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  • 5/5 江戸川湖南 1 year ago on Google
    Nice hostel! Good location(easy access) and you don't need taxi. ・How to get to the hostel when i traveling. Bus station is Terminali i Autobusëve Juglindje - Southeastern Albania Regional Bus Terminal(You can search tirana bus route like exparts albania).To make sure to get on the bus,i recommend that you need to arrive 30 minutes ago of departure.Despite of winter,many buses is full.When you get off the bus in central,go to public bus stop(Google map around 41.1115743, 20.0829431).There are few people who are waiting bus.When i traveling,the bus is blue and not big.But I recommend you need to ask the bus is going to area of hostel using by map or translate.I think that you can get off on the street where is near Shkolla Sulë Domi,But I made a mistake what i got off nearest gus station because i don't understand Albanian language. ・How to get to tirane when i traveling. You can get on the same bus around the hostel.Get off in front of castle and go to around sport palace(41.1114884, 20.0785778).It takes 5 mim by walking.Normally,you can see few buses.I recommend you need to ask destination before get on the bus.When you arrive in the southern tirana bus terminal,get on the bus in front of tirane university of economics.The bus which i got on,stopped at main square near Airport bus stop(you can search airport bus stop on Google map).So you can go to airport without staying Tirana accommodation. ※You need to search latest information.
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  • 3/5 tatjana k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God behind the trekker. Far from the center, and apart from taxis, it can not be different to it. For the positive only bosses (Original) Bogu iza tregera. Udaljen od centra,i osim taxija ne može se drugačije do njega. Za pozitivnu samo gazde
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  • 5/5 Joost H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. Lovely, hospitable and very friendly hosts. Nice rooms to stay in a big garden. For a good price! I recommend this place!
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  • 5/5 Sabri T. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful post (Original) Un bellissimo post
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  • 5/5 AMS A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) there is a lack of data !!! (Original) ka mungesa të dhënash!!!
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  • 5/5 H “coloryourlife” v. 1 year ago on Google
    Simple and basic room & beds but great atmosphere and wonder quiet garden where chickens roam around. There is a simple kitchen you can use. Nice little field to put up your tent. The hostel Fatime is a wonderful and very friendly lady who makes you the best breakfast all with fresh and local products. One of the nicest places in Albania I’ve stayed in.
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  • 5/5 Steph 5 years ago on Google
    Eduart and his mum Fatima were the most amazing hosts! This place is basically like you’re staying at their home - they make you feel so welcome!! It’s super tiny and in a random alley but don’t let that scare you off. One of the best experiences I had in Albania were spending time with both of them! We went to hot springs and then out for drinks. His mum even walked me almost a mile to show me a good restaurant! Just the best!!
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  • 5/5 Matthias P. 11 months ago on Google
    Hello Fatima, I really love your hostel. Your breakfast is awesome. Scrambled egg, coffee, jam, cheese, self-made bread, wow! You are doing a great job. So happy that you helped me to fix my hurting leg (with onion) and also fixed my leather bike clothes. Thank you that you allowed me to clean my motor bike and also park it inside. Your garden is also so nice. ***** 5 Stars ***** Best regards Matthias P.S. I hope I will have a chance to come back!
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  • 5/5 mountainmandg 6 months ago on Google
    The owner is so soft spoken and generous. The breakfast is amazing. The fruit trees in the complex add value to the amazing ambience of the place. Quite & serene with birds chirping.
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  • 5/5 Pasma F. 3 years ago on Google
    Hstel where I slept for two nights. very nice surrounded by a well kept lawn very close to the center with a supermarket close by. never slept on such a comfortable bed, I was lucky enough to also try some typical food cooked by the owner's mother and I must say that I found super welcoming people. I'll be back for sure in this place.
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  • 5/5 Sava L. 10 months ago on Google
    I felt at home at this nice rural hostel. It was quiet and the chicken on the lush garden give the place a great ambience. The owner is very hospitable and although she speaks just a few words English, there was no lack of understanding. Her son Eduard though speaks fluently English, French, Italian and Spanish and was very interesting to speak to, giving me and the other guests a wealth of info on Albanian cuisine. And his plum raki is great!
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  • 5/5 Rafidah M. 6 years ago on Google
    The owner was nice and attentive. We've been served a very healthy breakfast. Good location nearby main road towards next city.
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  • 5/5 Lukas D. 6 years ago on Google
    Awesome night, very nice people and delicious homemade food. We had a wonderful evening with the family and celebrated Fadime's birthday :)
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  • 5/5 Zeki S. 6 years ago on Google
    Owner Fadime is great person in this hostel. She is so nice and helpfull
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  • 5/5 MURAT Y. 6 years ago on Google
    Hostel is In a natural place. It has eight beds, reftigaratir toilet, bathroom. Thanks Owner Fadime for hispitality.
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  • 5/5 Kayley S. 6 months ago on Google
    Great food and very helpful hosts ! I'd recommend getting the dinner cooked by Fatima, thank you so much for everything !

