Joy Apartment

Location: 3 Strossmayerova, Sarajevo, ba

Star Rating: 7.9 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Non-smoking throughout
• Adult only
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Smoke alarms
• Security alarm
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Covered parking
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Single Bed In Female Dormitory Room

  Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The triple room comes with a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Socket near the bed

• Single Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room

  Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The triple room has a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Socket near the bed

• Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The quadruple room has a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Socket near the bed

• Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  The dormitory room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 8 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Socket near the bed

Guest Reviews

• Maria (7/5): Good -
• Laura (10/5): Exceptional - It became my safe place
• Yaroub (4/5): Disappointing - The hostel 4th flour and no elevator....he rise the price from 12 euro to 16 euro....and he keep bad guy on the hostel.
• Sergio (6/5): Pleasant - The location is the best of this hostel, but Sarajevo is not that big to be the only reason to go there. The price was also good and I stayed in a 4-bed room which was quiet enough. It has a small kitchen, in case you want to cook something simple. Is run by chinese people who don't speak any english, so basic understanding was a bit hard. They were nice, though, not bad people, or rude. Also, no lockers in the rooms and there was even one room which is basically a living room, so no door. Bathrooms were not very clean, even if we were not that many people at the time sleeping there.
• Sharp (8/5): Very good -
• Andrea (6/5): Ok for a couple of nights - No curtains. At 5.30 am the room was full of light
• Mansi (5/5): Passable - Good location. The girls dorm is nice enough and spacious. The hygiene can be worked on. The washroom was cleaned every day but people were regularly not flushing and nothing was deep cleaned. People were leaving cooked food out all night and kitchen wasn’t clean at all.
• Anni (5/5): The hostel served the purpose of staying for the nights but wouldn’t necessarilysay that it was enjoyable - The hostel was right in the heart of the old town and everything was close by foot. The staff was friendly. The bathrooms and kitchen were at times unclean, centimeter of dust and dead cockroaches under the beds. Rooms were hot and there was no door to the big shared dorm. Dorm doors didin’t have locks and no lockable luggage storage.
• Lara (6/5): you get what you pay for... - my room was nice, I booked a 4 bed room and in the end was alone in my room it was not very clean, I saw several cockroaches, the big dormitory doesn't have a door also there were no power outlets in my room overall okay but I'm not sure if I would stay there again
• Yinuo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Zhuo (10/5): Best location - Nice boss, shampoo.
• Justturac (10/5): Exceptional -
• I. (10/5): Exceptional - Super central Location Unfortunately no Lift, but doing some gym is also OK.
• Jain (9/5): Superb -
• Sofia (10/5): Home-like atmosphere - A nice home-like atmosphere created by the owners who treat you as their own guest. Modern design and nice facilities. The location in the center of the old city, next to various sightseeings.
• Mateus (1/5): Bad -
• Nermana (10/5): Exceptional - If you want decent accommodation and feel the bustling life of the city of Sarajevo, then Joy hostel is the right place for you. Located in the city center, with friendly staff who are there at all times to help you if needed. The staff who keep it clean every day, as well as suitable for cooking and socializing with people from all over the world, make sure that you spend the most pleasant moments in the hostel. I highly recommend that Joy hostel be your choice. Everything was ok.
• Facundo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tugcu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tugcu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ricardo (1/5): Bad -
• Justturac (10/5): Exceptional -
