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As we have no squats in Prishtina, we have no capacity to offer any free accommodation. We have only a small fund to help individuals, groups or initiatives who cannot afford travel and/or accommodation expenses. Therefore we ask you whether you manage to arrange your own accommodation in Prishtina.

Considering that July is the time when people living abroad come to visit relatives (in huge numbers), we highly suggest you arrange accommodation as soon as possible, as later they may be unavailable and more expensive.

We will update with page with any changes and any potential offers (discounts) we may negotiate, so make sure to check it from time to time.

If you need additional info, assistance or you need some financial support please write to us to bab2024@riseup.net.

Hostels, Hotels, Airbnb

We don’t need to get into details of why we hate Airbnb. Either way, they are fairly expensive, and so are hotels. If you prefer those, feel free to book as you wish. Make sure you check the reviews in the apps.

As the cheapest option, we advise hostels. Prices range from 10 – 15 euros per person per night (depending on the room). We have no opinions on which hostel to book, but check the booking. You can contact the hostel directly via WhatsApp or Viber or if they have social media, write them there to book a room.

For your reference, the venue where the bookfair will take place is the neighbourhood called Dardania (Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/24AZXEhR5XXk6oWm6). Even though Prishtina is not a huge city, and you can get everywhere by foot relatively fast, below we will list some information on some of the hostels, and their distance from the venue. By no means this is a full list, so make sure you do your own hostels best suit you online.

City Park Hostel, Location: Mahalla e Muhaxherve (City park) https://maps.app.goo.gl/acUXYd3y1KtokzLu7, Phone: 383(0)48656669, Email: cityparkhostel@gmail.com, Site: https://www.cityparkhostel.com, Distance from the venue: walking: 30’, Bus 25’. Distance from city Center: Walking: 5’

GOT Prishtina Hostel, Location: Velania (behind the city park), https://maps.app.goo.gl/UBimVk3Ukz7ixu6z7, Phone: 383(0)48140077, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking 35’, Bus 35’

Bus Station Hostel, Location: Emshir https://maps.app.goo.gl/hZ3JPFgqdYWKExW27, Phone: 383(0)45629429, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking: 5’

Hostel Tuba, Location: Aktash, Salla 1 Tetori https://maps.app.goo.gl/1h9cTpm3hKmMcbBt5, Phone: 383(0)44 955 855, Email: hosteltuba@gmail.com, Site: https://www.facebook.com/hosteltuba, Distance: Walking: 20’, Bus: 15’

Hostel Heimli, Location: Qyteti i vjeter (Old City Bazar) https://maps.app.goo.gl/eudGspeW3hzZNdxC7, Phone: 383(0)49560817, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking: 35’, Bus: 20’

ODA Hostel, Location: Center (City Park), https://maps.app.goo.gl/HrJLUvXbvN1X86De8, Phone: 383(0)49888164, Email: oda.hostel@gmail.com, Site: https://www.facebook.com/hosteloda/, Distance: 30’: ,Bus: 25’

Hostel Prishtina Backpackers, Location: Vellusha https://maps.app.goo.gl/RtPiG1tTdCntYa3x8, Phone: 383(0)49910101, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking: 35’, Bus: 20’

Alias Hostel, Location: Taslixhe (taukbashqe) https://maps.app.goo.gl/4E5nMeppVJj3nJQQ6, Phone: 383(0)44311022, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking: 50’, Bus: 25’

Center House Hostel, Location: Center (Zahir Pajaziti), https://maps.app.goo.gl/W6HTd6SK4ze4oKKt6, Phone: 383(0)43547117, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking: 15’, Bus:15’

Moon Hostel, Location: Center https://maps.app.goo.gl/pyhLqdcrmerH5jycA, Phone: 383(0)49196396, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking: 15’, Bus:15’

Prishtina Center Hostel & Apartments, Location: Center, https://maps.app.goo.gl/w6sJScrXSuRmQb517, Phone 383(0)44967043, Email: prishtinacenterhostel@gmail.com, Site: https://www.prishtinacenterhostel.com/, Distance: Walking: 15’, Bus:15’

Newborn Center Hostel, Location: Center, https://shorturl.at/cpILP, Phone: no info, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking: 20’ ,Bus:20’

Hostel Matteo, Location: center, https://maps.app.goo.gl/VCacWXZDhnQ5DmySA, Phone: no info, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking: 20’, Bus: 20’

Hostel Dera, Location: center, https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rts2V2A4bvf7ivUL9, Phone number: 383(0)49 310 041, Email: hosteldera@gmail.com, Site: https://www.facebook.com/hosteldera/, Distance: Walking: 20’,Bus: 20’.

Moonlight Hostel, Location: Velania (Behind the central park), Location https://maps.app.goo.gl/juKpP3bfuATbsTmD7, Phone: 383(0)49480450, Email: no info, Site: no info, Distance: Walking: 40’,Bus: 30’.

Prishtina Guide

A Short Guide on How to Move Around Prishtina

The main book fair event is held at Termokiss. It’s a community-run social center open to a range of non-profit and educational activities. For more information, check Termokiss:

Location, Facebook, Instagram

Part of the discussions will be held at the autonomous social center “Komuna,” which functions as a space for revolutionary political education, a meeting point for individuals and groups, as well as a base for initiatives based on mutual aid. For more information, check:

Location, Facebook, Instagram,

Language: People in Prishtina speak Albanian. With the exception of some older people (above 50 years old), most do not understand or speak Serbian. However, you can get by fairly easily with English, as the majority of youth speak it.

