Reviews of Hostel Mak
Ferhadija, Stakleni grad, kvadrant 11, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
#120 of 120 hotels in Sarajevo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 26 hostel reviews
7.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.5
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
7.3
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Nathan
United Kingdom40 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
mini fridge would be good but not a deal breaker, reception closes at 16:00 so have to check in before then
perfect location, clean and comfortable, great value let me leave my bag for the day as well
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 31 August 2022
E-prezes
Poland41 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Road to reception is bad, dirty.
3-person room for single use. Near the all interesting places to watch, eat and drink. Quiet place.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Kateryna
Ukraine31 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no AC but was a fan. Was little bit too hot.
Location just in the centre. But still it was very quiet. Nice owner.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 25 June 2022
Michael2006
Poland272 reviews19 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It's not located at number 11 but within a courtyard next to a tattoo saloon and bookmaker's joint. Looks dodgy at first but actually it's safe. There is no common area or kitchen (but who needs one in Sarajevo with its buregdzicas and čevapdzicas)
Very well located. Pretty much 10 min away from the main Bazaar. It's a quiet neighborhood so you'll get a good night sleep. The reception isn't available at all times therefore notify in advance your time of arrival.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Ines
Canada47 reviews4 helpful votes4.0“Sarajevo is a wonderful city but the hostel is not ideal for a solo female traveller”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 7 nights
The heating worked intermittently. My main disappointment was that the hostel was down little alleyways that were very poorly lit at night, with broken paving stones and trash on the sides. I am a solo woman traveler and did not feel safe leaving the hostel when it was dark. I felt that this restricted my movements and enjoyment of the city. The room and especially the shower could use a good cleaning.
Markale market was around the corner and a grocery next to it. Convenient for walking the Old Town. The Hostel was set back from the main road in an alleyway so it was very quiet.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Luke
Australia52 reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Poorly ventilated/wet smell, quite warm, no AC.
Great price, convenient location, reasonable room
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Andrew
United Kingdom6 reviews12 helpful votes3.0“Unpleasant experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The bathroom needs renovation and deep cleaning; you have to push the tap to get water only for one second. The sink and toilet hardly pass out any water, as the pipes were blocked. No toilet paper or soap. It was a bit noisy from the banging doors of the photocopy shop in the Hostel! I barely saw any staff, we sort of took care of ourselves. Odd location, Cobwebs on wall spiders. Wifi was terrible. The shower was not warm enough or powerful enough. The hostel is located in an unsafe area near gambling office with a dark entrance, the Bed is not very comfortable and very low. Soundproofing could definitely be better, both to the outside and other rooms. You still be able to hear other guests late at night.
The receptionist was very polite and willing to help as much as he can. Affordable place (not the cheapest) to rest your head only for one night and don't expect much more.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Anda
United Kingdom15 reviews4.0“Good location but generally unclean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was not clean. We found cockroaches in the bathroom.
Central location and it was quiet.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 30 October 2022
Zhirong
China67 reviews10 helpful votes1.0“horrible, no towel no soap and aircondition . and it’s very small and crowded, Totally not worth the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Şenyurt
Cyprus10 reviews2.0Very poor- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
When I got in too the room there was a musty smell but I ignored it until the ceiling started to fall on me ! I started to move my luggage to another corner so they don't get wet until I noticed that the other corner was wet by the rain water and keep in mind that this is mid August rain so I can't imagine staying here in winter. Also if you are checking out on Sunday there is no one in the reception to store your luggage or to hand the keys. Another thing would probably be the colour of the sheets which weren't white and I couldn't make sure if they were dirty or not. If you are going in summer be careful before booking because they have no AC in the rooms which can get really hot.
Location was close to the local attractions
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 16 May 2022
Erik
Germany112 reviews24 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great hotel! Cheap and nice and perfect location. Greetings from Berlin.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 11 May 2022
Antoni
Spain43 reviews9 helpful votes10“I will repeat, better than expected. I loved it”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
I liked everything, The bed was very comfy and the area was exceptional. Quiet and good.
The location is just perfect. In the main walking street in Sarajevo's city center. The room is huge, I had three beds even though I'm a solo traveller. The hot water was working fine and everything looked very clean. I will definitely repeat my stay when I'll go back someday to Sarajevo and I will recommend the place. Even though I arrived a bit late, I called the number that they had and in 5 minutes someone came to check me in. Very nice service. You really feel the privacy, nobody bothers you during your stay. The price couldn't be better
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 10 April 2022
Claudius
Germany75 reviews15 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Centrally located. Easy access to rooms. Perfect for bicycle travellers.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 2 January 2022
Azer
Bosnia and Herzegovina4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
✅✅✅✅✅✅
Stayed in January 2022
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Reviewed: 17 September 2021
Kim
United States58 reviews9 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The people were so helpful.
Stayed in September 2021
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Reviewed: 18 August 2021
Cristian
Italy27 reviews8 helpful votes4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Look, I get that the room was very cheap, but even for that price it is totally unacceptable that level of dirt. There was hair everywhere, the tap was dirty and the toilet was filthy and encrusted. No way. And it was very noisy as well.
Extremely near to the Turkish old town, good internet connection. The bed was quite comfortable I should say.
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 4 October 2021
Anonymous
Bosnia and Herzegovina65 reviews10 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is complicated to locate and the surrounding is creapy. There were left overs from previous guests. It was not clean as one would expect.
It was comfortable.
Stayed in October 2021
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Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Nooraishah
Malaysia29 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 15 October 2022
Erik
Slovakia14 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 29 January 2022
Milenko992
Serbia23 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2022
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Reviewed: 17 October 2021
Hanna
Italy58 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2021
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Zachary
United States22 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Miloš
Spain6 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Pavlovic
Bosnia-Herzegovina3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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