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Host rating
70 %
Last replied
25 Apr 2024
Reply rate
69.5 %
Usually responds within 2 days
Feedback
42
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Host offers payment
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Description
Our hostel has been providing accommodation to travelers from all over the world for nearly 20 years and has established itself as the most popular hostel in Sofia.
It is a social and travelers-friendly hostel right in the center of Sofia.
We believe that hostel is about sharing - stories, thoughts, music, laugh, good food, travel experiences and different lifestyles.
Our big common room is the heart of the hostel. We have variety of dormitory and private rooms. There are shared computers in our common room and high speed internet access covering all areas. Our wooden veranda is a nice place for a good talk, can of cold beer or glass of wine.
We have created a program aiming at helping the hostel housekeeping team and daily operations and also at contributing to the hostel atmosphere by interacting with like-minded travelers from all over the world and improve the family feel of the hostel.
This program is suitable for travelers with friendly, positive, social and naturally helpful personality that are planning to stay in Sofia for three weeks as a minimum.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us you will have the chance to meet literary hundreds and thousands of people from all over the world from different cultures and coming from different backgrounds.
As we have a sister hostel in Bulgaria’s historical capital Veliko Tarnovo you will be provided with a discounted rates for staying at our hostel there. It’s absolutely gorgeous hostel and lovely town with tons of day trip options that you will be also taken to so that you can promote them as well.
In order to be well informed about local tourist attractions and day trip options you will have the option to do for free or at a discounted rates all local walking tours and day trips so that you have personal experiences that you will be sharing with the hostel guests.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We are hoping that workawayers will become an integral part of the hostel taking part in the daily operations of the hostel such as (but not only): housekeeping, kitchen help, serving breakfast, promoting day trips and activities, walking guests to their rooms, walking guests to the tours starting points, etc.
We would love it if you can help promote available activities such as walking tours and day trips so you will be expected to be well informed about local tourist attractions and day trip options.
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
You will be accommodated in a bed in a mixed dormitory.
Of course you will be provided for free with necessary bedding and towel.
What else ...
In your free time you can join at a discounted rate the day trips and tours that are available such as Sofia walking tour, Rila Monastery day trip etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We are boasting some of the best internet access in Europe, our WiFi connection is working fine. Also at the moment you can have much more space for quiet work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (20)
Our arms and… read more
Since my first day, I was very well welcomed for the staff and also other volunteers, it's a place with good vibes, wonderful people, you can make new friends every single day, and also the job is easy. The location is great, is in the center of Sofia, so few minutes walking you can find groceries,… read more
We don't know what else to say except: Thank you and… read more
Feedback
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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.9)
Communication:
(4.8)
Our arms and… read more
Since my first day, I was very well welcomed for the staff and also other volunteers, it's a place with good vibes, wonderful people, you can make new friends every single day, and also the job is easy. The location is great, is in the center of Sofia, so few minutes walking you can find groceries,… read more
We don't know what else to say except: Thank you and… read more
From high standards of cleaning, talking with guests (translating when needed) to managing the reception (we do that only with people who we really trust that can do the tasks). Strongly reliable in any position you put her in, she won't back down.
It was… read more
The tasks to do are really basic and easy to follow, if you organize yourself within your teammates you can… read more
The work was pretty easy, I was mainly housekeeping with my volunteering friends and three lovely… read more
You can clearly see the positive energy coming from her in her smile, really understanding and cooperative personality. We have no complains whatsoever, the only negative thing we can say is that she stayed for a short period and we couldn't enjoy her presence and vibe for a longer period.
I was working as a housekeeper with some wonderful Bulgarian women and although we didn't speak the same language we understood each other… read more
I think the best… read more
It is very nice, social place. It has great common area and kitchen, which is very useful, if you staying there for a longer… read more
She is a quick learner, super organized and reliable - during the three months she stayed with us she never missed a duty, her work was always perfect!
Her gentle presence will be missed!
We would be more than happy to have you with us again!
Best of luck Domenique!
Asen and all the team are great people polite and respectful
i really enjoy the experience in Sofia it was nice to work with there
thank you for the experience 🙏
The job is pretty straightforward but it is much appreciated when well executed. Also the job can be done in a couple of hours which gives the volunteers plenty of time to explore the city.
I would… read more
We would love to have her with us again at just any time.
She was self organized, diligent and always positive. We can wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.
Thanks for staying with us Pauline and wish you best of luck!
Finn is responsible and disciplined and surely he will fit into just any kind of duty.
No host in the world should hesitate even a second having Finn as a workawayer!
Thanks for your time with us Finn and wish you best of… read more
It was pure joy to communicate with them, they were super organized, honest and devoted to their duties.
We could only wish they would spend more time with us!
Thanks guys for your time with us and wish you best of luck with your future plans!
The Hostel crew
What I can say about this Hostel experience?
The best since I'm traveling!!!!
The team, the hostel, the work, everything was great.
Thank u very much to everyone and for let me share that time with you.
Nano :)
Their cheerful personalities were brightening our days.
In terms of work we can't recommend them highly enough!
They were really effective and they have set new maintenance standards in our kitchen and storage areas.
Wish you happy travels guys and happy… read more
He was diligent doing his duties, communicating with him was easy and we never had any troubles with him.
I'm sure he will be of a good help to any hostel.
Never missed a chance to help. Never neglect his tasks.
Highest possible recommendation for any social service volunteering projects.
Really recommand this place! (The… read more
She was Impressively responsible to her job always finishing her daily tasks without any complications.
She fitted perfectly to the hostel team.
Positive and ambitious by nature Natassia will be a great help for any further volunteering projects.
Good luck and thanks for staying with us Natassia!
Never ever had any washing left behind his shifts.
He was reliable and easy to communicate with.
Highly recommended!
Great social skills. Charismatic nature. Blends in the team easily. Overall a decent volunteer with good performance,… read more
She was enthusiastic about her job, always positive and hard working.
We can't recommend her highly enough. I am sure she will be an excellent addition to wherever she goes next!
Thanks for staying with us and happy travels Nadia!
Hostel team
Sofia, Bulgaria
