Situated in Gjirokastër, 43 km from Zaravina lake, Hotel Bebej Tradicional features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.
Petr
Czech Republic
Very kind and helpful owner. Nice and clean new room. Cheap and good restaurant. Breakfast.
Located in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake, Hotel Kalemi 2 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Nicole
Netherlands
Breakfast was traditional, not exceptional. The room was traditional, not very big. We had a small balcony, which was cute, but the view was average.
Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Old Bazaar 1790 is situated in Gjirokastër. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property offers mountain views and a terrace.
stephanie
France
Very nice host, perfect location
Nice rooms with terrace
Situated in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake, Hotel Domino features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. Guests can enjoy city views.
Located in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake, Hotel Brahimi provides accommodation with a garden and free private parking. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view.
Ijeoma And Robin
Nigeria
1. Amazing view from the Terrace
2. Nice and helpful staff
3. Free parking
4. Delicious breakfast
5.close to the castle
6. Comfortable rooms and bed
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.
Emma Louise Wood
United Kingdom
From the moment we arrived, the staff were so friendly and attentive. The square by the hotel was being repaved but the reception team came out happily to meet us with our cases and the baby. Service was exceptional. Silva assisted us in a trip to the Blue Eye Spring.
Located in Gjirokastër and with Zaravina lake reachable within 44 km, Hotel Kastro provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
Splatters
Italy
Situate in a great position to visit the city. With an huge public park just next the hotel entrance.
Set in Gjirokastër, 38 km from Zaravina lake, Hotel Selfo offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Sergey
Germany
Very good location if you drive by car - the hotel has a big free parking, and located in just a few minutes of driving from the old city with touristic attractions. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast is tasty and authentic, we enjoyed it. Our stay was ridiculously inexpensive.
Located in the very centre of Gjirokastër, 300 metres from the Gjirokastër fortress, Hotel Relax runs a 24-hour front desk and offers an on-site bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.
Andi
Canada
The location was a good selling point. Other than that, we regret our decision.
Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Old Bazaar 1790 is situated 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.
Hotel Kalemi is located 50 meters 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, The Barrels Ms features a terrace and a restaurant. With a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Wunderschöne Location, sehr leckeres Essen und sehr freundlicher Besitzer.
Located in Gjirokastër, 45 km from Zaravina lake, Jons Apartment features views of the mountain. With a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
breakfast was really nice. even emergency light was installed in case of power outage
Set in Gjirokastër, 46 km from Zaravina lake, HOTEL RESTORANT VIKTORIA offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Camera pulitissima proprietari gentilissimi posizione ottima lontano dal caos
Located in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake, Hotel Vasho provides accommodation with a bar and free private parking. Free WiFi and room service are provided.
Big room, very clean, AC, no noise. Great breakfast.
Set in Gjirokastër, 45 km from Zaravina lake, Argyropolis Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Tatiana made us feel like home. The sweetest host!
Situated in Gjirokastër and with Zaravina lake reachable within 45 km, Boutique Hotel Musée features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.
Host is so helpful. The room is so authentic and big.
Castle Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
good location near the castle, very nice homemade breakfast
Situated in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake, Hotel Domino features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. Guests can enjoy city views.
A beautiful and very clean hotel, perfect location.
Located in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake, Hotel Kalemi 2 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
hotel stupendo, staff molto accogliente, pulizia top!
Set in Gjirokastër and with Zaravina lake reachable within 44 km, Hazmurat Hotel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
Milý majitel,skvělé místo a dobrá snídaně dle přání
Situated in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake, DAM Stone Boutique Hotel has a terrace. With a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Situated in Gjirokastër, 45 km from Zaravina lake, Rose Garden Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Beautiful hotel, very large room, lovely pool, great breakfast.
The Stone Sky Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Gjirokastër. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy mountain views.
All the staff was great ! Very helpful ! Breakfast in the terrace was great !
Set in Gjirokastër and with Zaravina lake reachable within 44 km, Cico Hostel &private room offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
The room was comfortable and the location was awesome
Set in Gjirokastër, Hotel Magic features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Built in 2015, the property is within 44 km of Zaravina lake.