• Yi (10/5): Exceptional - It was a very pleasant trip. The hotel is very centrally located, easy to find, and convenient to go everywhere. The mattress is very comfortable, the kitchen is large, and I had a great time.
• Nathan (6/5): Pleasant -
• Asude (10/5): Thank you to Joy for warming our hearts with their hospitality on a winter’s day. - From the moment we stepped into the hotel, we were greeted with a warm welcome, which set the tone for a delightful stay. The surprise upgrade offer, based on room availability, was a thoughtful gesture that made us incredibly happy. Even though it wasn’t something we initially sought, staying here with my friends truly felt like being at home. The local tea offered by the staff was a lovely touch, and their commitment to cleanliness was genuinely commendable. Everything was spotless and well-organized, which added to our comfort. We stayed for about a week and enjoyed every moment of it. The hotel’s location was another major advantage; being close to bus and tram stops made exploring the country incredibly easy. Although the snowfall on our first day seemed like a bit of bad luck, the hotel’s cozy atmosphere warmed both our hearts and spirits. A heartfelt thank you to the Joy Hotel team for this unforgettable experience! 🙏✨ None
• Cihan (9/5): The owner so nice and respectful - The beds are so comfortable. I really enjoy Almost nothing
• Mo (8/5): Very good -
• Run (10/5): Very good city centre location, with all facilities and huge space. - The hostel located near the SacredHeart Cathedral, like 1 mins walk you will see it. The host allow us storage luggage also bcz our shuttle bus is at night. Plus, the 8 ppl mix room is huge. 八人间很大，老板很好，免费寄放行李，下午还在青旅呆了很久，因为大巴在晚上，老板很客气，和善。洗澡水很大，推荐住。
• Ahmed (8/5): Very good - You will never get such a confy mattress in any hostel ❤️
• Ewa (5/5): Noisy and dirty :( - Staff was very friendly, and beds were comfortable. Unfortunatelly bathrooms was very dirty and there were cockroavhes in the room. But the worst thing was noise in bedroom. First time I was in a Hostel where I felt like in the middle of the disco all night. I can't reccomend.
• Hunt (9/5): Superb - Nice big beds, comfy, they give you a comforter as well! The big room stays cooler than the little rooms. The bathrooms had multiple sinks for multiple users which was convenient but only one shower with a glass door, so the bathrooms were unusable if someone was showering. There were only two of these bathrooms (both with shower and sinks) for the whole hostel. It didn’t end up being a problem with my timing, but it easily could have been if many people are getting ready at the same time.
• Betül (8/5): Mostar Trip - The location was so good. Staff was so kind and helpful. The room was clean. -
• Łukasz (7/5): Good -
• Paolo (7/5): Perfect location - Location is perfect, in the heart of Sarajevo. Good size and comfy bed. Chance to wash your clothes in the washing machine and hang them. Luggage storage for free. Very responsive online. I had the impression of sharing the appartment with the community of people who run the hostel. They often hang around the messy kitchen. The 2 bathrooms need constant cleaning. My room (the 4 mixed bedrooms) was quite small, not advisable for claustrophobic. They ask to remove your shoes and put the sleepers they provide (it is the first time that happened to be told so).
• Kübra (10/5): Exceptional -
• Radka (6/5): Pleasant - The Location was great. We were in the quiet room. Beds were also great. They accepted payment by euro. Girl which was working there was very kind :) The bathroom was very dirty at the time when we stayed, however I blame for it the guests, not the staff. Some things I have seen there were really disgusting.
• Jan (2/5): Very poor - Great apartment with natural light located in center but higher floor so away from noisy street. Guy managing was friendly. Management people who are Chinese there are many like 5 or maybe some of their friends also. They talk all the time and laudly all day in the hostel kitchen so no little peace. There is no doors to dorm so is right there! They occupy whole kitchen making Chinese food through the day and leaving it quite dirty. Also bathrooms are dirty, even still right after they "clean" them. Absolutely no lockers. The windows are big and without any curtains so in morning not only you might have full light but also sunrise in your face. Could be a great place but these people have no clue how to run a hostel.
