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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
4 Apr 2024
Reply rate
52.0 %
Usually responds within 9 days
Feedback
46
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Description
In Bosnian, we set out for to be a home away from home – and guests will find this from the way they are first greeted with traditional Bosnian coffee, to each dormitory, the kitchen facilities and hostel’s community spirit. The newly opened hostel, designed by young architects and graphic designers, is ideally located in one of the oldest parts of the town within a short walking distance to all major city attractions.
Be part of our family.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A chance to experience Bosnian culture, volunteers will get to try traditional homemade food and culinary instructions how to make it. Shared knowledge of what makes Sarajevo special, as well as day trip to area near Sarajevo with the owner.
You will get to see our way of life as we rebuild our country.
Help
Volunteer #1 (preferred):
Reception duties and cleaning.
Volunteer #2:
Cleaning only
Volunteer #3:
Help teaching English to the kids. Let me know if you have a TEFL.
Please write which profile you are applying for when sending a message :)
Our reception is open from 8am until 11pm.
I look forward to meeting Workawayers from all over the world who want to experience Bosnian daily life, and discover what makes us special.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A bunk bed in a 6 bed dormitory.
Laundry service is free of charge for our helpers.
Tea & coffee for the helper team
What else ...
Sarajevo has endless possibilities for a new comer to experience. Our unique blending of East/West cultures gives visitors a chance to see many different traditions of the world. The Sarajevo area is surrounded in mountains, which offer great hikes and panoramas for nature lovers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 231592757587
Feedback (27)
5 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Adam & Erin) for host
We stayed at this Workaway for one month and we had an absolutely amazing stay!
Šejla is a superstar host, and she is also a very impressive business owner. We feel very lucky to have learnt so much from her about how to work at a hostel, as well as the way to run a successful hostel.
Our work schedule gave us a lot of flexibility and we were… read more
Šejla is a superstar host, and she is also a very impressive business owner. We feel very lucky to have learnt so much from her about how to work at a hostel, as well as the way to run a successful hostel.
Our work schedule gave us a lot of flexibility and we were… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam & Erin)
Adam and Erin stayed for one month. They are very sociable and fun people to spend time with. They also finished all of the tasks I required of them, and they were very flexible picking up tasks.
They are both responsible and good at cleaning and reception tasks. This was their first Workaway experience but they handled it very well and learnt a… read more
They are both responsible and good at cleaning and reception tasks. This was their first Workaway experience but they handled it very well and learnt a… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Matilde) for host
I spent 1 month at the hostel, it was my first workaway and it was amazing! The hostel is so nice, confortable, familiar adn definitly the more cleaning in the word! Seijla, the hostel's owner, is really an organized, strong and funny woman. She had organize the volonteers in evry details, so it was easy learning about the hostel rules and the… read more
21 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dominik) for host
I stayed here for 3 weekes and i love this Hostel and all of the people there. Selja is so friendly and helpful, she can answer you nearly everything about culture and history:)
I will definetly come back to this beautiful place. Thanks for everything
I will definetly come back to this beautiful place. Thanks for everything
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(4.9)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
5 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Adam & Erin) for host
We stayed at this Workaway for one month and we had an absolutely amazing stay!
Šejla is a superstar host, and she is also a very impressive business owner. We feel very lucky to have learnt so much from her about how to work at a hostel, as well as the way to run a successful hostel.
Our work schedule gave us a lot of flexibility and we were… read more
Šejla is a superstar host, and she is also a very impressive business owner. We feel very lucky to have learnt so much from her about how to work at a hostel, as well as the way to run a successful hostel.
Our work schedule gave us a lot of flexibility and we were… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam & Erin)
Adam and Erin stayed for one month. They are very sociable and fun people to spend time with. They also finished all of the tasks I required of them, and they were very flexible picking up tasks.
They are both responsible and good at cleaning and reception tasks. This was their first Workaway experience but they handled it very well and learnt a… read more
They are both responsible and good at cleaning and reception tasks. This was their first Workaway experience but they handled it very well and learnt a… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Matilde) for host
I spent 1 month at the hostel, it was my first workaway and it was amazing! The hostel is so nice, confortable, familiar adn definitly the more cleaning in the word! Seijla, the hostel's owner, is really an organized, strong and funny woman. She had organize the volonteers in evry details, so it was easy learning about the hostel rules and the… read more
21 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dominik) for host
I stayed here for 3 weekes and i love this Hostel and all of the people there. Selja is so friendly and helpful, she can answer you nearly everything about culture and history:)
I will definetly come back to this beautiful place. Thanks for everything
I will definetly come back to this beautiful place. Thanks for everything
16 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hunter & Nicholas) for host
Šejla was an amazing host! She took us in at the last minute and really helped us out despite not necessarily needing more volunteers at the time. She was very straight forward with our tasks and took a lot of time to ensure we understood the correct way to do them. We worked various jobs - reception, housekeeping.
