Come and assist with small projects and enjoy meeting new people in Nitra, Slovakia

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

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28/06/2022
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2022

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We’re the Hostel in Nitra one of biggest cities in Slovak Republic. This hostel was created by 2 travelers. They had great idea and did lots of hard work here.
But now we’re young blood, new generation for Hostel. Nitra like city is modern, funny place for young people with preserving history. And that’s our plan preserve our history but built something new.

If you want to join to our team and contribute help to achieve the our goal, you’re welcome because we appreciate every help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you're interested in learning how to run a hostel or just want to get more experience in the travel and tourism industry, this is definitely the place, we are happy to share our knowledge and experience with you.
You can practice your English, Italian, French and Slovak languages and even join in with the local language exchange coffee evenings.
You will have lots of free time to explore the city of Nitra and surrounding area which is full of hidden treasures or take a trip to one of the many nearby cities, including Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest, all just an hour or two away.
Nitra nightlife is also a great way to get to know the city, with many bars and clubs you will never be short of something to do in the evening.
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 looking for Workawayers for the following roles:
- Reception
We want happy, friendly, confident people to help with check in and check out, greeting guests and helping them with anything they may need. You should be good with computers and speak very good English. If you also speak some Slovak this is a big plus.
- Social Media
We also want a Workawayers who can take care of the hostels Facebook and Instagram pages and updating our website (creating new and interesting posts about what Nitra has to offer). We would like someone who can take great pictures and create interesting video content.
- Painting
We are looking for artistic Workawayers to help add to the unique and creative decor in the hostel.
- Housekeeping

We have a professional cleaner at the hostel however all Workawayers will also be required to help with the housekeeping 2 days of the week when she has her days off.

Minimum stay: 4 weeks.
English required, Slovak not essential but definitely a plus.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Slovak: Fluent
This 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
Breakfast is provided everyday and there are full kitchen facilities for you to prepare your own meals, we love group meals and try to eat together everyday so if you are a good cook come and prove it.
You will be staying in a dorm, bathrooms are shared but kept clean and tidy.
What else ...
The ancient Nitra, once ruled by mighty kings and princes is nowadays a modern centre of culture and economy in western Slovakia. Thanks to its dynamic cultural life, you can meet a number of artists from the field of theatre, creative arts, modern or classical music and experience the unforgettable feeling of the present cultural spirit. Events like Theatre Festival of Nitra, Fascine Carnival, Academic Nitra, Cultural Summer in Nitra or various music festivals will lead you into the world of culture and a world of experience.

The amount of precious well-preserved buildings and statues builds up the unique colouring of the city with a breath of nostalgia. On the other hand, the modern bars and restaurants offering a wide scale of home grown and international cuisine will convince you to love the traditional Slovak hospitality. Come to visit us and taste the atmosphere of wonderful Nitra.
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
4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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13/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo) for host

I've been here in October 2018 and it has been a great experience! Viki was a cool host and was very clear about the tasks that needed to be done, which were requiring just a few hours in the morning.
The city is little and quiet but very nice to walk around the parks and the forests nearby. In the weekend Nitra magically awakes and you can find a… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Lotus)

Lotus is a beautiful young woman full of good energy and enthusiasm. She was always caring about the job she was doing in the hostel, from welcoming the guests to clean the rooms, everything was done perfectly. She works really hard and she’s well able to work using her own initiative without much guidance, especially during stressful situations,… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lotus) for host

This hostel is nice and cosy, I came outside the season, so I think the experience was much different than it would be in summer, but it was exactly what I needed: a calm place where I could relax and enjoy life. The work is easy, no stress, definitely a good place if it would be your first time to do hostelwork!
Buttt... the best part of my stay… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (sami & Pauline)

