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.
Patrick
United States of America
The service is Five Star. The terrace for breakfast is beautiful and has a great view of the valley.
Location is right on the centre of the action.
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.
Rocio
Netherlands
The owner was incredibly nice, welcoming, helpful and generous. We arrived late and she accommodated us really quickly and gave us water and fruit. The location was just a street walking distance from the bazaar and other touristic streets. Beautiful views and really comfy beds.
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.
Cynthia
Canada
The location was excellent. Stunning views of the castle. The room was very clean, and quiet.
The breakfast was lovely and the family was very helpful. Our stay in Gjirokaster could not have been better.
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, 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, 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.
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 and with Zaravina Lake reachable within 27 miles, Hazmurat Hotel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
Milý majitel,skvělé místo a dobrá snídaně dle přání
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.
Perfect location, lovely owners and the rooms are stunning!!
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.
The staff are super nice and the breakfast is varied and delicious.
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, Hotel Magic features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Built in 2015, the property is within 27 miles of Zaravina Lake.
Killen som tog emot mig var FANTASTISK! Otroligt hjälpsamm!
Located in Gjirokastër, 27 miles from Zaravina Lake, City Street Hotel provides accommodations with a bar and free private parking. The property has room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
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.
Delicius breakfast. Location was good. Lot of nice plants
Located in Gjirokastër, 28 miles from Zaravina Lake, Rose Garden Hotel has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Beautiful hotel, very large room, lovely pool, great breakfast.
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!
Located in Gjirokastër, 28 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hotel SS KEKEZI provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. The property has room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.
Fantastic place, beautifully located with friendly host.
Since my last visit in 2010 the town has turned into some...
Since my last visit in 2010 the town has turned into some sort of tourist trap. Masses of day visitors seem to flood it in the afternoon and you have to leave the "Bazar" area to get some local food at a local level (of price and service).
Be prepared for the steep ascents - particularly on a wet day.
IndyJ
Switzerland
10
Scored 10
Everything about the town I liked.
Everything about the town I liked. Drove to Blue Eye, which was a pleasant hilly drive with views. Love old town and the history. I spent 2 nights and it was perfect length of stay. Not an easy town to walk in because it is hilly and cobblestone, but walking slow is not a problem! Need a map or a really good sense of direction to find things. Walked to Ali Pasha bridge viewpoint and then hiked down to the bridge.
The Albanian people are so kind, always smiling and ready to help.
The drive from Tirana airport to Gjirokaster was fairly easy. I followed google maps and had no wrong turns. 3 hour drive.
Lynne
United States of America
8.0
Scored 8.0
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.
The hotel offered a clean, spacious and well finished room, complete with a bathroom that didn't leak anywhere (somewhat unusual considering our stops elsewhere in Albania). The breakfast was substantial and staff were accommodating to get us checked in when we arrived early. The hotel was easy to locate and parking was readily available. The hotel is located a little away from historical Gjirokaster (just over 1km, but it is all up steep hills), but located in a bustling more local area, with lots of bars, restaurants and other nightlife.
Everything!
It's a beautiful building situated in the heart of the historic old town.
Tastefully renovated with modern equipments and classic traditional touches.
The hosts are very welcoming, friendly and willing to help with everything.
Spacious, cosy, warm room with a comfortable bed and spotlessly clean beddings and bathroom.
Breakfast is delicious, plenty and everything fresh.
Will definitely be back and I recommend this place to everyone who wants to get e real taste of Gjirokaster.
The hotel owners was an older couple and they treated us like family! Upon arrival, we were given the grand tour and the Obelisk was only a few steps away. The room was a great size and everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was by far the best we had in Albania! The owner cooks everything and they take such good care of their guests! We loved everything about this four room hotel!! Definitely worth a stop just to have care and hospitality of the owners! Thank you!
