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United States

5

I had such a fun time volunteering at the hostel! This was one of my first stops on a 6 month trip, and it was a great way to kick off the journey. The one and only thing I would say about volunteering here is do some reasearch! Myself and a lot of people I've talked to expected more beach access. The nearest beach takes 1.5 hours to get to on a bus. Be aware of that. The actual work is so simple. Just a little bit of cleaning the common areas, and checking people in. Honestly I spent most of my working time just chatting with people from all over the world. I would reccomend the hostel to anyone!

about 2 months ago

New Zealand

5

I had a great time at the hostel! The work was super chill and the hours were very flexible so you can do everything you want to do. Neil and Gülnur are incredibly friendly and make you feel super at home, and you get to meet heaps of people from all over the world, plus katya (the dog) is super friendly :) Thessaloniki is a very cool city with lots to do, and really good nightlife if that's what your looking for! Would absolutely recommend coming here, thanks the hostel <3

2 months ago

Canada

5

The hostel is a great place to volunteer. I really appreciate the time Guelnur took to train me on my responsibilities and was very supportive when I was working an a complicated situation arose. I told her I didn't feel comfortable dealing with it on my own and she immediately returned to the hostel to support me. The schedule tends to be flexible and you can often coordinate with the other staff or volunteer if there is something specific you want to do. The only thing I wish I knew ahead of time is that there is no kitchen to cook properly. Just a fridge, some dishes , and a kettle.

2 months ago

United Kingdom

5

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the hostel. Neil and Gülnur were wonderful hosts, the work flexible and not too challenging. The hostel is very comfortable and has a great variety of interesting guests. To anyone looking to live in the centre of Thessaloniki for a few weeks and meet some great people, look no further!

3 months ago

United States

5

Staying at the hostel was an awesome experience! I was there for three weeks and really enjoyed my time. Gülnur is a complete sweetheart, she values your time as a volunteer and prioritizes your off days. The work hours are always respected and the work itself is extremely chill. I spent most of my time chilling at the reception desk and occasionally making a few beds. Gülnur and I had lots of great conversations and she is happy to share her knowledge about the area, we even did a few yoga classes together! :,) I went during off season so the city was quiet, but overall it was a good experience!!

4 months ago

Norway

4

This was my first Worldpackers experience, and I'm very happy I decided to do it! The work was easy and the hours were reasonable. Rooms were spacious and comfy, and the rooftop is a nice place to hang out. Location is great, in the middle of the party area and close to the centre. It's not the most social hostel as there isn't a very big common area. The kitchen is only two stovetops in the attic which gets extremely hot in the summer and isn't a very hygienic place to cook as several cats live up there. Regardless I enjoyed my stay a lot :) Thessaloniki is a very lively and fun city.

9 days ago

Spain

3

The room and bathrooms are spacious and clean, and the bed is very comfortable. Shifts are flexible and tasks simple, during some shifts I had time to focus in my own projects. The vibe with fellow volunteers was great. Neil and Gulnür are kind and open to shift changes. Some info on the Worldpackers page is outdated—there's no bikes, or yoga. At the beginning breakfast was only cereal but during my last week we asked for bread. The kitchen is poorly equipped (no microwave or oven), dirty and very hot, with cats around, everything is sticky and with cat hair. It's very uncomfortable to cook.

28 days ago

Germany

5

I had an amazing time in Thessaloniki! I met a lot of people, work was fun and the hostel is really cozy. The hosts are lovely and caring which made it easy to feel at home in this place. Can recommend 10/10, thank you for the nice experience!

8 months ago

Neil replied

thank you so much Louisa you were a Great asset to the hostel always caring for the guests and taking everyone out together at night.

Ireland

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I couldn't recommend it enough! Working in a hostel is a unique but extremely fun lifestyle! Everyone is in the same mindset - laidback, inclusive and positive. The hosts Neil and Gülnur were truly some of the nicest people and made me feel very at home, the hostel itself is very cosy! 10/10 :)

8 months ago

Sweden

5

This was my first time volunteering and I could not have asked for a better experience! The work was easy but still very giving because I got the chance to socialize with a lot of different people. Neil and Guelnur were very caring and nice hosts. And the hostel itself is centrally located and has a cozy, friendly environment that makes you feel at home.

10 months ago

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