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet these two! Not only they work hard and do a great job, but they are amazing people to spend time with.
Pauline I will never forget our chats outside, talking about our past, plans for the future and laughing hard about silly stuff, thank you for listening to my complaints and weird stories :)
Sami thank… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (sami & Pauline) for host

it was our first experience in a hostel and probably the best one to start. We really like it now because we learn a lot about how to work in this kind of place, with people, communication, cleaning things, shopping and a lot of small but important things. We are happy because it’s was new and we never did it but we manage well and Valentina was… read more

(Excellent )

02/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (YESIKA & YHONATAN)

What a wonderful couple!!! Since we spoke in telephone I felt the great energy of Yessica and Yonathan!
They are always positive, willing to help, laughing and very respectful!
Both of them gave us a great help by cleaning (Yessica is the number one!!!), cooking (you must try their dishes!) and with general maintenance and electricity (Yonathan… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (connor)

What can I say about Connor? Awesome! He helped a lot in the hostel, he is super friendly and well able to work using his own initiative without much guidance. He has a high work ethic and takes pride in the tasks he completed i.e building furniture for our patio :] I was really surprised because he was understanding and kind, because he often put… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (connor) for host

I loved working here! The work here is easy and a good bit of time to relax, the hostel is a short walk into town. Working with Valentina was really rewarding and she was super appreciative, she was (and still is!) more of a friend than a manager!

Unfortunately I had to leave earlier than expected due to a family emergency but I can absolutely… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Flóra) for host

This was my first workaway and it could not have been better. It is an amazing place beacuse of the people there. I had the best manager (in Slovakia at least:) and I really liked the other volunteers.
The job was easy I could learn it quickly. It was interesting to see how a hostel works in life.
The city Nitra is a simple and peaceful. In the… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Flóra)

Flora is fresh air in the middle of summer. She’s a gorgeous and intelligent young woman, always ready to help you with a smile. She was really careful while working and everything was done perfectly, especially during stressful situations and she learnt so fast what she had to do in the hostel. I can see that she is a girl that is willing to try… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (othmane) for host

The Hostel is a just wonderful place, full of interesting and unique people from all over the world, during the month I spent there I met people from more than 20 countries and I learnt a lot from them, about the work, it's easy especially when you have a wonderful manager like Valentina, I miss your stories at night and Chiara's Italienne… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (othmane)

Othmane was the best volunteer, I couldn’t ask for better. He is really organized and responsable and at the same time fun and easy going as person, the perfect mix. He has the capability of solving problems under pressure and he actually helped us a lot with little things inside the hostel like fixing a broken jar or the window curtains. He’s… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabin)

Thanks for your feedback, I have nothing to say more! it was a big pleasure to partage this 3 months with you, the big adaptabilitie, all time positive and enjoyed to do all kind of job, it was a real great experience also for us. Your professionalism and honesty also push us to let you this opportunity to follow for few days the Hostel like… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gabin) for host

It was my first experience out of France, on my own and what a chance I had to stay in this hostel for 3 months, it really was an amazing experience. I learned a lot of things from the different types of jobs I had to do from reception to laundry and cleaning, and I wasn't afraid to work. I really enjoyed the place and the owners I also appreciate… read more

(Excellent )

21/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)

Joe is a great guy and lots of fun, he was super helpful with all the little maintenance issues we had and was always willing to help out when I needed it.
Have a great time on your travels!

(Excellent )

21/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)

Sam was a great addition to the hostel, he is helpful and fun and a really nice guy.
Thank you so much for all of your help, I hope you have a great time exploring Europe and hopefully I will see you again before you head home.
Safe travels :)

(Excellent )

11/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Linnea)

Linnea was an amazing workawayer, she worked hard and was always going the extra mile. She is a lovely girl and a fantastic cook, I loved having her here and am missing her dearly. You will be welcome back any time, have a great time on your travels!

