Hostel Mali Mrak

It's great for people who want to escape the tourist bubble and be at a place that is a home away from home. Respectful, quiet, meeting many people in a warm environment, away yet close enough to the city center; these and other tags fit this hostel well, but i think you should just read some of the thousands of reviews online, they speak for themselves. Also, i'm updating the description and screening questions because we've had some people here who have no clue what volunteering means, time to add some more filters.

IMPORTANT NOTE for the off season period - that's a time (usually november - end of february) when there's nothing or almost no work to be done. I'm still hosting, but i'm not taking care of the food because there is simply no reason for that, it would be silly :)

This is simple - what you bring with you will be reflected upon you. We've hosted volunteers for years, long before Worldpackers started. you'll be part of a team that respects you - go read the screening questions for more info on this and open your eyes, there's a few trick questions in there.

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Help out in a hostel and an art/ambience project Zagreb, Croatia.

Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception

Zagreb, Croatia

Reviews

5.0
(20 reviews)20

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

Australia

5

Igor is generous, open minded and no bullshat. I really enjoyed my stay here, there were lots to do around the area and only a short commute to the city centre. Cleaning the bathrooms and making the beds were a very small commitment for a lovely experience. If you can take direction, have initiative and are open, I’d recommend this. Igor lays it to you straight, gives healthy guidance and feedback and it’s very simple work, and easy to do well for a good time, and great company. Thank you Igor & Co. for a fantastic stay, I hope to visit again in the future!!

3 months ago

Argentina

5

Mali Mrak felt like home since the first moment. Well located, quiet and cozy place. Igor is a generous man and responsible for creating a chill and respectful vibe in the house. My whole experience in Zagreb has been great mostly thanks to these legends.

4 months ago

Spain

5

I don't want to write a good review because if I do so, I'm afraid this place gets popular and I won't be able to come back... But I can't help it!
I never would have expected that it would be so wonderful. From the place itself to Igor and Konrad and the other volunteer. It's a home, a beautiful home painted from top to bottom, full of books, drawings and notes from lots of guests over the years that underscores my words.
Doing the bathrooms, the dishes and beds, wasn't a big deal compared with what I gained by being here.

I felt more in home than at mine.
That's what I learnt about myself.

11 months ago

Igor replied

Thank you for the help, Guille! All the best & good luck in life!

igor

Italy

5

I had a great experience, i found everything i was looking for at the Mali mrak hostel. Learning English, improve my communication skills and autonomy for the very first time away from home.
The task were easy, and i think that anyone can do them, just with right amount of respect, responsibility and attention. Igor and Konrad were very polite, respectful and funny at the same time. I really recommend it if you are looking for these kind of experiences.

12 months ago

Switzerland

4

It had a wonderful atmosphere, everyone was friendly and open. The tasks were manageable and didn’t take as long as stated. Igor and Konrad we’re always fair and correct towards me. There was a downside: another volunteer crossed my physical boundaries and didn't stop when asked him to. It wasn’t sexual, but I don’t like being constantly touched by someone I don’t know or trust, and he didn’t respect that. This experience ruined almost all of my stay, made me feel vulnerable, and disgusted with both myself and him. I would recommend the hostel, just not with the volunteer(s) at that time.

about 1 year ago

Igor replied

Simone, things like that must be reported to me immediately, it's not good that i find that out after you left, and now it's too late. I will, however, recommend a very good remedy for the future: if you decide to keep such things to yourself with guys that keep pestering you like that, here's what you do - a proper kick in the balls and you'll see how quickly they're sorted.
Stay well and all the best.


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