The hostel is in a great… read more
The hostel is in a great… read more
16 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hunter & Nicholas)
Hunter and Nick volunteered at my Hostel for one month. They came in on short notice, and immediately wanted to work. They were very dedicated and professional throughout the whole month’s stay, and I would love to have them back! Hunter and Nick were very hard working, always willing to take extra shifts, and always went above and beyond to make… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jesse) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and it was amazing! I stayed for 3 weeks and Šejla was a wonderful host and the hostel had a really nice social and family vibe. The open common room/kitchen of the hostel made it really easy to make friends with other guests and volunteers and Sarajevo is such a beautiful city to explore. The work itself was… read more
19 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi)
Naomi was a great addition to our small team and helped keep the hostel running smoothly when I was away. She is a quick learner who did as asked, was very social with all our guests and went above and beyond!
She even helped me design and make a training manual for future staff and volunteers. She came on as a cleaner but ended up also working… read more
She even helped me design and make a training manual for future staff and volunteers. She came on as a cleaner but ended up also working… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host
I had a great time at this hostel, and it's one of the nicest hostels I've worked at/stayed at/been to.
The guests here are often intellectual and although it is definitely not a party hostel it is a very social hostel with people often staying up late until 2-3 am having discussions, playing UNO, comparing stories etc. Šejla has put a lot of… read more
The guests here are often intellectual and although it is definitely not a party hostel it is a very social hostel with people often staying up late until 2-3 am having discussions, playing UNO, comparing stories etc. Šejla has put a lot of… read more
15 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
I really and the best best experience in the Hostel. It was the first time I was doing a workaway in a hostel and it couldn't have been better. First of all the hostel itself is very beautiful with amazing facilities like a big kitchen, sofas and a terrace with a view over Sarajevo. Also the other staff members and volunteers were amazing and I… read more
24 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
My experience here has been one of the best as a workawayer. Not only because of the incredibly good condition of the hostel itself but also because the warm hospitality of Sejla, Denis, Coti and Stefan.
The work tasks are clear and you will become an expert in housekeeping under Sejla's instructions :). You will work 5h maximum per day 5 days a… read more
The work tasks are clear and you will become an expert in housekeeping under Sejla's instructions :). You will work 5h maximum per day 5 days a… read more
3 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Kariah and Victoria worked independently in a small, autonomous team at the hostel during December and early January. This included reception and cleaning shifts over Christmas and New Years while I was absent. They were sociable with guests and received positive reviews for their interactions and service. They also assisted in closing the hostel… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kariah)
Kariah and Victoria are wonderful.
They worked independently in a small, autonomous team at the hostel during December and early January. This included reception and cleaning shifts over Christmas and New Years while I was absent. They were sociable with guests and received positive reviews for their interactions and service. They also assisted… read more
They worked independently in a small, autonomous team at the hostel during December and early January. This included reception and cleaning shifts over Christmas and New Years while I was absent. They were sociable with guests and received positive reviews for their interactions and service. They also assisted… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Karen Marely)
Marely has been an amazing volunteer, sweet, bubbly and assertive. Since day one she has evolved learning really fast and giving her 100 percent to make everything get the best of outcomes. Problem solving is definitely one of her fortes, just as kindness and social skills. We connected so well, we had had her for 2 years in a row! We will be more… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Angelo ) for host
English is not enough to express how grateful I am with this bunch of beautiful people I found in this gem called Sarajevo.
Sejla, Stefan and Semina were the greatest host I ever met. They really makes you feel as part of their team and family.
Muchisimas gracias por todo, y espero con ansías volvernos a encontrar. Los recordaré con mucho… read more
Sejla, Stefan and Semina were the greatest host I ever met. They really makes you feel as part of their team and family.
Muchisimas gracias por todo, y espero con ansías volvernos a encontrar. Los recordaré con mucho… read more
21 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
Quick learner, it was her first experience in a hostel and we got amazed at how quick and responsible Jordan is. Hope you learned something from us as well. See you in future and miss you :)
(Excellent
)
27 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
I had the BEST time volunteering here!!! If you're wanting to visit Sarajevo in a more immersed way and/or gain hostel experience, this is an amazing place to do so. I mostly worked between 11am-2pm(ish) cleaning (making beds, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, cleaning kitchen, etc.) and sometimes helped with late-night check-ins (perhaps… read more
15 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thalia) for host
This is the most amazing hostel in Sarajevo - I stayed 3 weeks here but wish I was staying much much longer. Sejla, Stefan, and Semina made me feel so welcomed from the first day and the work environment was always happy and wholesome. Sejla is truly inspiring in the way that she runs the hostel, looks after the guests, and her endless amazing… read more
14 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Thalia)
We have never met anyone like Thalia, how she handles the guests and is always willing to help. We already miss her and hope our paths cross again. Her kindness and patience are amazing and we learned a lot from her.