  • 5/5 Eleanor A. 10 months ago on Google
    I liked staying here the volunteers were really nice. Never even saw the owner but he did reply on WhatsApp so it was fine. Location is a bit of a walk from the main bus station and city centre but there are city buses you can get quite regularly. It would be cool to see a vegan/ plant based option for breakfast - even just some peanut butter or vegan hazelnut spread (huge range at Conad supermarket) to go with bread and jams. Also some more sustainable practices - can’t believe there was no compost!!

  • 5/5 Catinca D. 1 year ago on Google
    BEAUTIFUL family garden, all the amenities, but most importantly the family who owns the place is SO NICE and welcoming.

  • 5/5 Cristian D. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredibly sweet family hostel and camping. Great homemade breakfast! I recommend it with all my heart.

  • 5/5 Lucas v. 1 year ago on Google
    So quiet. Perfect place to relax after a hectic day in Tirana. The garden is awesome and the included brekkie is yummy. The chaps who were staying here were cool too.

  • 5/5 Ben J. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a good time here. The hostess and her son are very welcoming and accommodating. It felt like home with all the fruits and things. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Louise S. 1 year ago on Google
    We actually didn't stay the night but the host was lovely and let us sit in the garden under a shelter as it was raining. While we waited for a lift she even made us a lovely fruit tea. (We passed through hoping for a double room but it was already booked) Beautiful garden with lots of sheltered spaces and chill out, shared spaces

  • 5/5 Helena V. 7 months ago on Google
    Great hostel, very friendly owner, good breakfast and BEAUTIFUL garden! I would certainly come back.

  • 5/5 Andri B. 7 months ago on Google
    The place is easy to find, everyone knows the hostel and blue arrows lead the way. The owner family is super friendly and helpful. It is cheap and clean without any luxus.

  • 5/5 Paul A. 4 years ago on Google
    Truly amazing. Super kind hostess Fatima. Great breakfast, clean and comfortable accommodation. Bus runs from city centre every 30 mins. Ask for the Kelvis gas station. To locate, it is near the Komplexi Artur which shows up on Google Maps. Great!!

  • 5/5 Toni J. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow what an amazing place. Its the best expirience I had in albania for sure I felt so welcome and the place is just surreal you have a feeling of staying in a super chill village yet its actualy in the city. Its super clean tidy and comfortable. Also the owener has a travel company as well so he can provide you tips or help you book tours. If you are thinking of visiting elbasan this place is a must just for the expirience you wont find any similar hostel like this anywere in albania.

  • 5/5 Peter D. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is wonderfully relaxed with a beautiful garden. The family who own the place are very friendly and helpful. I was given on arrival a plate of home grown figs and grapes, just beautiful.

  • 4/5 Globetrekker S. 8 months ago on Google
    Good value for the money! Breakfast is included too. The bed is comfortable and it's pretty clean. Wifi is fast. You can catch the bus to center some steps away from the hostel. The lady owner doesn't speak too much English but she is friendly and will try to answer any questions. I arrived late & it was difficult to find because it was really dark. I think it will be better if they have a lit sign and have some light outside the house for at night was almost pitch dark.

  • 5/5 Laura R. 5 years ago on Google
    We spend 2 nights in the hostel and we felt in love with the place and the owner. We felt at home immediately. Fatima is such a nice person, she took care of us. If you want to have a human experience we recommend this place. The room is comfortable we had everything we needed. Thank you Fatima and Eduart !

  • 5/5 Leticia T. 4 years ago on Google
    They are super nice and helpful!

  • 5/5 elvira di b. 4 years ago on Google
    beautiful people :D ,warm and simple atmosphere (and owners)and a rich breakfast made with heart

  • 5/5 Blerim A. 5 years ago on Google
    Bellisimo

  • 5/5 Sara T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant place to live, charming and welcoming family. Everything is here to have a good stay at the hostel elbasan backpacker. I highly recommend (Original) Lieu de vie agréable, famille charmante et accueillante. Tout est présent ici pour passer un bon séjour à l'hostel elbasan backpacker. Je recommande vivement

  • 5/5 michel s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was a good place, the owner Eduart, very kind too. It is worth staying if you are looking to get to know Elbasan. Or if you want to go to Tirana, 30min by bus, 150 leqs. (Original) Fui bom lugar, o dono Eduart, muito gentil tbm. Vale a pena ficar se você está querendo conhecer Elbasan. Ou se quer ir para Tirana, 30min de ônibus, 150 leqs.