• Barbara (1/5): I DIDN'T EVEN GOT INTO THE ACCOMMODATION - Nothing They sent me the wrong address and I was during the night alone searching for the place. Besides that, they didn't answer me the whole time of my time there, SO I HAD TO SEARCH SOMEWHERE ELSE, AND THEY DIDN'T EVEN CANCEL THE RESERVATION!!!! I spent twice the money because of them. DON'T GO THERE, THEY DON'T ANSWER, AND THEY LET YOU OUTSIDE!!!! I found another hostel and it was terrible, because it was 3am and a drunk man was following me. If you are going to arrive after 20:00, don't go there, they won't let you in, because they don't even answer the phone nor the messages on Booking
• Oskar (10/5): Exceptional -
• Metin (2/5): Very poor -
• Nabaa (7/5): Good - I liked the location, its in the city center. The toilets are not so clean , the door never closes everyone can come and go freely, didnt feel safe about that.
• Timi (7/5): The best location possibly with reasonable price. The staff were good but responding time is slow. - The location, room, cleanliness of apartment Security as there was no lock in the room, washroom dirty
• Jasmin (5/5): Cheap and good for low budget travelers that don't have high expectations - The beds were really big and comfortable. It was nice to have a good AC. The Location is very central The bathroom was quite dirty. The dormitory room (the one for 8 people) doesn't have a door. Also the beds don't have a curtain. The hostel doesn't provide lockers. Some people were smoking inside.
• Daniel (8/5): Ok for one or a couple of nights - The staff helped me with the check-in since I arrived late in the city. Tue a/c was really powerful and the room was cool enough. The kitchen was and toilets were ok as well. The payment was a bit confusing. Neither euros were accepted nor bank cards. Only cash without a receipt. The rooms were really bright full of sunshine. It wasn’t dark at all early in the morning and my sleep was affected.
• Gregory (7/5): Good -
• Jamie (8/5): Very good -
• Jan (9/5): I recommend it for backpackers for short stays - Large space in the room, comfortable beds, well-decorated and equipped bathrooms. A kitchen and a place to eat meals. Friendly staff. Good location entrance to the 4th floor without elevator
• Gul (10/5): Exceptional - I loved my.stay .location was perfect Washrooms were dirty
• Luis (9/5): Great hostel near All - Great location and kind/helpful staff No Elevator… it located in 4th floor
• Ciara (5/5): Excellent location but subpar facilities -
• Mazen (6/5): Pleasant -
• Mazen (5/5): Passable - Clean and helpful reception No Cupboard
• Nenad (10/5): Exceptional -
• Qing (7/5): Good -
• Fabiana (4/5): Disappointing -
• Halit (4/5): Disappointing -
• Arnel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Arnel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Solo (3/5): Very upset - Location Not secured, dirty (cockroaches in kitchen and toilet area), Toilet are not cleaned, Apartment is not secured, Disturbance of sleeping due to huge lights in the early morning.
• Bob (8/5): Very good -
• Fizz (7/5): Good -
• Iland (1/5): Cockroaches and mess - - I like the bed and the people I met there. - I could leave my backpack after checkout. I tried to leave it in a high place so cockroaches couldn't get it(?) - I was so happy I just stayed there for one night. - They have cockroaches. I saw one in the toilet and another one in my room when I woke up. I was so grateful that one of my roommates was enough brave to kill it because I was panicking. - It's not a cleaning schedule or cleaning at all. - The kitchen and the toilets are a mess. - Not much organization. I emailed them asking if I could do the check-in later than 20h because my train was delayed and I didn't get any response until 10min before I was arriving at the hostel. - No lift, and it's on the 4th floor. I'd highly recommend finding another hostel even if it has big beds, it's dirty and messy.
• Burak (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ece (9/5): Superb - Amazing location, very kind and helpful workers. It was just a little bit cold but except this absolutely perfect. Thanks again.
• Tung (10/5): Exceptional - The bed is so big and comfortable!!!the most biggest bed I saw in the hostel
• Ilker (10/5): Exceptional - Really peaceful place with a large kitchen and comfy beds.
• Tarik (10/5): Exceptional - Spacious and confortable beds
• Rajkovic (8/5): Very good -
• Leky (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mohammed (10/5): Exceptional - The host is nice and the place is clean. The location is excellent and close to everything
• Dalibor (10/5): A great choice. - The staff was super nice and forthcoming. The beds were also comfortable and spacious. There wasn't a clear sign for Joy Apartments at the building entrance.
