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Mosaic Home

Garden Hostel

Low-key dorms & rooms in a laid-back hostel offering a cafe/bar, lounges & guest laundry facilities. People often mention breakfast, staff, nice, hostel, clean, good, room, friendly, stay, people,


Address

Rruga Sulejman Pitarka 8, Tirana 1001, Albania

Website

www.tirana-mosaic.com

Contact

+355 69 373 2800

Price rating

$24/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (256 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: breakfast (29) staff (29) nice (27) hostel (25) clean (24) good (22) room (18) friendly (18) stay (17) people (14)
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  • 3/5 Eren C. 7 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    I don’t think this place is worth the high reviews. The rooms are actually just one room separated by curtains. The kitchen is strange - it’s like in a bar and there are people around. There wasn’t much wrong, but it wasn’t the best hostel - I’d say it’s passable to stay for a night or two but I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s not that central either. They do offer a really convenient airport taxi though.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon C. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been traveling a long time. 35 countries and countless hostels. Best experience in all my travels. The hostel is impeccably clean, the breakfast is outstanding and the hospitality can't be beat, all at a more than reasonable price. I adore the ladies that run the place and would adopt them all if I could. I will definitely be back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 atakan 1 year ago on Google
    I stayed three nights in a private room. The room did not see the sun, but it was not a problem, the only problem in the room was stuffy.. The facility was clean enough. Breakfast was absolutely meager. There is a sitting area in the kitchen but in the evening it is closed for use, you have to sit in the garden, this is a problem in rainy weather. Everything was fine except what I wrote.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Egzon H. 2 years ago on Google
    Best hostel ever ! I loved the place and it was my first time staying at a hostel . Clean and awesome. The staff is so cool and friendly. Definitely will be back !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jay007 2 years ago on Google
    It's was like a home away from home.. Melissa and Roberta are so welcoming and helpful.. Its definitely the best hostel I have stayed at in Albania...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Vicky K. 3 months ago on Google • 197 reviews New
    We booked a private room with own bathroom and were extremely dissapointed Pros: -Good location -Receptionist speaks English -WiFi available Cons: -They gave us a key for after 10pm entrance to main building, and the door was blocked.. and a few people locked outside!!!! One guy had to jump over a massive door to go in and open for us. -BREAKFAST: I had read reviews that they have good breakfast. Apparently...they told us we can only have one egg each!!! (They had come other chopped fruit but we did not find appealing) -The room was terribly small, (not even a tiny table/drawer or anything) -The place was not very clean and stinked like dump -to go to the room you have to walk through a few beds of the hostel (and it's terrible to having to walk through sleeping people to go to your room. -Walk in shower that will make a mess -Pillows would break your neck -Tiny sheets that are smaller than single size -Too noisy and doors banging all night

  • 1/5 Serena O. 1 year ago on Google
    Good people, but the cleaning is very bad. I haven’t seen a broom in 5 days. Just a random dirty mop to dry water coming out of the shower. In the end, I had to clean the bathroom myself twice a day in order to use it. I left the cleaning product on top of the toilet...maybe they’ll get inspired. Poor breakfast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura V. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hostel with good ambiance & breakfast (Christina, the chef are very nice). The staffs are friendly & helpful, rooms are clean & beds are comfortable. We stayed there for 5 nights & enjoyed it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alketa T. 1 year ago on Google
    Best hostel in Tirana! Clean and modern. The staff is amazing. Breakfast is super special.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moosa Y. 2 years ago on Google
    I'd recommend this place to future travelers for the following main reasons: 1. The staff is helpful 2. The place is good value-for-money 3. Location is very central 4. The place just has the good vibes Breakfast was great too, and the lady who used to prepare the breakfast every early morning was also very kind.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely place! The staff is amazing and so is the breakfast. Bed are comfy and the WiFi is amazing for digital nomads. Quiet during the day. The rooms are great too. Only problem for me is the lack of showers. Everything else was perfect. Not far from the center. The girls can help you with everything and they are just fantastic. I will miss them. The kitty was my favorite 😌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muberra 9 months ago on Google
    The location is not the best but close enough to the city center. Veeerrry friendly staff here. Thanks the lady preparing the breakfast and helping us to find rental car. Rooms were enough and the baths were clean and useful. Garden is nice to spend time. There are several board and card games and also bike rental options. Nice hostel for an affordable price. If we visit Tirana again, we will definitely stay Mosaic Home again!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ThePolishTraveller 7 months ago on Google
    great little hostel with private double rooms, ours was a bit tight but with great shower, awsome breakfast unlike most hostels serve, large supermarket on the corner, a chillout area outside and indoor plus a kitchen you can use if you want, amazingly friendly staff, 15 minutes walking distance to the centre
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TRAVELING B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good and friendly staff And the receptionist is an amazing lady, Beauty with brain...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Atif k. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff, excellent for value, close to attractions. The only thing they need to improve is breakfast options...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eloise B. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool hostel off Tirana’s busy streets in a cool neighbourhood. Nice Balcony to chill with a fridge. Staff is friendly & helpful. We met interesting travellers. Rooms are clean & beds are comfy. Only disappointment was to found out the double bed is too single beds put together.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 6 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Lovely hostel. We stayed in a room for 4. The shower, WiFi, reception and breakfast were all very nice. The only thing that we would have changed is being able to set the AC at our room lower than 24C. Location is perfect to walk around the city center. It was a bit hard to find the parking lot since Google maps was telling us to turn into streets that were one way or didn't exist.

