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“great city-break on the way between belgrade and sarajevo”
this nice little hostel has lots of self-designed interior – mostly made of pallets
from here you can do a lot of day trips to different nature places in the area. easy to get stuck here for 5 days..

Очень дружелюбный персонал, угостили арбузом при заезде Удобные матрацы, одеяла, подушки, отличное постельное белье, большие полотенца. Недалеко от автостанции и ЖД вокзала.

It is the only hostel in the area. Eco hostel kept a true hostel feeling and is very clean and comfortable. Great place to stay in western Serbia.

“Home Sweet Home”
I stayed in Uzice, Serbia on a two month backpacking trip. We only stayed a few nights but it was enough to know that we’re certainly coming back! Eco Hostel Republik isn’t just a hostel, but a home. Call it cheesy, but it was one of my favourite places on the two month journey simply because I could take a warm shower, cook my own fresh food AND because the staff and volunteers were absolutely wonderful. Marko the owner will ensure that you have a fun packed day every single day you’re there.

Hi guys. Oh I miss Uzice. This is a really great place to stay in this lovely city, Highly recommended. – They even threw a surprise birthday party for me when i was there! so cool.

Very helpfull, sorted out my transport to and from Mokra Gora via shared taxi for me, made it very easy.

“Great Hostel and People”
My three friends and I visited the second weekend in June. Everyone who worked at the hostel was kind and helpful. Marko provided a fun and interesting tour around Užice. Irena was so helpful and fun to hang out with. The rooms are exactly as described and, along with the rest of the hostel, are clean and comfortable. The terrace at the hostel is especially nice to hang out in. We had such a good time that we are trying to figure out if we can return before we leave Serbia. Very eco-friendly and contemporary. Can’t wait to return!!

The hostel is a really cool, relaxing place. They have a nice sitting area with kitchen; the bathroom is clean, the beds are very comfy. The staff is wonderful, caring a lot. They take you on tours, what is really helpful. The city Uzice itself is ok (much better than Zlatibor!). The hostel is close to the bus/train station; there are shops and restaurants/grills in walking distance.

“Very confortable and tidy hostel, the staff is very helpful and friendly. Really a nice stay.”

5* awesome! Great location in a small city in the mountains… perfect base for day trips – hiking, cycling, driving, chilling, which can all be arranged 4 hours train / bus from Belgrade. Super comfortable and decorated in a cool eco style.

“The hostel has super comfy beds and a charming atmosphere. Marko is super helpful and loves his business and talking travel.”

Super friendly staff, great eco-interior and cozy balcony!”

“The hostel was very clean, we really liked the atmosphere, and the Uzice Republic theme. The staff was very helpful and sympathetic. The hostel is not directly in the center, but given the size of Uzice, it’s very easy to reach by feet the main square. Furthermore, roadsigns and billboards indicate the way to the hostel. Good luck guys ;)”

“Great place to stay”
Amazing hostel,very cozy,close to the city centre. The hosts are very friendly and helped us with everything we needed.Good wifi,very clean rooms,comfortable beds,hot water in the bathrooms,free tea and coffee are just the beginning of the description of our amazing experience at this hostel.. You can also book a bunch of activities to do nearby,such as trips to Mokra Gora,Zlatibor etc..Definetely coming back next year!

Room Tip: The biggest dorm room has the best terrace

“friendly and informative staff. irena is the best !”

“convenient location Positive hostel owner Designer furniture from the boxes of artillery shells Comfortable living room Many more information, maps, booklets and brochures Eco-labeling Solar-powered shower Home brandy Nearby are many shops and cafes Uzice – the most beautiful of the small Serbian towns Close are the village of Emir Kusturica and the narrow-gauge road Shagranskaya Osmitsa”

Marko and Irena are great hosts, the hostel is nicely decorated and clean. Marko is also atourist guide, so he can show you around. ☺

“clean, cheap and super cool!!!”
The hostel is supercool!
They make sure that everything is clean and the ecological thinking is a big step for whole Serbia + Marco and Irena are lovely and open to help you with all you need!
Marco is a super tourguide and knows a lot about the Serbian history.
Thanks for the lovely time!

“A very nice place to stay”
This was a perfect place to stay in Uzice, close to the city centre and all kinds of food options but still clean, quiet and homely. Marco and Irena are super friendly and will help you with everything you might need. Good wifi, plenty of power plugs in the bedrooms and a decent kitchen. Would definitely stay again. recommend.

