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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
18 Apr 2024
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Description
This is a brand new hostel located near the city center. The hostel is named after the blue front door that symbolizes prosperity which can project a sense of peace, tranquility, and elegance. This hostel is an old villa that was used as a base by the partisans during World War II. The hostel is located in one of the most interesting neighborhoods of Tirana. The hostel is surrounded by old villas, besides that, we are very close to the 'Old Bazaar' only 5 minutes by foot and the city center. We want to make this hostel a creative space where everyone can express their ideas and experience.
Our local team Leo, Mimi and Dionis will try to share with everyone the Albanian experience and show a lot of places to visit. The Hostel wants to be a cultural place open also to local people, we will try to make every traveler understand the beauty of Albania. Our working team is composed of 4 people as mentioned above that are working full time (Leo manager), (Dionis receptionist), (Mimi receptionist) also we have a housekeeper.
If someone wants to join our team please feel free to contact us!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will learn more about Albanian culture and have time to visit Albania at the lowest-cost provided also some of the tours will be given by our team.
There are hiking trails, bike trails , nightlife and much history around Tirana that is waiting for you to enjoy.
We can provide you a lot of information how to visit Albania on your free days and feel like a local.
Help
You are welcome to join this project and growing family where you have to take part in daily chores of cleaning and help with reception shifts or even organize activities .
We want that everyone that is part of our team to have a great experience to remember.
The Workawayers will be normally composes by 3-4 people from all over the world.
We will be happy to have you and your skill to bring life to this hostel, renovate, invent, and explore what the beautiful nature around has to offer tourists.
Help around the house
Being a receptionist.
Art Projects
In other words if you think that you are special this is the right place for you and you are Welcome!!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Albanian: Fluent
Greek: Intermediate
Accommodation
We will provide accommodation in dorm rooms and offering 2 meals per day.
What else ...
The hostel is located in one of the most interesting neighborhoods of Tirana where you can have a real local Albanian culture. We offer all the facilities needed for an enjoyable stay starting from a separate kitchen, personal lockers, air conditioners, working spaces, free Wi-Fi, and two common areas where we can socialize with each other. Besides that, we are very close to the 'Old Bazaar' only 5 minutes by foot and the city center only 7 minutes. Besides that, you are near Bunk'Art2 and the National Museum. Near the hostel, you can find some good local restaurants for someone that wants to try some delicious traditional dishes.
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?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (15)
The hosts are professional tour guides and gave me extensive details about Albania and the must-see's and must-do's.
Grandma made traditional Albanian… read more
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The hosts are professional tour guides and gave me extensive details about Albania and the must-see's and must-do's.
Grandma made traditional Albanian… read more
Work is not difficult and… read more
Leo and Mimi are… read more
The hostel has a very welcoming, family vibe. Working with Mimi and Leo, and other volunteers was also great. I am also very grateful for having met and having with us grandmother Nënë, who every day made breakfast and dinner for everyone at the… read more
She is a very responsible, friendly and proactive team member, with her friendly personality she helped us to keep awesome vibes at the hostel with the guests. We really like the fact that she has been… read more
He's the kind of volunteer we are happy to have as part of… read more
He came to Tirana to volunteer at our hostel and ended up staying here in Tirana for a portion of his life. Even if he is not a volunteer anymore, he will come to our place every now and then and help us when he's available.
He's easygoing and tech-savvy. A perfect fit for any Workaway experience.
The staff members are easy-going, hard-working people. Besides working here, they are tour guides, so they will give the best advice on traveling around Albania and the Balkans.
It's not a party hostel, which is great for me.
It's pretty close to the city center.
I would strongly recommend it… read more
While I was volunteering here I was given complete freedom… read more
Always there to help take care of the hostel, take care of the guests and bring a good mood.
Sam, it was a pleasure for us to meet you and share moments with you. Always stay smiling!
Wine not come back ?
Thank you Caro, you have created links in our hostel thanks to your language learning.
Keep it up and see you soon!
She lights up the room and always has a word to make people laugh. Thank you for your presence here which has been a plus for our hostel in every way.
Hope to see you!
