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Podgorica Hostel
(Formerly
Steve's Place)
Podgorica, Montenegro
Phone , +382 (0) 67 372 936
The idea for a hostel began when Steve, from America, decided to stop traveling for a while and stay in Montenegro to get to know it more. He had been traveling around the world for many years, often staying in hostels himself. There was no hostel in Podgorica and low-price accomodation in Podgorica was impossible to find. Several years before, someone tried to open a hostel, but they had to close because there were not enough backpackers.
The hostel has primarily been Steve's home and now it is the home of Steve and his partner. Steve is also a writer and does a lot of volunteer work in the area of emotional abuse and suicide prevention. Here is some of his writing. And here are some of the thank-you letters he gets from adults and teens.
Steve is trying to spend more time with his writing and volunteer work so now accepts fewer guests in the original city center location. He wants to reserve the beds for people who are truly interested in their writing and the work he does and who want to spend time with him to learn from him. But we can help you with other low price places in the area if that is all you need. If you are interested in staying in Steve's home in the city center, please read more here.
Podgorica is in the center of this small country. It is well connected with domestic and international busses and train lines. It is a good base to explore the Balkans, as it is sorrounded by Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania.
There is also an over night ferry to Italy from the coast, which is just one hour away from Podgorica. And there is a new international airport with many connections.
Day trips from Podgorica
Many great day trips are easily taken from Podgorica to popular cities in Montenegoro such as Kotor, Kolasin, Budva, Cetinje, and Virpazar. The 2.5 hour train ride to the quaint village of Kolasin has some of the most spectacular mountain views of any in Europe. In the winter there is skiing in Kolosin as well as in Zablijak, located within the beautiful Durmitor National Park.
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Prices - July, August, September
We offer two main locations, near the airport and in the center. The price for all beds is 15 euros per person during the high season. We have some private rooms and some dorm rooms. The only exception to the price of 15 beds per person is if one person stays in the private room in the city center, then it is 20 euros.
If you want to stay in the city center, please read this note
CIty Center - Steve's home Please note that this is the home to Steve and his partner, and please read the about staying in our home. If you want to stay with us the price is 15 euros per person per night for the dorm room. 15 euros per person for the private room if used by two people, 20 euros for one person alone. Same discounts as for the dorm room. |
Airport Location - Free transfer to/from airport if you stay here.
City Center - Steve's home - Please be sure you have read the note about staying here
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We might also be able to help you get a private room (sharded bath only) near the bus/train station, but the prices are higher. Contact us for details
We offer two options for camping. One is near the main hostel and city center, and another is near the airport. If you are interested, please contact us.
We always need some help in the city center location. Things to do include reception, cleaning, painting, repairs, and helping start a walking tour of the city. We also want to teach free English and Art classes to kids. And we are looking for someone who knows html, php and web design.
So if you would like to do some volunteer work in exchange for accomodation, please contact us.
Thanks.
Things to See Around Podgorica
Virpazar - Small fishing village on Skadar Lake. Skadar Lake is one of the largest lakes in Europe - Link
Cetinje - This was once the capital of Podgorica and has many museums and former embassies. It is a nice, small village to walk around in.
Kolasin - The train ride to Kolasin is said to be one of the best in Europe. it is more interesting because the train is old and slow and passes through about 60 tunnels during the approximately two hour trip.
Ostrog - Unique Monastery built into the side of a mountain.
Duclea - Anceint Roman Ruins. Within walking distance from Podgorica. A good 1/2 day trip.
Danilovgrad - Eat lunch, have a drink and have a swim in the river. Just 1 euro by bus to get there..
Niagara Falls - Man made falls on the interesting Cijevna River. Best reached by bicycle from Podgorica.
Moraca Monastery - On the way to Kolasin. Only accessed by bus or car.
We have pictures of all of these places but we still have to organize them!
Rental Bikes - You can rent bikes for 10 euro per day at Tempo Cycle, near the main market. English Info Page Tempo Site. The owner is Severin Bojic. His brother, Deverin, has a shop in the center of town on Vucedolska Street near the National Theatre. See also this link
Sccoter Rental in Podgorica. You can rent a scooter for 15 euros per day. This is an excellent way to see the many sights around Podgorica.
Our Montenegro tourist info site with my photo journal
In Your Pocket Guide to Podgorica
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Other low/middle price accomodation in Podgorica
Kubura - Private rooms - Boshko; 067 549 549 Speaks English | Grandmother 069 066 577 (Doesn't speak English)
Friends
Montenegro
- Budva Hostel - Hippo Hostel, - Owner - Marcus
- ZIS Hostel - Sutomore, Montenegro - Owner Zelko. Zelko's hostel website is under construction. In the meantime you can contact him at zeljradjenovic (at) hotmail.com Phone + 382 (0) 69 212 360
- Virpazar - Private Accomodation - Owner Draga
Albania
- Tirana
- - Tirana Backpackers - Co-owner Robo -- My pictures from my visit there
- - Freddys - Owner Freddy
- Berat
- Saranda
- - Hairy Lemmon - Owner- Annette. Helper: Nina
Macedonia
- Ohrid - Sunny Lake Hostel Owner Gjoko
Other Montenegro Hostels and Low Budget Rooms
- Kotor
- Budva
-- - Saki Apartments
- Bar
--- Vila Jadran - vilajadran@hotmail.com -- Owner Bato
Pluzine - Zvono - Very nice atmosphere. Owner Vlatko.
-- Near Pluzine - Eko Village Jugoslavia
Eco/Ethnic Villages (Eko/Etno Selos)
Montenegro, Yugoslavia
Serbia Hostels
Belgrade - Table of Hostels
Bosnia Hostels - Sarajevo Hostels