Currency: The currency used is the Euro. You can exchange money at exchange points or banks.

ATMs: Prishtina has a considerable number of ATMs. Expect a fee of 5 euros per withdrawal.

Cash or Card: Although cards are now extensively used in supermarkets and stores, most places like cafes, bars, taxis, and buses still use cash.

Roaming and SIM Cards: Roaming in Kosovo is expensive. We suggest buying an e-sim online from official apps. If you prefer a local SIM, we recommend only two existing ones: Ipko and Vala

Overall Prices: Prishtina is relatively cheap compared to other capitals in the Balkans. Below are some reference prices:

– Coffee (espresso): 1 – 1.5 euros

– Beer: around 2 euros

– Burek: 1.2 – 1.5 euros

– Pizza: 5 euros

– Hamburgers: 1.5 – 2 euros

– Water (0.5l): 1 euro (in cafes)

Transport

Walking: Prishtina is a relatively walkable city if you don’t mind the traffic, noise, and dust.

Buses: Buses run from 6 am to midnight, crossing most of the main roads. Depending on the line, there are buses every 15 minutes. You can check the lines on the Trafiku Urban webpage [here](https://trafikurban-pr.com/orari-dhe-linjat). Also, you can download the app “Trafiku Urban” to follow buses in real-time. Bus tickets can only be bought inside the bus through cash payment. A one-way ticket costs 0.50 cents, and an all-day ticket (24hrs) costs 0.80 cents. Between Termokiss and Komuna, you can use bus line no. 4, as it connects both venues perfectly.

Taxis: Taxis are not expensive. The start rate is 2 euros, and it’s approximately 75 cents per km. We highly advise taking an official taxi company, as individual taxis tend to overcharge. You can order a taxi through phone or WhatsApp. If you need help with taxis, just reach out to us at the InfoPoint.

  – Tesla Taxi: +38344501501 / +38349501501

  – Golden Taxi: +38344300300 / +38349300300

  – Urban Taxi: +38344151515 / +38344151515

Last Notes

* Smoking inside places is illegal, but often people smoke inside. If you want to smoke, ask beforehand if it is allowed. In Komuna and Termokiss, smoking is prohibited inside.

* Drinking in public is legal as long as there are no shoutings, loud noises, or public drunken behaviour.

* Weed and other drugs are illegal. If you still want to smoke (no judging), please find a less obvious spot (like most of us).

* Police: We don’t expect any issues from the police. However, we expect a higher interest from them for BAB, leading to increased surveillance and police presence around our venues. Although unlikely, you may be stopped and asked to show your ID. We advise you to be aware of your behavior for this exact reason.

Όπως κάθε χρόνο, έτσι και φέτος, συναντιόμαστε στην κατάληψη Αγρός στο πάρκο τρίτση. Φέρνουμε χορτοφαγικά φαγητά και ποτά,  μαγειρεύουμε και τρώμε όλα μαζί,  φροντίζοντας τον χώρο συλλογικά κι αυτοοργανωμένα. Έναν ελεύθερο χώρο, μακριά από τα κυρίαρχα πρότυπα, χωρίς αφεντικά και υποτελείς, χωρίς ρόλους και διαχωρισμούς ανάμεσά μας (έμφυλους, φυλετικούς, ηλικιακούς κ.ά.). Έναν χώρο εχθρικό απέναντι σε ρατσιστικές, ομοφοβικές, σεξιστικές λογικές και συμπεριφορές.

Βρισκόμαστε στον Αγρό χωρίς κανενός είδους αντίτιμο και με ελεύθερη οικονομική συνεισφορά, επιχειρώντας να μπλοκάρουμε στην πράξη την εξάρτησή μας από την εμπορευματική διαδικασία που μας θέλει μονόδρομα καταναλωτές/τριες προϊόντων. Ενάντια σε λογικές ελεημοσύνης και φιλανθρωπίας, δημιουργούμε συλλογικούς τόπους συνεύρεσης, αλληλεγγύης, αλλά και αντίστασης απέναντι στις περιφράξεις, τους αποκλεισμούς και την εμπορευματοποίηση των ελεύθερων χώρων.

Οι καταλήψεις είναι χώροι που στεγάζουν όσες/ους/α ασφυκτιούμε σε έναν κόσμο που τον ορίζουν εμπορεύματα, χρήματα, εξουσιαστικές σχέσεις. Χώροι όπου συναντιούνται οι αρνήσεις μας απέναντι σε οποιοδήποτε πλέγμα και μορφή εξουσίας. Χώροι όπου θα μοιραστούμε, θα τσαλακώσουμε, θα ξανασχεδιάσουμε, θα μεγαλώσουμε έναν κόσμο που θα χωράει όλα τα χρώματά μας. Χώροι όπου θα οργανώσουμε τη δική μας έφοδο στον ουρανό.

ΚΑΤΑΛΗΨΕΙΣ ΠΑΝΤΟΥ
ΑΝΤΙΣΤΑΣΗ-ΑΥΤΟΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΗ-ΑΛΛΗΛΕΓΓΥΗ

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