(Excellent )

11/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Linnea) for host

I stayed here 20 days and it was a incredible experience.
Vikky is so friendly and easygoing and I fell like at home in hostel.
The work was not hard at all and I have a lot of free time during the day.
Nitra is a nice city (my favourite place was Nitra Calvary at the sunset) close to Bratislava Vienna and Budapest
I strongly recommend this place.

(Excellent )

04/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jake & Arlinda) for host

We were very glad to work with Vikki and the other volunteers. The Nitra area is just small enough to explore on foot but large enough to have everything you could need close by. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to stop by again very soon if we can. Thanks again Vikki!

(Excellent )

26/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jake & Arlinda)

Jake & Arlinda are lovely, warm people, we very much enjoyed having them stay with us. They worked hard and never complained, they were helpful and courteous and genuinely nice people. Good luck on your travels guys and hopefully we will see you again soon.

(Excellent )

16/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Itamar)

Itamar was a great guest, he worked well and was a really nice guy. He is a friendly and welcoming person who loves to discuss history and politics, hes also a pretty good cook and made a couple of really tasty meals for the other volunteers here at the hostel. Thank you for all your help, you are welcome back to Nitra any time. Good luck on your… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

This was my first workaway and I couldn't have asked for a more relaxed and good environment :) I came here for 2 weeks with a friend this August, the work was easy and quick to do, Agnieszka and the volunteers were very friendly and helpful. The place can be quiet but also fun, Nitra is a beautiful little city that you will have enough time to… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jozef) for host

It was my first workaway, but it was very good experience. Place of non stop fun and laugh, work was easy for only few hours a day. Highly recommended, if u wanna visit Slovakia.

(Excellent )

25/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)

Really nice and friendly girl with artist soul :) Positive person, always laughing and also ready to help. Thank you Eva for help and amazing time in the hostel! Good luck in your trips and dreams!

(Excellent )

24/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host

I stayed one and a half months in this Hostel (I wish I stayed longer) The environment is great and Agnieszka is a super friendly and approachable person. The work is very minimal and mainly in the morning, so you have plenty of time to visit Nitra (and climb the Zobor) and other cities: there are at least two buses going to Bratislava from hour… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host

I have spent one week in this hostel. I didn't plan visiting hostels during my travel, but it was really great experience. I'v met lovely people there, another volonteets and guests as well. The work wasn't too exhauting for sure, I had a lot of time to explore the city and nice mountains around. I regret I couldn't stay for longer :)

(Excellent )

31/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ethan ) for host

This was my first workaway and I had no idea what to expect, but in short other workaways will have a hard time competing with this one! Everybody is incredibly friendly, the town is beautiful and close to vienna, budapest and Bratislava, and in general its a great vibe. 10/10

(Excellent )

18/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Cory)

Cory is nice and friendly person with open mind, who shares with everyone of his good energy. Thank you for your help
in the hostel and also make this place full of positive energy :)
Good luck!
Gracias!

(Excellent )

17/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Cory) for host

I never wanted to work/help in a Hostel but another workaway got postponed so I was in Slovakia with no where to work. AND I'M SO HAPPY IT WORKED OUT THAT WAY! Helping at this Hostel was a wonderful experience :) The staff, the guests, the volunteers were all amazing people who I felt I connected with deeply. Nitra is beautiful there is much to… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Juliane)

Juliane is very nice and friendly person who creates around positive atmosphere. She's artistic soul and good person with open mind and I'm really glad that I could worked and spend time with her. She always has a lot of idea how organize free time and have fun. Thank you Juliane for your help, fun, time and your good energy :)
Good luck with your… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Juliane) for host

This hostel is a very nice place to be a volunteer ! I spent a little bit more than two weeks there and I don't regret it.
The atmosphere is friendly, thanks to the volunteer crew and to the manager. Thank you Agnieszka to be so careful with everybody !
The tasks are simple and ask just a few hours in the morning for cleaning and half an hour in… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Vikki)

Vikki is friendly and open person with a lot of great ideas. I really glad that I could work with her in our hostel and spend time in Nitra. Thank you Vikki for help, your care and english lessons ;) ! You're great person and I hope we will see soon! Good luck with your plans and trip!

