Berat Backpackers / Maya Hostel / Helins Hostel

We run three hostels here in Berat - the vision we hold for our hostels is to create a beautiful, friendly, social atmosphere and space for both guests and volunteers! We prioritize socializing and positive interactions and to help achieve our aims we run multiple social events, multiple times a week - all of which you are encouraged to join (for either free or half price).
We offer FREE ACCOMODATION and FREE BREAKFAST throughout your time with us!
The work we ask from you is not difficult or strenuous. If you're a happy, like-minded individual looking to join our team and help create the best experience for our guests, please apply!

Here at our hostels we try our best to create a team that feels like a family - we frequently have family dinners, visit restaurants together and spend our days off exploring new places/cities together! Respect is a big thing for us and we believe if we treat our staff well and make sure they are happy here working with us it radiates through to guests - which we love and appreciate a lot!
The owner Miri works alongside his sister in law and mother (who helps with the housekeeping) aswell as Courtney, the manager from England.
As a gesture of appreciate for hard work (and 5 positive reviews left mentioning your name) you can join one of our exciting tours for free!) such as: rafting, waterfall and canyon tour, wine tour - the choice is yours!

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Reviews

4.5
(22 reviews)22

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0
About the experience in: Berat, Albania

Australia

5

I loved Berat and the volunteering experience!! The work was very straightforward and not overly demanding. The housing for volunteers was very nice. I had a lot of fun here and would definitely recommend to others!

23 days ago

About the experience in: Berat, Albania

Uruguay

5

Berat is a beautiful place. The experience was really good, it was our first volunteering and we were taught everything we needed, sometimes we even got to leave early. The stuff was really nice, specially Kejsi, we felt really welcome by everyone and had loads of fun. Everyday was dance and laughter. The only thing that took us a back a little bit was the mistreatment we felt from Eni from time to time. When communicating some times she was rude, sarcastic and even shouted. Taking that aside the experience was 10/10 beautiful place and beautiful people. Definitely recommend 💕

about 1 month ago


Edmir replied

Thank you for your opinion. Just to clarify, reminding you about your responsibilities or asking about why are you leaving a few days earlier than the agreed end date without letting us know isn’t meant to be rude, but simply expecting people to respect their commitments and keep things clear and organized. ♥️

About the experience in: Berat, Albania

Uruguay

5

I had a great experience volunteering in the hostel, the hostel and the hostel. The people were really nice and warm, the work wasn't hard, the hostels were beautiful and the tour they organized was really fun. The only thing I would say to improve is that the first day they just show us one of the three hostels so then when we had to work on the others hostels we didn't know where to find the things we needed, and Eni was a bit rude when she talked to me. The rest of the people were very lovely, especially Kejsi.

about 1 month ago


Edmir replied

Thank you for your opinion. Just to clarify same as i did with your friend Camilla 😊 reminding you about your responsibilities or asking about why are you leaving a few days earlier than the agreed end date without letting us know isn’t meant to be rude, but simply expecting people to respect their commitments and keep things clear and organized. ♥️

About the experience in: Berat, Albania

Australia

5

WOW, what an experience. This place has taught me so much not only about my self but the world around me. There have been a few challenges, but through each and everyone of them, the people around help you to succeed. Berat is such a beautiful town and safe to say I will definitely be returning. Miri and Eni have been amazing as well as the other volunteers who have been by my side along this whole experience making it my highlight. Only point I would like to share for future volunteers is that training isn't as in depth as other workplaces - grasp your problem solving skills. DO IT ❤️

about 2 months ago

About the experience in: Berat, Albania

United States

5

Whew what a dream! What was supposed to be 3 weeks, turned into 6. Berat is a place you can make feel like home if you choose. From the staff at restaurants, to the man who runs the market at the bottom of the hill, to the housekeeping ladies at the hostels. All will welcome you and make you feel remembered & cared for. The hostels each offer something unique, but in the end they will all bring you new friends & memories. What you put into the experience is what you will take from it! Special mention to Miri, Eni, Soni & Helin.. ily

about 2 months ago


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