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Hostel Franz Ferdinand

Jelica 4, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1083 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Excellent
1,083 reviews

Mina and AMRA AND MIRA BEST team, everythingI LIKE AND KITCHEN

钰 China

Great location and atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Mina who really took care of everything for me.

Joe United States of America

Staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful in figuring out the area!

Phoenix United States of America

The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. I must also say that they very patiently responded to all the questions I presented (especially on how to get around and about safety).

Djalma Brazil

the staff Aco is super nice and helpful! I enjoy the stay a lot!

Zhongjie United Arab Emirates

Super helpful staff who helped in many ways - calling laundry, tour agency, cab.... charging hp

Christabel Singapore

The staff were very friendly. Brilliant location. Excellent wifi.

Amr Egypt

Staff was nice Nice kitchen Clean bathrooms and showers Good location Good price Free coffee and tea :)

Nadia Croatia

the staff are very nice and helpful the location is very cool the style of the hostel is interesting

David United States of America

There was information decoration everywhere - a timeline of historical events on the floor - it was great! 😃 👍🏻

John Japan
8.9
Excellent
1,083 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Mina and AMRA AND MIRA BEST team, everythingI LIKE AND KITCHEN”
    钰 China China
  • “Great location and atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Mina who really took care of everything for me.”
    Joe Joe United States of America United States of America
  • “Staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful in figuring out the area!”
    Phoenix Phoenix United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. I must also say that they very patiently responded to all the questions I presented (especially on how to get around and about safety).”
    Djalma Djalma Brazil Brazil
  • “the staff Aco is super nice and helpful! I enjoy the stay a lot!”
    Zhongjie Zhongjie United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Super helpful staff who helped in many ways - calling laundry, tour agency, cab.... charging hp”
    Christabel Christabel Singapore Singapore
  • “The staff were very friendly. Brilliant location. Excellent wifi.”
    Amr Amr Egypt Egypt
  • “Staff was nice Nice kitchen Clean bathrooms and showers Good location Good price Free coffee and tea :)”
    Nadia Nadia Croatia Croatia
  • “the staff are very nice and helpful the location is very cool the style of the hostel is interesting”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “There was information decoration everywhere - a timeline of historical events on the floor - it was great! 😃 👍🏻”
    John John Japan Japan

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi9.3
8.9
Excellent
1,083 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.3
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Hostel Franz Ferdinand is located in the city center, just 30 feet away from the main pedestrian street and 350 feet away from Bascarsija and other attractive and important sights of Sarajevo. Free lockers are provided in all units as well as heating, towels and free tea and coffee for the guests. All units are nonsmoking.

Reception is open from 7AM to 9PM.

A variety of dining options, as well as night clubs, supermarkets, pharmacies etc., can be found within a 300 feet radius. Sarajevo Cable car is a 10 minutes walking distance away.

Hostel has two fully equipped shared kitchens.

Laundry service is available at an extra charge.

There is a tramway stop 50 feet from the hostel, while local bus stops 350 feet away. Sarajevo Airport is at a distance of 8.1 mi.

Front desk can help you arrange guided tours, as well as shuttle services to airport & other destinations.

This is our guests' favorite part of Sarajevo, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Hostel Franz Ferdinand has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 12, 2013

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Heating

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Sarajevo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
4 twin beds
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 钰
    钰
    ChinaChina
    “Mina and AMRA AND MIRA BEST team, everythingI LIKE AND KITCHEN”
  • Joe
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location and atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Mina who really took care of everything for me.”
  • Phoenix
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful in figuring out the area!”
  • Djalma
    BrazilBrazil
    “The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. I must also say that they very patiently responded to all the questions I presented (especially on how to get around and about safety).”
  • Zhongjie
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “the staff Aco is super nice and helpful! I enjoy the stay a lot!”
  • Christabel
    SingaporeSingapore
    “Super helpful staff who helped in many ways - calling laundry, tour agency, cab.... charging hp”
  • Amr
    EgyptEgypt
    “The staff were very friendly. Brilliant location. Excellent wifi.”
  • Nadia
    CroatiaCroatia
    “Staff was nice Nice kitchen Clean bathrooms and showers Good location Good price Free coffee and tea :)”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the staff are very nice and helpful the location is very cool the style of the hostel is interesting”
  • John
    JapanJapan
    “There was information decoration everywhere - a timeline of historical events on the floor - it was great! 😃 👍🏻”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Yes.
    Answered on 2 December 2019
  • Dobar dan. Da li imate bracne krevete?
    Dobar dan, Imamo.
    Answered on 23 December 2021
  • Hi, I arrive from Mostar in the evening after 7pm, does this mean there’s no option to check in?
    Dear, Maximum time for check-in is 21:30PM. Warm regards, FFH Team
    Answered on 26 July 2022
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes.
    Answered on 9 August 2019
  • Do we pay in euro or marks?
    Dear, Payment is made exclusively in Bosnian currency.
    Answered on 5 August 2022
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Amenities of Hostel Franz Ferdinand
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Computer
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • Bosnian
  • English
  • Croatian
  • Serbian

House rules

Hostel Franz Ferdinand takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Credit cards are only needed to guarantee your booking .

The fine print

Due to covid 19 situation, HOSTEL FRANZ FERDINAND IS WORKING FROM 7AM TO 7PM.
Later or earlier check in is possible with previous request directly contacting the hostel or giving arrival time while making a reservation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Please inform Hostel Franz Ferdinand of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.