(Excellent
)
14 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Franco) for host
I stayed in this hostel from July to August, It was my first Workaway experience and It was amazing, the place is really clean, the staff it's awsome and welcoming. Chores varies depending on the day but you can easly manage It.
Thank you so much for making my experience overall great!.
Franco.
Thank you so much for making my experience overall great!.
Franco.
13 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aleyda)
Aly is the girl of many skills, nothing but positive words, first one to help you with everything always smiling always positive, we loved having her in a hostel, she is a such an easy-going person and amazing set of skills to fulfill any role.
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
Awesome experience! The hostel is in perfect conditions and has a really friendly atmosphere. I met tons of incredible people here. The tasks are really easy and I had a lot of free time to explore this fantastic city. I'm already missing the cartel and the Bosnian parties. Thanks a lot hermano and yanina for sharing with me!
20 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)
One of the most fun persons, such good energy and always positive, great guy overall to have in the hostel. We enjoyed working with Diego aka Gustavo. You are always welcome here hermano.
(Excellent
)
3 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellie)
We had Ellie for 3 weeks working in the hostel and she fitted in straight away. She is responsible and able to learn everything very fast and she is also good with the guests, She is such a good person and had always smile and positive vibes.
(Excellent
)
3 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brad & Claire)
Brad and Claire were fantastic volunteers. They were great help with housekeeping and reception duties, as well as helping out wherever was needed. Claire even made a big map for our guests with recommendations about the city food and must see things, they put huge effort and made sure every guest felt like home. They had amazing energy and we… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brad & Claire) for host
This was a wonderful Workaway experience! We worked with Stefan and Dzelila who were both super friendly, very warm and lovely to work with! We all got along very well from the get go, and they made us feel super at home.
Our jobs included cleaning the hostel, helping with laundry, working on the reception and chatting to the guests. The hours… read more
Our jobs included cleaning the hostel, helping with laundry, working on the reception and chatting to the guests. The hours… read more
14 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jeff) for host
I volunteered with Sejla for a few weeks in September and had a great time. Sejla and the other staff are all great, the hostel is new and a lot of thought and detail has gone in to it. I did some shifts on reception to cover the staff's days off and helped a bit with making beds and laundry.
Sarajevo is an excellent city and I would recommend… read more
Sarajevo is an excellent city and I would recommend… read more
30 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeff)
We love Jeff :)
We had Jeff for 2 weeks working in the hostel and he fitted in straight away. He is responsible and able to learn everything very fast and he is also good with the guests, taking them out with him in the evenings. We would have him back any time and recommend him to any other hosts as a great worker.
We had Jeff for 2 weeks working in the hostel and he fitted in straight away. He is responsible and able to learn everything very fast and he is also good with the guests, taking them out with him in the evenings. We would have him back any time and recommend him to any other hosts as a great worker.
(Excellent
)
12 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Soren & Becky) for host
We stayed here for over a month and loved every second of it! Our host Šejla had just had her third child, so we didn't get to see her very often; but she was very friendly and nice to be around when we did. Dželila was in charge of us most of the time and she was very fun to be around and was always making us laugh.
As for the work, it was… read more
As for the work, it was… read more
23 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anouk) for host
Volunteering at Hostel for a month was fantastic. Welcomed into the place like I was family, if you are wanting an experience that gives you a a diverse experience then this is it. i can not thank everyone enough for the time I has there and I look forward to coming back in the future for a visit.
24 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pak Sum Ian) for host
Today I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sejla for taking me as a volunteer, it is an honor to be a part of this family for two months. She is a perfectionist and she devoted herself in running the hostel from the interior design, hostel daily operation, food purchase and hostel sterilization. I have learned a lot of her. In addition,… read more
7 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pak Sum Ian)
Ian stayed in the Hostel for almost two months and he was great help. He is a very pleasant, knowledgeable and hard working young man.
Ian amused every guest and share his recommendation of things he visited and liked in Sarajevo. He welcomed everyone with a glass of water and a big smile.
You don't need to explain a lot to Ian because he has a… read more
Ian amused every guest and share his recommendation of things he visited and liked in Sarajevo. He welcomed everyone with a glass of water and a big smile.
You don't need to explain a lot to Ian because he has a… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Arnold) for host
Very late review but I had a very good time staying in this hostel.
It was my first time volunteering and although the organization didn't always work so well I very much enjoyed the month I got to spend in Sarajevo. The volunteer tasks include taking care of check-ins and check-outs at the front desk, cleaning and helping to make the guests feel… read more
It was my first time volunteering and although the organization didn't always work so well I very much enjoyed the month I got to spend in Sarajevo. The volunteer tasks include taking care of check-ins and check-outs at the front desk, cleaning and helping to make the guests feel… read more
7 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alejandro) for host
I enjoy a lot my period in this hostel.
