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My name is David, I started our family hostel 11 years ago when my wife and I shared our little "palazzina" home in the old town with guests and since then then we have hosted many happy travellers. I have 3 daughters Emily, Catherine and Lily Jane who are 10 years, 8 years and 2 years of age respectively and who I absolutely adore. I love my job and I can see myself doing this forever :-) I think people love staying here because it creates such a chilled out atmosphere and the large balconies and garden terrace allow people to meet very easily. There are many great restaurants and cafes nearby and the beach is only a short walk. Being so close to the train station is also very convenient for day trips.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the houseCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will have the oppurtunity to help out in our top rated guest house while meeting amazing people from all over the world, learning new skills and enjoying the great food and weather that Southern Italy has to offer.
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.
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This is an oportunity to live and explore the most authentic of southern Italian cultures whilst helping out for a few hours a week in the hostel. Tasks include: reception, check in, booking management, house keeping and cleaning. The applicant must speak English and preferably some Italian but this is not essential.Other languages are very welcome! Accommodation is in a spacious staff dormitory. Breakfast is provided with free board, free laundry full use of kitchen facilities and pay to each Workawayer per month plus incentives.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentAccommodation
Accommodation is in a large, bright and quiet staff dormitory which is shared with 3 other helpers. Each helper has a large locker to store belongings with locks provided.
What else ...
Workawayers can explore the old town of Bari (10 minutes by foot) our iconic beach Pane Pomodoro (20 minutes by foot) and visit nearby historic towns such as Polignano a mare, Matera, Lecce and Alberobello. We are situated 5 minutes walk from Bari Central Train Station so getting around is very easy!
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (68)
The hostel is a nice place and the work there is… read more
I had a chance to enjoy my first work-away experience at this hostel in Bari and I couldn’t be any luckier. It was a wonderful time shared with a lot of incredible people that I’ll never forget.
David made me feel very welcomed since the beginning. He’s an amazing and generous host, whom I could always count on.… read more
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The hostel is a nice place and the work there is… read more
I had a chance to enjoy my first work-away experience at this hostel in Bari and I couldn’t be any luckier. It was a wonderful time shared with a lot of incredible people that I’ll never forget.
David made me feel very welcomed since the beginning. He’s an amazing and generous host, whom I could always count on.… read more
From the end of April till end of June I had the pleasure of working at David´s hostel for two months, and it was an absolutely incredible experience. The work was very fair, and the hostel had a great atmosphere that made every day enjoyable. The work description was spot-on, and David and Maria made me feel… read more
I spend 2 months there, working for the first time in a hostel, and what a best place to start !
David is really a kind, generous, funny and helpfull person, always attentive to our well-being in the hostel.
He was easy to reach in any situation, and understanding for any… read more
Thank you Marianne I wish you all… read more
David was an amazing host, very supportive, patient and paying more than fairly! The work is relaxed, consisting mainly of housekeeping in the mornings, setting up a simple breakfast and making check-outs. In the afternoon and evening, the main role is to welcome new guests, answer their questions and ensure… read more
David was a really kind, generous boss who always showed appreciation for our work and was always there if we needed any help. Working with him was always very fun, filled with laughter!
The team was truly amazing, we had… read more
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David was incredible! With his fun and easy-going personality work was never really work! It was always great to have him around, making jokes and funny… read more
I would have… read more
Thank you Taylor and all the best.
Thank you Lucia!
I absolutely recommend Natalia to… read more
I loved this workaway; Dave was an amazing host and a good laugh. He was only ever a phone call away if we had any questions and he always managed to keep the atmosphere light and fun in the hostel.
The location is situated in the centre of… read more
David has been a chill friend, a generous boss and a perfect host for me. He always asked if we needed anything. He has always cared for us, thought of us before his guests and motivated us in our tasks. He has been polite… read more
All the very best… read more
I stayed there from the end of October to the begging of December.
Our tasks were very simple and easy to learn, it was most about staying in the reception doing check in-out, talking with guests (super friendly and we could hang out together),making beds, making the breakfast and organizing the… read more
I have no hesitation in recommending Elisa… read more
Always happy, enthusiastic and hard working I cannot use enough positive adjectives. She was part of an amazing team, making sure that the reception was in order, giving detailed and enthusiastic check ins and generally just making sure that guests were happy.… read more
So, I stayed in the hostel for two months (May and June 2022), it was my first workaway experience and really it couldn't be better, I feel so lucky...
First of all I need to say that David is one of the most amazing human being that you will ever meet (you are… read more
In the beginning I had some hesitations though - I guess mostly, I got cold feet. I was not sure if hostel life is going to be a thing for me. But I decided to stay and honestly it was the best decision. I met so many people, made such a… read more
She was extremely well organised and kept track of the details necessary to coordinate daily tasks and run an efficient reception.
I would like to add that Isabelle is humble, funny, extremely hard working.
