Reviews of Sonche Hostel
Rruga gani luzi n 18, 1001 Tirana, Albania
#229 of 312 hotels in Tirana
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 73 hostel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.7
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Free Wifi
9.6
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Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Paolo
Italy2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The common areas weren’t great
The hostel is very cheap and very well located
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: August 20, 2024
Erdinç
Netherlands16 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“The right choice”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Roommate's morning alarms and phone calls
There is a system that works. No one is there but everything you need is there And a central location
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 1, 2024
Estela
Albania2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was clean and comfortable. Great location and great owners.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 8, 2024
Elman
Czech Republic26 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“A sleepover at a perfect location 😇”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had to check in at 2 am and leave later. The owner was super nice to me He also helped with me a bus to Vlore. The location is right next to main street (shops, restaurants, haircut, and such)
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 7, 2024
Tuan
Canada12 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Pleasant stay in Tirana”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilet was small and smelly sometimes, but it was not a big deal.
Basically I was satisfied with my stay. The owner was friendly. Beds were clean and comfortable so I slept very well. The location is good, easy to walk to the city center.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Canem
Turkey3 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great budget/benefit optimisation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds were squeaky and the socialing area was too small, and people were smoking there instead of the terrace they could go up, and the small hallway to the room you walk through a cloud of smoke if there were many smokers socialising. So maybe a dont smoke label in the common area would be good. Also curtains for the beds would be a positive asset. And dear travellers, keep in mind that people make the places beautiful, if you are kind and clean, the hostel stay feels great. If you are stinky and leave the bathroom dirty, you make the stay bad not the hostel!
I liked the way i felt in a private home instead of a hostel. And it is close to the center in a quite street, so best budget option to stay. Helpful staff, always available on call. Kitchen facilities were satisfying.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Wing
Hong Kong84 Reviews17 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The address was wrong. It led me to a building site. Finally a local person called on my behalf and even escorted me to the hostel, which was at least a good 10 minutes walk from where the given address. There was only one toilet cum bathroom for the entire hostel. The beds were new but made of metal with squeaky springs so it made a noise every time I sat on it, disturbing others
It was a small standalone building, clean enough. The owner tried hard to satisfy our needs. The fridge was nice and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Farhath
India10 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It took a lot of time to find the hostel on the map. Couldn't find the name of the hostel on the map..
The stay was quite comfy
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: December 2, 2023
Jelco
Poland10 Reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Good location, good bed, good WiFi, clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The floor was so cold, there was no fridge in the kitchen and other equipment was so-so.
Good location, nice bed
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 11, 2023
Luuddooo
Germany30 Reviews16 helpful votes9.0“Great value and location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had to ring each time I wanted to enter the hostel
Very friendly owner Very clean Comfortable and modern room Well located
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Tamer
Egypt16 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything is fine
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: July 18, 2023
Marianne
Thailand6 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“New and quiet”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Theres a kitchen but no fridge. Eating out is not expensive though!
Reeeally comfortable beds and good a/c! Nicely located too, walking distance to the bus station and the main square. There's also a supermarket right in front of it. If youre looking to socialize, it may not be the best place but at least youre guaranteed of a good night's sleep!
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: June 3, 2023
Zhixing
France23 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- Cash only
+ Good location + Friendly staff + Room is big enough + Clean
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Hikmet
Albania6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No towel :) no slippers:)
Very clean, very fresh hostel. Manager/staffs very friendly. In the middle of center.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Pigelli
Italy1 review10“Excellent opsion to stay in Tirana”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing price Great location,close to the main attractions and the main train station The shared kitchen is clean
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: November 2, 2024
Romarjo
Albania2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hosyel was really good.It is near to the center os also cheap and you can make check in easy
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Nadja
Australia1 review10“Everything perfect thanks”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really clean Free kitchen Central location Best staff
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 13, 2024
Hasan
United Kingdom1 review1.0Very Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owner doesn't give you a key to main gate and he has a remote call system installed at the gate. Every time you come back to hostel after going out You have to press the call button at gate and he opens the gate from his mobile phone. He takes alot of time to open it. It was very frustrating to wait outside because you don't have a key. Also bathroom is not in a very good condition and there is only one shower and toilet combined for so many people.. Not recommended from my side.
Room was generally clean. Nothing else was worth liking
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 15, 2024
Aleksei
Estonia32 Reviews5 helpful votes10“Nice”- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hostel is great for its price range, quiet location, comfortable beds, there are sockets and lamps above each one.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: June 10, 2024
Cian
Italy3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My new home in Tirana! You have everything you need in a hostel in a homy way of running one. Very appreciate the place
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: June 9, 2024
Alex
Serbia1 review10“Lokacija je bila super. Odličan odnos cijene i dobijenog.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Lep hostel, relativno blizu centra i dobro povezan linijama javnog prevoza
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Romarjo
Albania2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I like everything
The accommodation and the service
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Tamás
Hungary1 review10“Nice hostel in the city center”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfect.
Nice, perfect hostel at a reasonable price in the city center. The owner was very kind and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Scott
United Kingdom4 Reviews1 helpful vote2.0“Cheap and Nasty”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds were not cleaned properly. Instead of changing the bed sheets, the beds were simply remade. During my time there the toilet was not cleaned once to my knowledge. Beds were comfortable but also very, very squeaky. The road outside is also very loud in the morning.
Location only
Stayed in May 2024
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