(Excellent )

06/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Vikki) for host

This was my first workaway experience and William and Agnieszka made it one I will never forget. The hostel is great, the people are so friendly and town of Nitra is lovely.
The work isn't difficult and most days we were done by midday so we had most of the afternoon to ourselves to explore Nitra or just relax in the hostel playing pool or… read more

(Excellent )

29/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony)

Anthony is nice and friendly person. It was pleasure to work with him. Also he's a real traveler with open mind. Thank you Anthony for help and time spend with us in the hostel! :) I hope we'll meet again! and good luck with your plans! :)
Merci!

(Excellent )

28/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anthony) for host

I had a really good experience here in Nitra where I stayed for 3 weeks in March. As a volunteer, you really feel like a part of a family with the staff/manager and William (I am sad I did not get to meet Bri yet because she was traveling!). We had a lot of fun with family dinners, movie, exploring and going out in Nitra as well as playing pool… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jimmy) for host

This is the kind of place that words cannot do it justice.It is one of the best experiences we've had so far.Everybody was so welcoming,fun and easy to get along with.Their is lots to see in Nitra and you will meet people from all over the world.Just go you will not regret it.

(Excellent )

19/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (adam)

Adam is really nice and friendly person with a good energy. Also work with him is big pleasure. He's well-organized, helpful and has a lot of super ideas to make things better! Thank you Adam for time with a great fun and for your help! :)

(Excellent )

12/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (adam) for host

Had a great time working here!
Very friendly manager (Agnieszka) and a great communal atmosphere. Had a lot of fun playing pool; cooking; watching movies; and exploring Nitra together.
There are also a lot of cool places you can get to nearby (I'm a sucker for a ruined castles!)
We got a day off once or twice a week so you can take overnight… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sigurdur Ingi & Edita)

Thank you Diddi! It was really nice to meet you! Real traveler with open mind. He's very positive person, always smiling and ready to help. It was pleasure can work with him and to see how optimistic atmosphere he created in our place, Thank you Diddi for your help and a lot of fun! :)
Also I had occasion met Edita, she's very friendly, kind girl,… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sigurdur Ingi & Edita) for host

This hostel, what can I say... It's simply great!
This place became my home for over 2 months. I made more friends and buddies in these two months than in any other two months of my life! I got to know folks from Taiwan, China, Australia, Germany, France, Britain, Greece, Brazil, Paraguay, Mexico, USA, Poland and of course Slovakia!

The hosts are… read more

(Excellent )

30/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sven)

First of all, Sven is a wonderful guy. Always smiling, always with a kind word for everyone, with a special way of involving each person.
He does everything you ask him and if he sees there is something more to do, he will propose to you if he can do it.
He is the ideal person for a hostel: he talks to everyone and is an excellent listener.
He… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Amir) for host

I stayed at this hostel in Nitra for three weeks and really enjoyed my time in the city. The city is not that big but with very beautiful historical places like the castle and churches that I loved. Craig was really a nice chill manager who I enjoyed spending time with and he always cooperated with us (workawayers).
Thank you for this nice… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)

We had the pleasure to host Christian in our hostel during winter time.
He is a very reliable, friendly and sociable guy.
He came to our hostel to paint the wall and he did a great job! Christian is an artist in everyday life so he is a professional.
We would recommend him without any doubts!
Good luck mate!

