Hotel Argjiro features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Gjirokastër. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Danah
Saudi Arabia
The location at the corner of the city bazar gave us the advantage to walk around, shop, eat and return to the hotel any time.
Staff are so friendly and helpful. Breakfast had all the varieties we thought of an the service was quick.
The rooms are comfortable, with adequate area and 3 windows for extra light and a lovely view of the bazar and the city :)
Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Old Bazaar 1790 is located in Gjirokastër. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property offers mountain views and a terrace.
Located in Gjirokastër, 28 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hotel Domino has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. Guests can enjoy mountain views.
Arber
Albania
Cosy, traditional, clean, 2 min on foot from main attractions, friendly staff and very good value for money. 😊😊
Ahmetaj Guest House features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Gjirokastër. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.
Mugdha
India
Warm and welcoming host. She was always going out of her way to help us. She even offered us homemade wine and cake :). The location is perfect with walking distance to everything. The room was small but clean and comfortable with a great view of the castle and the city from the front balcony. The breakfast was served in the balcony and was excellent. Would highly recommend this place to anyone who is visiting Gjirokaster.
Located in Gjirokastër, 24 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hotel Selfo has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Located in Gjirokastër, 27 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hotel Brahimi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property has free WiFi.
Saimir01
Albania
Everything, cleanliness, hospitality, and the food. I recommend this to other people.
Located in Gjirokastër and with Zaravina Lake reachable within 27 miles, Hotel Kastro provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
Grant
United States of America
Very responsive staff. Great breakfast. Perfect location.
Located in Gjirokastër, 27 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hotel Brahimi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property has free WiFi.
For the new road around the town easy to access by car
Hotel Fantasy features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Gjirokastër. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Amazing view from our room and very good location.
Located in Gjirokastër, 24 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hotel Selfo has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Very friendly stuff,beautiful place,value for money
Located in Gjirokastër, 27 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hotel Kalemi 2 provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
hotel stupendo, staff molto accogliente, pulizia top!
Hotel Kalemi is located 164 feet from the Ethnographic Museum and Zekate House and features traditional design elements. The charming terrace offers panoramic views of the city and Gjirokastr Castle.
Very good location, staff kind, confortable place.
Located in Gjirokastër, 28 miles from Zaravina Lake, Argyropolis Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Tatiana made us feel like home. The sweetest host!
Located in Gjirokastër and with Zaravina Lake reachable within 27 miles, Hotel Kastro provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
Excellent boutique hotel, superb stay, we highly recommend it.
Located in Gjirokastër and with Zaravina Lake reachable within 28 miles, Boutique Hotel Musée has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.
Host is so helpful. The room is so authentic and big.
Located in Gjirokastër and within 27 miles of Zaravina Lake, Hotel Pashai features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms.
The value for money
Room was very cozy
Staff was welcoming
Ahmetaj Guest House features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Gjirokastër. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.
Zamira is always ready to help in every possible way
Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Old Bazaar 1790 is located in Gjirokastër. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property offers mountain views and a terrace.
Location was amazing and views from balcony were lovely.
Located in Gjirokastër, 28 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hotel Domino has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. Guests can enjoy mountain views.
A beautiful and very clean hotel, perfect location.
Located in Gjirokastër, 20 miles from Zaravina Lake, El Nacional Hotel has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar.
Located in Gjirokastër and with Zaravina Lake reachable within 27 miles, Hazmurat Hotel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
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The town is beautiful and interesting for its fortified...
The town is beautiful and interesting for its fortified houses. Also is on UNESCO list. The old centre is very pleasant to walk around, it has an atmosphere. Car traffic was quite problematic, the roads between the houses are very narrow and very steep. Also, Google maps did not have good enough background and often led us somewhere where, for example, instead of a road was staircase. The old stone roads were very slippery in the rain ;-) Ono or two night is enought to stay here.
