Hostel Gonzo

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to the convention centre in Novi Grad Sarajevo with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Gatacka 33, Sarajevo, 71000
  • Bosmal City Center
    15 min walk
  • Vrelo Bosne Park
    3 min drive
  • Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
    3 min drive
  • Sarajevo (SJJ-Sarajevo Intl.)
    6 min drive

Room options

Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
TV
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom, Tower

Highlights

TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Sarajevo

At Hostel Gonzo, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Bosmal City Center. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Novi Grad Sarajevo hostel include Grbavica Stadium and Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What's nearby

  • Bosmal City Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Sarajevo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Baščaršija Džamija - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Ilidza Thermal Riviera - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Podlugovi Station - 24 min drive
  • Sarajevo (SJJ-Sarajevo Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Metropolic - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC drive - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Šah Mat Burger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Bar Parlament - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bulevar Cafe Pub - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gonzo

Hostel connected to the convention centre in Novi Grad Sarajevo with free parking
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hostel Gonzo. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sarajevo hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hostel Gonzo offers 30 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Sarajevo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, German, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: EUR 2 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 7.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: from approximately EUR 2 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 5 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 7.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Eurocard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Gonzo Sarajevo
Hostel Gonzo
Hostel Gonzo Sarajevo
Hostel Gonzo Sarajevo
Hostel Gonzo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Gonzo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Sarajevo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Gonzo?

Hostel Gonzo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hostel Gonzo?

Yep, Hostel Gonzo has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Hostel Gonzo serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Gonzo?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hostel Gonzo?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hostel Gonzo's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Gonzo?

Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Gonzo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostel Gonzo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 67 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe, cheap and friendly
A safe, cheap and friendly place to stay. Very accomidating host. Breakfast was included. He allowed me to do a free wash. Not the Ritz but for the price it was fine. I would stay again is visting sarajevo.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KUTEYBE

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Arif

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

David

No hot water for shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Reasonable budget option a fair way out of town. Bed was really comfortable and breakfast good. The guys who run it are really friendly but it is quite basic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I ever write a book about my travels, this place would make mention. If you’re feeling lonely and need a place to feel like family, stop here. It’s like staying at your grandpas place. Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Gonzo. Americana Americana will never forget you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kadie

Great value for money for your own bedroom, bathroom and with breakfast included. The owner is a very kind, sweet man.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony rooms have amazing views of the Balkans. The mattress was surprisingly comfortable for a hostel.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend.
Stayed here in Ramadan for 4 nights. Excellent place to stay not far from travel links and restaurants. Large mosque 10 minutes away. Owner could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Nice single room with bathroom and free wifi. My room also had a balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Janno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money. Nice, quiet area accessible by bus from both city centre and airport. Very good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful staff, easy to access local buses to the old town centre. Nice neighourhood. Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay, Friendly Staff, Low Prices
Hostel Gonzo has a nice location, is well priced, and the staff are very helpful and outgoing! While it is a Hostel, the rooms were spacious, the bed comfy, and the showers worked well. The staff were particularly helpful - I don't speak much Bosnian, but they did their best to provide tips for getting around, and were very willing to help make my stay as comfy as possible. If you don't mind being in a Hostel, this is probably as good a set of rooms as you can find for the money in Sarajevo!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service.
The service was great. Host made sure I had everything to be comfortable. I got sick while in Bosnia and the host took me to the hospital. The customer service is a priority. I had a great experience staying here. I definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
great for the price
very friendly owner who was eager to help. a bit far from town but close to a bus station.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for
It was a ok play for a cheap price, I had to stay for 1 night so, it worked out well for me, I would suggest this place for short stays, but for longer, umm, it depends on your taste

4/10 Poor

Samantha, Huddersfield

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice helpful staff, long way from OldTown
Booked one night but was considering staying 3. The staff are absolutely lovely, very helpful and nice. A cold breakfast spread is also included in the price which is rare at this level / price. The hotel is a very long way from the Old Town, so you have to catch a bus or tram, which are about 5 /8 minutes walk from the hotel. The rooms are very basic but come as private with their own bathroom and tv which for the price is very good. The area is very quiet but the walls are very thin so although it was quiet outside, I could hear snoring and activities in rooms both sides of me.

6/10 Okay

Kilah, Stuttgart

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly

10/10 Excellent

Torkel Thune, Farsund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like home
My rating is based on the price i paid for my stay. The staff were amazingly friendly! I've been in 30 countries and dozens of hostels and hotels. I've never felt more like home any other place! The breakfast was decent and flexible. I love the bosnian coffee! My room was big enough for me. The hostel isn't located in the middle of the city center, but with nearby buses, trams and cheap taxis it didn't really matter. The area was quiet and I felt safe walking around there by night. Once again, the staff was genuinely nice and friendly, and most off them had a really good english. On the downside, the shower was maybe a little cold during the winter time, but the oven made my room really warm, so it didn't really matter. It was also quite hard to find by foot from the train station, but a taxi would have found it and been really cheap anyways. Maybe there's directions on how to find the hostel on their website, i forgot to check. And the contact page on their website didn't work. But their mailadress does.

6/10 Okay

Sandy, Brussels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
such nice people but too far from everything
The nice owner & son picked me up at the airport (for free) in the rain. They drove me into town the first night too. It was your basic-level hostel with a filling breakfast with local specialties. But I only stayed one night (instead of the 3 I was scheduled to stay) because it was just too far away from the life of the city and the trolley did not run often or late. If I had a rental car and wasn't a solo traveler I would say it's fine, especially for the price.

10/10 Excellent

Ognjen Nastic, Ukraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to spend the night
This was a small house, with multiple rooms for guests. Whatever was lacking at the premises was more than compensated with very dedicated, discreet and personalized service. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a short-term stay.

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Staff & service
Sarajevo
Nice city to visit, with nice people and interesting places. Also you can find out good places where to sleep over the night.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Hostel Gonzo - Perfect for the price
Hostel Gonzo lived fully up to my expectations of a hostel in that price range. It's a little worn place but the service is top notch. The staff is really helpful, friendly and flexible. We had a really nice stay and can not find anything to complain about.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad
The hostel was closed even though we had reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

RIDVAN OSMAN

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023