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11 Apr 2024
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Description
We are looking for Workawayers all year and we prefer people who are willing to stay for a longer period of time, but at least for four weeks. Helping at our hostel you will experience what it takes to run a small hospitality business, and we hope that staying with us will help you to develop your personal and even professional skills.
Our hostel is located in the center of Himara, just a five-minute walk from the main beach. Himara is mostly a beach destination, but as it is surrounded by amazing nature the hostel stays open all year round. Milto restored his family stone house and has been running the hostel since 2012.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is a big garden area around the hostel full of grapevines and orange trees. We also organise hiking & bike tours to nearby village and grow our own vegetables in our small garden. Milto's Mum and Dad, both of whom speak very little English, also reside on the premises – so get ready for cultural exchange and new communication opportunities! Other members of the family include our super friendly dogs Bataria & Choco, and some cats.
Help
We are a two-headed local staff. One of them is the woman taking care of the house to be clean and nicely prepared for the guests. The other is me - the owner of the place and at the same time manager of the hostel. I do everything which is required to run a hostel. This includes for example managing the bookings and check- ins, to ensure that guests are happy, fixing and repairing, and in general to keep the house a welcoming place. I am your first contact person when volunteering at the hostel.
Mainly we ask you to help at the reception (check-ins, recommendations, rentals) and the house-keeping (tidying up the common areas, feed the dogs and cats). We are looking for self-motivated individuals because we find it important that you help out and do things on your own initiative.
If you're up to it, you can also organize movie nights, board game evenings or hiking tours into the mountains. Our goal is to provide everyone with the best possible experience :) We also have a big garden where you can let your creativity speak (street art on the fences for examples).
Minimum stay, preferably, four weeks or longer. We expect you to help us some 25 hours per week and you will have at least two days off, depending on how many guests and volunteers there are. Some days are simply busier than others :) In return we are offering accommodation in a staff-only tents June, July,August, September, at the hostel, supplies for lunch or dinner.
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Albanian: Fluent
Accommodation
Dormitory room.
What else ...
Even on those days where you are working you can still make the most of the day! Depending on which kind of atmosphere you prefer, you have got at least five beaches you can hike or bike to within a couple of minutes. Also, there are several cultural sights (castles, old towns, churches) around Himara that you can easily hitchhike or even walk to.
For your days off we recommend you to explore some secret beaches that require more effort to get to (Gjipe), to try hiking or biking into the hinterland of Himara (Kurvelesh) or to get on a roadtrip to Gjirokaster, Butrint or even to the ancient city of Corfu.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Flexible – 25 hours per week
Host ref number: 281292822673
Feedback (31)
26 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
I am so thankful to have chosen this place as my first workaway experience. I arrived to the hostel in mid-april, and stayed until mid-may. Slowly but surely we started having guests and I starting meeting people and I made incredible friends up until my last night. What I love about this place is that there are many places to relax and hang out,… read more
28 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ines & Matias) for host
We spent a month and a half helping out in the hostel, refurbishing and repairing furniture, the kitchen, the kayaks, the rooms, a little bit of everything.
We shared time with Milto and his family who were very kind at all times and made us feel part of it. We will miss Luka, Gina and their food haha.
Himarä is a very nice place, with beautiful… read more
We shared time with Milto and his family who were very kind at all times and made us feel part of it. We will miss Luka, Gina and their food haha.
Himarä is a very nice place, with beautiful… read more
6 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (ISSEI) for host
I stayed here for about a month! I am so honored to have met Milto and his family!
There is also a connection with Japan, and even though I have been traveling for half a year
I felt a sense of closeness, and it was a precious time! My main job was to renovate the hostel, which I enjoyed because it was very chill and flexible.
It was really… read more
There is also a connection with Japan, and even though I have been traveling for half a year
I felt a sense of closeness, and it was a precious time! My main job was to renovate the hostel, which I enjoyed because it was very chill and flexible.
It was really… read more
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26 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
I am so thankful to have chosen this place as my first workaway experience. I arrived to the hostel in mid-april, and stayed until mid-may. Slowly but surely we started having guests and I starting meeting people and I made incredible friends up until my last night. What I love about this place is that there are many places to relax and hang out,… read more
28 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ines & Matias) for host
We spent a month and a half helping out in the hostel, refurbishing and repairing furniture, the kitchen, the kayaks, the rooms, a little bit of everything.
We shared time with Milto and his family who were very kind at all times and made us feel part of it. We will miss Luka, Gina and their food haha.
