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+++PLEASE READ:ONLY SOLO TRAVELERS, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING GROUP OF FRIENDS OR COUPLES (NO EXCEPTIONS)+++
!!!MIN 3-4 WEEKS STAY
NOTE: We are super social hostel ideal for solo travelers BUT WE ARE NOT PARTY HOSTEL OR HEAVY DRINKING PLACE so we are not looking for entertainer, pub crawl leader. We are not able to take people who see volunteering just as free accommodation to stay so they can save money on their travels, if you have true intentions to discover one country and its culture we are good fit for you.
We are small-family hostel who has been on of the favorite spots for backpackers visiting Mostar. Our hostel is operating on 4 generation old family house and we have capacity of 18 beds. To have a good time while visiting Mostar is our mission and we are looking for people who would feel the same and give us hand with everyday tasks.
WHAT WE EXPECT:
GOOD ENGLISH IS A MUST
-Reception work divided into 2 shift with other volunteer
-Cleaning
-Maintenance
-Socializing with guests
-Overall you will get amazing experience and feel amazing Bosnian hospitality and food.
Your duties will be divided into 2 shift, its always possible to get day of you just need to communicated it with us.
Accommodation in dormitory with other volunteers, free breakfast and lunch or dinner every day. Free coffee, tea and weekly laundry. There is so much to see around Mostar so in your free time you can hike, swim in one of the many rivers or lakes around city, take day trip to other town.
We look forward to have you in the family.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art 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
You will get an chance to meet and hangout with amazing locals and get total local experience regarding, people,food,culture and we can guarantee you will leave happy.
Help
Reception duties and maintenance of hostel.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Bed in dormitory with other volunteers, 2 meals a day and weekly usage of laundry.
What else ...
Mostar is a beautiful town located in the south part of country called Hercegovina. We are blessed with amazing clima with over 200+ sunny day a year, which means most of day you can plan something nice. Around city there is 5-6 rivers that can be easily reached, at least 4-5 nice hikes. Our capital Sarajevo is two and half hours away and you can take on of the most beautiful train rides to there and back for less than 10€. This box is little to short for all my ideas and recommendations so come and you won't leave disappointed :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
25 hours maximum
Host ref number: 922627944377
Feedback (22)
1 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ivan)
Ivan stayed with us for a month and helped us running the hostel. I can honestly say only good things about Ivan as a person and as a volunteer. He is very laidback person, but also had great communication with guests. After some days we already felt more like a friends and rest if history. I can only highly recommend Ivan for his future… read more
(Excellent
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1 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivan) for host
Here in Bosnia and Herzegovina was my second experience with workaway and it was really different from my first one, but they has one thing in common, it was a fantastic experience, Taso and Edita are wonderful, warm, kind, funny and very pleasant people. They have made the experience extremely positive and I thank them from the bottom of my heart… read more
3 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carlos) for host
I'm from Mexico and Taso's Hostel was my first workaway experience, my expectations fell short, in addition to being a beautiful city, being here was an incredible experience, Taso and Edita are incredible people, the hostel in general is super nice, Taso is very attentive and in my personal case I made a friend, if you do your workaway here you… read more
1 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos)
Carlos stayed with us for a month and i we couldn't ask for a better volunteer for a start of the year. He is an amazing guy that is very dedicated and professional regarding work etic. He was able to help us with any hostel tasks and i can only say great things and highly recommend him to other hosts.
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kyria) for host
The hostel was my home away from home, I'm so grateful to Taso and Edita for everything! 🥰
Many of the guests who stayed had been recommended and specifically came to Mostar to stay there, which I think says it all - such a special place, super warm and homey, the work is simple and easy, Taso was very happy to explain how things are and leave it… read more
Many of the guests who stayed had been recommended and specifically came to Mostar to stay there, which I think says it all - such a special place, super warm and homey, the work is simple and easy, Taso was very happy to explain how things are and leave it… read more
10 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyria)
Kit was supposed to stay with us for 3 but ended staying 6 weeks and with other volunteers we created very happy atmosphere for all the travelers. I can only say good things about Kit and work she did for us. We highly recommend her if you are looking for a committed volunteer.
