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A big cheerful hostel in the heart of Sofia that welcomes travellers from all over the world and offers tons of activities for your adventurous and unforgettable experience in Bulgaria: from tours, trips, mountain hikes to cooking classes and wine tasting. We strive to provide comfort, relaxation and hi-tech extras for each guest, but before all - a friendly atmosphere
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be able to meet people from all over the world, practice languages and get to know their cultures. Sofia is an amazing tourist hub from where you can travel very easily all over Bulgaria and even the Balkans. Whenever possible, you will be able to join our activities and tours for free so that you can explore the magical and breathtaking beauties of Bulgaria.
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
- Checking in and checking out guests
- Interacting with guests and making sure everyone feels welcome
- Offering and motivating guests to join our tours and activities
- You will receive a payment which is the current minimum hourly wage in Bulgaria
- You will receive training files and videos and upon arrival you will also receive training about the work tasks
- During your stay we provide very supportive and friendly atmosphere to our workawayers and you will be able to always ask us for advice and guidance :)Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in a dorm room in the hostel. You will be provided with linen and a towel, and of course there is free high-speed WiFi throughout the hostel. You can also use the laundry machines for free.
What else ...
Sofia is considered one of the most vibrant and welcoming party city of Eastern Europe. During your stay you will be able to learn a lot of our ancient and majestic history and visit very popular places such as the Rila Monastery, the amazing 7 Rila Lakes, Plovdiv, and even our hot beaches on the Black Sea.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
All digital nomads are very welcome. We have very fast internet 1000MBps and a powerful WiFi router with the new WiFi 6 standard capable of supporting incredible speeds. I can safely say we are the only hostel in Bulgaria with such internet capabilities, so we believe we are perfect for digital nomads and we will be happy to be your new "home office"! :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours, 4-5 days a week
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She stayed at our hostel for about 2 months and did mostly reception shifts. In addition to check-ins and check-outs, her shifts included following a checklist of duties and training the new guys. On top of all, she hosted many of our game nights. She excelled in all.
She was responsible, respectful, very friendly and with very… read more
The moment i arrived, everyone welcomed me with open arms and after just a few days, it felt like we´re our own little hostel family.
The work is not too hard and the managers put a lot of effort into organizing… read more
Ben excelled in his work. He did mostly reception shifts, including many night shifts, and these can be complicated shifts. He was very dilligent and cared about doing things well.
Ben proved a good friend to the other… read more
From training program, to taking an exam, to running reception... This hostel is on it.
Thank you for a fun summer, meeting loads of work-away buddies, food tours, walking tours, exploring the Rila Lakes, movie nights and creating a beautiful atmosphere.
Regarding work, he did reception and night shifts. His communication and organizational skills, together with his English mastery, are superb. He proved very good at ensuring peace and quiet in the hostel at night. He CARES for what happens around him and I think he can carry many… read more
The Staff:
Pavel makes a good work choosing the best volunteers for the available positions, teaching them in a pedagogical way, that clearly reflects on the nice environment lived at the hostel. Georgi also manages professionally and with a calm attitude towards volunteers and guests, keeping… read more
She did reception and cleaning. Reception involves a variety of tasks (check-in and check-out via a professional software, contacting guests, money management, and more) which required previous training. Cleaning involves making the beds… read more
Regarding work, he did reception and cleaning shifts. Reception included a variety of tasks – checking guests and in and out, communication with them before arrival, money managing, and more. Cleaning included… read more
The hostel is located in the centre of Sofia, so it's very easy to go around and explore the city. The work is very easy and straightforward, you can work at the reception or do cleaning shifts. You will always have more volunteers around to help you, so… read more
He has a cheerful personality, and communicates well and intelligently. He easily socialied with both guests and volunteers. All the work here is done according to a checklist, and he… read more
Sofia is a wonderful and chill city and I made… read more
He did reception shifts and night shifts. The reception shifts included using a professional hotel software, cash management, communicating with guests online, and performing a variety of auxiliary tasks. There is a clear structure to… read more
The managers are easygoing , super flexible and very easy to talk to about anything.The shifts usually are not hard at all and also super chill because theres is always other volunteers around to make it very enjoyable. I had the opportunity to be in… read more
First, his work was outstanding. He is very detail-oriented and dilligent, always on time, with very good self-organisational skills. He did mostly reception and also occasional cleaning shifts. We quickly came to use his talents fully by placing him as… read more
The hostel organizes various events every week (game nights,movie nights,chess night) which connect the volunteers and guests in a very open way. The owner Slavyan is a very cool guy and the managers Pavel and Georgi organizes everything perfectly and teach you all you need to know!… read more
I am writing just to say I had a good time here, there is a really big staff and the work is well organized. Unfortunately I stayed some weeks and not the entire month, because my plans changed!
Have a nice day, cheers!
