Pristina · Kosovo
Yellow Moon Hostel&Apartment
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Booking.com
The worst thing actually - next to that it seems that noone is in charge of cleaning the place (especially not the bathroom and kitchen area), is that they just tried to get rid of bed bugs in the left room, but the owner didn't tell me anything about it. In my opinion he should have talked transparently about this and leave me the option if I want to choose another place. It was just so obvious that this was no normal cleaning what they did there in the middle of the night - what he tried to persuade me of (what is even more unprofessional) - and then I saw all the previous comments about the bedbugs. Unfortunately when booking the place it mostly showed me reviews from 2 years ago and they're pretty good - but they have nothing to do with the conditions right now!! Be careful of this and check for the actual reviews! Apparently in the right room, where I was, were no bed bugs. Let's keep fingers crossed I don't carry some with me now 🙏 so beside this there's just to say that there's one toilet and one shower for around 10 people, if the place is full.. so not really convenient.
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Confirmed Booking.com
There are bed bugs in the place!!!! It's terrible, I ended up with many bites, even the next day I could see the animals in the bed, when I reported it to the host he just changed the sheets and sprayed a spray that didn't help at all, they should do a deep cleaning. There were people staying there who smoked all the time so the apartment smelled like cigarettes all the day, they were also disrespectful, they would gather in the living room to drink in the early mornings, the kitchen was always dirty, the bathroom was even worse, I think a lot of this is because the guests who were there were very dirty, but in general they should be cleaner, it's a shame they have the place like this because the location is very good and the host is friendly but there is a lot to clean
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Confirmed Booking.com
Unfortunately, had lof of bedbugs when I was there. I had to change hostel during the night. I hope they will find a solution about it.
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Confirmed Booking.com
BEWARE of BED BUGS! Apart from being one of the dirtiest and seediest hostels I've ever been to, I've got bed bugs there, disgusting! Also, people (men) smoking all over the place, super dirty bathroom, toilet and kitchen. Just book anywhere else in Pristina!!!
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Vibe Analysis
Yellow Moon Hostel&Apartment is a very central, apartment-style budget stay in Pristina, close to Mother Teresa Street, supermarkets, restaurants, bus stops, and the main city sights. It suits backpackers who want a cheap bed, a home-like setup, and easy walking access more than a polished hostel buildout. The place can feel friendly and informal, with a helpful host, city tips, coffee or tea, lockers, Wi-Fi, hot water, a small kitchen, and laundry that may be free or available with detergent and drying space. The setup is compact: a converted flat with shared rooms, a living area, balcony access, and limited facilities. This is a rough, inconsistent stay. Cleanliness is a major risk, especially in the bathroom, kitchen, bedding, towels, and shared areas. Recent bed bug complaints are serious enough that this hostel is hard to recommend unless the issue has been clearly fixed before arrival.
Signals to check
- Recent bed bug complaints are severe; confirm the current pest situation before booking.
- Cleanliness can be poor, especially in the bathroom, kitchen, bedding, and shared spaces.
- There may be only one toilet and one shower for the flat, so queues and wet floors are possible.
- Smoking on balconies or shared areas can make rooms smell smoky.
- The hostel is on an upper floor without a lift, so heavy luggage may be a pain.
- Staff presence can be limited, and cash payment may be required.