Reviews of Jakelj Backpackers House

04 July 2010 Joshua would recommend this property

Liked: Staff are amazing, hostel is very very good, and pick up and drop off to the lake are included, as well as free bikes and breakfast. The dinners are 7 euros but very good value, and very tasty. Stay longer than you intended, theres alot to do!

Disliked: Joshua left no negative feedback.

01 July 2010

Liked: The people are nice

Disliked: The double room we booked was rather tiny, the beds were creaking by every movement which doesn't help for a good night sleep. The location is about 15 minutes by car to Bled.

25 June 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Amazing place, best food, so clean, everyone is really friendly- shame we couldnt stay longer because we would have :)

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

22 May 2010 Erin would recommend this property

Liked: Niko will drive you in and out of the town center for free! And will pick you up and drive you to train station. Such a wonderful and nice family. Mama cooks the best meals!! Four courses of delicious Slovene fare! So accomodating and helpful.

Disliked: Erin left no negative feedback.

22 March 2010

Liked: The property is outside the town, so you need a car to get to it. It has a lot of activities during the summer,but during winter is not that attractive.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

09 January 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The accomodation was wery frendly and the chief was very helpful.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

15 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Although a ten minute drive from, the owner will drive you each morning and return you each evening. The hostel itself was great. There are mountain views all around and for an extra 6 euros you can get a very big three course meal in the evening. We are definitely planning on returning to this hostel. It was well worth the money and the inclusive breakfasts were also a very good start to the day.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

14 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: really helpful staff

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

26 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Helpful staff, great price, 6 euro home cooked meal everynight

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

26 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: safety

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

21 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: A kind and helpful staff helps a lot to increase a medium-low vote.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

20 August 2009 Ferenc would recommend this property

Liked: Helpful and kind staff, but the given address on hostelbookers is absolutly WRONG. Correct address is: Selo pri Zirovnica!!!! So the hostel is about 8km far from the lake of Bled.

Disliked: Ferenc left no negative feedback.

19 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Damian (the owner) is super and very good at giving suggestions to enjoy your staying there and he has there 2 really good cookers! ;)He taught me some Slovene and gave me some maps to explore the surrounding mountains!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

08 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: His dinner is fantastic!!! But he is not free to pick up backpacker is traveling alone.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

08 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: it's great to stay there if you have your own car and can get around by yourself - parking in bled "downtown" is nearly impossible. but I understand the comments of travellers without car - too far outside.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

31 July 2009 YA-HUI would recommend this property

Liked: It's too far from the lake and everything, and the owner only drive you once a day.

Disliked: YA-HUI left no negative feedback.

29 July 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Papa is the best little old man hostel owner... ever! Him and Mama (not officially called these names) took complete care of us, driving us to and from wherever you wished to go, free of charge and Mama cooks you a hot breakfast in the morning included in the price, also cereal and yogurts available. Also for 6 euros mama cooks an 3 course meal every evening. The room was lovely with plenty of space and a private bathroom. Also free use of the bikes and any activities you are intrested in Papa will call and set up for you.Papa (Damian to his face) was absolutly amazing from start to finish, our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer.The only downfall is that there isn't self-catering facilities, but mama's food was inexpensive.go to this hostel.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

27 July 2009

Liked: Damien is a friendly guy who tries really hard to make your stay fun. The main problem is that the hostel is located so far out of town, and you are dependent on him to drive you to and from the lake. A better option will be to stay in town itself.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

26 July 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Beds comfy, showers fine, meals were delicious & amazing value! Friendly staff. Only donwside is location - although they give you lifts into Bled in the morning & pick you up in the evening it limits your freedom, so you're unable to enjoy the lake at night (without finding alternative transport)

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

24 July 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The owners were VERY friendly! They picked us up from the train station and dropped us off very early in the morning. The owners cooked an amazing, authentic dinner for everyone. They also let us use their bikes and provided a lot of information about the area. The hostel was not the cleanest, however I highly recommend it for the atmosphere and scenery!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

22 July 2009

Liked: The actual hostel and beautiful surrounding areas were good. That is it.

Disliked: Lauren left no negative feedback.

18 July 2009 Carrie would recommend this property

Liked: Really cute place run by a sweet family. This place isn't sparkly and new by any means, but it's clean with lots of character. A good hot breakfast is included (avoid the coffee though), and for about 6 euros Mama will make you a homemade Slovenian dinner. Very fun atmosphere. Met some great people here. I give this place the lowest mark on location, but Damien will pickup/dropoff in town as needed. Lovely place.

Disliked: Carrie left no negative feedback.

09 July 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This is, in all honesty, the coolest place I have ever stayed while backpacking. Damian and Maritska live there and run the place. Damian picks you up from the train station and then drops you back off when you're leaving. He also drives you into town every morning and then picks you up at the end of the day. His wife cooks a really delicious breakfast in the morning (fried and scrambled eggs when we were there), in addition to cereal, yogurt, fruit and coffee/tea. She also cooks dinner at night which was the best deal EVER. For 6 euro you get a huge pot of soup, a salad, big plate of food and dessert. The food varies every night and is so fresh and delicious and all for 6 euro!! On our last night, she had gone out to pick fresh blueberries for our dessert - SO yummy. As for meeting other people, it's super conducive for that! Everyone hangs out in the saloon (as Damian calls it) which is right beside the kitchen. Everyone will hang out there to eat dinner and then play cards or games or read, etc. My bud and I just met some real great folks and had such fun just playing cards. It's essentially a log cabin in the mountains about 15 minutes (driving) from the center of Bled (remember, Damian drives you to/from wherever you want to go that day). The Lake Bled is kind of overrated, in my opinion, although it was raining when we were there, so we didn't get to go canyoning or anything like that. A must see is Vintgar Gorge - totally worth it and SO dang beautiful!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

08 July 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Nice, non-touristy location, nice atmosphere.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

03 July 2009 Kristin would recommend this property

Liked: I loved the homecooked (cheap) meals that Maria makes!!! Very homey feel, they really like to take care of you! I met some great people there. The downstairs pub/lounge/restaurant is a great place to hang out and meet other travelers. I loved this place. I would stay there again in a heartbeat!

Disliked: Kristin left no negative feedback.