• Marko (10/5): Great location for sightseeing, great price, but note that this is a hostel. - Great ratio of price and quality
• Betül (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was great, but especially the location is very good, the beds are comfortable and the staff is friendly. Thank you for everything. Yok
• Ecem (8/5): Nice - Facilities were nice Kitchen and bathroom was wet
• Samet (10/5): Exceptional - Clearly Apartment, nearly to old city
• Anonymous (10/5): It’s was comfortable - Clean and cozy
• Flora (6/5): Pleasant -
• Selin (2/5): Very poor - Location There were no curtains or sockets on my bed. The beds were very close to each other, there was no space other that the beş. There was no window in the room where 4 people stayed. The kitchen smelled very bad, ventilation was inadequate. There was no common area to sit.
• Shafia (7/5): Good -
• Khaled (9/5): Very good location - The location is very very good in the old town and so close from everything The church is ringing alot almost every 30 minutes
• Amany (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mutlu (9/5): Superb - everything was nice
• Nesrina (8/5): Very good -
• Alper (10/5): Exceptional -
• Karyuet (10/5): Exceptional -
• Leow (8/5): Very good - Location is very convenient as it's close to the old town and tram station, room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Good price too. The apartment is on the 4th floor and just take note that there is no lift.
• Auddty55 (10/5): Exceptional - Great location.easy to find. Nice hostel and workers Everything is new and clean
• Paul (10/5): Friendly China in Sarajevo, Perfect -
• Jinsung (10/5): Exceptional - Cleaned every day, friendly staff, good location and cheap prices.
• Seval.y (10/5): Exceptional - The location is great, the owner is friendly and helpful. Clean hostel, highly recommend
• Tammi (9/5): Close To Everyrhing - The hostel was clean, quiet and is located on a pedestrian street. Visiting musuems and other historical sites are within a comfortable walking distance from JOY Apartment. The showers and washrooms are spacious and modern and the beds are quiet pleasant to sleep and relax on. Because it's so centrally located, you can hear all the people who decide to loudly enjoy Sarajevo at night. That being said, the hostel itself has quiet hours (in the kitchen from 22:00-10:00). This is good for those sleeping in the room across from the kitchen. If you needed to leave earlier and want to cook something, maybe ask for an exception to be made.
• Takuya (10/5): perfect - Good host, good location, good bathrooms
• Ismail (9/5): Good host and neat place - The place was comfortable and well managed
• Mohammed (10/5): Exceptional - I liked everything. Good location- very clean and the receptionist was so quiet and gentle. Nothing
• Mohamed (10/5): Exceptional - The staff and that was so clean and good location There are mosquitoes
• Mauricio (9/5): Cool hostel - Joy is a very nice guy that makes u feel at home. Tea and coffee are for free! And the location is awesome. He has already ideas and vision of how to make the hostel better, so good way to spend some nights in Sarajevo!
• Cagkan (10/5): Exceptional - The location is central, cleaning is awesome, the relevant official always took care of us,we were very satisfied with everything, I recommend it to everyone.
• Adam (8/5): Modern, clean, comfortable, great location. - Very modern place, right in the heart of the main areas. Good size beds, very comfortable, very clean, nice sized bathrooms with nice shower. Modern kitchen with all the facilities needed. Host was very nice. Could do with A/C in the room (3 bed shared room) Access could be easier with key pad or fob entry. (No issue as a guest, but would save staff having to be present at all hours to let people in) Will be a better place to relax once the communal area/dining table and chairs are in place. Needs staff to take the pressure off and allow himself some free time.
• Ülkü (9/5): Superb - It is a brand new hostel in the heart of Sarajevo with exellent facilities for a traveller. The owner is very helpful. The kitchen, the bathroom is luxurious for this level. More than a good value. Highly recommend. Just some things that a hostel should have to make travellers more content with their stay. I drew the owner's attention to these things and he agreed to make it better.

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