Stone City Hostel

We try to create a fun atmosphere for guests and volunteers alike. We think it's important to build a community to make the tasks run smoothly. We also believe in working hard and being professional. Balance is what we find most essential. We believe in having a well trained staff, but we want to have fun too. We want to socialize, make friends, explore the town and surrounding wilderness, and run a successful hostel. Luckily, we think that if the staff is happy then our guests will be too.

We, the owners of the hostel, are a Dutch/American couple who are passionate about travelers and Albania. We have a combination of local staff and volunteers throughout the season. We enjoy the cultural exchange element of running a hostel but don't wish to be a foreign island (which is why we always make sure to keep locals on the payroll). Our cleaning lady is essential to our team and has been with us from the beginning. We also have one to two shift workers that share the same exact duties as a volunteer. We care about our business and want it to be successful. We believe the start of any successful business is a happy and healthy staff. Plus, we are looking to meet people and make new friends just as much as any guest or volunteer.


Reviews

4.0
4 reviews4

Staff & Host

4.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

United States

5

Amazing people and amazing hostel, very fun vibe and enjoyed every minute

5 days ago

United States

5

I could not have had a better experience. The hostel itself is beautiful in every way. I felt at home immediately. The staff that work there are welcoming, understanding, and amazing. The owners are absolutely wonderful too! They’re flexible, they include you in everything, they treat you amazing and help out when/if you need it. I even joined them on a hike and an off-roading trip while I was there! They also feed you the most amazing food!!
This place is truly a gem. I loved EVERY SECOND of being there, and I’m already planning on going back next year!

8 days ago


Brenna replied

We loved having you!!!! Best of luck for this next chapter! You will be missed!!!!

United States

5

I had an amazing time volunteering at Stone City! Brenna and Walter are some of the kindest, smartest, most well-traveled people I have ever met and make you feel like family the moment you walk through the door. The work is extremely reasonable and you have plenty of time to explore the city and other parts of Albania. Thank you so much Walter and Brenna I'll never forget my time with you guys and I'm sure I'll be back to visit soon!

about 1 month ago


Brenna replied

We absolutely loved having you in Fiona! You are such a fun and kind person! Hope to welcome you back here again! Best wishes until then

Mexico

1

El lugar está excelente..y me la pasé genial.. pero independientemente de eso ...Solo dure un día. Solo diré que me tomé muy enserio el papel de interactuar con los huéspedes.. tanto que deje mi turno..lo que ocasionó que el dueño .me dijera que no me quería en el Lugar... no lo tome personal..solo creo que debería de haber algún tipo de seguro o respaldo por parte de la aplicación...yo por suerte tengo dónde quedarme... pero imaginó si esto le dijeran a alguien más... que viajo desde el otro lado del mundo....pues su voluntariado se convertiría en una pesadilla..

9 months ago


Brenna replied

Unfortunately Ramses was not interested in working. We gave him a few shifts to see if things would improve (after telling him our concerns) but he refused to do tasks and instead was only drinking.


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