Solotraveler
I think Same Same has a lot of potential, but my experience was mixed. For me, the prices felt far too high for the way the place is currently managed (€1700 for a couple without a private bathroom). The rooms were often dirty, damp, and had leakages. There is no laundry service, and rooms are only cleaned every 15 days, sometimes even longer, and even then the cleaning was not done properly, so dirt buildup was common. The volunteers barely interacted and mostly seemed there for the free accommodation. Several guests were not received for hours upon arrival, and there were frequent tensions between guests and management. Some rooms were completely forgotten during cleaning rounds, going more than 15 days, sometimes up to a month, without being cleaned. Plus the turnover rate of volunteers and guests is high (minimum of one week only for guests). All of this weakened any sense of community, to a point where people didn’t show up to group activities anymore. The WiFi also dropped frequently. Same Same could be great with better management, but right now it needs significant improvements to justify the price.