(Excellent
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1 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ivan)
Ivan stayed with us for a month and helped us running the hostel. I can honestly say only good things about Ivan as a person and as a volunteer. He is very laidback person, but also had great communication with guests. After some days we already felt more like a friends and rest if history. I can only highly recommend Ivan for his future… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivan) for host
Here in Bosnia and Herzegovina was my second experience with workaway and it was really different from my first one, but they has one thing in common, it was a fantastic experience, Taso and Edita are wonderful, warm, kind, funny and very pleasant people. They have made the experience extremely positive and I thank them from the bottom of my heart… read more
3 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carlos) for host
I'm from Mexico and Taso's Hostel was my first workaway experience, my expectations fell short, in addition to being a beautiful city, being here was an incredible experience, Taso and Edita are incredible people, the hostel in general is super nice, Taso is very attentive and in my personal case I made a friend, if you do your workaway here you… read more
1 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos)
Carlos stayed with us for a month and i we couldn't ask for a better volunteer for a start of the year. He is an amazing guy that is very dedicated and professional regarding work etic. He was able to help us with any hostel tasks and i can only say great things and highly recommend him to other hosts.
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kyria) for host
The hostel was my home away from home, I'm so grateful to Taso and Edita for everything! 🥰
Many of the guests who stayed had been recommended and specifically came to Mostar to stay there, which I think says it all - such a special place, super warm and homey, the work is simple and easy, Taso was very happy to explain how things are and leave it… read more
Many of the guests who stayed had been recommended and specifically came to Mostar to stay there, which I think says it all - such a special place, super warm and homey, the work is simple and easy, Taso was very happy to explain how things are and leave it… read more
10 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyria)
Kit was supposed to stay with us for 3 but ended staying 6 weeks and with other volunteers we created very happy atmosphere for all the travelers. I can only say good things about Kit and work she did for us. We highly recommend her if you are looking for a committed volunteer.
(Excellent
)
4 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Valentina) for host
I spent almost one month in Taso's house and as my first workaway experience, I can just save beautiful memories.
Taso and Edita were very nice and easygoing, it was a pleasure help them with hostel management and with guests. Thank you to make me feel part of a big family, living a real bosnian experience, surrounded by lots of care and positive… read more
Taso and Edita were very nice and easygoing, it was a pleasure help them with hostel management and with guests. Thank you to make me feel part of a big family, living a real bosnian experience, surrounded by lots of care and positive… read more
8 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina)
Valentina was helping us for few weeks during the month of July and i can say only good things about her time here. She was really amazing with guests super social and dedicated to any hostel task. As someone who was in Bosnia and Hercegovina before she fitted really well in Mostar atmosphere and in our hostel. We shared a lot of great moments,… read more
(Excellent
)
20 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Niurguiana)
Yana stayed with us through the month of May, she was a really big help for our hostel. She is very responsible person and freely we could rely on her after only 2 days of being around, also very organised and great helper for reception and maintenance of the hostel. We are really grateful for all the help she provided for us. Thank you Yana.
(Excellent
)
29 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Thalia)
After two years of struggling with covid, Thalia was our first volunteer and we couldn't ask for a better person. Before any feedback about volunteering skills, I have to say that this was the NICEST and the most CARING person (sorry other volunteers) we have hosted in 9 years since we open our hostel.
It only took only two days to show her… read more
It only took only two days to show her… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thalia) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I stayed for 6 weeks at Taso's House. I don't have words to describe how amazing my time here was! Taso is the warmest, most welcoming, caring, and generous host you could ever wish for. In the time that I volunteered here, we created a super special friendship that I know will last a lifetime. We went on… read more
6 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Albert) for host
It's been only a few days helping at this place, but it's been an amazing experience. The host makes you feel part of the family since your first step into the house.
The work is clear and flexible (always according to the amount of guests to be attended, of course), and you end up doing your job as you were just living in your own house.… read more
The work is clear and flexible (always according to the amount of guests to be attended, of course), and you end up doing your job as you were just living in your own house.… read more
6 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Albert)
Albert is one great guy. We understood each other from the first moment and our experience with having him as a workawayer volunteer was really pleasant. He is very easy going guy, well organised and neat. Around guests he was very comfortable and was a great volunteer for our little hostel.
(Excellent
)
26 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bryan & Michael) for host
It was a good time in the hostel of Taso, he and his sister Edita from the beginning make you feel at home, 3 weeks that went very fast, thanks to Taso and Edita for everything, Show a city that is definitely worth knowing .
26 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Geraldine) for host
I am so happy that I came to Mostar and so happy that I came to Taso's hostel. Not only is the city amazing, with so much culture and so much to explore, but the hostel felt like a home away from home. Taso and Edita were so welcoming from the very start, we got on really well. They're amazing people with brilliant stories. The work itself is easy… read more
26 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Geraldine)
Our Galeway girl was perfect fit for our hostel. She gave us much needed help for 3 weeks with any task needed. She was super social with guests, great and professional with hostel tasks and reception. We had many good laughs at our balcony and we are so happy we had a luck to be her host in Mostar.
