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Reviews of Hostel Sova

Ilije Ognjanovića br.26, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia

#41 of 50 hotels in Novi Sad

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Review score

Based on 278 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    they didn't provide us with a key, every time to enter we had to ring the bell, "disturbing" the lady who works there, even in late night. They could probably buy a new hairdryer, as the one she gave me doesnt really work. When you are out of the room, i had the impression that the lady keep observing you (maybe she is afraid we would break something or do something wrong?!)

    The hostel was very clean, and very central. All in all i recommend to stay here

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have genius discount but they didnt accept this and charged me the full price. The difference is minimal 1eur but still is not fair to guest.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nobody was there to open the door.. we kept outside waiting for a long time

    bedroom was fine

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Čudno zujanje rano ujutru(rotaciona pegla iz 70'), fali toalet(wc) papir, samo dva produžna kabla od 5m, glavni ulaz zgrade nema bravu tako da može svako i svakakvi ulaze i da izlaze na zadnja vrata koja su širom otvorena. I sto moram da svaki put da zvonim da uđem u objekat

    Bus 4(Liman IV-- CENTAR-Ž. STANICA) staje blizu smeštaja samo što morate da odete do prve stanice pravo ka Bulevaru jer tu Bus skuplja putnike umesto sa stajališta kod Autobuske-Železničke stanice. Smeštaj je u sam centar grada, što je odlična lokacija. Bus linija 17 ide za Big(mall) tržni centar.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Best balance of price/comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good choice for a solo traveler. Especially if you're on a budget. A nice woman at reception can solve all your problems without any English. The old town is 5 minutes away and a cool place to have breakfast right below.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay at a very central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We received only one towel per person. It would be good to get two, one for showering and one for the face. There should be a third one in the bathroom to dry hands with. It should be avoided to vacuum the facilities before 10 am since the room is not isolated and one can hear the noise.

    The location is really central and the room was very clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    7.0
    Sanya is friendly and the care taker sleeps in the hall . It’s very diidocult to open the balcony and stood at late nig
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s an old building and washrooms are old. Buy they are comfortable

    The location is perfect . Budget friendly . .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    7.0
    i have mixed feelings about this stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom and toilet were extremely dirty and smelly.

    The hostess was very kind. The room was decently clean. The hostel is located about 15 minutes' walk from Spence, the place where concerts are held.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private bathroom is across the hall, not inside the room.

    Location, it was very warm room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    9.0
    Lovely people, excellent value for money, superb location. Over all - great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could be improved. Everything else was excellent

    Hospitality, value for money, location and hygiene

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    8.0
    Google maps
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Google Maps can't properly find the hostel

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Super central, comfortable, good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The signage on the place could be better, it wasn't super clear if we were in the right place. The older lady that answers the door doesn't speak English, which can make things slightly difficult. Although she can ring someone else if you need to speak English.

    We had a private room, which was spacious and came with a balcony. The owner/manager went out of her way to help us.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    only one single person bathroom, rooms needed more ventilation because 10 people sleep in them

    the lady working there was polite and she made tea for me in the morning. thank you

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

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

    The lady at the reception was very kind and helpful. Appreciate her a lot.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice place. I was very confortable there. Thanks to the lady, she is like a mom.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t have keys to enter the hostel so we had to wake up the staff all the time so I felt a bit bad about it.

    The location was perfect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    Nice, quiet hostel on first floor in Novi Sad Old town, near bus stops.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Main staff member speaks no English. Maturs on dorm bed a little hard.

    Spacious dorm room. bathroom opposite dorm, with toilet, sink, shower. Shower has good power and hot water. Hooks in bathroom to hang towel/clothes. Window in room. Bed sheets provided, towel provided. Free, good speed WiFi. Free tea/coffee available. Cafes/restaurants near by. In the heart of the 'old town'. Nice comfy lounge.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    Spacious, quiet hostel with nice staff in heart of Novi Sad, cheap, comfy lounge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No lifte/elevator to hostel. The main staff member speaks no English. There seems to be only one bathroom/toilet. No key offered to enter hostel. Matrus on dorm bed a little hard.

    A nice small quiet hostel in Novi Sad's 'old town' close to the main square and padestrian walking street with shops, cafes, restaurants. 5 minute walk to the main street with local buses to/from the main city and inter-city bus station. Hostel only has 2 or may be 3 dorm rooms. I was in a spacious 8-bed mixed dorm and was given a bottom bunk. Bed had sheets, and pillow with pillow case. Plug socket near bed. Lockers near bed. 2 tables in dorm room, one chair. Window could be opened to let in air. Small bathroom with toilet, sink and shower is opposite the dorm room. Shower had hot water and good power. Lots of toilet paper available and hand soap on sink. Rubbish bin in dorm. Free good speed Wifi in dorm and throughout the hostel. Hostel on 1st floor. Nice large comfy lounge with large leather armchairs, also tv in lounge. Small balcony to sit and enjoy the sun and have tea/coffee, free on request. Famous Cafe Kombinat outside downstairs. Main door to the building is never locked. Hostel main door is locked. Press a button next to door to be admitted. A nice, friendly lady who speaks no English, is always in hostel. Another lady who does speak English is there most mornings. Petrovaradin Fortress is a 20 minute walk or 2 stops on the number 3 bus. It's free to enter. The Danube River is roughly 400 metres distance.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

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

    Nice lady, and a nice, quiet, clean room. Great location too.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    9.0
    It was the best of hostel experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    In general everything was very good. Only the shower and sinks could have been better.

    The hostel was located in the middle of historical and touristic places. It was quite close to bus stops, supermarkets and restaurants. I chose this hostel for the EXIT Festival, which took place on the same dates. It is only a 10-minute walk from the festival area. The thing I liked most about the hostel was definitely its location. Hostel owner Sanja was so caring and friendly that I was very happy. Besides; We had a great time on the balcony of the hostel and Sanja supported us. I can only say one thing for the whole idiom; extraordinary.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    8.0
    Make the most of Novi Sad on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sharing a bathroom with 9 others is never the best, but it was kept very clean so my only comment would be the lack of common space. Aside from the small kitchen and bedroom itself the only other room (the one with blue sofa) felt more like an office than a common room...

    very central location, the lady cleaning there was lovely very committed and also trying to help although my poor Serbian didn't allow us to talk at all!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

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

    only one bathroom for pretty much whoever’s staying there, so if not many ppl not too bad, but I could imagine with 10 it would suck

    pretty good stay. good location. etc.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a family room for 2 persons, it had a separate entrance but the common wall with the reception. The bed is all creaky, even if you barely move. And there were no pictures of our room, only the reception photos and other rooms which looked better than ours. It would be great to add the pictures in the description of the family room and maybe do something with the bed.

    The hostel is in the very center, 5 minutes or less from the main Cathedral (Црква Имена Маријиног). The towels and bed linen smelt very nice and fresh.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    8.0
    In the heart of Novi Sad
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -quite small shared bathroom and shower; -some language barrier with the lady of the night shift.

    -unbeatable location in the heart of the city; -quite cheap option; -24h check-in.

    Stayed in April 2023

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