Smell of cigarette everywhere (thankfully not inside my room though ) although it is a Macedonian problem , I experienced it in many other places . The hot shower works from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m A bit tricky if you’re an early bird like me

Very fair price , nice host, comfortable bed , perfect WiFi if you’re a digital nomad , a kitchen and fridge that guests can also use (open on specific times of the day though ) , best location Also I very much appreciated that the host gave me a better room than what I originally had booked . All in all very much recommended

Stayed in August 2025

AMAZING! The owner is a great guy always available to help, he also suggested a great place to eat nearby (cheap typical and tasty, 5 min away by walk). The place is quiet and with all you need. It was an experience and way better than other soulless hotels

Stayed in August 2025

The Internet was Brokern because Outside a firm Renovate something and Brocken the Internet cable

Hot shower- friendly personal - between Bus Station and City Center

Stayed in August 2025

Smell of cigarettes unfortunately. The shower.

Location is near the bus station and not so far from the city center. Staff was kind and it was clean. Room was very spacious

Stayed in August 2025

Close to the bus station, city center and Roman ruins. Very friendly hosts.

Stayed in July 2025

Nice no nonsense place in good location. It's a hostel, but not only for young people (when I was there, all kinds of people were there), which I find positive. Bus station and train station are nearby, and there is restaurantl Putnik nearby, which is a nice quiet place in which you can eat/drink all day (Bitola center was really crowded, so I like the more quiet atmosphere of Putnik).

Stayed in June 2025

This place is a great value. The location is really good, 3 mins walking from the bus and train stations (which are right next to each other), and 5 mins from the beginning of the main pedestrian street downtown. Right across from the pretty city park where you can walk or run. The owner spoke good English and he was helpful with calling a taxi and helping me plan a trip to Pelister National Park. The room size was huge. I definitely would recommend.

Stayed in June 2025

I was sorry that I couldn't stay longer...

Very pleasant 15-min walk to the center of town via park & pedestrian street--no traffic whatsoever! Very short 5-min walk from bus & train stations. Super friendly & helpful staff!

Stayed in June 2025

Smoking area table got some dusts on it,and spotted spider webs,just needs little attention!

Lovely hostel, friendly staff, very quiet, clean and comfortable rooms, excellent family run facilities.I' ve had a private room all by myself :) which was very spacious and even had a TV. Free wifi with good reception throughout the building. The hostel is in a pretty central location for exploring Bitola,Very close to the main Bus station.I had a lovely, relaxing time at this place also right in the middle of a huge park! It was everything I needed and wanted from a hostel and highly recommended, would definitely go back.Great value for money.

Stayed in May 2025

The host was extremely hospitable and made us feel welcome and comfortable. He invited us to sit in the “garden” where we could meet other guests. The kitchen was well-equipped for making simple food and tables available where we could sit down and eat. Location was excellent with the beautiful city park just across the street.

Stayed in May 2025

We were welcomed with incredible hospitality and generosity from the host! We felt so well taken care of for our short stay at Hostel Domestika! The location is great—right near the city park, and easy walking distance to the city centre and to the ruins of Heraclea as well. Although the facilities could use an upgrade, everything was clean and tidy, and we very much enjoyed our stay 😊

Stayed in May 2025

A lot of stay dogs in the nearby area, I had no issues, but it was uncomfortable early morning.

Strategic location close to the train / bus stations. The hostel is ok, a little bit rundown, but the price reflects this.

Stayed in October 2024

Rooms do not have individual aircon/heating units. It is a big sprawling building with a good central heating system, but it must be fed bags of fuel pellets, which is labor-intensive and probably expensive. Heating was not turned on until mid-October, and after that only a couple hours in the early morning and again late evening. Needed to wear a coat in the room in the day. (There were lots of extra blankets though.) Wouldn't recommend for cold-sensitive people or digital nomads who work in the room. (This may change in the future if they are allowed to connect to a central utility system.) I would have given a 9 rating if the heating were better. There were minor quirks, like some sheets that were torn, and such, but nothing major considering the price. It would have been nice to have electrical connections next to the bed instead of across the room so I wouldn't have to constantly recharge the phone and laptop. A long extension cord could solve the problem.

Michael, the manager, along with his mother Betty and the long term local residents, make you feel like part of the family. Michael was a gem of a guy, quick to offer a coffee, wine, or rakya. I enjoyed kitchen conversations with Betty about what it was actually like to live in the old Yugoslavia, as I am a senior who can remember the news in America in those days. There is a very large garden where people sat around a table for drinks and snacks in the afternoon. Ideal for kids to run or play ball. Excellent location. The ancient ruins were 20 min walk south, the near end of Shirok Sokak walking street with its cafes and restaurants was 5 min northwest and the Old Bazaar another 15 min north of that, everything else of interest in between, and the bus station less than 5 min walk. The hostel is off a main street next to the medical high school and normally very quiet. Lots of parking space if needed. The large city park is just across the street. My twin room was large and appeared to be recently renovated. Comfortable bed. Two tables, a wardrobe, and a desk with a tube TV, all formica laminate finish in near new condition. Carpeted floor. Very good wifi. Contrary to some reviews, the room was very clean, as well as the nearby bathroom. Water pressure and hot water were excellent. (I normally showered at off-peak times.) There was a large dining room and an older commercial scale kitchen with a wall-length refrigerator, microwave, and gas stove and oven. Guests were welcome to use the kitchen, which was also used by the management to provide meals to some long term residents and work crews staying on contracts. (Using the gas stove and oven required the staff to turn them on and off as a safety precaution.) Management would also run loads of laundry in the wash machine at no charge when it wasn't in use for sheets and towels. Overall, very good value, costing little more than a dormitory bed. As a long term traveler, I extended, staying 2 months.

Stayed in September 2024

The bathroom

The host

Stayed in November 2024

Smoke smells outside the bedrooms. As long as I kept the windows open and doors closed in my room it was fine! A little lacking in hot water sometimes!

Near to a very beautiful large park , the ancient Roman city and the town. Quiet but with an active feel as schools are nearby. Very friendly helpful staff. Able to share a kitchen. Rooms are adequate and beds fine

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Loved everyone there, it felt like Family thank you.

Stayed in September 2024

The privacity, good place, the personal was very kind and nice! Thank u!

Stayed in August 2024

Somehow you couldnt turn on the light in my room. Unfortunately there was a party at that night so it was hard to fall asleep 🙄

Loved my room, clean, wifi was good, receptionist was very nice lady. Location is awesome!

Stayed in August 2024

Good host - gave me free Rakia and tea

Stayed in June 2024

I loved the owners, they were really nice and friendly. They let us put our bags inside even before our rooms were ready for us to go to them because we arrived early.

Stayed in August 2024

The owner couldn't have been nicer. Really nice to be welcomed like a friend. This is getting so rare these days. Gave me a coffee and wine when I arrived. Lovely people. Was a pleasure to stay here. Quiet and located within a short walking distance to the ancient city as well as the famous walking steet.

Stayed in August 2024

location 4 minutes to bus station, internet is great. and the receptionist was so nice!

Stayed in August 2024

Dear Betty and Michael! We had a great time in Domestika, we had many health problems in there, but Michael was very helpful to us! He and his mother gave us some medicine, this was unforgettable for us, Betty showed us to historical places, she came with us, they are such a good people, mother and son, we hope we meet again as soon as possible! Regards from Türkiye!🌺

Stayed in August 2024

No solo travellers (the city in general lacked this however)

Great helpful staff, good location, big private rooms, good sized garden to chill in.

Stayed in August 2024