  • 5/5 John E. 8 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    We are travelling as a couple and booked the private room. The room was clean and had everything we needed, including a private bathroom. The breakfast is good, the location is brilliant and the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. Amazing value - would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Kelsey K. 6 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Great location, a bit tight to get to driving but there are parking garages nearby. Easy to walk to skanderbeg square and lots of shops and bars/cafes. A little noisy at night an no A/C. Breakfast was lovely, crepes and fried eggs with fresh fruit and of course cheese/tomato/cucumber.

  • 5/5 neja 1 month ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Really nice hostel with good breakfast, nice terrace, friendly & efficient staff. Perfect value for money!

  • 5/5 helin �. 6 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    It is one of the cleanest hostels i have ever been and people are nice breakfast could be better but it was still good and there is air conditioner in the room Rooms that has 4 beds are seperated from the hall with curtains so its like 8 bed but still nice and clean and not loud etc. There is lockers for each bad not that big but you can put little bags etc that you have valuable things in. And they give padlocks Its 15 min walk to city center. And there is market right next to hostel I would definitely stay there if i go to tirana again

  • 4/5 Samu A. 11 months ago on Google
    Overall a nice hostel which allowed me to check-in at 2am and had a proper breakfast included in the price. First night was good but the next night people are really loud and take showers at 3am, lights are on and no one to tell people to be quiet. For group travellers this must be a nice place to stay. Also appreciate the easy communication with WhatsApp :)

  • 5/5 Dimitrios P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice hostel , super vibe and very clean also. Nice outdoor space and very good location and the staff are legends !!!

  • 5/5 mark s. 2 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed the breakfast, and Albanian lessons with Kristine. It is a good location, for strolling about. Tirana is a good city for that.

  • 5/5 büşra b. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    The lady who is standing in reception is so cute and kind , she helps us all . Breakfast is quite okey but especially the common areas are so comfortable and likely to meet people and talk . So worth to stay if I would come back to Tirana Mosaic home will be my fist choice

  • 5/5 Sezai s. 3 months ago on Google New
    Best place to be in Tirana. Clean, great breakfast. Staff is the best. Can’t wait to come back again

  • 5/5 gamw t. 2 years ago on Google
    This Hostel is the best hostel in Albania . I came to stay for one night and I ended for a week . The staff is excellent especially Melisa . Breakfast is cooked with love and care from Kristina . The structure is amazing , clean and cozy . Every time I come back to Albania I’ll definitely stay there .

  • 4/5 Hans J. 2 years ago on Google
    It's was good staff nice area. I loved it

  • 5/5 Astrid R. 2 years ago on Google
    This was one of the best staff i ever seen in a hostal, really friendly and helpful!!! The sent us a taxi when we arrive at 1 am to the airport ❤ The breakfast was delicious everyday and made w a lot of love ! The place is in a good place if you want to explore Tirana! Thank you guys !

