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100 %
Last replied
20 Jan 2025
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Description
We are a couple running the hostel since 2013.
Since it is a family house, we turned it into a hostel and we live on our floor.
We do everything around the hostel, and sometimes we need help with guests or cleaning the house.
We are very flexible and easy to talk to.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you want to meet a lot a different people in one place for a short time, make new friends with similar interest or maybe fell is love, you should come and stay at our hostel.
Help
We will need help with guests - check in/out; explaining the city; giving the information.
And helping us with cleaning the hostel.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We will provide you a bed in a dorm room. Apart from that you can use everything else that the hostel is offering. We will also take care of you laundry.
What else ...
Nis (our city) is very old city, dates back from Roman empire, and it is a birth place of Constantine the great. So we have a lot of history going on.
On you free time you can walk around the city or visit some other city near by.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 472789916254
Feedback (9)
4 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
Matteo stayed with us for about 3 weeks, and during that time he made our lives much easier :)
He really helped us a lot with every part of the business in the hostel, from cleaning to dealing with guests.
He is very calm and easy going person, ready to help at any moment.
You don't meet people like Matteo every day and we are truly happy that we… read more
He really helped us a lot with every part of the business in the hostel, from cleaning to dealing with guests.
He is very calm and easy going person, ready to help at any moment.
You don't meet people like Matteo every day and we are truly happy that we… read more
(Excellent
)
18 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host
Awesome experience I had at Jelena and Ivan's hostel. From the very first second up to the last one, I only received warmth and kindness from them. Not only nice host, but moreover, nice people!
If you like meeting always new people, and you like the hostel life, you are a perfect fit for this place.
Jelena and Ivan are very easy going, flexible… read more
If you like meeting always new people, and you like the hostel life, you are a perfect fit for this place.
Jelena and Ivan are very easy going, flexible… read more
22 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Onur)
Onur stayed with us for about a month and he was great. He was very friendly to us and to the guests., hard working and easy going, also eager to learn more.
We would definitely recommend him as a volunteer.
We would definitely recommend him as a volunteer.
(Excellent
)
3 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Onur) for host
I spent four weeks with Jelena and Ivan and It was a great experience for me. They are nice, kind and super friendly people. Hostel is close to the city center so it's easy to walk to bars and restaurants. Nis is a great city with full of warm people and lots of history. I definitely recommend this place without any hesitation :)
20 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ana Mailen) for host
I spent two weeks with Jelena and Ivan and it was great. Due to the low season the hostel was quite, so the job was pretty easy, just a little cleaning and checks-in. They were very welcoming, they showed me the surroundings and they were always there to help me and give me good advices. I really enjoy being with them, the hostel felt like home. I… read more
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4 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
Matteo stayed with us for about 3 weeks, and during that time he made our lives much easier :)
He really helped us a lot with every part of the business in the hostel, from cleaning to dealing with guests.
He is very calm and easy going person, ready to help at any moment.
You don't meet people like Matteo every day and we are truly happy that we… read more
He really helped us a lot with every part of the business in the hostel, from cleaning to dealing with guests.
He is very calm and easy going person, ready to help at any moment.
You don't meet people like Matteo every day and we are truly happy that we… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host
Awesome experience I had at Jelena and Ivan's hostel. From the very first second up to the last one, I only received warmth and kindness from them. Not only nice host, but moreover, nice people!
If you like meeting always new people, and you like the hostel life, you are a perfect fit for this place.
Jelena and Ivan are very easy going, flexible… read more
If you like meeting always new people, and you like the hostel life, you are a perfect fit for this place.
Jelena and Ivan are very easy going, flexible… read more
22 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Onur)
Onur stayed with us for about a month and he was great. He was very friendly to us and to the guests., hard working and easy going, also eager to learn more.
We would definitely recommend him as a volunteer.
We would definitely recommend him as a volunteer.
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Onur) for host
I spent four weeks with Jelena and Ivan and It was a great experience for me. They are nice, kind and super friendly people. Hostel is close to the city center so it's easy to walk to bars and restaurants. Nis is a great city with full of warm people and lots of history. I definitely recommend this place without any hesitation :)
20 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ana Mailen) for host
I spent two weeks with Jelena and Ivan and it was great. Due to the low season the hostel was quite, so the job was pretty easy, just a little cleaning and checks-in. They were very welcoming, they showed me the surroundings and they were always there to help me and give me good advices. I really enjoy being with them, the hostel felt like home. I… read more
24 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Abbie & Aleia)
Abby stayed with us for around 3 weeks, and the time that we spent with her was great.