“Republic of Uzice!”
A great little 30 bed hostel with a generous host. Clean rooms, new bathrooms, awesome common room, perfect terrace. Prices are more than affordable. One of the truly best hostel experiences of my life.

“Another very enjoyable visit”
This was my second visit to Eco Hostel Republik. The hosts are really friendly and the hostel is very clean. Since my last visit they have added some a few more things to the hostel which make it even better – I really liked the bedside light built into my bed.

There is a good bakery and a few small supermarkets nearby and see if you can find ‘kod Mife’ restaurant in nearby Nemanjine.

Prvi put sam bio,iznenadio sam se cistocom i osoblje je veoma ljubazno. Sve pohvale,
samo napred vidimo se opet!!!

Hostel vraiment génial! La décoration est vraiment top et donne une super atmosphère. Le personnel ne peut être mieux avec plein de conseils pour visiter la région! Comme on en voit rarement!

“Nice hostel”
Very eco-friendly, clean, modern, nice staff and decoration. I had a very good time there and if I ever go back to Uzice I won’t think twice before booking a place to stay overnight, Eco hostel Republik will be the choice once more.

1. Концепция хостела: в военные годы партизаны или жители города (я не совсем поняла по-английски) остались без снабжения водой и электричеством. И хозяин решил частично воссоздать подобную ситуацию – на крышах установлены солнечные батареи, в планах поставить очистку воды для применения отработанной воды для стирки. Материалы применяются экологичные. 2. Интересный интерьер. 3. Хозяин идеально говорит по-английски. Провел нам за 25 евро/чел отличную экскурсию по нашей просьбе на личном л/а – водопад, пещера, музей “Этинческая деревня” (очень красиво и познавательно). 4. Вечером собрал на кухне народ (Канада, Польша, Германия, Иран), предложил выпить ракию )) 5. Халявный алкоголь и дешевая ракия на продажу. 6. Круглосуточная стойка регистрации. 7. Оставались только 2 места в женских номерах, мы с парнем рискнули и забронировали. Хозяин пошел на встречу и поселил нас за ту же цену в отдельную комнату.”
– 1. В комнате маловато мебели 2. Мне как девушке не очень понравился военный декор.

The hostel was very modern, clean and cosy. The guy who worked there was friendly and ready to help. I’ll definitely stay at Eco Hostel Republik again if I go back to Uzice.

Нам понравилось сё Мы семьёй 3 человека останавливались на 1 ночь по дороге из деревни Кустурицы через Ужице и далее поездом Белград-Бар в Черногорию. Поскольку из Мокра Горы (деревня Кустурицы) добраться в нужное время до Ужице весьма проблематично, мы заказали трансфер из эко-хостела “Республика”. Трансфер был подтерждён. Но случился форс-мажор — мы вынуждены были прибыть в место, где нас должен был встречать автомобиль, аж на 2 часа раньше времени! Позвонили в хостел — нашу проблему решили, машина приехала через полчаса. Мебель хостела вся сделана из паллет — просто, забавно, оригинально и … надёжно. Матрасы отличные. Чай-кофе в любое время. Курилка устроена на открытой веранде с мягкими диванчиками. Предусмотрена возможность приготовить и разогреть пищу (кухня за стойкой рецепшн). Чистая удобная общая ванная комната. Ночью до вокзала нас доставили за 5 минут за минимальные деньги. Вокзал в принципе близко, но мы не хотели идти по тёмным незнакомым улицам ночью. Сотрудники хостела предлагают и интересную экскурсионную программу, в том числе маршруты для водного, пешеходного, горого туризма.”
– В комнате-мансарде, где мы жили, не предусмотрено открывание окна. Поэтому было немного душновато. Если вам по каким-то причинам сложно подниматься по лестнице — это не ваш вариант — хостел находится на верхних этажах здания, лифт отсутствует.

The best place to stay in Uzice! The whole interior is made of recycled stuff, all handmade by the owner. + He can also tell you a lot about the must-see places and history of the city.

Good spirit, the perfect place for a good rest and some fun!

Spent a short, but amazing time at the hostel! Super friendly and cool! GO check it out! It´s well worth it! Hope to get back soon!

