Hostel Himarë, Albania

5.0
(26 reviews)26

Help in a chill Hostel and enjoy the nature and beach in Himare

Connect with international travelers
24 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
18 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
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Dec
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Welcome to Natural Hostel in the picturesque village of Himare. Surrounded by beautiful nature, the hostel is a peaceful retreat, just a 7-minute walk from the crystal-clear, blue beach. I'm looking for help with running the hostel. Motivation and good vibes are highly a must. Housekeeping, cleaning, breakfast, checkin/out and dinner are our main tasks. Join me in creating a welcoming and cozy home for travelers and backpackers to enjoy! :)

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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26 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 24 Meeting international travelers
  • 18 Get in touch with nature
  • 15 Meeting locals
  • 14 Immersing in the local culture
  • 11 Practicing English
  • 6 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 14 3. Good health and well-being
  • 11 15. Life on land
  • 4 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Lauren

United States

5

Volunteering with Serxho and the other volunteers at the hostel was absolutely the highlight of my time in Albania, the atmosphere at the hostel is so welcoming and you really create a great community with volunteers and guests! Work was in the morning and evening helping with breakfast/dinner and changing beds. You then had most of the afternoon free to go to the beach and explore the surrounding area. Highly recommend this position and hope that I will return next summer, miss you the hostel!

about 1 month ago

Rachel

United States

5

I really loved my time at the hostel and could have spent all summer here had I not had other plans. Sergio is so kind and flexible and taught me a lot about Albania and food! He's a great cook and I felt like I was a part of a family here. The work was fun for me and didn't feel much like work and I liked that everyone works together so tasks get done quickly. Himare is beautiful and there is so much to do. The local beach is stunning and the hostel is small and has a friendly social vibe without being a party hostel. Sergio is around majority of the time and a quick communicator!

4 months ago

Tess

United States

5

Sergio makes this place feel like home away from home!! I would recommend this experience to anyone…he has created something special making it hard for guests and volunteers to leave. As my first volunteer experience it truly exceeded my expectations :)

5 months ago

Marcus

United States

1

I loved Himarë and the hostel's atmosphere, but my experience was more negative than positive. The listing promised 5-hour days and 2 days off, but I often worked 6–8 hours with only 1 day off. Any concerns were dismissed as needing to be "flexible." Serxho became increasingly aggressive, especially toward younger volunteers. Training was minimal, communication was poor, and volunteers were left to solve problems caused by overbooking. I wouldn't recommend this hostel for young volunteers or anyone uncomfortable with being yelled at.

3 months ago

Haley

United States

5

Had an unforgettable time volunteering at the hostel! Serxho is a fabulous host and cares deeply about the hostel and the guests. The vibe is so communal and welcoming and the food is absolutely incredible! This volunteer experience definitely takes work but is so worth the effort! Leaving Albania with a bunch of new friends and a place I will forever think of as home <3

about 1 year ago


Serxho replied

I received Halle for two weeks like a volunteer and I can say that was really good to have her. She is very friendly and committed on the daily working hostel. We had such a great team of volunteers in which Halle played a great role. She knows how to work in group. Thank you Haley

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