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Reviews of Arka Hostel

Rruga Palok Kurti 1, 4001 Shkodër, Albania

#80 of 130 hotels in Shkodër

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Review Score

Based on 59 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts are really nice :) they managed to get us a parking spot (and even parked the car for us, because we could not manage to get into a difficult parking Spot, Thank You again!!), they gave us a helpful number for Trips to Theth and they are even taking care of our backpack during our Trip to Theth. The Communication is Really easy because their english is really good and they were easy to reach by phone even early in the Morning :) the Room was clean and comfortable and they have a lovely garden to spend the Night and have a drink! Thank You for Your hospitality!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    7.0
    Great value for money as a one night pit stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was a bit meagre but you can make do.

    Great location. Really close to the bus stop coming from Tirana airport and the shuttles leaving towards Theth. Staff were helpful and great value for money.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water pressure is a bit inconsistent, too cold/weak to enjoy showering in the mornings, but it was fine in the evenings. It was also a little noisy but not more than in other Hostels.

    They have a freely playable and very well maintained piano in the bar area below :) Rooms were good and staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    7.0
    Solid place close to the Shkodër centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The AC in the room was directly above one of the beds, which meant it would be immediately too cold (because of the wind directly on you) with the AC on but also too hot without it. I could be solved by simply moving furniture around. Our bathroom only had hot water in the shape of single burning hot droplets so I showered on another floor but that bathroom didn't smell very clean. All not the end of the world, but not ideal.

    Nice hostel with a lot of (local?) youth. Close to the centre and kind staff. Had all the necessary facilities.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They offered breakfast, but they haven't it

    Very close to city center and quiet place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2024

    9.0
    Good and quiet place near the city center!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would say is just a little expensive for a shared bathroom room but like I said we were lucky and didn't have any neighbors

    Vey well located and we were lucky enough to have the whole floor for us. Everything was clean and quiet. The cafe had the best coffee in Shkoder according to my coffee-lover partner!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff and location was nice

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen was lame. Lack of tools and unorgenized.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is a kitchen, there are lockers a cafe downstairs and a library which is a great place to work. Staff was nice.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    great location, all good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    8.0
    recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location OK

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    8.0
    Nice
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I could hear everything from my room, so I could not sleep, also, the room was really hot.

    The hostel was clean, with nice kitchen, in the center of the city and kind staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I felt safe, the location was perfect. Thankfully the staff able to communicate with me in English and they were very helpful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    8.0
    Cheap!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms

    The staff and the location, and the balcony

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The set up was strange, never knew who worked there or where to find someone who spoke English. Mainly communicated through google translate or booking.com messenger.

    Good location close to the bus stops. Hostel was clean and comfortable. Nice outdoor area and Laundry was cheap.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    8.0
    Good location, nice and clean hostel, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Small breakfast portion. Wild dogs on the street leading to the hostel (however, we like dogs :) ), but nothing happened. We (me and my friend) got scared a bit, but they didn't attack us.

    Good location, clean room and bathroom, helpful and friendly staff, delicious breakfast. You can pay in EUR in the café.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    7.0
    Clean place, nice owner but problem with water and room key
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Private room does not have a key and no locker so it does not serve the purpose of 'private', feel uncomfortable. The toilet does not have a key at first and so could not be locked. I need to chase the reception to get the key. Water run out when I was taking shower :( you can image how bad that type of situation. Air conditioner is just 60cm directly above the bed (we have a twin room). Everybody will freeze to death with that kind of bad design.

    Very clean, room, toilet, kitchen, etc. all are clean. The garden with tables and chairs is very nice for a cup of coffee, chill, and chat with friends. The owners (husband and wife) are very friendly. They recommend good place to eat and let us checkout 1 hour late when it's rain very heavy outside. Breakfast with croisant and coffee is nice. Location is just 5 min from the bus station (to Tirana, from Montenegro), 2 min to the centre/old town.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's definitely one of the most beautiful and lovely decorated hostels we've ever been to. The drawings on the walls are amazing, the restaurant/bar and veranda have a super welcoming and friendly flair. Yummie crossaint and coffee in the morning. We loved it and would definitely come back!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No social area for the backpackers

    Kind of odd how the hostel is run on the side of a restaurant and not super easy to meet fellow travellers. But absolutely good value for money! And free cappuchino and croissants to sweeten the deal. Would reccomend if you dont care about meeting other travellers!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You need to be back to the hostel before 12:00 at night, like Cinderella.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everyone here was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and quiet with a spotless clean shared bathroom. Perfect stay for before (or after) a long mountain hike. Would stay again, no question.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no internet! no real working staff except for the guys working the bar but they know nothing about what goes on in the hostel there is a place labeled as kitchen but there are no plates, utensils, microwave or fridge, just a table with a chair.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    10
    Friendly and helpful staff nice environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was four beds and suddenly another two beds appear in the room, that was weird. There was people sleeping in the kitchen, that’s not very hygienic. Also if you needed to prepare your breackfast in the morning feels odd to wake up people that should not be there.

    The staff very helpful and friendly. The Coffee card in the property’s backyard give a good environment to work. The beds were nice and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed bugs in both of our beds, couldn’t sleep.

    Good location and good common areas.

    Stayed in August 2023

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