Nice design, good rooms and kitchen. Friendly staff. Nice terrace outside.”
– not in city center, but it is only 10 minutes walk to the bus station and 20 minutes to the ruins of fortress.

Wonderful place! I felt myself like at home. Clean, welcoming, carefully designed place. Huge sense for details. Recommended for everyone!

Marco is an excellent host. We recommend his private toursr to Mokra Gora and Tara National Park everybody. They are definately worth the price. Marco does great as a guide. We really enjoyed every minute of the time we spent in Užice.

“Excellent”
The best hostel I’ve ever been to. It is very well put-together new, fresh and clean and also very cozy and warm. Host is a great guide I do recommend trips with him as well, especially to Sarganska Osmica.

“Excellent”
The best hostel I’ve ever been to. Definately worth going to Užiće as there is a lot to do and Marco does an excellent job so you could make the most of your stay. We recommend his private toursr to Mokra Gora and Tara National Park, it is definately worth seeing.

“one of my best hostel experiences in srbija”
stayed for 1 month in srbija with friends and have seen a lot hostels (beograd, novi sad, nic etc.) and this is one of the most interesting hostels i’ve ever been. it has his own unique style, everything was clean and our hosters were very helpful and nice. i’m definitly coming back next summer.

This was an awesome hostel and it’s run by some amazing people! This is definitely some where I couldn’t beleive isn’t more popular. Amazing walks and hikes all over the surrounding hills. Amazing food. Dont forget to ask for all the tips on the best stuff to do from Marco and also definitely eat Komplet Lapine, Its amazing! Go out of your way to visit this off-path city stay here when you do.

The staff clean decoration comfortable friendly hostel

Muy bien, estupendo. Le envío un fuerte abrazo al ciclista del staff, realmente un tipo genial con el que pude disfrutar de buenas charlas. Buen lugar, super recomendable. Una terraza cojonuda y buen café turco gratis.

“Went for Guča festival ”
I went there for Guča festival and it was a great choice as this hostel is nice, clean, has good staff and lots of people there were doing the same – going to the festival,which was great. The place has amazing decoration and is worried with ecological issues, even their furniture takes that in consideration. Nice place to stay!

La convivialité et la gentillesse des gérants.

L’ostello è Bellissimo! Accogliente e Amichevole. Marco, il proprietario è gentilissimo, parla bene l’Italino e conglia molti posti da vedere, percorsi e spostamenti (è una guida turistica). davvero in gamba e disponibile. nonostante l’aspetto i letti sono molto comodi. se siete da quelle parti andare assolutamente, altrimenti Uzice e la zona attorno meritano sicuramente una tappa”
– Unico “difetto” è che si trova su una laterale del centro, non ci sono indicazioni e in città non molti lo conoscomo.

“This place is addictive!!!…”
We were only supposed to stay one night before movong on and we ended uo staying 3! The city is full of quirky things to do, walking, hiking, bike rides, etc… and the hostel is amazing. Small but cozy, beds are crazy comfy, showers are hot and good and all the beds are built outcof recycled pallet crates. The place has a really good backpacker vibe and that patio is a gem of the hostel for meeting other people. Made loads of friends to head to Guča festival now. Thanks guys, was awesome!

Marko is the best host ever! He organizes amazing tours in the surroundings and he’s so passionate for his job. Great atmosphere and unique decoration! Love this place!

Eko made a great first impression with their detailed directions to the hostel; this was needed because of the road works that was going on at the time. Stay here if you’re seeking the full hostel experience (read their dorm rules) and to support an enthusiastic local entrepreneur.

Cheap hostel in a nice city and sustainable.

“The best host !”
Irena and Marko, thank you for all this wonderful time in hostel republik ! First time i went for one night.. and i stay for 3.. after this expérience i m adicted to EcoHostelRepublik and i come back 4 time more for few days! Very nice peaceful and clean place, very good rooms and dorms, good atmosphère. very friendly and helful host.. all is perfect 》 I love you and i will come back again for sur !!

Had an amazing time in this beautiful hostel in Uzice, Serbia…. The staff was always there to help with anything that was needed… I have always been fearful of hostel bathrooms, but these were clean with very hot water! I met some great people from many different countries… I give EKO Republik a big THUMBS UP!

The owner was really attentive and helpful, the interior design – just superb! The common facilities were new and very clean.”
– The absence of the window in the triple room (there was just a small opening in the ceiling). So, it was a bit stuffy at night.

