Israeli digital nomad Ofek Levi faced a shocking experience during his travels in Bosnia when a hostel owner refused to accommodate him upon learning he was from Israel. The booking was made through Booking.com, but the incident ended with Levi being turned away at the door and a token “compensation” of just 8 euros from the platform.
“I’ve been traveling for two years and have seen many changes, even during wartime,” Levi declared. “I arrived in a tourist town in Bosnia, and at the hostel entrance, the owner asked if I was the guest from Israel. She said I was not welcome, closed the gate, and threw me out. This is the first time something like this has happened to me in a hostel.”
Booking.com reportedly apologized but left Levi to find alternative accommodation on his own. The platform explained that the hostel cancellation would be addressed within two months, or legal measures could be taken. Meanwhile, the hostel remains listed on the site.
