Reviews of Sunset Lake hostel
Goce Delchev 86, 6000 Ohrid, North Macedonia

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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely place, recommended!
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt is very clean. The host is helpful and kind.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing host who proactively answered all my questions. Super location in the heart of town but not loud. Nice community kitchen and lounge area for meeting people. Clean beds and bathroom. Great local tips and recommendations.
Didn't have electric outlet right by the bed. Bathrooms got busy (maybe limited WCs based on number of people).
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI arrived at 1am and was bit scared as this is my first time in north Macedonia as solo female traveller. The owner picked me me up for the airport and stayed in constant communication which made me feel very comfortable. I felt very safe. The owner is extremely friendly and kind. Very central with excellent location. Highly reckoned it 😊
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was very nice. The location is perfect, close to the city center, old town and beach. A supermarket and a bakery are right across the street. They offer laundry for 5 euros. You also get towels included. The staff was very helpful.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat hostel. Owner and staff are awesome. Good location.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, incredibly helpful owner, nice mix of friendly fellow travelers.
Really my only complaint is that there were fleas in my bed the first night; I was absolutely devoured and had to go to a pharmacy for remedies. In fairness, the owner immediately moved me to another bed and aired out the mattress, but at least one other traveler said he also had this problem. On balance, for me, the many positives outweighed this one big negative, but I felt I had to at least mention it.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThank you to the staff of Sunset Lake Hostel esp Joko (im not sure if the spelling is right). He was very nice and friendly and recommended me places to see while in Ohrid. He also gave me very good espresso coffee and juice when i arrived. My bed was comfortable and the area all around was clean and comfortable. They even have a kitchen if you need to cook food and a nice balcony. The location is perfect!
- no handwash soap - it creates noise when you walk or go up and down the stairs But these are not deal breakers. I loved the hostel and will definitely stay again when i go back!
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBest place to stay in Ohrid. Owner was so lovely ❤️ really made my stay incredible. Solo traveller and met a lot of people here
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, amazing host
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe owner goes above and beyond for everyone. Everyones very friendly and it is close to the old town.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location, staff where very friendly and helpful, clean ideal for a short stay
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood. Internet- Hotel shower - good Kitchen - in the City Center
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff and good vibe
Bedbugs and the hostel didn’t want to take ownership of this problem until I showed them more than 20 bites.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly guy running the hostel. Nice, low key atmosphere. Short walk to the lake.
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt's really a youth (party) hostel. Great atmosphere, great location. Very basic private room.
It's really a youth (party) hostel. Mediocre facilities.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing hostel!!!! Everyone is so friendly and it’s a great place to meet people! I only stayed for two nights but I met people that I will continue traveling with in different countries too! The location is excellent and super close to everything, and the host is very helpful and kind. I wish I could have stayed longer, and I’m definitely coming back next time I’m in Ohrid.
Sometimes the shower is only a small stream of water, and the bunks don’t have privacy curtains, but that’s not a big issue.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe loveliest staff and a super sociable hostel
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt's a big part of why I love Ohrid so much. I had a really great time. See you again, Sunset Lake Hostel.
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is amazing, literally less than 10 minute walk to all spots of Ohrid. Its great. The owner is super friendly and cool, he can help arrange busses for your next destination, and he is very accomodating.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is good Owner has good advice Social area
Painting smell in the room Cleaning is bad No outlet close to my bed