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No booking feesFree cancellation up to 24 hours beforeAirport shuttle 20 EUR for up to 3Reception 8am to 11pm
Our terrace, with tables and a view over the roofs to a minaret and the hills Guests cooking and chatting in our kitchen Guests smiling round the big table in our kitchen

A clean, friendly Sarajevo hostel with a view

  • 9 clean, Bosnian-themed rooms
  • A big, well-equipped kitchen
  • A terrace over the whole city
See the rooms 4.7 · 344 Google reviews4.7 on Google
4.7

A guest favouriteRated 4.7 on Google from 344 reviews.

2,000+guest reviews
I Travel BalkansMember of I Travel Balkans
Big rooms, comfy bedsBig rooms, confortable beds, clean bathrooms and a very well equiped kitchen make this the perfect hostel to stay in. Thank you for making the best of my days in Sarajevo!!
Eva J.Google · 6 months ago★★★★★
Spotless, lovely staffThe whole acommodation (rooms, kitchen, bathrooms) is very clean and the kitchen is well equipped! The staff is absolutely lovely…
Pia F.Google · a year ago★★★★★
Immaculately cleanThe hostel was immaculately clean, comfortable, and modern, with spotless bathrooms and toilets. There’s also a fantastic kitchen and balcony where you can hang out. Plus, tea, coffee, and spices were free to use!
Prasanth M.Google · a year ago★★★★★
Great views, very socialThe location is on top of a hill (like a large part of Sarajevo is) which gives a great view from the kitchen/common area and terrace. The common area is very social and I got to know a lot of other solo travellers in the mornings…
Ahmad T.Google · 5 months ago★★★★★
Comfy beds, big kitchenThe bed was super comfortable, great for a good night’s sleep. The kitchen is big and well-equipped, which was perfect for cooking.
Edis H.Google · a year ago★★★★★
Great help before arrivalFrom the moment I booked, communication was excellent, with clear and detailed directions on how to reach the hostel, which I really appreciated.
Lejla P.Google · 6 months ago★★★★★
  1. Pick your room and datesBook online in a few minutes. No booking fees.
  2. Tell us when you landMessage us on WhatsApp. Our shuttle can meet you at the airport.
  3. Settle inCheck in at reception, open 8am to 11pm, then head up to the terrace.

Pick your room

Every room is named after a piece of Bosnia.

The Mostovi Sarajeva dorm

Mostovi Sarajeva

4.7
Mixed dorm · 6 beds · 2nd floor
From 33 KM / bed / nightNo booking fees. Plus 2 KM city tax a night.
The Ruže female-only dorm with its yellow dressing tableWomen only

Ruže

4.7
Female-only dorm · 6 beds · 3rd floor
From 33 KM / bed / nightNo booking fees. Plus 2 KM city tax a night.
The Stećak dorm

Stećak

4.7
Mixed dorm · 6 beds · 2nd floor
From 33 KM / bed / nightNo booking fees. Plus 2 KM city tax a night.
The Tramvaj dorm

Tramvaj

4.7
Mixed dorm · 6 beds · 1st floor
From 33 KM / bed / nightNo booking fees. Plus 2 KM city tax a night.
The Vučko dormSmallest dorm

Vučko

4.7
Mixed dorm · 4 beds · 1st floor
From 37 KM / bed / nightNo booking fees. Plus 2 KM city tax a night.
The Čaršija dorm

Čaršija

4.7
Mixed dorm · 5 beds · 1st floor
From 35 KM / bed / nightNo booking fees. Plus 2 KM city tax a night.
The Srce Sarajeva private roomHill view

Srce Sarajeva

4.7
Private room · Queen bed · Own bathroom
From 96 KM / room / nightNo booking fees. Plus 2 KM city tax a night.
The Ćilim private roomGreat for couples

Ćilim

4.7
Private room · Queen bed · Own bathroom
From 96 KM / room / nightNo booking fees. Plus 2 KM city tax a night.
The Planine private room

Planine

4.7
Private room · 2 beds · Shared bathroom
From 88 KM / room / nightNo booking fees. Plus 2 KM city tax a night.

Why book with us direct

  • No booking feesYou pay our own rate and nothing more, apart from the 2 KM city tax.
  • Talk to us directlyWhatsApp us before and during your stay. Our team answers, not a call centre.
  • Your money stays in SarajevoIt goes straight to a small local hostel, not a middleman.
Reserve Chat on WhatsApp Instant confirmation · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

What guests love

The things that come up again and again in our reviews.

