Reviews of Golden Age Hostel
39 Bekir Ali Riza, 6000 Ohrid, North Macedonia
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuch a great vibe in the hostel, the owner is wonderful and it’s super social. A great place for meeting people!
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice environment and position between bus station and city center
Noisy at nights. No curtains nor lockers. Small bathroom. Difficult to get asleep.
Dear Thomas, Thank you for your feedback. Just to clarify, all of our dorms are equipped with lockers located under the beds. Regarding the curtains, we don’t advertise or show them in any of our photos. 🙂 Wishing you safe travels!
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe volunteers were super nice and they brought good energy
It wasn’t that organized and a bit unclean
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewi would genuinely highly recommend this hostel. the owner philip is very friendly and generous and would help yiu with whatever you need. the histel is a 10 min walk from the beach but in a nice and quiet neighborhood. the hostel felt like home with a well equipped kitchen and common area with amenities like an actual coffee machine, free tabaco, a lot of free food and everything you need to cook and a very relaxing common area. aswell as a terrace and a garden. booked 2 night and stayed a week.
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThey just saved me twice and I couldnt be more glad to accidently fell into this Hostel-sweet, helpfull and very open minded- thank you guys for everything
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe best hostel I’ve stayed at - didn’t even feel like a hostel, more so a friend’s house Filip is a great host, makes everyone feel welcome and is always around to hang out with, give recommendations etc The hostel itself is close to the centre and very clean 100% recommend and great to work remote from too
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe owner and the staff are great, it’s easy to meet other guests
Too much noise and light in the rooms
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClean, social, nice staff, relaxed environment, quick walk to the center
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFriendly hosts
Hygiene
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe bed and shower room are clean
I don't know why the evaluation is so good When I arrived, the owner was away and there was only his mother I contacted the owner about the check-in method, but he didn't get a reply And when I thought I got a reply, they said we were in Tirana now There was no explanation or explanation from the owner or his mother about how to use the hostel. Can I ask you to pay for the conversation I had with the owner? Only Did you discriminate because I'm Asian?
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, amazing balcony, the host was very helpful, and the room had everything we needed. Thank you!
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFirst of all, thank you for everything, Filip. It was a great place with friendly people. Filip, the owner, was always there to help, and with daily events at the hostel, we got to socialize more with other guests. I highly recommend staying here – it truly felt like being in my own family’s house.
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel is basically a beautiful villa ,with an amazing garden just 10 min walking from the Old Town ,amazing place ,amazing wifi. The best from all looks to be the owner Filip.He is very chill and super friendly ,this makes the other guests to interact better with each other and create a good atmosphere. I just have one little advice ,you have amazing and solid beds but please change the planks under the mattresses , as soon as you move just a bit they shake and this couse discomfort. The rest was amazing
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great — just a 5-minute walk from the bazaar and close to the Old Town. The hostel has a big garden and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that makes it easy to meet people. The AC is strong (which you’ll appreciate in the summer heat), and there’s a beautiful view from the balcony. Plus, it’s in Ohrid — a truly breathtaking town that elevates any stay.
The place is quite messy overall. Surfaces didn’t feel very clean. In my room, for instance, none of the cutlery had been properly washed. It could use a good deep clean throughout. Also, not a complaint but a heads-up — I did spot a few small scorpions on the balcony, so maybe keep your shoes on when you’re outside.
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything. Great staff, great location, great atmosphere.
Having to leave
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat people, hospitality and a very comfortable easy going stay! Nice meeting you brother I’ll catch you on the flip side!
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewOhrid is a very special place, and if you find a hostel like Golden Age... well, you won't want to leave. The beds have a drawer underneath to organize things, and it makes it very practical. The managers are super friendly and make you feel at home. They organize meals, games, and even put a screen in the garden to watch soccer or movies. This brings people together a lot, and you end up making friends with everyone. Also if you are in the hostel for five nights, laundry is free. I recommend it 🙂
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