She is hard working, easy going, funny person. Always smiling :) She was great with the guests, always taking care of them.
We would definitely recommend Abby for future hosts.
She is hard working, easy going, funny person. Always smiling :) She was great with the guests, always taking care of them.
We would definitely recommend Abby for future hosts.
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Abbie & Aleia) for host
My Stay in Serbia was fantastic, I would definitely recommend coming to Niš. Jelena and Ivan were so genuine and hospitable. The hostel has a great space and is walking distance to everything. Although I was here during low season and we were a little quite, there is still tons to do in the city and loads of surrounding places to visit. Hope to… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Tom stayed with us for around a month. We had great time while he was here :)
We have never met someone like him before. Such a great person in every possible way.
As it goes for the work, he was great also. Dedicated, professional, eager to learn, paid attention to details and so on.
Every recommendation for future hosts for this amazing guy.
… read more
We have never met someone like him before. Such a great person in every possible way.
As it goes for the work, he was great also. Dedicated, professional, eager to learn, paid attention to details and so on.
Every recommendation for future hosts for this amazing guy.
… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
The workaway experience I made here was excellent indeed!
Jelena & Ivan where at all times during my stay wonderful to me, same as for their two assisitants, Ana & Jovana! I felt myself truly welcome and at home!
The hostel itself has many fine details; one does feel the passion that has been put into this place.
Helping out here was great fun! I… read more
Jelena & Ivan where at all times during my stay wonderful to me, same as for their two assisitants, Ana & Jovana! I felt myself truly welcome and at home!
The hostel itself has many fine details; one does feel the passion that has been put into this place.
Helping out here was great fun! I… read more
6 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor Hugo)
It was our pleasure to host Victor. He is a great person, with a lot of knowledge both in professional and personal area.
Very funny, professional, easy to talk to and very good person.
Hope to meet again at you location :) thanks for everything
Every recommendation
Very funny, professional, easy to talk to and very good person.
Hope to meet again at you location :) thanks for everything
Every recommendation
(Excellent)
25 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Victor Hugo) for host
If travelling as a volunteer or as a guest, this hostel is 120% recommendable. Clean, spacious, cozy and incredible staff. It is located a walk distance to the main street, museums and parks.
Thanks Jelena, Ivan, Ana and Jovana for your company during my days in Nis. Will meet you again. Živeli!
Thanks Jelena, Ivan, Ana and Jovana for your company during my days in Nis. Will meet you again. Živeli!
23 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Batuhan Emir)
Batuhan is very energetic person :) he stayed with us for 3 weeks, and we miss him now a lot.
While staying with us he did the cleaning, checking in, taking care of the guests, and anything else that it was necessary.
We really had a good time with him, and we can highly recommend him to future hosts.
While staying with us he did the cleaning, checking in, taking care of the guests, and anything else that it was necessary.
We really had a good time with him, and we can highly recommend him to future hosts.
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Batuhan Emir) for host
This was my first hostel experience and it wasn’t hard for me. Jelena and İvana are really really good people :) they are really kind and polite. Hostel is very nice and clean. Guests that a met were nice as well, a had a good conection with them. İn the hostel you can find play station (which İ played) but the game gta 5 is not working :D in the… read more
14 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Menachem) for host
Volunteering in this hostel is highly recommended!
Ivan and Jelena aka Ivan and Jelena (they didn't really let me call them in any other nicknames) are lovely hosts and excellent people: always kind, helpful, easy going and flexible. I already miss you guys!
I also had a great time with Ana and Jovana, probably the best two girls in all Serbia… read more
Ivan and Jelena aka Ivan and Jelena (they didn't really let me call them in any other nicknames) are lovely hosts and excellent people: always kind, helpful, easy going and flexible. I already miss you guys!
I also had a great time with Ana and Jovana, probably the best two girls in all Serbia… read more
7 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Irina) for host
Sorry for late! :)
I am glad to visit hostel of Elena and Ivan. It's full of friendly people, located 10 minutes walk to city center with many nice restaurants, shops and other facilities. I had a great time in that place. And I found a lot of new friends in hostel and around. Elena and Ivan are kind, warm and nice couple. It was a very good… read more
I am glad to visit hostel of Elena and Ivan. It's full of friendly people, located 10 minutes walk to city center with many nice restaurants, shops and other facilities. I had a great time in that place. And I found a lot of new friends in hostel and around. Elena and Ivan are kind, warm and nice couple. It was a very good… read more
