Hostel Mostel

From the moment we arrived, the experience was a DISASTER. We were greeted not with warmth, but by a shockingly rude staff member who, in an almost threatening tone, told us we had exactly five minutes to check an email they’d sent. Not the kindness you expect from a hostel, just plain rudeness. Those five minutes led to our “reallocation”, not to another room, but to an annex five minutes away from the hostel itself. If the hostel was bad, this annex was something out of a horror movie. The entrance was crumbling, the stairs dangerously neglected, and the room was a disgrace. I'll let the description speak for itself. There were hairs in every single bed (a clear sign the sheets hadn’t been properly cleaned). The bathroom’s air filter looked like it hadn’t been touched in years. Even worse, the door between the bathroom and the bedroom was completely transparent. Yes, transparent! We were a group of five, forced to watch each other’s most private moments. The room had just one fan for all five of us, despite the sweltering summer heat. Sleeping was nearly impossible. The beds were old, unstable, and unsafe, with deep cracks underneath that made us feel as though they might collapse at any moment. And to crown it all, right at the entrance there was an appalling piece of racist graffiti left there for everyone to see, unaddressed and unremoved. This place is not just poorly managed. It is unsafe, unsanitary, and utterly disrespectful to its guests. This place might've had its days, many years ago. But for now, do yourself a favor: stay far, far away.

Stayed here with a big scouts group (28 people) We got 2 private houses close to each other that were exactly what we needed. Location was very nice and it’s a good price! Staff was also very friendly and easy to talk to! Loved talking to the other people that were staying in this hostel! Would definitely recommend!

I honestly don’t understand why Hostel Mostel has such a low rating on Google. I’ve stayed here many times over the years and will absolutely keep coming back! I usually book through Booking.com since it often works out cheaper and I can make changes if needed. The dorm was surprisingly clean for such a budget stay, and the staff are friendly, helpful, and efficient. They really go out of their way to fulfill your requests and make sure you’re happy. If you're a solo traveller who enjoys socializing, the grand common room is a big plus – you can play pool, have drinks, and chat with people from all over the world. It really exceeded my expectations and remains one of the cheapest and best hostels I’ve ever stayed at! Bonus points for the food and tea: Breakfast buffet for just 10 leva is both cheap and delicious. They even offer lactose-free options, and Katya’s scrambled eggs are something else – I don’t know how she makes them taste so good! Plus, there’s free black tea available all day in a big keg, which is pretty awesome. Highly recommended for backpackers, budget travellers, and anyone looking for good vibes on a low budget.

The location is perfect, it’s right in the city centre and all of the places in Sofia worth visiting are a walking distance apart. The staff is super helpful and friendly, ready to answer any questions. The whole atmosphere in the hostel is great and perfect for meeting new people. Definitely worth visiting!

Take the single rooms, they are a 5 min walk from the main hostel but so cozy and quiet. Sadly they could at least make a small kitchen there. Staff wasn’t so nice. But awesome pub crawl every week. Great people staying there. A classic hostel vibe.

Glad we could get easy some bed for 1 night, all people are really friendly. There are several showers and toilets and also aome breakfast, everything for an admirable Price. And the wild wine and the old structure give it an beautiful Touch. Keep it going like that and thank you well

Wonderful experience! The only thing of note is that the lockers aren't super big, so if you have a tall backpack like mine, it might not fit. They do have a little locker by each bed as well for your valuables, though. Laundry service was excellent!

In general it is quite good for the price. Positives: beds have curtains, lights and power outlets. Shower is pretty good. Free breakfast is quite good, and the location as well (about 10-15 minutes walk to most touristic spots). The staff were very nice! Negatives: for me the worst thing was the wifi, it’s pretty bad, which was a bit of a problem as I was working. The mattress was a bit old and not that comfortable. It wasn’t dirty but not that clean either. In general it was a good stay and I’d probably stay there again.