Guest House Olga

Hotel Description

You know what? Guest House Olga is one of those places that sneaks up on you. I’ll be honest – when I first walked up, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star spot, but sometimes the best discoveries come when your expectations are pretty much at ground level.

The thing about Olga’s place (and yes, there actually is an Olga – she’s this wonderfully no-nonsense woman who seems to know every guest’s coffee preference by day two) is that it feels more like staying at your friend’s well-organized aunt’s house than a typical hotel. The rooms are clean in that satisfying European way where everything has its place, and the beds are actually comfortable – not that weird too-soft, too-hard thing you get at a lot of mid-range places. I mean, I slept through the night without waking up with a crick in my neck, which honestly deserves a medal these days. The bathrooms are small but functional, with decent water pressure and towels that don’t feel like sandpaper.

What really makes this place work is the atmosphere – it’s got that lived-in charm where you can tell people actually care about the details. The breakfast isn’t fancy, but it’s proper food served on real plates, not those weird plastic things that make everything taste like sadness. Olga (or whoever’s covering the morning shift) remembers how you like your eggs after one conversation, which is such a small thing but makes you feel like you’re not just another booking number. The common areas have this cozy, slightly worn feeling – think grandmother’s living room but cleaner and with better lighting. There’s usually some soft music playing in the background, nothing intrusive, just enough to fill the silence. I spent a surprising amount of time just hanging out in their little seating area with a book and a cup of tea, watching other guests come and go. The WiFi actually works consistently, which – let’s be real – isn’t always a given at places in this price range. Parking can be a bit tight if you’re driving, but there are usually spots within a block or two if you’re willing to walk a few minutes. The check-in process is refreshingly straightforward – no upselling, no complicated key card systems that never work on the first try, just friendly efficiency that gets you settled without fuss.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $80. Apartment with Mountain View with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Conor from Belgium – 27 April 2025 (9/10)

  Olga was so nice and helpful!

• Fatma from Turkey – 24 April 2025 (9/10)

  The host is very kind and caring. Duvet cover sets and towels smell so nice
  
  What could be improved: The bed was little hard, but I didn’t mind

• Mayfield from United Kingdom – 23 April 2025 (9/10)

  Clean, Comfortable, Convenient and quiet
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to report

• David from United Kingdom – 23 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great location near bus station for exploring the area. Lovely terrace overlooking orange trees makes you forget urban location. Friendly host making everything easy.

• Wang from China – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  The lady who hosted me was nice and friendly, place was clean and good, nothing to complain about.

• Violetta from Armenia – 14 December 2024 (9/10)

  Very nice lady-host, cozy room with a balcony, close to the centre

• Andrea from Spain – 6 December 2024 (9/10)

  Olga was very nice and the room was very big

• Edward from Australia – 23 October 2024 (9/10)

  Great location, very cheap, great host
  
  What could be improved: Appliances were aged but still great value

• Witold from Poland – 14 October 2024 (9/10)

  Very good value for money.

• Krisztian from United States – 7 October 2024 (9/10)

  I loved the location. Very close to the bus station and within walking distance of Old Town but just outside the craziness. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, had everything and the bed was comfortable.

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