Natálie Karla
Czech Republic
10
Scored 10
Albanian thoughts:
Albanian thoughts:
Spent a week here in April 2024 – so many positives …
Purely electronic passport gates at Tirana airport – an advantage if low on passport stamp space? Swift bus into town centre. Euros very widely accepted, 1:1 with the local Lek currency. Felt safe, met many great people and enjoyed a lot of raki; wine rather so-so, beer better … Trains are close to non-existent; negotiating the minibus service involves arriving and paying on the spot – found it straightforward; typical price: Tirana to Gjirokastra – 4 hours - £10 ..; saw stunning mountain scenery in last 2 hours, and when crossing the mountains from this town to Sarande port (1hr15, £3.30). Accommodation costs very favourable: enjoyed flats at £9 pppn. From Sarande, easy enough to catch a ferry or hydrofoil to Corfu, as a return airport – ca/ £20 single, 30-60 mins. Albaniatourguide proved a very useful online resource. Looking forward to next trip: apparently 12 degrees even in January …
Raoul
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Gjirokastra stands as an enchanting and historically rich...
Gjirokastra stands as an enchanting and historically rich destination deserving of exploration. If you seek an unparalleled and genuine Albanian adventure, Gjirokastra emerges as the ideal destination to embark upon. Cheap hotels and cheap food prices
Memaj
10
Scored 10
Only had time to visit the castle.
Only had time to visit the castle. Spent several hours there. Would love to come back for the folk arts festival and visit some of the houses with the specific architecture that put this place on the UNESCO list.
Paul
United States of America
10
Scored 10
Beautiful historic city with lots of things to do - visit...
Beautiful historic city with lots of things to do - visit castle, go on walk through narrow streets and bazaar, try tradicional cuisine. You can also visit lots of natural places near the city on hour long distances
Marek
2.0
Scored 2.0
The city is pretty but unfortunately the vast majority of it...
The city is pretty but unfortunately the vast majority of it is rundown with only the bazaar and some houses being maintained to a level fit for a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and once you go away from the bazaar especially at night it feels really lonely and sad. Gjirokaster has become very touristic in the past few years with the old bazaar being constantly crowded with youths from Western European countries who do not respect the place and openly smoke hashish and get drunk.
The road to get to the old town is a traditional stone path that while beautiful is a disaster because it destroys your car's suspension, has very steep grades and if another car comes from the other direction good luck! Because of this and the lack of parking in the old town (even among hotels that advertise having parking) you become a prisoner of the old town. During the summer because of the type of stone the city is built of (also found in the mountain Gjirokaster is built on) it is very hot even during the night making the entire experience very unpleasant.
Most museums/attractions are basic and the few English descriptions that can be found are very nationally charged which reminds me more of the rhetoric of the 1940s than 2023. The vast majority of Albanians, even those who work in this "tourism industry" cannot speak English at all or speak it very badly making communication difficult and moreover they are not really friendly with tourists.
Gjirokaster like Albania in general is about as expensive as Greece or even Italy while effectively offering a touristic product akin to a 3rd world country. Unless corruption is rooted out, Albanians stop emigrating and the economy and democratic institutions develop I frankly do not think I will ever visit Gjirokaster again.
We were not exactly sure how to get to the hotel entrance....We were so close and someone asked me which hotel I was looking for...Voila, I was directed at that point and in few meters, I was greeted by the owner! It is THE REAL CENTER of the city and great location. It was great to experience Albanian breakfast-FULL COURSE and delicious! When we somehow lost ourselves driving in the sloppy narrow street in the center, the owner found us and helped us to get out of that place. We also got great travel hints at the breakfast time.
Absolutely outstanding stay and great value for money. Clean, comfortable rooms in a quiet location outside of the busiest tourist areas with good breakfast. Maradona and his family were great. They picked me up from the bus station, dropped me back off at the station when I left, and were available to take me (and other guests) to and from downtown, all free of charge. Maradona also helped me figure out the bus schedule to leave Gjirokaster. Dinner at the hotel restaurant is also tasty and very affordable (200 lek per dish).
We had a fantastic stay here in Gjirokaster. Service like most of Albania is incredible and the apartment is perfectly located slap bang in the centre literally seconds walking distance to everywhere. Everything seems new with the apartment even though you are staying in an original house. Free parking is also available about 5 mins walk from the hotel. Breakfast was included at a nearby hotel and is delicious and huge! Will definitely recommend to anyone thinking of visiting Gjirokaster. Thanks for the incredible stay!