(Excellent
)
12 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Casey)
Casey is someone i can today call a friend. He was one of the nicest people that ever worked in our hostel. During high season he helped us with all hostel tasks and even extended stay when we were lacking volunteers. I can only highly recomend him for any future workaway hosts.
(Excellent
)
14 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
I loved to help Taso around the hostel :smile: he runs a small hostel rigth in the center of Mostar. The work consists in making the beds in the morning, helping with breakfast and keeping everything in order. Ah, and of course checking guests in :blush: after all the tasks were done, I had a lot of free time to explore the city! I absolutely… read more
14 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
We couldn't ask for a better volunteer than our Marta. Such a nice easy going person who was great fit for our small hostel. Always smiling, happy to learn local way of living. She was great for house tasks, reception work and she was amazing around people. At least for hostel type of volunteer there is no person i can higher recommend.
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hamish) for host
I'm leaving a late feedback as I volunteered in July 2018 for 2 weeks, my time in Mostar was short but I look back fondly on my time there and really appreciate the experience. Sanel and Edita are good hosts, and provide food, and plenty of opportunities to see the city and get to know Bosnian culture. You can arrange time off, but if tour groups… read more
3 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)
Natalie was our last volunteer for 2018 and we couldn't ask for better one. She is very very social person, great with guests, workaholic with any task we put in front of her. She helped me with anything regarding hostel and it was pleasure to have her around.
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)
Josh was one of the best volunteers we had during our 8 years. He stayed for us for 3 weeks and i wish he stayed forever. Such a good guy chilled,hard working, great to be around guests and do any other duties that hostel job require. Im happy to call him friend after 3 weeks.
(Excellent
)
5 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Abby)
It was first worawayer that we allowed to do just 2 weeks and we never regretted.
Abby is one happy and workaholic person. We was great fit for our hostel and nothing was hard for her to do.
She was great around with guests,events,cleaning and reception work.
Abby is one happy and workaholic person. We was great fit for our hostel and nothing was hard for her to do.
She was great around with guests,events,cleaning and reception work.
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
Mostar was amazing – thanks to Taso and Edita! As soon as I arrived I felt welcomed and at home. They were sooo generous, I was always eating amazing food, hanging out with great people and making so many great memories!
The work wasn’t hard, just changing a couple of beds, a bit of cleaning, checking in guests sometimes. When I had time off… read more
The work wasn’t hard, just changing a couple of beds, a bit of cleaning, checking in guests sometimes. When I had time off… read more
2 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Freya)
We could not ask for a better volunteer and a person to help us. Freya was truly amazing volunteer for the entire time with us. She is very organized,social,neat and fast learner. After one day it felt she is with us forever and it will be really hard to fine proper replacement.
(Excellent
)
10 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma volunteered at our hostel for few weeks and she was perfect fit for our small hostel. She is someone who is always smiling and spreading positive energy and it was so good to have her around. She was great with reception work, around guests and with helping us clean the place. I can just recommend her very high for her future workaway's.
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Volunteering at Taso's was my first experience into Workaway, which I could not recommend high enough to other travellers. Taso & his sister Edita are both passionate about the work they do which created a lovely environment to work in. They were both so accomodating and loved teaching me about their rich culture and history. The work consisted of… read more
12 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy is one social, easy going and hard working volunteer.
She stayed with us for a month and she fitted easily with our work ethic.
She is great to be around guests and very responsible for work.
She stayed with us for a month and she fitted easily with our work ethic.
She is great to be around guests and very responsible for work.
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
Volunteering for Taso was an incredible experience! He really is an amazing guy that cares so much about the business. The work is not overwhelming, sometimes you might find yourself in the hostel for longer than expected because it has an incredibly homely vibe!
Mostar is an amazing place and you will get a good amount of time to explore the… read more
Mostar is an amazing place and you will get a good amount of time to explore the… read more
20 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tess & Nick) for host
Consider yourself lucky if you get to volunteer at Taso’s. An awesome vibe in his guesthouse, just like being part of a family. He is extremely generous and kind and I was sad to say goodbye! The work is completely fair, helping out looking after the guesthouse, cleaning, laundry, welcoming guests in. I loved being in Mostar, visiting the local… read more
17 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tess & Nick)
Tess has stayed with us for 4 weeks and i can only speak high about her. It was amazing to have some one u can trust regarding anything. She was great with guests, super social, very good in cleaning and reception help. She was great also to meet local people and culture. Thank u Tess <3
(Excellent
)
26 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Chih ching) for host
I spend three weeks with Taso and it was great. The work was not hard and Taso always make sure we had enough food and happy also he knows lots about the history and Mostar and loves to share with us his travel experience. Mostar is a beautiful city that must visit and don't hesitate to join Taso's team!