Himarä is a very nice place, with beautiful… read more
We shared time with Milto and his family who were very kind at all times and made us feel part of it. We will miss Luka, Gina and their food haha.
Himarä is a very nice place, with beautiful… read more
6 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (ISSEI) for host
I stayed here for about a month! I am so honored to have met Milto and his family!
There is also a connection with Japan, and even though I have been traveling for half a year
I felt a sense of closeness, and it was a precious time! My main job was to renovate the hostel, which I enjoyed because it was very chill and flexible.
It was really… read more
There is also a connection with Japan, and even though I have been traveling for half a year
I felt a sense of closeness, and it was a precious time! My main job was to renovate the hostel, which I enjoyed because it was very chill and flexible.
It was really… read more
21 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
I spend a great time at the hostel! The place is spacious and very comfortable, in a very good location.
Milto is a very experienced person who has taught me a lot and has given me a lot of comfort during my stay, I am very grateful for that, as well as his wife and his parents who are very hospitable.
The place is very quiet and relaxing and… read more
Milto is a very experienced person who has taught me a lot and has given me a lot of comfort during my stay, I am very grateful for that, as well as his wife and his parents who are very hospitable.
The place is very quiet and relaxing and… read more
23 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)
It was a pleasure for us to have Mathilde here,
we recommend her without hesitation.
we recommend her without hesitation.
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (theafromnz)
Thank you for your help with the hostel,
and with collecting olives and making oil,
it was a pleasure to have you here.
and with collecting olives and making oil,
it was a pleasure to have you here.
(Excellent
)
9 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Agustin & Ariadna) for host
21 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host
Not very busy in the low season, but between the guests that came through and the other volunteers, there was lots of great people to meet. As for the work load, everything is as advertised and schedules are very flexible, giving lots of opportunity to explore the surrounding area
19 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabela Sofía & Santiago Andres)
Isabela and Santiago were great help. We hope to have them again in our hostel. It was also great that they stood for such a long time. They got very familiar with our hostel and with us. Thank you very much for the time we spent together. We hope we can see each other again. We really recommend this couple.
(Excellent
)
25 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Isabela Sofía & Santiago Andres) for host
This it was our first workaway experience, and we'd return, either as guests or as volunteers.
The hostel is very beautiful, amazing garden, plenty of oranges threes, perfect to enjoy the day under the shade. Himara is probably the best small city in Albania, and for sure the one with the most beautiful beaches at all.
About the work at the… read more
The hostel is very beautiful, amazing garden, plenty of oranges threes, perfect to enjoy the day under the shade. Himara is probably the best small city in Albania, and for sure the one with the most beautiful beaches at all.
About the work at the… read more
7 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
I loved my time at this Hostel. I stayed at this workaway three weeks, for the peak of high season of August. Milto&family are very welcoming hosts.
The hostel is lovely place, designed and decorated with very good taste. The work is never too hard (reception, cleaning and helping with maintenance as needed) and the shift system means you always… read more
The hostel is lovely place, designed and decorated with very good taste. The work is never too hard (reception, cleaning and helping with maintenance as needed) and the shift system means you always… read more
18 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mayra Ayelen & Nicolas Javier)
Mayra and Nico were excellent volunteers. They understood everything very quickly about how our place is run. Communication with them was very good. I recommend them to every hostel because they know how to make people feel welcome. Hope to have you again at our place.
All the best.
All the best.
(Excellent
)
30 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mayra Ayelen & Nicolas Javier) for host
We spent almost three months in the hostel. Now, Himara is our favorite place ;) !!!
The task are easy to do. Reception of the hostel, helping with some cleaning and maintence of the place.
It has everything you need and well equipped with and amazing garden where you can relax with a stunning view of the mountains.
If you are looking for beaches,… read more
The task are easy to do. Reception of the hostel, helping with some cleaning and maintence of the place.
It has everything you need and well equipped with and amazing garden where you can relax with a stunning view of the mountains.
If you are looking for beaches,… read more
7 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host
I spent a month here in the Hostel and I am glad I got the opportunity to experience this small paradise. The hostel sits just a bit outside of the center of Himara giving us luxury of green garden areas while also being only a 5 minute walk from the main beach of Himara.
The hostel is run daily by the volunteers along with Alma who is a local… read more
The hostel is run daily by the volunteers along with Alma who is a local… read more
4 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leila) for host
Himarë is my favorite place in Albania right now, and part of that is because of my time at this hostel. I went for the olive season and learned a lot with Luis, Angie and Ariani. Part of our tasks was to cover shifts at the hostel and I also felt very comfortable. The hostel is very nice and quiet with a beautiful garden, and you can always be… read more
4 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
I spent four weeks in this hostel during the picking olive season, i ve learn a lot about olive oil process ,harvest and had very nice time helping ariani angie and luis. Himara is the perfect place to stop if you like hicking biking or chill at the beach. Thanks milto gina and luka for everything. See you next time.
