Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Guest reviews
Denmark · Solo · August 2025
+The Galley party hostel is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed at! The Vibe of the hostel is super lovely and relaxed, feels like home immediately. They offer family meals every evening and daily activities. A special thank you to the volunteers Isaac, Idell and Henry for making the boat party the absolute highlight of my time in shkodër. 10 out of 10 would recommend staying at the Galley!
Badr
Finland · Solo · July 2025
“Exceptional”
James
Australia · Solo · July 2025
“Superb”
Anonymous
Hungary · Group of friends · June 2025
“Exceptional”
+It was very friendly, the staff was fantastic, great value for price. It was perfect and we shall return as soon as we can.
Sam
United States · Solo · June 2025
“already planning on coming back!”
+I stayed at The Galley in early June, per the reccomendation of a friend who had previously volunteered there, and it was absolutely fantastic. The entire crew instantly made me feel like part of the Galley family, and provided guests with chaotic good times. I am not typically the most outgoing person, but these amazing people really made my entire trip feel like home 💓. Beyond that, the hostel itself is beautiful - the rooms are spacious, clean and vibrant, everything is tidy and welcoming, and the breakfasts and "family dinners" just tie it all together. Already planning my next trip to stay again. Love you all!
−I wasn't able to stay longer :( I wish I could have extended!
Jip
Netherlands · Solo · June 2025
“Superb”
+I've extended my stay a few nights because of excellent dagtrips like going to the castle of Skoder watching the sunrise and the Mesi Bridge under the guide of Bas! Absolute blast! What a view and what an amazing vibe riding your bike through the streets of skoder. Then today might have topped it with a day trip to the blue eye, a sparkling blue water spring mountain well you can swim in situated in Theth, organised and led by Jack. A few hours through stunning nature until you arrive at the blues water you've ever seen. Don't let the cold water hold you back from a swim after the warm hike! What a blast! Then every night there is a bar crawl to the sparkling city of Skoder led by Gus who always seems to get everyone in the best mood to have fun! I definitely recommend this stay!
Martin
Netherlands · Solo · June 2025
“Very good”
+Located in a former school building in the centre of Shkodër, only a few minutes away from the bus station and the main pedestrian street. Comfortable beds and great showers. Behind the hostel there is a nice spacious sunterrace, with plenty of shade as well. Gaz, Sydney, Max and Sarah are great company for lunch, drinks and gossips 😀
−The place felt a bit overscheduled and overregulated. The hostel bar is quite expensive compared to other bars in the city (other bars play better music too!). The staff as a collective gave off a strong 'we're broke, homeless and waiting for our Schengen days to reset' kind of vibe. I suppose that will be less noticeable once the season starts and there will be more than a handful of guests. Staff managed to loose not one or two, but six of my socks when I had my laundry done.
Neil
Canada · Solo · May 2025
“great hostel”
+The staff here know how to throw a party. You meet people and have social outings.
−tour bookings need the process to be ironed out.
Olli
Finland · Solo · April 2025
“Good vibes.”
+Central location, clean rooms, but the volunteers were really the hightlight of the place.
Ross
Ireland · Solo · April 2025
“Auuuuuuustttt”
+Amazing place! The staff and volunteers are soo nice and everyone makes you feel welcome the minute you walk in. Its such a good vibe. Special thanks to Big Mike for everything, an absolute legend! Would highly recommend you will have such a good time here! Cant wait to come back!