The people who work at the hotel are very kind and accommodating and helped us with activities in Gjirokaster e.g. checking bus times to Tirana or contacting a horse riding agency. The room was very spacious and clean and the beds were large and comfortable. Would recommend staying here for a trip to Gjirokaster, especially if you are traveling by bus (5 min walk to the hotel from the bus station). There is also a small supermarket next to the hotel and a restaurant, so very convenient !
It was quite difficult to find a potential parking spot, but a restaurant owner a couple of streets away called the owner and they helped us parking our car and taking our suitcases. The hotel is situated on a beautiful location near the obelisk of Gjirokaster with spectacular views.
The room was very clean, spacious and within 30 seconds you are in the middle of the old city center. Staff was really friendly, breakfast was superb and overal we had a 10/10 experience at SS Kekezi.
This is a great little apartment for one or a two night stay. Apartment was really clean, bed was comfortable, breakfast was all homemade and plentiful. Walking distance to see the sights of Gjirokaster and where the buses pick up and drop off. Yes you do have to walk up the big hill to the Old Town and Castle but it really is not that bad. Owners were lovely and friendly, even if they didn't speak little or no English. Highly recommend this apartment.
The best hotel in Gjirokaster! The location is perfect, it’s so close to everything in the old town. The rooms are clean with comfortable beds and you’ll get the best night sleep! But what really made the stay at Hotel Gjirokaster was the wonderful was the staff, they are the most welcoming people who make you feel like you are right at home. And the breakfast is plentiful and delicious, with great coffee. I recommend staying here 100%
Nice small hotel with a very good value for money, and the owner, Maradona, is unique. The hotel is clean and has a family-friendly atmosphere. Maradona finds solutions to any problem you might have and is always available for his guests. He even offers free rides to and from the city center whenever you need. In short, Maradona is Mr. Gjirokaster par excellence, doing everything to ensure his guests are satisfied.
Very nice and friendly hosts, they are very passionate and helpful. They gave us great tips about the city.
The hotel is super authentic, everything is well decorated and maintained. The bathroom is great and the beds were comfortable!
Special mention to the delicious homemade breakfast with an amazing view on Gjirokaster!
Thank you so much for hosting us!
What a treat! This small hotel is a hidden gem in a great location. The staff could not have been more helpful, especially because I couldn't find it. Gjirokaster is a rabbit warren and Google maps were rather useless. The setting and view are calming, the room terrific with excellent air conditioning. Henry, a nice young man, who spoke excellent English.
The location at the corner of the city bazar gave us the advantage to walk around, shop, eat and return to the hotel any time.
Staff are so friendly and helpful. Breakfast had all the varieties we thought of an the service was quick.
The rooms are comfortable, with adequate area and 3 windows for extra light and a lovely view of the bazar and the city :)
This hotel looks absolutely great, inside and out! When sightseeing in Gjirokaster, you'll spend a lot of time looking at the traditional houses - well, I thought we were staying in probably the best of the lot. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. A memorable experience, just perfect!
Lovely hotel that truly lives up to its boutique label! The hotel is run by an extremely friendly mum and son, who made the stay really special. The breakfast was delicious and copious, views from the rooms amazing. Decor modern but with a lot of character. Best stay in Albania.
The customer service was really good, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. They opened breakfast earlier for us to accommodate our schedules and also did not charge us for anything additional we got even though they were not included in the breakfast or hotel price.
I highly recommend Hotel Kalemi. Such great staffs, beautiful views from the room & balcony of the hotel, and beautifully designed hotel. We will stay again in the future when we come back to visit Albania. Breakfast was delicious, and rooms were very spacious.
Very beautiful home in old Gjirokaster with great views. Comfortable and clean. Best part of the stay was the family hosting us. Incredibly generous and kind, made us feel right at home. We hope to have the opportunity to stay here again.
Very good location in center of Gjirokaster
Super friendly staff. Kudos to Niko
Love the architecture of the hotel renovated yet respecting tradition
Great breakfast with an amazing view
Everything, including the breakfast was superb. What a lovely new little hotel . Great to see Albania investing in its hot spots , of which Gjirokaster is certainly one .
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