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Reviews of Hostel Pansion Lion

Bravadžiluk 30, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

#100 of 118 hotels in Sarajevo

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Review score

Based on 43 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small

    Center Wi-Fi

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers in the second floor did not have hangers. Also, after one minute of shower water was escaping through the door.

    The staff was super friendly and the rooms in general were comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    9.0
    Love this hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed there 4 nights, was the best hostel I've stayed in Bosnia.. The staff are so kind and helpful Jina& Muna were super twins sisters running out the family business.. The cozy atmosphere make you feel you self in your house not in a hostel with rules.. The place in the heart of the old town a few steps to thw restaurants, cafe, to everything.. I highly recommend this hostel

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit too loud at night, but probably it was due to the Film Festival

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    8.0
    Best location in Sarajevo with a unique hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My bed had a gap in the middle, which made it slightly less comfortable.

    The hospitality, the host was so kind and really felt like she was taking good care of the place.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    9.0
    Great stay as Hostel Lion Pension
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gina and Tina have been the kindest and friendliest hosts. After arriving late after a day of traveling, they were incredibly warm and welcoming (and even upgraded my bed free of charge for unseen circumstances!). The following day they have plenty of great recommendations for things to do in Sarajevo (and recommendations for the rest of BiH). I would highly recommend this hostel! Thank you Gina and Tina!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    M'y bed was a bit run down, and some careless customers take no care in maintaining the common areas clean. When the official staff is not at the desk, be ready to address customers playing at the frontdesk!

    Location is amazing, couldn't be better, at the center of the bazaar! Gina is very helpful and knowledgeable, trust her to help you in any way she can despite the huge workload at the hostel!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostel location is very good.. Gina is a very excellent employee.. She booked bus tickets for me..

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were fleas in the bedroom. I lived for two days. My face, arms and legs were bitten by fleas.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilets could be a little bit more often checked for cleaning or separate for man/woman.

    Big cozy bright room! Location is amazing, in a heart of Baščaršija! People are welcoming. In front of the hostel is lounge with shisha and nice music during whole day. Best ćevapčići just behind the corner. We loved it!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2021

    9.0
    very good stay in the lovely city center of Sarajevo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location and good price

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    İt didn't had bathroom in the room

    İts close to everything

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    10
    perfect
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    smiling welcomes

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2022

    1.0
    Not worth the money. You can stay at much better place for the almost same price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Duplex Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There's no window in the room. Old, uncomfortable beds, poor furniture. Super loud music during the night (there's bar in the same backyard as the hostel). Definitely not suitable for staying with kids (and even without them). Booking.com should consider removing this place off the list.

    Location is great. Ladies at the desk were the nicest. Super helpful, understanding, kind, good english, the best. That was the only pros of our stay and I am sorry for them that I have to write this negative review. They did everything they possible could to help us.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

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

    Best staff I met during my trip around croatia, Bosnia and montenegro. Very good balance price/service. Highly recommended

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    10
    In the middle of everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and fantastic hosts!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    10
    Can’t recommend Hostel Pansion Lion more, I had a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have no complaints!

    Amazing location. Incredibly friendly staff, very accommodating. Good facilities. Private, spacious, comfortable room.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dormitory is a room of 12 beds. There are too much beds and some are just matelnlas on the floor and it costs 20 euros a night. So it is uncomfortable and too expensive.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is very well located and it’s cheap for the quality of service they offer. The staff was friendly and I had an amazing welcoming, they also guided me to the bus station for the airport to make sure I find it. I had a super great stay at hostel lion so I recommend it !

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stay away! Smelly, dirty, old. The bathroom smelled and it went into the sleeping room, the shower was clogged, there were bugs on the bed.

    Good location, nice crew

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2022

    1.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

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  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

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

    Located in the old town, Baščaršija, this hostel is really amazing ! The staff is more than friendly, they are here for you ! I strongly recommend

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    1.0
    Worst place ever. Booking.com should consider removing this rude people from their page.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was insulted, threatened by the receptionist guy and also told that I as a tourist should be scammed. The room was dirty, full of the dead bugs, spiderwebs and the walls were broken. The shower was also broken too and everything was really dirty. The sheets had stains on it and were also broken. The room was initially 50€ per night. It’s super loud and the just sweet talk you and play a victim. Like the lady at reception that is complaining that she has to do 45 beds alone. And that is their family business. Like I care. I came here to leave my money. So after I complained they still charged me 15€ for 2 h that I had the room before I noticed all of this.

    Nothing.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2022

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

    It was at a really good location and everyone was really helpful. Would recommend staying here!

    Stayed in June 2022

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