“perfect spot”
PErfect spot and perfect people. loved it. Very helpful people and good atmosphere .We have stayed in Uzice only for couple nights . It is a good stop in way to Tara National Park. I can honestly recommend it .

Всё очень чистое и свежее, деревянная отделка, очень уютно, хорошая кухня”
– шумновато и высоковато – заносить чемодан непросто. в дождь ванную заливает водой с крыши. непросто найти отель!

Ett av de trevligaste hostels jag besökt på länge. En lugn och fräsch oas nära stadens centrum.

“Genial y querido”
LLegue casi de rebote a la ciudad de Uzice, no tenía reserva hecha y me presenté en el hostel. Desde el principio Irena me trato genial e hizo lo imposible para que me encontrase a gusto. Marko llegó poco después y me ayudó a poder conocer un poco más la ciudad y el entorno. Me sentí como de la familia desde el primer momento.
Económico, bien situado, amabilidad y buen rollo durante los tres días que estuve allí. Lo recomiendo y también la visita a la ciudad y el entorno.

Ездили в Ужице для того, чтобы спокойно посетить Древнеград. Ночевали две ночи. Для хостела – достаточно уютно. Приятный интерьер для хостела. Доброжелательное отношение. Недорогая и вкусная ракия.

“Quite unusual but very good hostel”
Great hostel with leftist things in setting. A bunch of uncommon decisions across the hostel. Futons in the separate room lay on pallets. Spreading branch in the bathroom instead of hanger. Very attentive and hospitable administrators.

“Eco Hostel Republik – Uzice”
Really original place. Fine rooms, friendly and helpful people working. Few minutes walking from the city center. Hygiene on very high level. Two big and beautiful balconies for chill out. I really enjoyed staying there.

“Host was quite nice to help us create couple of sight seeing routes around the regional countryside which were very useful. To keep short, everything was as described and there were no surprises (other than welcoming plum brandy; cheers!)”

One of the nicest hostels I’ve been to.

“Everything! Great sleep and excellent showers. Marko is a guide who knows his country. If you need help with your itinerary, he’s you man! With amazing connections around the city, he can get you everywhere. Irena was super sweet too :3 They can arrange laundry service for you :)”

“Great little hideaway”
Excellent hostel – clean rooms, friendly staff and (on my visit) friendly people staying there. At the time I stayed there were not many other guests, so plenty of room. I suspect limited shower/toilet facilities might be a problem when hostel full. Common room very well equipped with cooking and recreational facilities.
Location is fine, once you’ve found it! (Luckily locals are helpful. A taxi driver filling up at petrol station kindly drove with me (I was on motorbike) to show me where it was).
Overall – highly recommended. First class hostel thats great value for money.

“Friendly, warm, funny, honest, clean, etc… this Eco-Hostel Republik runned by three fantastic guys!! Thanks for your help during our stay in Uzice!! Regards!! Fantástico este hostal nuevo ubicado en el corazón de Uzice, muy bien llevado por tres jóvenes siempre dispuestos a ayudarte en todo lo que te haga falta. Ah! Gracias por el sorbito de rakia del primer día, aún quema en nuestras gargantas!!! 10 points, que en español se traduce como 10 puntos. Pues eso…”
– Did you read before? 10 points, so… viva la república de Uzice! Amazing mural inside!

“prijatna atmosfera- ljubazni vlasnici. odlican timski rad- kompost reciklaza itd”

“Клево”
Очень приятный хостель, мы провели здесь одну ночь и, если бы в Ужице было что делать, остались бы еще приятная атмосфера, веселые путешественники, которые интересно рассказывали о своих балканских приключениях, уютно и хорошо. Можно приготовить свою собственную еду в небольшой кухоньке. Ну и расположен в пешей доступности от вокзала.

Fresh and clean, helpful staff!

“Great feeling hostel, very clean and fresh.”
– The location seems a bit strange at first, and could use better signage. Once you get in, though, it’s an oasis.

“Great hostel in Uzice”
I spent three nights here on a recent trip to Uzice. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and the hostel was spotlessly clean, with really good showers.
It’s located around five to ten minutes from the centre of Uzice, with a good baker’s shop and a couple of small supermarkets very close to the hostel.