  • 5/5 Pascale A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice hostel in a beautiful garden with a small cabin for two people, clean amenities (outside) and a lovely host who serves typical albanien breakfast.

  • 3/5 K Good P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Far from the bus terminal in Elbasan ... It takes about 30 minutes on foot. The place is a house in a quiet residential area. There are cats and dogs in the garden and it has a shanti atmosphere. Mom is very kind. I stayed in a dormitory, but it has a large refrigerator and a shower room dedicated to one room in the dormitory. Wi-Fi speed is enough for research. There is a supermarket in the neighborhood. There is a kettle but no cooking utensils Eating out is cheap so no problem 🇦🇱 (Original) エルバサンのバスターミナルから遠い…。 歩いて30分程掛かる。 場所は静かな住宅地の中にある一軒家。 庭には猫、犬が居てシャンティな雰囲気。 お母さんがとても親切。 ドミトリーに宿泊したが大型冷蔵庫、ドミトリーの一室専用のシャワールームを完備。 Wi-Fiの速度は調べ物をするには十分。 近所にスーパーマーケットあり。 ケトルはあるが調理器具はナシ 外食が安いので問題なし🇦🇱

  • 5/5 Zhenya D. 4 years ago on Google
    I stayed at Hostel for a night, and was really good. All facilities you’ll have, good choice to rest after the road. There is a garden with fresh fruits :)

  • 5/5 Lewis M. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful hostel away from the centre but on a bus route and close to a couple of shops and bars. Well signed from the main road. Chickens and a goat are your neighbours in the garden of Fatima's and her family's house. I have been made to feel very welcome and very much at home. Delicious breakfast, hot water, outdoor kitchen.

  • 5/5 Jan S. 5 years ago on Google
    Who's searching for a connection and wants to stay the nice city of Elbasan should definetley come here. Eduard and his very nice family are running this cozy hostel. It's not luxury waiting for you but the surrounding is worth it. Hot shower, bed & (a very good) breakfast are waiting here! The hostel is not too far from the city center and some small shops are arround. Also a barber and some other extras are ready to be discovered. We will definetley return to this nice place and spend some time there again ;)

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the best hostels I stayed at in Albania and definitely the most authentic and welcoming. The family are just lovely and treat you like one of their own. The area of the city is not so touristic and you can really get a feel of real Albanian life. If I'm back I will return for sure

  • 5/5 Krazy P. 5 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Owner was so lovely. She made sure I was comfortable. Checked up on me a few times. I came during the cold season and she wanted me to be warm. Coddled me like I was one of her own. Place is cold during the night, but that's common in Albania. There's a gas heater but you can't keep it on all night due to CO2. Many hostels doesn't have heaters or insulation. Homemade breakfast and very filling. This place is worth more than the price I paid for.

  • 5/5 Mika M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We arrived at night without reservation and yet received an extremely warm welcome! Homemade breakfast excellent! (Original) Nous sommes arrivés de nuit sans réservation et avons pourtant reçu un accueil extrêmement chaleureux ! Petit déjeuner fait maison excellent !

  • 5/5 Silas L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is just a super nice place! It is located with the center within walking distance and the environment there is quite wildly relaxing. There are hammocks and sofas you can enjoy outside, and there is nothing bad to say about the sleeping area. The folks who are really good at it, and it is almost to the point that it is worth going to the city just to experience the hostel. The cheapest in the area and then the rumor goes that the breakfast is absolutely delicious! (Original) Det her er bare et super fint sted! Det ligger med centrum i gåafstand og miljøet der er er helt vildt afslappende. Der er hængekøjer og sofaer man kan hygge i udenfor, og der er intet dårligt at sige om sovestedet. Folkene der er helt vildt flinke, og det er næsten lige ved at det er værd at tage til byen bare for at opleve hostelet. Dét billigste i området og så går rygtet at morgenmaden er helt vildt lækker!

  • 5/5 hasan m. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Turkey Hişet to see one of us on the main .. .. amazing warm-blooded insanlar..fat (Original) Türkiye bizden birilerini görmek hişetmek için.. inanılmaz sıcak kanlı insanlar..Fatma ana ..

  • 5/5 Tommy S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very nice hostel. Dorm and private rooms are fine, no air con tho. But the very best is the nice lady who runs the place. Hostel is basically placed in her garden with nice fruits and lovely chicken. 🐓 we really enjoyed our stay. Btw. Bus stop is just 100m away if u worry about getting to town center.


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