Saranda (SR) Backpackers

I’m surprised this place was so highly rated.Anyone can walk in the building or your room.The locker back is falling apart so someone can still steal.They run the ac from 10pm to 8am and it was extremely hot. Tomi asked how I was I said it was hot and he just said “it’s summer”.One guy in our room was sweating at night and he asked for the ac to be turned down two degrees and they said no.They have zero interest in ensuring guests are comfortable.there is no sign for the hostel.worst hos...

Impossible to find the entrance of the hostel, why ? Simply because it's not one but more like two flats with beds inside, terrible commun areas, kind of dirty, only two toilets and shower for at least 18 person capacity .. The "owner" I guess never talked to me or made me visit, only to my boyfriend, better not to be a woman I guess For the checkout, he told us to give the Key and money, and send a guy upstairs making sure we did it and didn't leave with no paying. Way too expensive go away ...

Its a fairly decent place. Tommi is lovely but quite hard to be social. Sarande is a quite a difficult place to be in, pretty overwhelming. The breakfast here is really good.

Would not recommend, especially for solo female travellers; this is based off gut feeling, and many people will I’m sure feel differently. No sign to the hostel, the owner finds you on the street. He’s always about - in and out of the ‘female only’ dorm, even when the door is closed? He is very friendly -for me, too much so. The atmosphere was strange. The room is tiny with triple bunks, and no air con during the day. I’m confused by the positive reviews.

I heard so many great things about this hostel but I was honestly disappointed by it. The hostel just doesn’t have a good common area. It’s two flats which are not connected. In both there is some kind of hangout spot, but in the one I was staying at it was a room with one table, four chairs and no windows. The owner was nice but the hostel isn’t.

These reviews are all fake, look closely. I’d actually rate this hostel a 6/10, it gets extra points for how much effort Tomi has gone to with all these bloody reviews. I enjoyed my stay here, it was funny to read all the reviews written on the walls and roof. Tomi seems like a nice enough guy. The hostel itself is a bit s***, not much atmosphere, you can’t use the kitchen, one bathroom is relatively clean and the other is dirty. There’s a 3 level bunk which is super dodgy

SCAM! Check the reviews, most of them are fake! We can only leave this review because we failed a complaint at hostelworld as the owner cancelled our booking AFTER our stay so we would not be able to leave a review. He picked us up on the street, had us bring all our luggage to an empty flat just to tell us they were 'overbooked' and bring us to a room in a different creepy house. The first room was not cleaned at all, no fresh sheets, the second one was only a little better but we felt unsafe.

straaaaaange guy at the entrance. i would not recommend to stay there

Cheap hostel you can go for one night. Close to the ferry and the bus station. Tomi can make you good deals for trips close to Sarande, that’s very appreciated. However, we would never stay here again… Check out time was at 12, at 10 Tomi started to take out things from our bed when we weren’t there. He didn’t clean sheets, just hang it out for 10 minutes in the air. Nasty! No hostel atmosphere, our nabours had a party until 5 am. Tomi was also not in the best mood. Got easily irri...

i think the only good thing about this hostel was the host, people love him he was very kind made us a free dinner and breakfast which was very good and complete. but the actual quality of the hostel wasnt very good. it never really felt clean and the facilities seems very old and it was not easy to find the location i had to ask the restaurant which door to thw hostel and someone came out to get me. it was cheap, but ivehad way better for the same price in albania. wayyy better quality.

Tomi, what a true gentlemen and excellent host. I would highly recommend this establishment

Tomi was super helpful and always available. It was a great location, super close to the beach. The only thing wrong was the hostel set up as it was made up of 2 apartments, with each one only having one bathroom available for everyone. You also had to hold the shower head in your hand and the motion-sensor light in the bathroom turned off every 30 seconds.

Auberge parfaitement située à seulement 2 minutes de la mer, difficile de faire mieux ! L’endroit est impeccable, tout est très propre et bien entretenu. Gros plus pour le grand balcon, idéal pour se détendre et profiter de l’ambiance. Un grand merci à Tommy, le propriétaire, qui est vraiment au top et très accueillant. Je recommande sans hésiter, une adresse au top !

Could'nt have asked for fore an experience in a hostel. The owner is one of the best and kindest people i've ever met and the hostel is very nice.

Easily the best stay in a hostel for me, the location is literally at the beach of Saranda and of course the Staff are the best, Tommy is one of the best human beings i have ever met 🧡

Great place, super clean, amazing hospitality, cool vibes, best location. And fun. I can truly recommend. I will come back!

This is one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in. The owner Toni and his nephew Rino look after the place very well and keep it very clean. It is located on the second floor on one end of the promenade and very close to the harbour where the Corfu ferries are. I stayed at another hostel in Saranda this one is better The bars and restaurants on the promenade are a bit more expensive but the restaurants around the promenade are excellent and more affordable and that’s where the locals go

This was my first solo trip, and staying here made the experience so much easier and more enjoyable. Tomi made me feel genuinely welcome from the moment I arrived, which really helped settle any nerves. Tomi gave clear advice on transport options and helping me find routes at fair prices. The hostel itself was very clean, with regular cleaning of the facilities. The location is excellent, a 2 minute walk from the Port, providing excellent links, short and long haul. Overall, a great stay.

A super cool place with the best host and very nice people there, everything was so good

i think the only good thing about this hostel was the host, people love him he was very kind made us a free dinner and breakfast which was very good and complete. but the actual quality of the hostel wasnt very good. it never really felt clean and the facilities seems very old and it was not easy to find the location i had to ask the restaurant which door to thw hostel and someone came out to get me. it was cheap, but ivehad way better for the same price in albania. wayyy better quality.

the stay here was amazing. extremely social atmosphere and the host Tomi was incredibly helpful and friendly. breakfast was great.

Tomi is just an amazing guy! Never say no and just a call away to help you with any problem. He did a barbeque night for all of us it was fun. Thank you Tomi! Always Positive! No problem my friend! 🤗🫰🏻

Best hostel ever! Tommy, the host, made me feel at home as soon as I arrived. Everything is well organized, the room is good, and he even made a barbecue for everyone, gave me great tips about the city, and helped me wash my clothes. I felt safe as a woman traveling solo. Highly recommended!

A genuinely warm hostel owner, with a great music taste. Any man who listens to JJ Cale has a special place in my heart. This was my first hostel of my solo trip and it’s crazy how close people get instantly. Within an hour, we were hanging out, exploring, and talking on the balcony. You can see the water from the bedrooms If you’re in Saranda, there is no other place to stay.

If you’re heading to Sarandë you HAVE to stay here! Tomi and Rino are so inviting. Breakfast was provided every morning, the place was always clean and the beds were so comfortable. The shops and cafes are right next door which is very convenient and it’s less than a minute walk to the promenade and beach. Overall my stay amazing and I will be back! Thankyou Tomi and Rino ❤️

If you want to experience real Albanian hospitality stay here. Tomi genuinely cares about all his guests and does above and beyond to make sure everyone enjoys their trip. Perfectly located Right next to the promenade.

Very nice hostel! Great location! In the center! The owner tomi is fantastic! Helping for everything u need, very nice and kind! I highly recommend!

Amazing hostel. Tomi is a great guy.

Very Social and Nice Hostel. Tomi is the kindest and most helpful Person, he will make you feel very welcome. Great Location as well!

This is my favorite hostel in Saranda. Great location near the beach, promenade and ferry to Corfu terminal. Shopping nearby and the Center with all Albanian and Greek bus transport about 15 minutes walk. Quiet in winter too, which I like a lot. Tis a lovely location in a lovely beach town!