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Nikole Djakonovica, 85360 Ulcinj, Montenegro

#2 of 45 hotels in Ulcinj

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 155 hostel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    The best stop in Ulcinj
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was just perfect.

    Nice place with super hoste. Yes you see they are trying to make your stay good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Unmissable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Koko is an exceptional person who cares so much about making his guests happy. Everything is set up for your convenience, comfort and enjoyment. Lots of big common areas to chill out, exchange information and stories and feel at home away from home. The volunteers are always on hand to answer any questions and keep you entertained. There's lots of stuff to do with olive groves, the sandy beach in front of the town, smaller beaches and coves all along the coast, a beautiful old town, lots of cafes, pubs and bakeries all very close to the hostel. A bit further away, there's flamingos to see at the salt plains and lots of other nature to explore.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    8.0
    Very backpacker social vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The day trips, the host! Welcomed us and said goodbye to us

    This hostel is mostly for the vibe and the socials. Lots of entertainment, drinking buddies, day trip, lawn turtles? Overall the hostel isn’t crazy clean but the good activities will make up for it

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Lovely, lovely people. Really nice events - group dinner and a fire when I was there. Koko was great - really knowledgeable and gave loads of ideas of things to do in Ulcinj. Would have loved to have stayed longer.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

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

    Coco was amazing and super friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike and the walk to the beach was good exercise.

    Friendly atmosphere, cleanliness and comfortable beds. Due to small number of guests I had a four bedded room to myself. Koko the manager has a fantastic memory for names. Reasonably close to the bus station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    A great social hostel with great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host Koko is a legend. Friendly and helpful volunteers. Nice location on a hill but 15 min walk to the old town. Activities such as a sunset trip were organised. We hired bikes to go to the salt lakes. Good social vibe overall and nice common areas. Clean facilities.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hostel, great owner plus volunteers. Best hostel I’ve stayed in

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    9.0
    Amazing host, great vibes, awesome tours
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only letdown for me was the bathrooms- there is only one bathroom on each floor, and no separate toilets

    Koko is amazing! Super welcoming and makes you feel at home. We had a private room, which was very large and had bedside tables, a desk and mirror, and big wardrobes for all our stuff which was great as we stayed a few days. The balcony was also great but we didn’t really use it as it overlooks the communal area downstairs. And the room had air con which was a lifesaver with the hot weather! Also loved the boat tour and the sunset tour. A great way to meet people and good value!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and good home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn’t overly clean, but for the price you pay you can’t expect extremely high standards

    Basic facilities, and overall a good hostel, especially if you’re travelling solo as they provide group activities. Host was very kind and accomodating and he booked our transfer to Shkodar

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    10
    Best hostel in town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don’t go to the restaurants the volunteers recommend, they were pretty bad.

    Loved the place. Great place to chill. Everyone is so friendly. So many activities and social events. Everyone goes to dinner and sunset together. Beautiful dog and cats to play around with.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Koko is a legend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative at all

    Best atmosphere. Koko is a legend of a host. Would definitely return. Plus there are pets to play with.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best hostel in Ulcinj! Great place for backpackers with really nice personal!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common spaces are amazing and the whole place has a real hostel vibe. Activities are organized every day, the sunset and the boat tour are a must. There are multiple bathrooms and everything is kept really clean. Koko is an amazing host and will make sure you are never bored. Coming back next year for sure!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great social vibe. They have so many activities making it so easy to make friends. There is a great party atmosphere, you can get as involved as you’d like to be - you can definitely have a more chilled experience or go out to party. Koko is a great owner and manager, he is so passionate about this job and does everything he can to help you out. 100% recommend this hostel to solo travelers.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    9.0
    Ahoy Matey! You Should Stay Here
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are too many people for the few bathrooms at the hostel. It's also loud at night, so if you want to sleep early and do not want to party, I do not recommend you stay here.