  • Clean rooms and bathrooms
  • A big, well-equipped kitchen
  • A terrace with a view
  • Friendly, helpful staff
  • Easy to meet other travellers
  • Free tea

Your stay at Kucha

Social, not a party hostel.

Our lounge, with sofas, tables and the kitchen behind
The loungeSofas and long tables
A guest cutting fruit in the hostel kitchen
The kitchenFree tea
A made-up double bed with rolled towels in the Planine room
The roomsClean, comfy and themed
A big group of guests round one long dinner table
Meet peopleOne big table
The terrace, with tables and a view over the roofs to a minaret and the hills
The terraceViews over the hills

Yes, Sarajevo has hills! Here's the easy way up.

The Cathedral is 12 minutes' walk down, Baščaršija 19. Coming back up takes a touch longer.

The view from the hill: red roofs down our street, a minaret and the mountains
The location is on top of a hill (like a large part of Sarajevo is) which gives a great view from the kitchen/common area and terrace. Ahmad T. · Google, 5 months ago

From the airport

Our shuttle, 20 EUR for up to 3 people. Book it online, or send us your flight time on WhatsApp and we will meet you at arrivals.

Book the shuttle

From the main bus or train station

Any tram to Skenderija, then bus 72, 74 or 89 to Studentski Dom, 1 min from our door.

Walking from the Old Town

Tram to Skenderija, then walk up through Veliki Park and Džidžikovac street.

Get directions in Google Maps

Add to your stay

Book the airport shuttle online, or just ask us at reception.

Three guests with their backpacks, just arrived in our common room

Airport pickup

Book online or message us your flight time, and we'll meet you. No hill, no bags to drag.

20 EUR for up to 3 · Book the shuttle
The Old Bridge in Mostar over the green Neretva river

Day tours with Meet Bosnia

Day trips to Mostar's Old Bridge and the mountains around Sarajevo, with our friends at Meet Bosnia.

Book at reception
A group of guests outside City Hall in Sarajevo

Free walking tour

See Sarajevo on foot with Neno and Friends. Their 2-hour tours run on tips, so you pay what you think they are worth.

Ask at reception
Šejla Kurtović

Meet your host

Šejla Kurtović

Šejla has owned and run Hostel Kucha since 2017, and she writes our Sarajevo guides. Ask her where to eat, and she'll send you where the locals go.

More about us

Questions guests ask before they book

What time can I check in and out?

Reception is open 8am to 11pm. Please check out by 11am. You're welcome to hang out in the common rooms after that.

I'm arriving late at night.

No problem. Message us a day or two before with your bus, train or flight time, so someone is up to let you in.

Can you keep my bags?

Yes. Before check-in, after check-out, or while you take a short trip to Mostar.

Is there parking?

Yes, we have parking for 3 cars. Email us before you arrive to save a spot.

Can I pay by card?

We are cash only at the hostel, so please bring some KM, the Bosnian mark.

Are linen and towels included?

Always. Dorm guests get one towel, private rooms get two.

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before you arrive for free. After that, we charge the first night.

Can we come as a group?

Yes. Take a whole dorm, or a few, and stay together. See group stays.

Come stay with us

Dorm beds from 33 KM a night, plus 2 KM city tax. No booking fees.

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4.7 from 344 Google reviews

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From 33 KM / nightDorm beds, no booking fees
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