The work he did was reception and cleaning. In both areas he did very well and we were happy to be able to count on his responsible attitude. Both reception and cleaning are done according to a checklist of duties and he would fulfill it… read more
Working there was easy because everything is very well organized. The workload is fine and all the tasks are written clearly to the detail, so it is hard to commit a mistake. Managers are always… read more
Regarding work, she was very good. Reception requires operating 2 reservations programs, and cleaning includes a variety of different tasks, from making the beds to cleaning. We follow checklists with… read more
regarding the tasks, it's pretty simple and… read more
Socially, he seemed shy during the interview, but since his arrival in person he befriended all volunteers and many guests. People liked him, and he was at the heart of many get-togethers. He was curious about… read more
The hostel has a great location and the work was very organized. Due to the good organization of the schedules it was very easy to visit Sofia or other cities.
The communication with the managers was very easy and they were always ready to help in no… read more
Since the start, she showed serious and professional attitude, and a keen eye for detail. She took interest in how the… read more
I’ve spend a month in the hostel, met so many people who broadened my mind and made friends! The work is durable, 8 hours usually passed quickly and whenever you need help or have a… read more
Davide did reception shifts and cleaning shifts. We mostly asked… read more
I've spent one month in this hostel and I made a lot of new friends. All the volunteers I met here were very friendly, funny and easy going.
The work at the hostel is not hard at all, and it consists of reception and cleaning shifts. After some initial training, it… read more
I never did workaway before and I couldn't ask for a better place where to go: perfect position in a beautiful city, nice people, nice managers, flexibility and freedom.
I spent six weeks and I did night shifts, cleaning shifts and reception shifts. The work is easy to do, the… read more
He did all kinds of shifts – reception, cleaning, and night shifts. He did all of them to a good standard. He came on time for work, and stayed until after his shift’s ending time, if he thought it was necessary. He behaved well in all… read more
The place is incredible, very well located, clean, friendly and organized. The hostel had fixed… read more
Bruna did mostly reception shifts – check-ins, check-outs, cash management, payment updates, and many additional tasks. Murillo did mostly cleaning – making… read more
The hostel has a great location, the managers and the owner are kind and always available to help, the schedules are flexible and always respected and there is good food available. We… read more
He did mostly reception. This included the doing of check-in’s and check-out’s, cash management, communication with guests, and a checklist of smaller tasks.
Ivan was punctual and performed his duties to a standard. He responded well to… read more
I stayed in this hostel for just one month and it was my first workaway, I couldn’t ask for a better first experience, everybody was so nice with me, the managers and the volunteers, the climate was full of happiness. Here I done friends for life!
I recommend to everybody stay here,… read more
First - he was an excellent receptionist. He followed the instructions and the checklist well and timely.
Second - he was a very good team-player. He… read more
In terms of work, she did all three kinds of shifts: reception, cleaning, and night shifts. Mostly, she did day reception shifts which included following a checklist with various duties. She did all of those well, and presented on time for work. Whenever she… read more
Communication with the managers (especially Pavel, since he manage the schedule of the volunteers) was great, he always asks if we feel comfortable in the hostel and he's flexible organizing the schedule.
Since the group of volunteers is very large (around 15 people) is very… read more
Reception work was done with dedicated professional software, and they had to do a variety of tasks ensuring hostel ecosystem was going well. Night shifts meant staying awake and… read more
The atmosphere among the volunteers was always positive and fun! :)
We both had the cleaning and reception shifts and enjoyed both. The work load was not overwhelming and we had plenty of… read more
Night shifts are very important to our hostel as quietness is important; they mean that a person stays awake and alert during the night, and calmly reminds guests to be quiet during the night hours. He did his duties well.
Utku behaved well with… read more
These 3 weeks that i've been there i've met with amazing people, explored new cultures and Spanish, Bulgarian kitchen.
Pavel and Slavyan were really helpful and they explained everything with a lot of details so i've never felt that i'm alone doing that job.
Also the volunteers there are quite helpful and with them you… read more
Night shifts were particularly important as they meant keeping the hostel quiet during the whole… read more
Reception duty had to do with checking people in and out, updating payment information, cash management, some purchase transactions, and also a variety of checks in the… read more
The work environment ist well organized and welcoming for new volunteers. The managers do their best to accommodate any wishes regarding the work schedule leaving you plenty of free time and they are always putting… read more
She helped with the cleaning duties, and that is the hardest… read more
She did cleaning shifts during the whole month, which meant: making the beds with clean sheets, sweeping and mopping the floors,… read more
On the technical side, he did exclusively reception duties: checkins and checkouts, payment registering and cash management – via the Cloudbeds hotel software, the administrative panel, and… read more
But in retrospect, it was one of THE BEST decisions I have ever made in my life, to not go on but naïvely and impusively apply as a volunteer.
It was SO AMAZING, I extended my stay twice, about a… read more
She treated the guests and he co-workers well, and quickly integrated into the team. She helped with the events planning, and was of good cheers at all time.
We definitely… read more
During that time he did daily and nightly reception, which consisted in checkins and checkouts, as well as money and communication management. During his night shifts he managed to stay awake and alert. His English is very good, and he demonstrated excellent common… read more
The place is really cool and they provide everything you need, even a free tour of the city with one of the managers (I highly recommend it).
