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Reviews of Hostel Pansion Lion

Bravadžiluk 30, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

#98 of 121 hotels in Sarajevo

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Review score

Based on 30 hostel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    6.0
    Great location
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No locks on shower or toilet doors. I saw other beds with broken slates & people sinking through them while asleep. There is NO kitchen, not even a kettle to boil water! There is a night club downstairs which is loud so bring your earplugs. Theres no power outlets or lamps next to beds, just a long extension cord that everyone has to use.

    Location is great, walk straight out the door into the Old Town. All the tourist sites are within a walkable distance. Trams are close by for transport to bus & train station. Air-conditioning worked well as did the wifi. My bed was comfortable. I was there on a festival weekend so a lot of places were already booked out and my choices were low but I think you could find other hostels with better facilities at a way cheaper price. I did book last minute!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Great and affordable place right in the city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Unfortunately, there was one really noticeable issue during my entire stay that does not allow me to give this place a perfect mark. Namely, there was no Wi-Fi connection every day from early evening to the next morning. After around 19:00, the Wi-Fi network, although still active, was reducing the internet speed to such a degree that it was impossible to open even a web browser or the weather app. The connection would then be restored only at around 5:00 in the morning. I cannot be sure about the reasons, but I assume the hosts have a metered Wi-Fi connection, and by evening, guests use up all the data available for a single day. Before arriving, I had expected to heavily rely on the hotel's Wi-Fi, especially in the evenings, and its absence during that time became a huge disappointment for me. So, if you care about having a Wi-Fi connection while being in Sarajevo, this point is worth paying your attention. If the problem indeed lies in the metered nature of the hotel's Wi-Fi, it would be so great if the hosts could replace it with something better. On a completely different note, there were several problems with the bathroom on my floor (the last one), so I had to use the ones on lower floors. It was not a big deal for me personally - and the bathroom on the second floor was truly amazing - but I think this also deserves some attention. Still, despite these issues, as I said above, I definitely recommend this place since there were many more positive things about this hotel than negative ones.

    This hotel is awesome for its price! One cannot compare it to other more expensive hotels, but it definitely exceeded all my expectations, considering it is one of the cheapest options in Sarajevo. The hosts are friendly, responsive, caring and helpful. They answered in detail my many questions I had before the arrival and subsequently helped me with my arrival. They allowed me to check in at around midnight since the only flight that I could take arrived in Sarajevo after 22:00. My room was quite small in size, but it had everything one needs for a short-term stay - so, I was more than happy with it. The best feature of the hotel is its amazing central location. It is located not just "close to the city centre"; it is literally in the city centre, and upon leaving the hotel's premises, you already find yourself on Sarajevo's main street. The old bazaar and all most important historical landmarks are within a 5-minute walk. There are also manyyyy great cafes with amazing Balkan food around the hotel, so you always have a wide selection of food. The bus stop to/from the airport is also right around the corner, which makes getting to and leaving this hotel even more convenient and easy. The hotel has bathrooms on each floor, so even if there are problems with the bathroom on your floor (this happened to me), you can easily use the ones on other floors. To sum up, I definitely recommend this place to everyone looking for good but affordable places in Sarajevo!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorm part wasn’t that clean

    Location and the owner

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no air conditioning.

    The staff is great, very kind and welcoming. The location is nice.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small

    Center Wi-Fi

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers in the second floor did not have hangers. Also, after one minute of shower water was escaping through the door.

    The staff was super friendly and the rooms in general were comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    5.0
    Place to stay in DT
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apart from the beds in the dorm, even couches (meant for people therein) were occupied by arriving new passengers. Not all beds have access to power sockets (I did not) and they have a major issue with working keys to the main door. I had to call one of the sisters from a place she was at to usher me into the hostel. Toilets on the dorm floor did not lock and the bathroom did not have shampoo or shower gel. These are expected at any given place of stay.

    Proximity to the city centre. Friendly reception staff - Mona and Gina (sisters) were very nice and kind and responsive via WhatsApp.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    1.0
    Incredibly dirty, rundown, and a lot of noise! No sleep guaranteed!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had the worst experience at this property. Where do all the positive reviews come from!!! 🤯😱 Unfortunately, the room itself was the dirtiest I’ve ever stayed in. The floor was covered in dust and dirt, and I had to kill three spiders within the first 24 hours. Apart from the bed sheets, which seemed clean, the rest of the room felt neglected. While there were plenty of strong air fresheners, they couldn’t mask how unclean the space was. Also, there were so many strange people around the building that I felt very unsafe!!! To make matters worse, there’s a multiple bars downstairs they play loud music until midnight. It's crazy!! Even with wax earplugs, it was impossible to get any rest. The walls are paper-thin — I could hear everything happening in the adjacent rooms, including very private moments. No sleep at night and during the day, a total nightmare!!! Staying in a room located off the second hallway was especially problematic due to constant noise from other guests. I didn’t sleep at all during my two-night stay. The only positives were the reliable WiFi and the convenient location. Everything else, unfortunately, fell far below expectations.

    Nothing, WiFi worked!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hospitality Donate. for POS therminal

    Hospitality

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothinh

    Nice location, clean and quiet. My room was cold which was a good thing on the summer, no need AC or a Fan.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was a warm family environment. The business owners were reliable, warm-blooded, and helpful. They didn't forget to celebrate my birthday :) Thank you for everything, see you again

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    9.0
    Balkan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found communication a bit unpleasantly self-assertive at occasions. Nevertheless....it was worthy the stay. )

    The surprise element when entering the third floor big room.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The comfort, the central location, the friendliness of the staff.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    10
    perfect
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    smiling welcomes

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2022

    1.0
    Not worth the money. You can stay at much better place for the almost same price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Duplex Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There's no window in the room. Old, uncomfortable beds, poor furniture. Super loud music during the night (there's bar in the same backyard as the hostel). Definitely not suitable for staying with kids (and even without them). Booking.com should consider removing this place off the list.

    Location is great. Ladies at the desk were the nicest. Super helpful, understanding, kind, good english, the best. That was the only pros of our stay and I am sorry for them that I have to write this negative review. They did everything they possible could to help us.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best staff I met during my trip around croatia, Bosnia and montenegro. Very good balance price/service. Highly recommended

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    10
    In the middle of everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and fantastic hosts!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    It would be the first place I would think of when I want to travel again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was very clean, hygienic and centrally located. The staff had made the comfort and safety of the guests their primary mission. I would like to thank the gentleman for his interest and concern.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    5.0
    Very bad parking staff, very rude, and agressive, police had to intervene
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Verry agressive parking staff, we had daily card, payed, and he was nervous, lack of IQ, very agressive. police had to react As citizen of this city, i m ashamed of this. He is lucky he is still alive. We had a wedding day and he ruined everything because of his lack of IQ He reacted without any valid reason. Jedno veliko sramota!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

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