Firstly I highly recommend Bosnia and Herzegovina is a beautiful country, its landscapes there are in its own. And more important, Bosnian people is the most kindest in Europe in my experience so far. They are amazing!!
I was two weeks in and Stephan and Dželila made my stay, they are really hilarious and… read more
Firstly I highly recommend Bosnia and Herzegovina is a beautiful country, its landscapes there are in its own. And more important, Bosnian people is the most kindest in Europe in my experience so far. They are amazing!!
I was two weeks in and Stephan and Dželila made my stay, they are really hilarious and… read more
6 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kara & Jon) for host
My partner and I were lucky enough to be staying here when Shejl needed a volunteer or two. We booked for two nights, ended up extending and then stayed another week as volunteers! Not only was it a very nice, new hostel it was always very clean and comfortable. Shejl and her staff were really welcoming and helpful both with suggestions of what to… read more
4 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sezgin) for host
I volunteered in this modern hostel. and I met very nice people.everyday was different and it was such a pleasure to volunteer here.
I got the chance to live in bosnia culture.
I did some little cleaning work. These things were not generally challenging. I had a lot of time to visit the city.
And I have a photo from every corner of the city. It… read more
I got the chance to live in bosnia culture.
I did some little cleaning work. These things were not generally challenging. I had a lot of time to visit the city.
And I have a photo from every corner of the city. It… read more
3 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marylou) for host
I'm super late for this review, but I wanted to give the biggest thank you to Sejla and Djelila, for my amazing stay!
They are the kindest hosts you can have, they make me feel like home the very first day. Sejla was so generous with me, bringing me to the tunnel museum, Mostar, Illidza, having the best dinner with her mum (who really need to… read more
They are the kindest hosts you can have, they make me feel like home the very first day. Sejla was so generous with me, bringing me to the tunnel museum, Mostar, Illidza, having the best dinner with her mum (who really need to… read more
23 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marylou)
Marylou was waking up early to make guests pancakes even though she is not a morning person ;) We really appreciated that she went out of her way to make guests feel comfortable. She was really friendly and outgoing with everyone! We had a great time on a day trip to Mostar together :)
Safe travels! Wish you all the best!
Safe travels! Wish you all the best!
(Excellent
)
13 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Emre) for host
The hostel is very comfortable and it has a warm environment. Everything at the hostel is new, functional and comfortable which makes your stay more enjoyable. As long as you fulfill your responsibilities in time, which are not so difficult when they are well planned, you will have enough time for yourself and hanging around the city.
Šejla and… read more
Šejla and… read more
14 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elaheh) for host
This is the most beautiful hostel I have ever volunteered in! I arrived at a quiet time of year - therefore the work wasn't very demanding. As volunteers we were required to work behind reception, clean, and hang out with guests. In return we received free accommodation in one of the dorm rooms. THEY HAVE THE MOST COMFORTABLE MATTRESSES!! And it… read more
26 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (CLAIRE) for host
Sejla and Djelila are two adorable persons that I will not forget for sure.
The hostel is very new not even one year !
I arrived during the new year s eve, so there were a lot to do, but it is mostly linked with the period. Otherwise, you have to help for the general maintenance, check in, cleaning the common areas and the bedroom sometimes,… read more
The hostel is very new not even one year !
I arrived during the new year s eve, so there were a lot to do, but it is mostly linked with the period. Otherwise, you have to help for the general maintenance, check in, cleaning the common areas and the bedroom sometimes,… read more
23 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (CLAIRE)
Claire is a free spirit!! We really appreciated her energy in the hostel! She made all the guests laugh and made sure everyone was having a good time. Good luck with everything :)
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos & João )
Carlos was simply amazing!! He was taking photos for us and they were really beautiful! He was cooking delicious Portuguese desserts! He was always doing something to make this hostel a better place. He was very laid-back and was just a sweetheart. We miss him so much and his warm personality. Please come visit us!
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Yulia was so nice to everyone and became friends with hostel guests instantly. We really appreciated having someone who cared so much!! Thank you for all your help, good luck with everything!
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco)
Francesco really impressed us! It was his first time volunteering in a hostel and he did a good job. :)
He was constantly making food for everyone which was really nice and made guests feel at home.
Good luck!! We miss you, thanks for everything!
He was constantly making food for everyone which was really nice and made guests feel at home.
Good luck!! We miss you, thanks for everything!
(Excellent
)
18 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
I couldn't say enough about this house and people, if you want to have a fantastic experience in Sarajevo this is the place ! First, the hostel is brand new and also very well located, close to the old town while in a 100% Bosnian neighbourhood, which is perfect for an immersion in local culture - hence the importance of Bosnian coffee lessons !… read more
