Mona`s Hostel

- Location: In an apartment building, 5min to a supermarket and the starting stop of the Sarandë-Ksamil-Butrint bus. - The room and the bed are clean - Balcony has clothing lines, some tables, and offers a nice views of the Sarandë beach/bay

- The check-in process was very confusing. I followed the sign to the top floor, only to realize there was no front desk. I had to go down one floor and find an unsigned apartment, and saw an old lady (who turned out to be the owner). She speaks only Albanian and Greek, so have your translation app ready. She was nice and gave me juice and asked me to have a seat in the apartment, but I just wanted to check in, drop my bag off, and head out. She couldn't understand my intention even with the translator, and I had had a long day, so it felt frustrating. The signs and process about check-in could be more clear for both sides - The bathroom always smells a little strange - There was AC in the room but it was never turned on. Maybe I just didn't ask. It was hot at night (July) but got cooler in the morning - The old lady mentioned above also came into the room from time to time, I guess to look at/check stuff. But I felt a little watched

Location, host, rooms, balcony

Location and view are amazing. Great balcony. It’s on the 5th floor so great exercise on the way up ;) The hostel is well kept.

One bathroom. Not really a big issue as long as people are respectful. Also the other dorm has a bathroom that I feel you could use if necessary.

The check-in instructions were not clear enough.