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Lower Ostrog Monastery
attractionM29H+GR2, Danilovgrad, Montenegro
Magnificent monastery built into dramatic cliffs, an important Orthodox pilgrimage site founded in the 17th century. Features a Lower Monastery with the Church of the Holy Trinity and an Upper Monastery with cave churches carved into the mountain.
View on Google MapsBlu Cave Albania
attractionSarandë, Albania
A cave with unreal, beautiful blue water.
View on Google MapsHimara Downtown Hostel
accommodationPedestrian street, 8, Himara 9425, Albania
Hostel with free breakfast, social activities, an upstairs bar, and amazing vibes, costing less than $30 a night. Met many cool people here.
View on Google MapsHostel Angelina
accommodationUl. Plovani Skalini, 1220000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Located in old town, friendly staff, lots of activities, easy to meet people
View on Google MapsNatural Hostel
accommodation3QW4+8X, Himarë 9425, Albania
Owner is the sweetest man in the world, he's a local and cooks multi course dinners and just it's a vibe - even if you don't stay there join for a dinner
View on Google MapsPirate Backpackers
accommodationRr. 28 Dhjetori, Ulcinj 85360, Montenegro
Daily activities are fun, hostel is cozy and sooo social - you'll hear about this hostel all the time traveling balkans
View on Google MapsHostel Mali Mrak
accommodationDubička ul. 8, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
Owner provides the biggest google doc with so many recommendations, cute layout, feels homey, met cool peeps
View on Google MapsHostel Old Town Kotor
accommodationCQGC+3FJ, Stari Grad 284, Kotor 85339, Montenegro
Lives up to hype, volunteers are so fun, very fun and social organized activities, has a POOL!, curtains on beds, cute breakfast
View on Google MapsHostel Nina
accommodationČelebića 18, Mostar 88104, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Family run, fantastic guided day trip with father who was a former veteran of the war, very kind, yummy breakfast, easy to make friends
View on Google MapsShkodra Hostel & Day Tours
accommodationRruga Gjylbegaj, Shkodër 4001, Albania
Owners are the best, beds are comfy, all day tours are SO FUN, so so social, felt super safe + taken care of
View on Google MapsAthens Hawks Hostel
accommodationMenandrou 25, Athina 105 53, Greece
View of Acropolis, rooftop bar, spacious beds + curtains, 24/7 reception, super social
View on Google MapsFalling Lakes Hostel
attractionVaganačka 14, 53230, Korenica, Croatia
Friendly staff, very clean, SUPER social, lots of organized activities, 10/10 nature and hikes
View on Google MapsNational Park Prokletije
attractionGWJ7+QH8, Za Hrid, Treskavica, Montenegro
Majestic mountain range with rugged, rocky peaks, snow patches, lush green valleys, and a sense of natural beauty and wilderness. Alternative to the Dolomites.
View on Google MapsJalapeno
restaurantStadiumi Selman Stermasi, Tiranë 1060, Albania
This restaurant is described as a place where the owner, Chris from Puerto Rico, treats it like a party, offers tableside shots, and serves amazing tacos. However, the creator humorously warns against going because the tacos are so good that you'll crave them daily and be upset they are closed on Mondays. The tacos are compared to the best in Toronto.
View on Google MapsLake Bled
attractionLake Bled, 4260 Bled, Slovenia
Touristy but worth the hype in the Balkans
View on Google MapsMonemvasia
attractionMonemvasia, Greece
Best old town in the Balkans
View on Google MapsRovinj
otherCroatia
Best old town in the Balkans
View on Google MapsBitola
attractionNorth Macedonia
Best old town in the Balkans
View on Google MapsVinarija Tarpoš
otherOrašački Put bb, Aranđelovac 34300, Serbia
Best wine region in the Balkans
View on Google MapsPelješac
attractionCroatia
Best wine region in the Balkans
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