Reviews of Tufina Hostel
Rruga Hoxha Tahsim number 46, 1001 Tirana, Albania
#151 of 307 hotels in Tirana
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 420 hostel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.0
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Comfort
7.9
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Liliya
Russia28 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
bad repair in the bathroom. old and inconvenient to wash, shower switch does not work Coffee machine - good to have
The location
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Juanmiguel87
Philippines59 reviews24 helpful votes8.0“Tufina Hostel: A Good Place to Stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room near the kitchen is noisy but when you go up no more problem. So don’t stay near the kitchen.
First day I couldn’t sleep because it was too noisy outside. Then on my second day, I was moved to another room and slept well and I smiled. The location is excellent and the staff is friendly. The breakfast is pretty decent
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 13 April 2025
Abdullah
Portugal35 reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good staff, Friendly Good communication.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Matias
Germany21 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Good staff, good price, good location,it could be more comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff was great. They received us very late because our flight was delayed (00:00), and the man who received us was very kind. Also the man who did breakfast was nice. The price was cheap, but normal for Albanian standards. If it would be for the staff and location the score it would be a 10. But the beds and bedrooms were not very comfortable and it could have a refresh.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 12 March 2025
Emin
Azerbaijan12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Fahim_ahmed
Portugal136 reviews12 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location, staff and owner, breakfast
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Matviienko
Ukraine75 reviews18 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice staff, good location, delicious breakfast
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 7 December 2024
Elisabeth
Hungary54 reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They don't have heating, so at night was really cold.
The staff was really helpful, they explained to me how to get to the bus station to visit other Albanian cities. The room was spacious. I loved the breakfast, prepared by the owner himself. Location in the center is easy to find
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 12 November 2024
Masum
Germany1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
bed condition, bed sheet, and room environment. Windows could be better to avoid outside noise
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Nan
Taiwan21 reviews10 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed is not good and the kitchen is a little bit messy.
The male boss is friendly and his breakfast is so delicious!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 23 October 2024
Ján
Slovakia36 reviews8 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hostel is on a busy street, so it's quite noisy at night. A little impractically designed bathroom with toilet. But perfectly fine for sleeping.
Great location, 10 minutes' walk from the center and the bus to the airport. There is a market, shops and restaurants nearby. I appreciate the lockable locker. Friendly staff and owner Adriano will prepare breakfast for you.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 21 October 2024
Valeria
Denmark3 reviews7.0“Very convenient for anshort stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some areas were a bit old.
The staff was very helpful. The access to my room was not super comfortable. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Carielle
France41 reviews8 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was the same breakfast all the time even though i am grateful that the owner took his time to prepare.
I like the owner he was really welcoming.He changed my room because where i was previously was all men. He is also caring he will tell me when breakfast was on.Overall i had a nice experience
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Kirsi
Finland69 reviews8 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
shower wasn't good
breakfast was good and staff nicLocation was close to center and bus stop to south and north bus terminal
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 4 October 2024
Juan
Colombia47 reviews12 helpful votes9.0“It feels like visiting the Albanian uncle you wish you had”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The owner and the rest of the staff. Incredibly nice, welcoming and generous. Also the breakfast was amazing and the location, very convenient.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Matviienko
Ukraine75 reviews18 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice location, good WiFi
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Dragosdo
Romania59 reviews25 helpful votes8.0“Decent and good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only 3 bathrooms for all people and limited space shower + toilet. Some noise from the street nearby.
Good value for the money, only 10min walking distance from city center. Pretty comfy beds, nice host. Some shampoo and towel included. Posted a YT video about it.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Nick
Germany4 reviews7.0“For this value you will not get anything better in Tirana.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The beds were uncomfortable and the shower situation was… interesting.
Great Breakfast, friendly owner and the location is just superb. 5-10 minutes to the bus from the airport. Even if you arrive late at night (3am), there will be someone checking you in.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Katie
Australia28 reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Good value hostel with a delicious breakfast!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The rooms were a little dark, and there weren't enough lockers for everyone, but that was about it.
The location of this hostel is really nice, central and close to many sights and restaurants. The bed was quite comfortable and if you're on the lower bunk you're lucky enough to get some privacy with a little sheet up as a curtain. It's always great when a towel is included. The owner is super welcoming and friendly and the included breakfast is a REAL treat!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Enrico
Italy16 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Accogliente”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The best part surely was the host Adriano, he helpes us with everything and cooked an amazing albanian breakfast in front of us. Nice place with amazing people.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Wil
Brazil42 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Good option in Tirana”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Bedroom is comfortable, just a little noisy (coming from the road traffic)
Location, staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Adam_han_80
Hungary148 reviews7 helpful votes8.0“Cheap hostel to stay in Tirana.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Dorm room is very small and no common area to socialize.
price, breakfast included in price and location.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Jake
Malta7 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Unfortunately the bathrooms were not the most clean but overall the property was pretty clean. What I didn't like most was the AC being set at a high temperature making it a little difficult to sleep comfortably
The staff was super friendly and the place is very close to the centre. Really enjoyed the fact that they also served homemade breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Hana
Czech Republic2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The beds were making noises.
there were lockers with keys available. every bed has a power socket and a small lamp. And there was a kitchen with great equipment. Overall we were satisfied. The breakfast was delicious and if you have an intolerance and tell them they will prepare special breakfast. Also the room had been dark for a long time in the morning.
Stayed in September 2024