(Excellent )

29/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

I am Christian I've been very well during my stay at Bri and William' s hostel.
It was really a fantastic experience, they are kind and friendly people, and I was vey happy to share this time with them, while painting a few murales for the hall and the stairway wall.
The hostel is clean, and new - the crew is professional and nice with people as… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)

Victoria arrived at the hostel when we needed volunteers the most, and ended up staying for a week more than the minimum two.
She was really helpful, cleaning up the hostel and staying at the reception from time to time, but most of all we appreciated her cheerful company, she enlightened the hostel with her enthusiasm, getting along with the… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marcela & Petrus) for host

Marcela and I stayed for 3 weeks with these funny and smiley Italian guys. We spent the whole period as a family, sharing meals, teaching and learning, having fun together and all of these things families do.
The work was light and easy, the hostel was super clean and the facilities worked pretty well. We sincerely loved our weeks in Nitra, and… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Osman)

Osman arrived in the hostel when we were on time to build two new rooms. He is wonderful, he helped us with everything and he understood it was an "emergency" moment, so he helped us more than what expected. He always asked if we were needed a hand.
He is very accurate on cleaning and you don't need to explain to him how to do! His mom did a very… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Osman) for host

I ve stayed in the hostel more then 2 weeks,

BrI, William and Cladio very good hosts and very nice(also interesting) people to spend time with. It is not possible having any trouble while working with them. Surroundings of the Nitra very nice for hiking etc. I was there during November so mostly Is was supercold for me. It is small city but… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (JOSE)

Jose was a guest and he had to stay one night only in our hostel. But as soon as he discovered that we were on time to build two more rooms, he proposed himself to help us. We accepted immediately and he helped us a lot in the following days. He gave us a hand to whiten, to carry on building materials but also with the cleaning of the rooms and… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (JOSE) for host

I arrived to Nitra and my plan was spending in this city only one day in the hostel. Then I knew that Bri and William where making some changes in the hostel and building new rooms so I offered myself to help them and they kindly accepted me even if I hadn´t asked them to stay in advance. In the end I stayed six days because I wanted to continue… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Matilde)

Matilde has been with us two weeks, and was like a very understanding sister. We did many things together, helped with guests, she speaks very good English and Spanish, and all was easy and fun. It 'a sunny and always smiling person. She has cleaned the hostel very well with initiative and she is decisamente a hard worker! Ask Matilde doing the… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Matilde) for host

This is definitely a place to go at least once. The hostel is really cosy with a cool atmosphere. Claudio and Vale(the new managers) are what I always wanted as "bosses", they are always open to suggestions or new ideas and they are really comprehensive. I'd recommend this place to everyone who wants to find a second home. Also Nitra is a cool… read more

(Excellent )

17/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (ching-ju) for host

I spent the April working in the hostel. It's a nice, big and clean building. The manager are friendly, helpful and funny. And it was always have fun and nice talking in hostel meet all the best with world travels. Work in the hostel was easy and laid back. The hostel is in Nitra, Slovakia. You can have simple and easy life in here. If you are… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (ching-ju)

Casey is a great workawayer! She was helping us for a month. She's a real traveller who has experience in hostels and hotels, is independant and of the nicest company. She is attentive and meticulous, can see what needs to be done and takes care of it right away, taking welcomed initiatives. You would be lucky to have her helping you, and to meet… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jun Chen )

Jun Chen Sun was a great help at the hostel. It shows she already has quite some experience as a volunteer and a traveller. She is independent, autonomous, sees what needs to be done and always finds appropriate solutions! She's clever and of very nice company. A good cook too :)
I warm-heartedly recommend her to anyone! You would be lucky to… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Harri) for host

What a funny bunch Bri and William are :)
I spent the November working in the hostel. It's a nice, big and clean building with very good taste.
At that time Bri and William were there as well. And it was always fun to be around with them. Sometimes it felt like watching comedy, when they interacted with each other :D All the best with world… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Hilary) for host

Bri and William are amazing hosts! They are welcoming and kind and I felt at home right away. They are such a great couple too! The hostel is in Nitra, Slovakia, which doesn't have a whole lot going on, to be honest, at least not at the time I was there.
The hostel is beautiful though! Really well done and clean, and the work mostly consists of… read more

(Very good )

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