Really good organization and training with managers always ready to help.
A big thank to all of you!
Moreover, he volunteered to aid the… read more
I have been a volunteer here for the last 2 months and I have absolutely loved every second of it. The managers and other volunteers are amazing human beings and I miss them a lot. The working 2 days and getting 2 days off allows for a lot of time to… read more
He did mostly reception due to his good command of the English language, but also helped out cleaning crew on a few occasions. His reception duties included checkins, checkouts, contacting guests, managing a cashflow, some… read more
Great atmosphere, people from all over the world make that place very interesting and lively, its a perfect place to meet new friends
Managers are very helpful and qualified, they keep that place safe and cozy, everything is organized very well,
job is easy and… read more
She did mostly reception, but also a fair share of cleaning, too. Her reception work consisted of checkins, checkouts, contacting guests, managing a cashflow, some sales, and reporting diligently on what was happening during the day, all laid out on a checklist. Madi… read more
I was at the hostel for two months and I can say that it was really nice.
The location of the hostel is very good, the work is fair, the managers are very good and honest and the hostel has excellent accommodation.
I enjoyed everything I went through and the whole experience, it was a very good time.
Thank you for… read more
Had 5 amazing weeks volunteering. The managers are very clear and helpful, always available to answer any doubts and questions. The workload is fair, I had a lot of free time to explore Sofia and enjoy my stay. I immediately felt welcomed, we were a big team of volunteers from different countries and cultures. I loved the… read more
Workwise, he got trained about the reception software and how to implement the house rules. He learnt quickly and always maintained an excellent standard. He is very intelligent and understands things with ease. He would respond very well to feedback and… read more
He performed mostly reception work, both during the day and during the night. He was very receptive to the training and did his tasks diligently. During shifts, he followed the instructions on the… read more
The positive points that I particularly appreciate are the following. The volunteers who work here are excellent ! The managers do a very good job in selecting the volunteers because I met some great… read more
He did both reception and cleaning. Reception included a variety of system tasks and customer service; cleaning included preparing beds and cleaning the common areas. He performed well on both fields, even during the night shifts at reception his standard… read more
I met so many incredible people in the hostel, some of them became my friends. The volunteers and the… read more
Andrey was usually helping in the reception while Arthur was in the clening shifts, and be sure it's not a hard work. Even in the cleaning shifts.
You will have a training and you can solved every doubts you have.
Incredible volunteers staff ,… read more
The work isn't too difficult and you will be taught everything before starting, so the shifts are enjoyable. You will also get enough free time to visit the city and the… read more
I met amazing people that I’ve continued my travels with and even more that I’ll keep in touch with forever. To the current volunteers... thank you for making my time here what it was. The… read more
I made some wonderful friends here who I will be continuing my travels with.
The managers are all kind and accommodating. I asked for the same days off with another volunteer so we could go on a trip together for 4 days, the managers were kind enough to accommodate and make this… read more
The vibes are amazing. You are going to find the best people, and also the weirdest but is really funny. You really are going to have a great time.
Pavel and Slavyan (manager and owner) are really good people. Pavel is a nice person, they really struggle to keep the hostel incredible.
You are going to have… read more
The best part was the cheerful environment of the hostel: it is impossible to be bored, there will always be people at reception willing… read more
so many people in the hostel all the time, the volunteer group is awesome, its a month ill never forget!
The work is not very complicated, but you have to be always focused and sometimes to keep a clear head.
There is a… read more
We stayed for 1 month and it was one of the best experience in our life.
We made lots of friends, both with volunteers and guests.
The work is actually easy, but you really need to be responsible and take it seriously (just like any other job i guess🦖)
We also had the opportunity to go to other places in Bugaria like The… read more
Plus, the job is enjoyable and the schedule is flexible. I would definitely recommend this Workaway experience :)
the schedule was good because i can work a bit of everything which is really nice and makes me learn a lot
thanks for that amazing experience and for the lovely people that i met 🥰
I stayed with my partner almost two months and we really had a good time working in a very well organized environment working with very professional people in a young and beautiful place just in the middle of the center of Sofia which is and awesome cosmopolitan city full of energy, good vibes… read more
Everyone was super welcoming and nice. Daria and Slavyan kept things runing smoothly. They are flexible and understanding. All the shifts were perfectly sorted and assigned.
The work isn't difficult. There are mornging reception shift and cleaning shift. And then… read more
I didn't plan at all my arrival at the hostel I just pop up and Slavian received me happily. It was the first time I volunteered at hostel and also the best!
The work is really simple and done with… read more
We would love to have him back any time :)
Slavyan and Daria are amazing managers and very flexible and understanding.
The environment is very friendly and you can get to know many people from all around the world!
At the same time I had a few day trips and guides with… read more
We spent two weeks in July at this hostel in Sofia working as volunteers.
The hostel started in March then closed during Covid, we arrived few moment after it reopened, so it is a brand new hostel !
As regards work : we had to change sheets between check in and check out, and we had a shift at the reception from 8 pm to… read more