72 Rruga Lek Dukagjini, 4001 Shkodër, Albania
#20 of 91 hotels in Shkodër
Guests' ChoiceBased on 197 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 May 2024
Lucas
FranceI was welcomed so well by the staff and the travelers. Also the place is so cool, and the location is perfect. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Matthew
United StatesGreat value and super social. Absolutely recommend for a good time
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Matthew
United StatesReally social and great vibes. Exceptional staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Kelsey
AustraliaFun social vibe with staff and guests! Great facilities (kitchen, bathrooms etc), comfy beds, nice and clean, big outdoor space for hanging out Convenient location close to centre and bus stop Staff are super friendly and welcoming, helpful with organising activities etc, will really make you feel at home :)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
David
MaldivesThe atmosphere is unmatched to any hostel I’ve been in. I was immediately greeted like a long lost family member. Too bad I could only stay for one night, but i will be back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Denizzo
GermanyNothing
Amazing Hostel - can recommend it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Boban
MontenegroAmazing people working there, clean and spacios hostel, outside area is perfect for connecting with other guests. Highly recommend to everyone!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Leonardo
ColombiaGood location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Heather
United StatesNothing!!!! The stay was perfect - 100% recommend- it was a perfect stay in Shkodër
From walking in the artistic doors to a parting raki shot I felt like I was with family. Everyone was so accommodating and accepting. The hostel is located close to the bus station and the staff were so helpful assisting me with making all the plans for my trip. They even helped me find a backpack that I needed for a hike and held my luggage for a camp! It was a great time and I learned so much about the local Albanian community! The trips to the castle with the suggestion of taking bikes and eating at the local cafe close by was so authentic. Make sure to ask for the Albanian menu the English one is misleading. The staff really know how to make you feel at home - it was so great I plan on coming back for an extra few nights at the end of my Balkan trip during the month of cherries!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Djordje
SerbiaI wish the workers could drink faster that their grandma...
The stay was just amazing, clean bathrooms amazing stickers on the bar, good kitchen and amazing common space!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Kollacej
Abkhazia, GeorgiaAmazing atmosphere, super friendly staff… the hostel is located very central and close to the main attraction, nice pub crawl. I will be back 💪
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Kieran
United KingdomVery social hostel, made to feel welcome by the staff, bar was dead cheap, beds were comfy, you get your own locker.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Georgia
United StatesGalley Party Hostel was such a great place! I would definitely recommend staying here. The staff are amazing, rooms clean and I felt very safe! 100% would stay again!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Jakub
PolandThe hosts were very kind and helpful. They recommended us many places to visit, adviced about shops and transport, told us about local culture and habits. Hostel is really awesome, we had daily Rakija shots, we met many interesting people. Rooms were clean, comfortable, showers were really good. Localization is perfect. It was great time, we made the best decision about staying there.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Lucy
Netherlands-
Extremely welcoming staff and volunteers. All sorts of activities were possible, including good parties, and we were helped out with everything. Renting bikes, day trips and help with booking transfer to Theth, all was possible!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Stefan
SerbiaMost friendly and helpful receptionist ever, so lovely and great first impression of hostel. The room was clean and quiet, with an excellent shower...
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Roisín
IrelandNothing!
I had a perfect stay at The Galley. The whole place is really clean, the beds are comfy and the location is right in the centre. It’s also super social, the staff are all so welcoming and kind. Thanks guys!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Robert
United KingdomComfy beds, great showers, amazing garden chillout area, staff were friendly and easy to talk to. The welcome raki shot was a nice surprise. Really social hostel, so easy to make friends here.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Tomás
IrelandI stayed in a private room and it was everything I wanted; warm, spacious and comfortable. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable about the local area. The hostel itself is great, full of art and open spaces to soak up the sun - and a great bar too! There are bikes to hire, laundry services and good wifi: a must visit in Schkodër.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Georgia
AustraliaNothing
The hostel was fabulous, the staff were so friendly and helpful. If you want to make friends, experience Shkoder, and have a great time this is the hostel to stay in. Not only safe for solo female travelers but extremely welcoming. The facilities were great and the beds are very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Fabian
GermanyAbsolutely nothing, everything was perfect! ✌️
Hands down the best hostel I stayed in in Albania! The staff was super welcoming and helpful. The place is definitely LGBTQ+-friendly and safe for solo female travelers. They even made me some banana pancakes in the morning (shout out to Kieran 💖). Everything was clean and it was quiet at night so I could get some nice sleep. My dorm had a private bathroom, what I appreciated a lot. I also LOVED the free Rakia shots as a welcome. The hostel has an amazing outside area to socialise and hang out during the day. It was possible there to rent some bicycles to discover the beautiful nature and surroundings of Shkoder. To sum it up: If you want to stay in a boring hostel go to "wanderes", if you are looking for a social party place where you can meet some interesting like-minded traveling people, definitely join the galley crew like I did! Can't wait to be back for the boat parties next year! ☺️🤗🥳
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Radu
RomaniaSuper nice hostel. I stayed for just two nights in the off season before and after a tiring trip, but still had fun and made friends. It felt like home. The hostel really gives off party vibes and I think it's crazy fun during the tourist season.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Catherine
Switzerlandonly thing is that its not possible for many people to cook at the same time, as its an electric hob and electricity keeps going out. Was not much an issue for me, but I think when hostel is busy in main season might be a bit annoying. Otherwise good kitchen
Very big nice outdoor space, friendly staff, easy to meet other people. great location. comfy beds and spacious dorm.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Zeliha
TurkeyEvery single thing, even the moka pot
Stayed in October 2023
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