“清潔なパッカー宿”
鉄道駅やバス停から徒歩10分ほど、わき道に入ったとこにあるので少し分かりにくいです。部屋は清潔で、共同キッチンがあるので自炊できます。スタッフはフレンドリーで、トイレの便器に日の丸が描かれてるのには驚きました(日本人が提供したそうです)。ネットで予約するより、直接予約の方が少し安いです。

“Baráti hangulat,nagyon kedves tulajdonos,ötletes megoldások,design.”

“Eco friendly”
Amazing place. If you are want to explore western serbia and visit Mokra Gora Sirogojno, Zlakusa this is the best place to start with. Helpful staff and lots of information on info desk. Cleannes on highest level good location and unique furniture. This hostel really care about environment and they spread eco awerness.

Such cool hosts! They make everything easier and more fun I was originally staying just one night and ended up staying 5!

Oh, those pallets 😉 provided us comfy, warm and long sleep during our ski adventure !!!

“style. staff involved and easy to get to know. personable.”

The best welcome!

Cista petica…Odlicni ste.

“Domaćini i nameštaj od paleta”

“Eko Hostel Republic – best one in Serbia”
I have spent only a day in this hostel. It was great, the service, the place itself, the people, and the whole experience! Its brand new, and Eco oriented, great place for adventure tourism. This would be the base, very peaceful and cozy, and yet, internet supported, great food, and hospitality I’ll remember for sure. Very easy to go explore West Serbia from here, and the owners can recommend full plan, and even take you wherever, and introduce full history and local legends. Places to see nearby are: Mokra Gora, Kadinjaca, Tara national park with monasteries sightseeing tracks. I’m coming back on spring, and cant wait

“The location is very godd because it’s near to the center and silent, the hostel is clean and warm. We had a nice welcome and some advice to visit the city.”

Nesto novo i zanimljivo na nasem prostoru!Udobne i prostrane sobe.Veoma cisto! Osoblje prijatno i ljubazno!Na dobroj lokaciji,5 min peske od centra.Dok ste tu napravite izlet do Mokre Gore i Visegrada.

Great atmosphere with the owner. Even in off season, we took tour with owner to museum and power plant on Tesla principle. Most of hostel furniture is originally made from EURo palettes. You will feel like you are at home. Try home made Rakija is also must. Highly recommend.

I had a great stay here and would definitely recommend this place if you want to spend one or more nights in Užice!

Eco hostel Republik Užice is a thematic hostel conceptualized on the idea of protecting and preserving the environment and saving energy and natural resources.

Also designed in the retro style of times past when Republic Užice was only free territory during the Second World War.

The very new specific hostel is equipped with all the necessary facilities for pleasant stay. It is located close to the city center, the bus and train station with good traffic connections.

A friendly and welcoming staff led by manager Marko who is licensed tour guide is at your disposal 24 hours.

Eco hostel Republik Užice is very well starting point for exploring and visiting the beauty and nature of Western Serbia.

What should not be missed.

You can smell the expansions of Zlatibor, intermittent by pines, which are subordinated to visitors and offer entertainment to everyone.

The powerful and capricious Drina flows down the trail of its raftsmen, alluring heavenly beauty of the fairy-tale Tara Mountain areas hang above it.

The narrow gauge railway of Šargan meanders in the figure of eight, thus embracing the magical Wooden Town (Drvengrad).

There are national masonry of Sirogojno pursues tradition, the Kremna mistery in the village of prophets, centuries of pottery skills in Zlakusa, the link between the present and the past in the skyscrapers of Užice.

The food from this region is of exceptional quality.
You can taste the most delicious polenta, a flat bread ”with everything on it“, ”Užička lepinja” (flatbread made with kaymak, egg and gravy), “Gibanica” cheese pie – all served with domestic sour milk, Zlatibor beef prosciutto, Gastronomic delicacy – roast meat, and a traditional snack.

A little cheese, a little prosciutto, a few slices of Uzice bacon, several sausage rings, a handful of pork scratchings, cornbread and curd, a bottle of old double-distilled homemade Rakia …
This is called a good snack, which is generally accompanied by lively friends and flowing conversation…

A good meal is one that satisfies all the senses.

When you eat, there is no hurry…

Friendly people, natural beauty, delicious foods conquered and charmed me.

I can’t wait to find time to visit this place again and of course Eco hostel Republik Užice .