Belgrade · Serbia
El Diablo Hostel Belgrade
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Booking.com
Im so sorry to say that but I think this place is a little overrated. This was my second hostel in Belgrade and this one shouldnt have the same rate with the previous one. Bunker wasnt cosy at all, it was small and not comfortable for big guys. (Im 181 cm, 95 kg) I have suspects about bedbugs. :( 0 events. Social area and the kitchen was too small and its closing at nights because its very close to the rooms. The balcony was also closing, so you had to go downstairs (2 floors) and smoke outside of the building. No elevator. Whole area was too small. 8-bed room has windows but they are only in control of the 2 guests. One was sick and I got also sick because of him. I had not able to open the window to get some air. Everyone (both workers and the guests) seemed unpleasent to be in this hostel. So I didnt ask anything to them, on my last day before my flight, I just turned back to my previous hostel, rested in their social area and asked my last questions. They were really happy to see me again, they remembered my name and showed their hospitality which I had missed. Please dont take it personally, Im writing this comment in good faith, maybe you can change some things in the future :)
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Confirmed Google Maps
Ivan? Dragan? Are you serious with that? Please get rid of the bed bugs!
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Vibe Analysis
El Diablo Hostel Belgrade is a small, central spot with a witchy, slightly weird-home energy rather than a big party-hostel setup. The two resident cats are part of the place’s personality, and the decor leans into a wizard/witchcraft style without feeling plastic. The location is strong for walking Belgrade: close to Skadarlija, Republic Square, restaurants, bars, cafes, bus stops, and everyday city stuff. Inside, it tends to feel clean, compact, and personal, with a well-equipped kitchen, lockers, laundry, hot showers, and bag storage after checkout. This works best for backpackers who want warmth, quiet, and conversation in a tiny apartment-style hostel. Dragan, Nikola, Alexander, and the team can be very hands-on with local tips, food ideas, directions, and Balkan advice. The terrace gives the place a calmer little escape, while quiet rules after late evening make it more sleep-friendly than rowdy.
Signals to check
- The hostel is small, and the kitchen, common area, rooms, and bathrooms can feel cramped.
- There are only two bathrooms for the whole hostel.
- Quiet rules start around 10 p.m. or 11 p.m., so late-night social time is limited.
- The property is upstairs with no elevator, which can be rough with heavy luggage.
- Street noise, cigarette smoke, no air conditioning in some rooms, and small or basic beds may be issues.
- Service can be inconsistent, especially around volunteers, rules, and owner tone.