In writing… read more
I’m only sorry that Manuela left early, giving only two days notice before her departure and leaving me in quite a predicament.
Having read the feedback about her… read more
Bari is a nice city in the south of Italy, but too quiet during the winter. There is amazing food to try like “orechiette”, burrata, focaccia and beautiful towns to visit like Matera, Polignano a Mare and Alberobello (but everything was closed because of the season).
I enjoyed… read more
I learned a lot about what it's like to run a hostel but I also had enough free time to explore Bari and the great places nearby!
David is an incredibly great person and this made it so easy to feel comfortable during my time there. He… read more
Leonie's tasks… read more
Thank you Lauren, I… read more
This was my first experience working at a hostel and David made everything as seamless as possible and really made you feel comfortable asking any questions you had, as there is so much to learn about the inner workings of the hostel!
Once you feel comfortable with the… read more
It was my first experience working at a hostel and I’m already looking forward to doing… read more
Thank you David, I'll be back!!
This was my first workaway ever and will truly be hard to beat. David is one of the kindest most hard working people I've ever met and was ALWAYS there if we needed anything. As other workawayers have mentioned, there are four types of… read more
Thank you Tereza, you are always welcome back :)
The atmosphere was really nice and the other workawayers became my friends immediately. :) David is friendly, easygoing person, always willing… read more
She was a hard worker and could always be relied upon to do a great job at the reception, cleaning or any other task that was asked of her.
I… read more
The place and Bari in a more general point of view is perfect for Workawaying and spend the summer. The hostel is well located in the city center, beaches with transparent water are close, the… read more
I haven’t experienced such an open and chilled atmosphere in a hostel since a long time and that made my stay very special and precious! The Workawayer work is not… read more
Thanks Abby and all the… read more
David is kind, generous, and so wonderful to work for and with! He took excellent care of our staff team and was always quick to help us with any business questions, travel plans, restaurant recommendations, and anything we could possibly have needed. He's got a really big heart and loves what he does. He gives you some flexibility… read more
She carried out all of her duties with integrity and was very reliable and energetic.
She created friendships with the other Workawayers as well as guests and really added to the positive atmosphere of the hostel.
I would have no hesitation in… read more
It's quite hard to summarize my experience in Bari but I'll give it a try: After staying with families for two months I felt the need to really experience Italy as for example a student would, living in a city, going out in the evenings, meeting… read more
We got all information about the region and he was always happy to answear any question, the hostel is small and it felt a lot like home. The team of Workawayers was amazing and I had a great time working in there!
The job is super fair and… read more
To work in David's hostel you need above all else two… read more
The job is enjoyable I met a lot of amazing poeple from all around the world. The vibe at the hostel is relaxed and friendly.
David is a perfect host, open-minded, organized, caring and always… read more
Thanks so much Christin and… read more
It was my first workaway experience, so I was too nervous and worried at the first time.
But I felt so warm during I stayed there thanks to David and my friends who met there and worked together.
Thanks for everything, David's family! I miss you a lot! (I feel shame giving only 5 stars here XD)
I met amazing boss, friends,… read more
Thank you Silvia, I'm so happy that you came and I wish you every… read more
It has been my first WA experience and it couldn't be better, I really enjoyed November in Bari!
This Workaway is great to meet people from all around the world and make new friends, even to learn Italian or improve it (in my case).
The different shifts and the 2 days-off allow me to explore other… read more
The workaway is really entertaining, you'll have to be in reception, which allows you to get to know the guests, set off breakfast and keep order at the hostel basically. You'll meet people from everywhere in the world and… read more
She was kind, always smiling and hardworking.
She was also loved by guests and staff alike and I quite frankly didn't want her to ever leave.
Sandra thank you so much and good luck with everything!
In the two months she helped in the hostel she continually carried out her tasks with efficiency and a smile. Guests constantly left positive feedback about her and the friendships she created with fellow staff are testament to her character.… read more
David is in a different league. Never have I met someone who s so genuinely grateful and appreciative for anything you do within your Workawayer role.
During my month in Bari I felt valued, supported and completely at home.
David s wonderful attitude toward his… read more
The work was very easy and the shift were very convenient. We had 2 days… read more
The hostel was very cute, in a good location (close to the train station, food shop, market, city center). Job was easy - simple daily tasks, like checking email, talking with guests, preparing… read more
MIlda is a… read more
I met many interesting people from all around the world, made new… read more
The daily duties are really easy, you only have to pay some attention to the details and be friendly and… read more
David is a wonderful host and an amazing person, very laid back and always ready to help, support, and explain. Whatever you need, he is there for you and he will always have… read more
Bari is also a good and interesting place to stay and allows some great insights into Southern Italian… read more
David is a really nice guy, very generous! He is easygoing and gave us the trust to get some responsibilities, but he's always there to help out with the work that needs to be done or giving advice to guests. Every now and then a shift can be very busy (cleaning beds or check ins) but most of the time it… read more