  • 5/5 Big L. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a very hard trip to USA and had to quarantine in Albania for a while, ended up staying at this place. The food, the service, cleanliness and most of all the friendliness of staff here were through the roof! At the time of my stay there, the staff included Christina, Melissa and Roberta. I would like to thank the staff there for making my hard and miserable journey to USA such a wonderful experience. Definitely would go back here again if I'm ever in beautiful Tirana again!

  • 5/5 Dem A. 2 years ago on Google
    There are thre things above others her at Mozaic : 1. Good communications 2. Family environment 3. Best breakfast ever

  • 5/5 Finantrip 2 years ago on Google
    A confortable hostel, well located near to center and main bus station. It is around 15 min walking from main square in the center, 15 min from international bus station, 20 walking from bus stop to airport. Clean, confortable beds, nice staff and nice breakfast. There is a big supermarket just in front if you need to buy something.

  • 5/5 Dejan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place, great and always clean accomoditation, pleasent staff. In one word everything is wonderful. I am very satisfied with accomoditation

  • 5/5 Clara L. 11 months ago on Google
    The stay in Mosaic Hostel was perfect! The place is very clean, new rooms, beds, showers, it has a cute outdoor space where you can eat or chill. Breakfast is awesome and the staff was always super kind and helpful!

  • 5/5 Simon L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place !! The staff was super welcoming and very helpfull : really kind and nice people who care about any of the inconvénients you might have and friendly as hell ! The place is super clean (air conditionned, super clean dorm and common parts, kitchen, enough toilets, shared fridge) and you feel at home quickly as you can either stay apart or either socialize (wich i recommand : amaizing ambiance there !). It looks a bit far from the center but every places are 15 minutes top by feet and it’s à nice and safe neighboorhood. Good brekfast (fried eggs and buffet). And if you want to complain you can do it at night to the owner who stop by 😁

  • 4/5 David Z. 1 year ago on Google
    For location I will give 5+ as its the best location. Near city center, all Cafés and restaurants around you, the city hub is 10 minutes walking, bus stations around you. Room cleaning is well and the receptionist girl was very nice . Breakfast is simple but nice, If its ok for you to stay with other people in the same room, it will be the best for you.

  • 5/5 gustavo g. 2 years ago on Google
    Mozaic was HOME!!!!!! I LOVE THE PLACE AND EVERYBODY THERE año the staff is just good hearted people , the place is clean bed are nice showers are clean breakfast is awesome i totally recomend it :)

  • 5/5 Yohann S. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the best Hostel I've ever been. It's clean, stylish, convenient location (between bus station and main Square, all at walking distance), friendly staff, reasonable price and amazing breakfast : not the usual hostel bread-jam-coffee, here you get real food: salads, cheese, fried eggs, delicious toasts and it's different every day. A special thanks to Christina for cooking and being so kind.

  • 5/5 Jon h. 1 year ago on Google
    Good breakfast. kind sweet staff - especially Melisa, Christina and Greta. Was a comfortable bed, very clean. They go above and beyond for their guests to make em comfortable. They helped me switch beds and did my laundry. Thank you guys for a great stay!

  • 5/5 Natalie B. 1 year ago on Google
    No complaints at all. We even got a bigger room than booked. The staff was super cute and helpful. The breakfast was really nice. Veggie options on request possible. The room could have some more hooks on the wall for jackets and clothes, but that's all I can criticise. Good velue for money great location. Would always go again.

  • 5/5 Gerard T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly. Excellent spaces for socialising and relaxation. Quality breakfast included, and when it's time to cook, top quality kitchen. Best area for takeaway or restaurants within easy walking distance. Supermarket outside front door. Movie nights a bonus One of my favourite hostels in europe

  • 5/5 K A. 2 years ago on Google
    Stayed here after a recommendation from a close friend who loved his stay here, I stayed 5 days out of 10 when travelling the whole country very nice friendly atmosphere staff are welcoming and always a good atmosphere, you get breakfast included and it is very good. Highly recommend to anyone who is coming to Tirana 👍🏼

  • 5/5 Janek G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice staff, always helpful and happy to chat. We slept in the 10 bed room and it felt just as good as sleeping in a private bedroom. Very friendly atmosphere and convenient location. Around 15min walk to the centre of Tirana. Would recommend to any travellers who want to spend 1 or more nights in Tirana.