10 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Franco & Milena) for host
Our experience as workaweyers at this place was incredible. We loved being there from day one. Surrounded by nature and tranquility, meeting new people every day and receiving a lot of love from those who worked there. Adrian, Lucas, Gina and Alma, whom we miss very much. The hostel is beautiful, and we always had good communication with Milto for… read more
4 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Franco & Milena)
We are very happy that we had Milena ans Franco at our hostel. From the first moment they understood our hostel, system and how to run the place. They communicated also very nicely with our guests and employees.
I definitely recommend them and personally i hope to have them again to help in our hostel.
I definitely recommend them and personally i hope to have them again to help in our hostel.
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Camila Rocio)
I definitely recommend Camila. She was very good with our guests and took great care of our hostel.
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Austin) for host
Well my 3 month volunteering in Himara is over. All I can say is I’m very thankful and greatful you let me stay here during this whole crazy pandemic. All though during all this we had only several guests it was okay cause we got to work on other projects at this very beautiful hostel. I got to create some artwork, me and the other volunteer Ian… read more
1 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Francesca) for host
I am very greatful that I got to stay at this hostel for a month, even though there weren't that many guests (January) I learnt so many new things and it was such a nice, chill experience :) thank you Milto!
20 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca)
The German girl was very helpful in the Hostel and we highly recommend her. We would be happy to come back again, have a nice trip Franni.
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mateo)
Gisella and Mateo are a great couple and even though they haven't really worked in a hospitality business before, they immediately became an invaluable part of our hostel. Without you guys it wouldn't have been possible to run the hostel and to provide our guests such great experiences! Mateo and Gisella helped running the reception of the hostel,… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mateo) for host
We spent a month at the hostel in September and it was a new experience for us and very enriching. The place is beautiful and the work is easy and organized. We couldn't meet Milto because he wasn't in the country but we thank Adrian very much for teaching us and making our stay a good one. Himara has incredible places to go and the work leaves a… read more
1 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
This place in Albania is a true paradise. The hostel has an awesome energy and everyone that comes in can feel it. The best place you can visit in Albania abd the best beach destination ever! I can't wait to go back. Thanks guys to make this an unforgetable experience!
30 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (naturelover38) for host
I volunteered at Milton's place to help other staff members for running the hostel. The duties weren't hard at all. It is one of the best workaway experiences I have had. Himara is one of the greatest spots I have been in Albania. It's an undiscovered paradise with nice and clean beaches, it's friendly people and it's green nature. I would like to… read more
16 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
It was an amazing experience working in this hostel! The place has a lot of hammocks to chill and is surrounded by incredible beaches and mountains. The job is easy and fun as you meet really nice travelers. The work is mainly reception and you have plenty of free time to explore Albania. I already miss the pizza nights! Thank you very much for… read more
31 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carolina & Pablo) for host
This was by far the best hostel experience we have had in work-away ever ! The tasks were very relaxed and we really enjoyed doing them. Working in the reception was really nice to improve our English ! The hostel is very nice with an unbeatable location in the beautiful town of Himara. near to the beach and with amazing panoramic views from its… read more
31 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina & Pablo)
What a wonderful couple,! Pablo and Carolina were with us for 2 months and they were really helpful ! Both worked in the reception in a very responsible and transparent way.
Pablo is a lover of the sea and kayak so he was very efficient recommending good beaches to the guests and encouraging them to rent our kayaks and bicycles to know different… read more
Pablo is a lover of the sea and kayak so he was very efficient recommending good beaches to the guests and encouraging them to rent our kayaks and bicycles to know different… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emiliano) for host
I really enjoyed my time in this hostel! they are great! I had the opportunity to learn how to manage the place and that was amazing, Milto Luca an Gina are great! they give to me all the meals and all the comfort that they have! I hope to have to opportunty to came back! thanks for all!! I will miss u!
15 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emiliano)
Emiliano stayed with us one month and 20 days and he was really good volunteer! he made a lot of graphic desing jobs, like the flayer of the hostel, and different type of signs, he also made a lamp, he painted a door, he made a window to cover a hole, and also he made construction jobs.