Manjola and Nardi are excellent hosts. They went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Beautiful garden, surrounded by flowers and amazing scents. Comfortable room for 2 adults and 2 children. Manjola prepares tasty breakfast. We also enjoyed the veranda upstairs at night. Nardi helped us park the car (gjirokastra has very narrow and hilly streets). Location was also great. 5 mins walk to old bazaar and then going uphill up the castle. Great time in gjirokaster!
This hotel is gorgeous- everything is immaculate and so lovely. Beautiful blond wood everywhere, accented with lovely albanian textiles. Our room was perfect and had the most stunning view of the Gjirokastra valley. Tatiana and her son were so kind and welcoming and made sure we were as comfortable as could be. Tatian greeted us every morning and made us a splendid breakfast. There can’t possibly be a lovelier hotel in Gjirokastra!
The hotel was located in the historical area of Gjirokaster and it was nothing but lovely. Stone covered almost everything, giving the real traditional atmosphere.
The room was spotless clean equipped with all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay. Big comfy bed and pillows!
The breakfast was also delicious and the lady who served it very kind and lovely. Would totally recommend this stay!
The cozy family-run hotel is located right in the historical center of Gjirokastër. True to the name of the hotel, the owners have beautifully decorated all rooms in the distinct traditional style of the area with style and great attention to detail and historical accuracy.
Both hosts are exceptionally welcoming and helpful. Great breakfast, home made honey and pies. any time again
Everything was good. A great place to stay, not far from the sights of Gjirokaster. A comfortable, quiet room. Lovely and responsive staff. Kind and friendly people. A very nice breakfast. Good wifi. Parking is available right on front of the hotel. It was everything we could have wanted.
Great value for money. Highest recommendations.
Perfect location to access the Bazaar and then to the castle, with just a short but steep walk uphill. Quiet area with lovely views of the old town from our balcony. The owner was so helpful and friendly towards us. Newish hotel with traditional decor that matched the feel of the town. Definitely recommend for short breaks in Gjirokaster.
Small and cozy hotel, excellent location and wonderful family making us feel like we were dear relatives visiting. The location is really perfect for seeing old Gjirokastër, the castle, museums, the bazaar and restaurants. The rooms were beautiful with very nice traditional furniture, feeling like someones house.
Our stay with Tatiana was a highlight of our trip to Gjirokaster. Her warm welcome made us feel at home straight away.
This beautiful hotel is very central and fits in as a historic building. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean.
Don't miss out on the wonderful breakfast. It was a delicious treat!
Fantastic stay, very welcoming staff. Husband and wife team. Wonderful, new parking lot to leave a vehicle. Did our laundry for us. Awesome balcony view of Gjirokastër and the castle atop the city. New, clean and affordable. Pleasant stay with Miri the man. Highly recommend
We had the best experience at the Guest House Hostel VAL-MAR. The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff were super friendly, always there when needed. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Gjirokaster. Will definitely stay here again, thank you so much!
This hotel is located above the city gjirokastër which is why it has a breathtaking view. Wait until you open up the windows in the morning and feel like you‘ve woken up in heaven, due to the heavy white fog surrounding this place, a very unique experience!
The staff were friendly and attentive, the room was clean and comfortable, and the amenities exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable experience in Gjirokastra!
Amazing property in the top of the hill in the city. We walked during the day to the city center in around 25 minutes. View from the hotel to the valley is unique.
Breakfast is all you need in your live! Best food ever!
Cute place with a beautiful terrace and a view overlooking til town and the mountains. The host, Edmond, is very kind and attentive. Very nice breakfast and perfect location for exploring Gjirokastër.
The service was very good. We loved the breakfast and the position of the hotel was very good, with a very nice view over the city and the castle. It is a good choice if you go to Gjirokaster
Excellent hotel in Gjirokaster ! Our host and her family were super nice and prevenant. And the incredible breakfast on the terrace every morning is a bless.
Hotel is located up on the hill with fresh air, and a fantastic view of the old town centre down below. The castle on the hilltop opposite.is at eye level.
Angela
Hong Kong
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