  • 5/5 Gabrielle H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a good place to stay :)! It’s really clean and the people from mosaic home are nice and friendly. I love the breakfast! It’s healthy. Also the location is good. I am here now for more then a week.

  • 5/5 leda k. 1 year ago on Google
    Great stay!!!!! It was the best experience I never Have before I stay there for three months and I did come back for two weeks In Mozaik Home ,I found the home away from home ,starting from the owner, which was very nice guy very helpful Same was Melissa And Anjeza. There was the best breakfast from the best cook Christina with her Every day New Menu makes this breakfast wonderful I love ,This place ❤️❤️ To me this hostel is five star hotel I wish you the best 🙏good job👍

  • 5/5 Xiaomi Note 9. 2 years ago on Google
    I came to Albania to explore every single corner, and find new travel places to my travel community. My first place was Tirana city, believe it or not there are lot things to do and see there. Before I found Mosaic Home I tryed different places. And mosaic Home as their name said is to me My Home in Albania. The place is run by wonderful humans been who care and go beyong their duties to make sure their guest feel comfortable, save and happy. That are the 3 pillars of any travel experience. I did spent several months traveling around Albania taking picture and making videos of everything but every week I need to do my editing and nothing better than Mosaic Home, so I returned several times to This beautiful place to work on my editing, to hang out with the crew and new guest who never stop coming in. I wish there is an Mosaic home 🏠 in every place in the 🌎 world I go. At the end everything we will have are our memories and Mosaic Home is the best creating good memories on your travels. Cheers Fernando

  • 5/5 Cohen S. 1 year ago on Google
    Mosaic Home is a great hostel. Very comfortable and friendly for meeting fellow travellers. Its close enough to the main center attractions and just out of the main streets to be not too busy or loud.

  • 4/5 Sandra C. 1 year ago on Google
    I stayed there one night only so can't give a very detailed outline of my experience, however, few points here. Melissa was so kind and helpful! There is a laundry service (washing and drying) for €5 and it was just what I needed. The dorm was not very spacious however the ceiling was high. There are two separate showers/toilets, which is okay. What I didn't like (and wasn't fully fault of the hostel) was the fact that people were coming in throughout the whole night, going back and forth from the dorm, talking loudly and the fact that the doors are more for decoration rather than purpose, it was annoying and I couldn't rest. Overall, it's a nice, clean hostel with a very friendly manager.

  • 5/5 Antuela S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best hostel that I have been in Europe! The staff is amazing and the facilities and structure is fantastic! Highly suggest it.

  • 5/5 Fjoralba V. 1 year ago on Google
    Mosaic Home is the first hostel I’ve been to. I loved the experience. The staff is helpful and really nice. The place is clean and really well designed. The location is very convenient for travel and also for business trips. Breakfast is the best ever. Will be back soon !

  • 5/5 Adnan Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Melisa is an amazing host with a great team. She is super friendly. Any problem you have? Just ask her, and she will take care of it with a smile. I will stay in Mosaic Home. Rooms are big enough, beds comfortable, and bathrooms are clean. It’s not noisy as many hostels around. However, it’s social enough so you can get to know people there and head for a party if you are into it. Breakfast is open-buffet and many varieties.

  • 5/5 Arend-Jan 1 year ago on Google
    Nice location just a short walk away from the city center and bus stops. The showers and toilets are clean and big. The room had airconditioning and the beds some privacy curtains/walls. Every bed had a reading light and an outlet with a place to put your phone while it is charging. The lockers were nice and big. To top it all off, the breakfast was great: fresh baked eggs, fresh juices and bread while having a chat with the fellow guests made it a really nice way to wake up.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • ✓ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓ Free breakfast
    • ✓ Paid parking
    • ✓ Air-conditioned
    • ✓ Kid-friendly
    • ✓ Airport shuttle
    • ✓ Smoke-free
    • ✗ Pool
    • ✗ Fitness center

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