He really learned how to manage the hostel, responding to… read more
He really learned how to manage the hostel, responding to… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stecy)
Stecy and delphine stayed with us three weeks and they were really good volunteers! Even with the bad weather they managed to find some time to paint a couple of doors, help us with decoration, trying to do some art in the garden. They were also really attentive and carrying with the dogs, doing walks with Ella, playing and cudding them all… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stecy) for host
We stayed 3 weeks in April at the hostel, and it was one of the best workaway that we did during our journey. The job was very chill at first because of the bad weather, the last week was just amazing. We met numerous people from all around the world. We were very independant and loved to manage the hostel by our own. We met 3 workawayers, who… read more
25 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hellena)
Hellena is a wonderful funny human and a hard worker! She was self-motivated in completing tasks and looked for opportunities to improve things around the hostel. Very knowledgeable, good with guests, and overall one of the best workawayers you can find! come back to visit us! you always have a home here :)
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)
Natalia is the perfect workawayer. It was an incredibly enriching to have Natalia here with us. She is an absolutely responsible and trustworthy person and you will LOVE her. She works in a friendly and professional manner. She is always welcome again! Come back!
(Excellent
)
23 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Leeandria & Erik) for host
The hostel was a very peaceful and beautiful experience to have, we have stayed for a month and really enjoyed it, we were some of the first volunteers to help with milto's hostel on our own while Milto was away.
It has been a grand experience as it has shown us how it is to manage a business at a small scale, as a personal project we built a… read more
It has been a grand experience as it has shown us how it is to manage a business at a small scale, as a personal project we built a… read more
11 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sin Bei & Chang Dar) for host
We have been here for three months. That was olives season in November, we had a lot of fun picking olives. If you are seeking for a quiet and comfortable place, the Hostel in winter will be suitable for you.But of course in summer will be very popular and nice! Help with the team 25hours(max) per week, and you will have your free time swimming,… read more
6 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katey) for host
I spent about a month at this hostel and I loved it! Himara is a beautiful place with plenty of amazing beaches around, the hostel is very clean, comfortable, relaxed and has a big garden with lots of hammocks to lay around in, and the work is generally easy. Milto is also very nice and takes care of his volunteers well. I would definitely stay… read more
3 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Stefania) for host
The best host ever! the hostel is really nice and the work is really relaxed. You have only to talk with guest and do little works of general maintenance. Milto is an easy-going guy and was such a great pleasure to work for! i hope to return again next year to work here again.
11 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
I stayed at miltos hostel for 17 days in august and really enjoyed the long summer days the experience and the beautiful beaches in the area. It was my first time volunteering in a hostel and I really enjoyed it.
The hostel is really relaxed super clean and there are many places to chill out in the garden and enjoy the tranquility of the hostel.… read more
The hostel is really relaxed super clean and there are many places to chill out in the garden and enjoy the tranquility of the hostel.… read more
26 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Melina) for host
One of the Best momento that I spend traveling. I spend almost a month becouse i already had plans but i always want to return. Milto is nice and relaxed:sunglasses:. We had a lot of fun working as a team. Thanks for the experience. I'll allways remember all of you guys!!
And best of all are the animals that live there too, especially… read more
And best of all are the animals that live there too, especially… read more
19 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ryan & Holly) for host
Stayed for a few weeks in april. Himare is a beautiful town, lots of stuff scenery.
Milton was not there when we stayed but his friend Ariani looked after us, the hostel is spotless (thanks to the hard work of Alma, who is also lovely!) and Ariani was there for any questions we had.
There are fresh oranges on the trees and bikes to ride.
Had a… read more
Milton was not there when we stayed but his friend Ariani looked after us, the hostel is spotless (thanks to the hard work of Alma, who is also lovely!) and Ariani was there for any questions we had.
There are fresh oranges on the trees and bikes to ride.
Had a… read more
12 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
Very sorry for the late feedback! This hostel is one of the best places I have ever been! It was one of the best months of my life working with you and experiencing Albania like a local! I was really hoping to come back but my trip had to be cut short due to running low on funds, but I hope to return to see Milto and everyone again later this… read more
16 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian had been volunteering at my hostel for one month in summer 2016 and was a great help! He showed some handy skills designing and coding our new website, setting up a channel management system for the bookings and doing some professional photography for our property. Plus he was able to run the hostel for one week on his own without any… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I was going to stay for two weeks and at the end I stayed for one month! It was the best place to stay and discover the culture and the surrounds of this amazing town. The transparent beaches, sea food, the nice locals and the little towns around to visit is making the time fly! Milto is an incredible host, very easygoing persone, with a lot of… read more
