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Reviews of Timbuktu Hostel

Via Pier Santi Mattarella 199, 91010 San Vito lo Capo, Italy

#2 of 49 hotels in San Vito lo Capo

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Review score

Based on 114 hostel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, super friendly stuff and nice people.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    10
    A spot I will always fondly remember.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comment

    Excellent stay in a very particular and gorgeous place. Marco and his team open his home to you and it is up to you to make history happen there. Passion is at heart there and you can feel their aim is to make sure you go home with great memories. This spot is a magnet of cool people. Book and don't look back, these guys rock and Etna too;)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only downside is the location which is about 15-20 minutes from the city center, restaurants and the beach.

    Excellent hostel, well equipped, clean, friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful place to stay, also for longer. Highly recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could be a bit cleaner, but that depends on guys who don’t want to sit while peeing..

    The best hostel I’ve stayed in. Spiritual place to relaxe, do yoga, sport and find fine souls. The hostel is a beautiful decorated house with super comfy beds and every room has his own shower and balcony.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    10
    That was really cool to stay there, I highly recommend it both to solo travelers and companies! The owners are sweet❤️an
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It is very nice and cozy there, I love the atmosphere🫶🏻

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    they could have parking more nearby from the house but it's ok

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    10
    I recommend it to anyone looking for a calm, peaceful, cozy place with a great location and impeccable service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really liked the place, cozy, nice and very clean, Great service, even better location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    10
    Best hostel so far
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Every detail of this hostel is well thought off, super clean, spacious, friendly staff, chill vibe

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A point for improvement : Some bed doesn't have any curtains, so less privacy for some bed

    Clean Room and bathroom, Good value for what we get, Kitchen to use (even though I dont use them), free luggage store, NO KEYS! (so no worries about forgetting your keys).

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    one of the best hostels i’ve ever stayed in, such a lovely friendly atmosphere, very chilled out.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff, perfect room, friendly people, every equipment can be find in the kitchen. Next time in San Vito lo capo ill definitely stay in this place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I really want to rate this hostel higher but unfortunately the hostel really needs to crack down and have no tolerance for the sexism and womanising shown by some of the guests and friends of the longer-term residents (and no, being south Italian isn't an excuse for this). Bawdy sex and rape jokes don't have a place in a hostel, especially when they're told at an evening event hosted by the hostel.

    Great place to work remotely and meet interesting and fun people. *Lots* of things to do in the area and the staff are more than happy to help you out with suggestions.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Very very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was wonderful.

    I (53 years old woman) arrived here together with my daughter (27 years old). I was quite anxious to stay in the hostel cause I have never stayed in this type of accommodation and my daughter stayed only for one night to help me settle here. I was pleasantly surprised how good my stay was here. From the warm welcome to the very clean room and shared areas. The hostel was very well equipped : the kitchen had everything you could need and more . There were very good lounging spots inside and outside, also a concert on one of the evenings. Everyone was so helpful as I'm not fluent in English and helped me to organise a boat trip. I just want to say that it was one of the best decisions to stay here.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    10
    I would’ve stayed longer and longer and longer and longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I instantly felt at home and that’s the best feeling

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    10
    Wonderfully located, very comfortable, great staff, chilled place !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    Great location, very clean, a great space to hang out too. A bar, table football, dart board, sofas, tvs etc All the staff were very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    10
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Every single detail in the hostel is taken care of - from facilities to interior and design. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my stay and would definitely return. They even have a mini second-hand shop!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    9.0
    Great Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water early in the morning but there were so many positives I did not even mind

    The staff is so warm and welcoming. Bread and home made jams are served in the morning 🙂...

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    10
    I loved the hostel, but for people who are more introvert and don’t like to socialize every night, this is not the right
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite far up the road from the beach. Also if you are looking for privacy and a rather calm and quiet vacation it is difficult at this hostel since there is always a lot going on in the downstairs area.

    The hostel was very pretty with a big common kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    10
    Best hostel - amazing people & beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved it here so much: Marco and the whole team are just so lovely and absolutely welcoming. The atmosphere in general throughout the hostel is very chill & respectful. Everything is tidy & super clean. Beach, super markets, restaurants & bars are just a few minutes walk away. Yet, we simply loved hanging out at the hostel. We felt home straight away and will certainly come back - thank you for having us! 🫶🏻

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dezign is very interesting and cozy The bathrooms are nice and spacious The kitchen is fully equipped The garden is lovely There is great music played The staff is super friendly and professional

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a great place in San Vito to meet very nice people from all over the world. The hostel has an amazing vibe and really all you need. Best hostel I have ever been to!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a single thing to complain about

    Everything. Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That i had to leave :-(

    Since i arrived, i have felt the great vibe of the place, staff hyper cheerful and supportive, always attentive to your welcoming and willing to make sure that your stay is memorable (they even send you an email with all you should know about the town and tips to have a pleasant time there). From the owner to the full staff, this place makes you feel like at the Sicilian Paradise, the building is spotless, super fuctional, and really beautiful, there are different common areas; for the people that want to hang out, for those that want some quiet time and those that are willing to work out (check out the climbing wall!!) And if that is not enough, Marco brews his own Liquors that you can taste at their bar! (I almost forgot to mention that Marco/owner brings fresh drinkable water from the mountains for the joy of the guests.If that is not special, i don't know what could be then). I just want to finish saying that Timbuktu will stay in my heart, and i will always come back. Grazie mille ragazzi! Ci vediamo.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe a bit ouf but nothing too bothering.

    The whole place was clean, the bed very confortable and the location very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

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