Copenhagen Downtown Hostel

We are proud to call ourselves a great hostel. Smack bang in the city centre with 35 staff members from all over the world, both full time, part-time and managers. Our volunteers with being part of a family, have fun, enjoy the city, party, play games, learn better English, experience big events and connect with other people.

Everyone is the same, no matter where they are from, who they are, what skills or jobs they had before. Everyone is welcome with us. All staff gets on really well and are very good and getting new people enganged and feel at home. They all go out together, play games, have un, dance, party, enjoy life together, train and teach each other ;) Its one big familiy

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Bar-all-rounder / Cleaning / Staff support - new management

Cleaning Bartending

Copenhagen, Denmark

Reviews

4.5
(110 reviews)110

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5
About the experience in: Copenhagen, Denmark

Germany

5

I spent 1 month volunteering at the hostel and had a great time. The shifts were fun, especially working at the bar and helping at the reception. There was still a lot of free time to explore the wonderful city. The team was friendly, and it was great to work with them and hang out together. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a volunteering experience.

4 months ago

About the experience in: Copenhagen, Denmark

France

2

I was disappointed with my volunteer experience, as the role wasn't what I expected. I hoped to learn and work at the bar but was mostly assigned as a runner. I felt volunteers and staff were treated differently, and the manager never really gave me a chance. Being asked at the last minute to dance during a performance also made me uncomfortable. I think facilities could be improved, especially food support and bike access (+2h). Despite this, I met amazing people, learned some Spanish, and made friends I'll keep in touch with. Thank you to the team, and I wish the best for future volunteers.

5 months ago

About the experience in: Copenhagen, Denmark

Italy

5

I spent 3 months at this hostel and had an amazing time. The atmosphere is welcoming thanks to the friendly and sociable staff and volunteers. This experience also gave me the chance to explore Copenhagen, a fantastic city. A special thanks to Viviana, who was always available and ready to help. During my stay, she gave me great support and her presence truly made a difference. Thanks as well to Jiji, a sweet and energetic person who brings everyone together through activities and helps create a wonderful sense of community. I will take many great memories from this experience with me.

5 months ago

About the experience in: Copenhagen, Denmark

France

3

An excellent experience with the volunteers and part of the staff. The location is optimal and access to the kitchen is convenient.

Unfortunately the management isn’t great in the way they address the volunteers and the impossibility of doing different shifts. A lot of tidying and cleaning work and little service at the bar. Maybe this will change with the new manager.

The six-person room is adequate and welcoming.

The bicycles are available for only 2 hours and no more than 2 people at a time.

5 months ago

About the experience in: Copenhagen, Denmark

Spain

1

I wouldn't recommend it, my sister and I felt that we're never treated as volunteers,but rather as staff,the work is hard as it's in a bar and pub and we endup doing more work than the actual staff.the manager Jiji is difficult to deal with,she has a difficult personality and makes the atmosphere uncomfortable,the hostel management is dreadful and facilities for volunteers are terrible(room, kitchen)shifts are mostly nights finishing at 3am,which my sister did without a change for 3 weeks,TO MY FELLOW VOLUNTEERS you're the really good part of this experience and thanks to all of you XO

5 months ago

Viviana replied

Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. While I do not fully share your perception, I respect your opinion and understand that everyone experiences things differently.

Running a busy hostel requires teamwork from both staff and volunteers, and I regret that you felt uncomfortable during your stay.

I appreciate the work you contributed and wish you all the best for your future projects and travels.

Jiji

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