great hostel in Ohrid (a 10 min walk from the lake)! Nice atmosphere, great single room with a comfortable bed (& clean shared bathroom), a nice terrace, lots of storage space, and fast internet. Restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and shops nearby.
Stayed in April 2025