24 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Chih ching)
CC was a perfect suit for us. Very smiling,easy going and cool person. She helped us for couple weeks and i can only say good things about her. Very responsible,neat and workaholic, and also put a lot of happy vibes into our house. Highly recommended.
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kale) for host
Look no further... this is where you want to stay in Mostar!
So.. This being my first 'Workaway' I was a little nervous about what to expect... But on arrival I was welcomed and made to feel at home right away. I stayed for 1 month and would have loved to stay even longer if not for my other plans.
Taso and Adita are not only great fun to work… read more
So.. This being my first 'Workaway' I was a little nervous about what to expect... But on arrival I was welcomed and made to feel at home right away. I stayed for 1 month and would have loved to stay even longer if not for my other plans.
Taso and Adita are not only great fun to work… read more
3 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kale)
6 stars go to Kale from NZ :) After this workaway experience i can only say that i have a new friend. Kale was great volunteer, laid back guy with skills for a lot of things. We are sad that he had to leave us after few weeks. I highly recommend Kale as volunteer for your place.
(Excellent
)
8 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tanya) for host
Wonderful workaway experience! I had a great time staying with Taso at his guest house. Taso and Edita are great hosts, very happy I got to meet them and learn a lot about Mostar. The work load is light and there are many fun days/nights enjoy.
3 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanya)
5 stars for volunteer work and 6 star for personality.
Tanya was helping us for just over 3 weeks and she was amazing. I really don't have words to describe how responsible she was regarding all the tasks. We were really sad to let her go.
Tanya was helping us for just over 3 weeks and she was amazing. I really don't have words to describe how responsible she was regarding all the tasks. We were really sad to let her go.
(Excellent
)
28 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gretchen) for host
Working at Taso's Guest House was my first workaway experience. It was great to feel that my help was genuinely needed and appreciated the three weeks I spent there. I really enjoyed getting to know Mostar, both people and place, and hope to return one day.
14 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gretchen)
Grechen stayed with us for few weeks and she did a great job. She needed only few days to get to know how everything works at our place. We were really happy with her.
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Emanuel) for host
Taso is a great guy and a great host, always wanting to make you feel comfortable. He took us to a football game, to the flea market, he cooked for us.
The help is not hard, just keeping the place clean and helping the guests.
Mostar is a beautiful city, with so many things to do.
I highly recommend Taso and Mostar to everybody!
The help is not hard, just keeping the place clean and helping the guests.
Mostar is a beautiful city, with so many things to do.
I highly recommend Taso and Mostar to everybody!
21 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Emanuel)
Emanuele is one amazing guy. I really enjoyed having him at our hostels. Many common topics and good laugh all the time. I can highly recommend him to other workaway hosts.
(Excellent
)
24 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian was one of the most responsible people that ever volunteered with us. I can only say great things about him. He stayed with us for few weeks and he was really serious regarding tasks in the hostel. Even that he is only 18 he is very mature and responsible for his age and i can only highly recommend him as a volunteer.
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (César) for host
With Taso was my first experience in workaway. I stayed more than a month with him and iI had a really good time. He's very dedicated to take care of the hostel, but always he knows to take a break to have fun and chill out with the guests and the volunteers. He and his sister Edita are trying all the time that you have all that you need. The work… read more
25 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara )
In 8 years since we have hostel Lara was one of nicest volunteers we had so far. Everything was always done as requested and that made my life and work really relaxed. Im really thankful for the help she did for us and i can really highly recommended her.
(Excellent
)
21 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lara ) for host
Staying at Taso's was a great experience. The work is easy and laid back, mostly just a bit of cleaning and interacting with the guests. Mostar itself is a great place to stay. I admire Taso's dedication and philosophy to running a hostel/guest house. Could not recommend these guys enough and I hope to return one day. Taso and his sister Adita are… read more
1 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Bridie) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I loved it. Taso is such a friendly and hospitable guy and will go out of his way to make sure you are happy and comfortable. The work is not hard and mostly involved you socialising with guests and keeping the place tidy which is easy since it is small and homely. See you next year Taso!
28 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Bridie)
Bridie stayed with us for 10 days and i can only say amazing things for her. She was very responsible,neat and workaholic.
Don't hesitate to employ her.
Don't hesitate to employ her.
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Meghan)
Meghan is one wonderful young lady.
She is very sweet and social person.
She is very sweet and social person.
(Excellent
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