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Reviews of Helin's Hostel by Backpackers

Rruga Stiliano Bandilli, 5001 Berat, Albania

#17 of 95 hotels in Berat

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 74 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, quiet and welcoming hostel in Berat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilets and showers were very small cubicles but did the job. Laundry was quite expensive. Not much atmosphere but it was off season!

    Really helpful volunteers, comfy hostel in a beautiful old building in the Gorica neighbourhood. Well priced with great breakfast included. Comfortable beds and spacious dorm. Laundry at extra 6€.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Good location, comfortable bed, friendly staffs, everything was fine! Highly recommend!!!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2024

    8.0
    A very good facility missing the mark.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There staff( season end) were not friendly or tried to mix with guests. No friendly “ hello how is your stay, ?can I suggest! ) did not mention rent towel, or offer anything else. An older lady from the town worked the breakfast time, so you did not see working staff.

    Beds were very good BUT in a mixed dorm , there were no privacy curtains.!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The hostel is new, everything is so clean,comfortable bed, maybe provide curtain for privacy is better, there is kitchen can use, breakfast is good.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    sparkling clean & good breakfast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great hostel! I ended up staying in a private room in the end. The place is beautiful and modern. Close to several bars and coffee shops. Beds were comfy and the staff was attentive. I also added an extra night. Breakfast included coffee & tea, tomatoes, byrek, cheese, olives, bread, butter and jam. It looks exactly as in the pictures. Loved this place and I would definitely recommend it.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    10
    Excellent place to stay in a great little town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wouldnt be eating those delicious breakfasts again!!

    This was a wonderful hostel! Staying in an historic building - Beautifully restored! Such a delicious breakfast!!!!! The owners and staff were lovely. Beds very comfortable Thank you!!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Towel for an extra fee.

    Great hostel and staff, everything brand new, regularly cleaned.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing !

    I liked that it was brand new and super modern, stylish and luxurious..I stayed in the double en-suite room…the location was also fantastic in the very atmospheric cobbler streets of the old town

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    10
    Great clean chill vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to pay for towel

    Great location, great volunteers!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Towels cost extra

    Located in the old town; Comfortable beds; Large common area/kitchen; Free basic breakfast

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2024

    10
    Absolutely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place. The beds are massive and there’s 3 sinks so heaps of space to do what you gotta do. The only hostel in Albania I’ve stayed in that actually offers blankets so you’re not freezing. The wine and raki tour was so much fun I met heaps of people. The staff were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was great and one of the staff even cooked me eggs.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only small inconvenience I found was that toilets are very small and doors are opening inwards so it’s quite challenging to get in and out.

    It was a lovely experience overall! In close proximity to everything, very nice people, clean place, all necessities provided, available hot water, sockets and lockers available near the bed, comfortable sleep, easy to find the hostel.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    10
    Best hostel in Albania
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good. It is probably, the best dorm I have ever stayed, it was really comfortable, the bed is brand new and bigger than normal, a lot of room for your stuffs, clean and with a lot of light. Also the breakfast really good.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The best hostel i have so far in Albania.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    10
    I would absolutely recommend this over some 5 star hotels I have stayed in. It’s quaint, new and clean and perfectly sit
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There seemed to be an issue with the hot water.

    Absolutely spectacular property with an excellent breakfast and wonderful hosts.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, good staff and breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t have a social vibe but there wasn’t many people staying

    Everything was great. Staff, breakfast and location. Rooms seemed clean but I only stayed one night. Has a roof terrace but I want many people staying when I was there in off season

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    10
    Would definitely recommend if in Berat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location, it was extremely clean and had great views of the mountain and the manager and volunteers were really friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing wrong

    one of the best hostels I've ever visited...

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything about this hostel is perfect. It's only 5 minutes from the main attractions, the staff was super friendly and helpful and the facilities were clean and modern. The breakfast was also delicious.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was the church bells waking us up very early, but this isn't down to the hostel! If we haven't arrived so late, I don't think it would have bothered us as much.

    The price was incredible for the room we had! The staff were so accommodating to our very late arrival due to a break down of a hire car too!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The apartment owner was very friendly and helpful, and the location was great! It was a great stay and we were very satisfied!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    10
    New and clean hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptionally clean property with a well-equipped kitchen and very clean toilet and shower facilities. The breakfast was also amazing!! The hostel was in the center of town and walking distance of all attractions. Overall, I would highly recommend!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very welcoming and answered any questions. Help us with our little baby and it was a pleasure. Highly recommended! Definitely I’ll come back if I’m in berat again.

    Stayed in August 2024

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