    The owner, Koko, is an absolutely amazing individual! He makes every person feel like a very special guest (and somehow remembers everyone's names)! He went out of his way to be kind, and somehow manages to always be available to help at all times. The hostel offers lots of really fun (and reasonably-priced) activities, including a boat trip and beach sunsets daily. It's a very social hostel and relatively small hostel, so it's easy to meet people, too.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    8.0
    A social stay in Ulcinj.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only one bathroom per floor, which isn’t sufficient in high season. The hostel was very social, which was great at times! However, as a couple, we often struggled to find peace, quiet and relaxation. There is a ‘quiet rule’ after midnight but this isn’t respected, despite Koko and the volunteer’s best efforts. Our room had a balcony that faced the outdoor area where most people socialised. One night, one of us went to bed early and couldn’t get any rest, which as frustrating as we were planning to get up early. Our room’s door was right next to Reception, which meant that we were heard everyone arriving and receiving their orientation briefings. Added to this, our room was near the common room - it has a large speaker that plays psytrance throughout the day. It’s a vibe but perhaps not our vibe. One day, we borrowed bikes to see the flamingos. Unfortunately, the bikes aren’t well-maintained and we had to turn back halfway as one of the tyres was damaged. Koko did give us our money back but I’d recommend checking the bikes before setting off.

    The hospitality was great - Koko, the owner, is a legend and goes out of his way to help everybody. There are some gorgeous cats and dogs, particularly the hostel mascot Mr. Johnny Barker! The hostel is very social and we met some great people during our time there. There are boat trips every day/ evening and most people get dinner together each evening. The volunteers make sure nobody gets left out. The location is out of the centre but, to be honest, this is a positive thing as the town can get very busy! It is near the police station so felt very safe. Beaches are walkable and there are local amenities nearby, including a market, ATM and local restaurant (Alfa). The hostel is distinctly Aussie. Everyone is super friendly, even when we watched the football and Toone, Hemp and Russo secured a decisive victory for the lionesses!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Nice experience stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Koko is the best hostel owner I have ever met, it will make you feel like at home. He can help you with anything you need, organize boat tour and sunset tour. He slept many nights on the sofa just to make sure everyone had a bed to sleep in.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

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

    Really the only place to stay in Ulcinj! Perfect for solo travellers and groups, its super sociable without being overbearing. Every time I come here I end up extending.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    Loved it - definitely recommend if you are looking to meet people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen isn’t very big for the size of the hostel, but this wasn’t really a problem for us - we always managed to find space to cook.

    GREAT VIBES! Such a fun place to spend a few nights. The owner Koko is a great guy and creates a cool atmosphere. The hostel organises some fun activities, which we definitely recommend doing! The volunteers are super helpful and Koko tells you lots about the different activities in Ulcinj.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    One of the best hostel that I have stayed in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    10
    A fab stay with koko
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    Koko is the heart and soul of this place. Taking the time to know everyone who stays, he really makes you feel very well taken care of. I had a fab stay here as a solo traveller (despite being a little older than the other guests). The bed was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was not luxury but mostly clean. I stayed in the private room and had a gorgeous balcony overlooking the front of the property. Also, nice that music and noise level is kept down after midnight.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

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

    Honestly no complaints! I wouldn’t expect any better from a hostel!

    Best hostel ever! Best hostel I resided in on my trip. Koko is such a fantastic guy, and the people had such great vibes. A big plus, the hostel also hosts sunset tours and boat trips plus a bike rental for an incredible value.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    10
    Fantastic hostel!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of stairs so be prepared!! The volunteers there when I stayed were a bit cliquey and exclusive but that’s not within the control of the hostel really!!

    Great hostel, koko organises everything chaotically but perfectly! I didn’t have to organise anything, highly recommend everything the hostel offers - especially the boat cruise!!! Air con in the rooms is a godsend and koko helps with everything he can including parking etc!

    Stayed in July 2023

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