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Reviews of Waterfall Hostel

6 Obala Isa-bega Ishakovića, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

#97 of 121 hotels in Sarajevo

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Review score

Based on 241 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    8.0
    Smooth and affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Some guests tend to become disrespectful by making noise when departing in the small hours of day. As a behavior -which of course is not representative of or restricted to this particular hostel- it becomes extremely annoying to other guests who simply want to rest. To my mind, if you're not willing to respect the people you happen to coexist with, just book a single room somewhere else.

    As central as you can get, almost opposite to the Town Hall and within walking distance from the Old City of Sarajevo, Waterfall is an extremely good-value-for-money hostel housed on the ground floor of an elegant building. It has just two spacious, brightly lit, high ceiling 6-bed dorms overlooking the street, a large -and very functional- kitchen and a sort of a balcony where one may smoke and/or socialise. Rooms, toilets and bathroom are kept clean and tidy. The staff is present on an almost 24/7 basis, ready to assist in any way.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    6.0
    Affordable stay with good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location and good value for money

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedding can be improved and cleanliness as well.

    Good location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi doesn't work, bathroom and kitchen not very tidy/clean but you get what you pay for.

    Good location and cheap.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was super uncomfortable, bathrooms okay clean but could be better. No proper common area. It has potential, but so far, not much has been done with that

    Flexible owner, leaving luggage there after check out was easy, perfect location, super close to the old town

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    8.0
    Perfect area, nice staff, overall good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No locks and no lockers, no bed curtains, felt a bit exposed

    Amazing location, it really can’t be beat

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could be cleaner. Also it wasn’t so safe especially for female travelers

    Location is great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    only one shower and two bathrooms for 20+ people. shower was often unclean and toilets often without toilet paper. front door and hostel door are unlocked 24/7 so anyone can walk in off the street.

    very close to city center and all tourist sites. staff is friendly and helpful. very good value for the location if you need a quick place to sleep, shower, and prep meals while traveling.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one shower and one toilet, not suitable enough when there are over 20 people staying there. Also, the toilet/shower has to be maintained with proper cleaning items (soap etc...). The place needs to be well looked after, needs regular cleaning, making sure everything is in the right place. Additionally, on a few occasions the place was overbooked and people's beds were taken which was unacceptable. Management needs to be better organised.

    The staff are friendly especially, the owner and the beds were comfortable. The wifi worked fine and the hostel was in a prime location. The kitchen had a lot of equipment and has a garden at the back to relax and chill in. The place felt safe and was clean to a decent standard.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms were not very clean, and anybody could have wandered in off the street into the hostel, but reasonably priced and good value for money.

    Property was very and in a perfect location. The beds were comfy enough.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just one shower and two toilets for all that people is simply not enough, so it's hard to keep it clean. Also, not many areas to hang out outside of your room. It's rather small.

    The location is great and the price was good. The guy working at reception was also very kind. They had lockers, which was also good.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    8.0
    It was good hostel located in the city center of Sarajevo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I did not get any key or card scanner to enter the hostel or my room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen had nothing, Found no bowls or cutlery and guests didn't leave it clean. Only one shower and two toilets for everyone to share. Was not a problem as not busy, but could be an annoying wait.

    Great Locatuon across from the old town, near the cable car, very walkable. Staff not airways on location but easily contactable and hero friendly. Great sending photos so very recognisable on arrival. (I get lost often so found the photos very helpful.) Good communication.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's close to tourism center so not quiet during the night.

    Good location, easy to reach tourism spots in the city. The room and bed are clean.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    7.0
    Great location in Sarajevo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one bathroom to shower

    Close to everything! The location is excellent and you can walk everywhere as it’s within reach!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old

    Classic

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A small bedside lamp and a wastebasket in the room would be useful.

    Good location, friendly staff. The private rooms are a little bit too big, so, in the winter it is too cold. Big kitchen. Warm water in the bathroom. There are a lot of things to do around this place. And a nice connection by bus to the airport.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    8.0
    Nice location perfect staff but not the best hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    However, I didn’t find it so clean. Also in my private room, there was no wardrobe. Finally, since it is a small hostel, it is nt easy to find more friends -if you are interested.

    The staff is super nice and kind. Location is quite good.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    8.0
    Great location and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Soundproofing was not very good. Bathroom could be cleaned more. Heating was not very good. I got cold during the night. It would be great if there were hotel slippers.

    The hostel has a great location. Everywhere was in walking distance. The room was nice and comfortable. The staff were helpful and nice.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Behaving

    Behaving nice

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best economical place with amazing location.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, great heating for room.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    9.0
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not clear instructions on how to open the doors, but the staff always helped.

    Amazing location, great staff, quiet and comfortable hostel. Quite recommended.

    Stayed in January 2025

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