Personale accogliente e disponibile. Stanza comoda e pulita
Fly to Tirana International Airport, then drive 230km south to Gjirokastër (approx. 4 hours). Alternatively, from within Albania, take a direct bus from Tirana (4-5 hours). No direct water transport available. Transfers may be required for international travellers.
The most convenient airport for Gjirokastër is Tirana International Airport, due to its frequent domestic and international flights. It's approximately 230km away, a manageable journey for travellers.
Gjirokastër, Albania, lacks a public transport system. However, the city is compact and walkable, with most attractions within a 2km radius. Taxis are readily available and affordable for longer distances. Cycling is not recommended due to the city's hilly terrain. Driving is possible, but be aware of narrow, winding roads.
The Old Town of Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the best area to stay. It offers easy access to historic attractions like Gjirokastër Castle and Skenduli House, and a variety of local restaurants and shops.
Gjirokastër, Albania experiences a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and cool, wet winters. Average temperatures range from 6°C in January to 25°C in July. The city has distinct summer and winter seasons, with the warmest months from June to August and the coldest from December to February. Rainfall is highest in November and December, making late autumn and early winter the wettest period.
What guests said about Gjirokastër:
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.
Paul
United States
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.
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 hotel is in the city centre hosted in a beautiful historical building; we stayed in the suite, the former living room used for ceremony and daily life by the family’s members. The breakfast is really a beautiful moment, served in the terrace of the house by the super kind staff of the hotel. The atmosphere of Old Bazaar hotel is unique, very recommended to live the original vibes of Gjirokaster old city, a beautiful experience that we loved a lot. Thank you for your kindness, we will never forget it!
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!
Ernest and his family were very kind hosts, ready to help us whenever needed.
The place is even better in real then shown in the pictures: very comfortable and clean room, cosy terrace in the shadow to enjoy a drink or a very tasty homemade breakfast.
As it gets hot in summer you can enjoy the small swimming pool.
The hotel is in a great location: right in the city centre and near main attractions of Gjirokastër but in a quiet street.
The host Martin was awesome - he helped us a lot when our car broke down and gave us great recommendations for restaurants. The hotel is located in the oldest street in Gjirokaster and very close to the old town. It just opened a few months ago and is very new. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, the bathrooms were very modern. The view from the balcony (see photo) is also really great, and the breakfast there was delicious.
Lovely little boutique hotel right in central Gjirokaster. We chose not to stay in the old town due to a need for parking, so it was a bit of a hike uphill to the old town, but it's a lovely walk for fit people. The hotel was quiet and very comfortable. Breakfast was served in a private room of their main restaurant/bar and it was delicious and plentiful!
I decided to stay an extra night to the beautiful city of Gjirokastër and booked this hotel last minute.
Surprisingly excellent, from check in to check out. Close to city center, location is unbeatable.
Rooms are very nice, modern and clean.
The views from the huge balcony were beautiful. Highly recommended.
The staff are very welcoming and kind. The hotel and room were clean, there was free parking in front, the water pressure in the shower was excellent, the mattress was comfortable, and as a single woman traveler I felt very safe here. There is a cafe downstairs which is nice and convenient.
Rose Garden Hotel is a real find. Located just above the old bazaar in Gjirokaster the hotel is perfectly located. The rooms are well appointed and spotless. The pool is a god send on a hot day. We both really enjoyed our stay and particular the fabulous service and hospitality.
Sarajet Hotel was wonderful. Everything in the room was spotless. The room was spacious and comfortable, and with very nice view of the city. Just a 7 min walk to the old bazaar of Gjirokaster. The host Martin was very kind and helpful.
Breakfast as well was very nice.
The staff helped us a lot and were really friendly. It’s located pretty close to the bus stations (far distance busses and local). It’s a small room, but has everything you need for a short stay. AC worked perfectly and we could pay for the hotel by card.
We were really glad that we found this little cosy hotel, built with love. Beautiful place, quiet, clean! All the family very nice and kind. We deffinetly recommend it and if one day we go to Gjirokaster again, we will stay there.
Thank you.
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!
- Wonferful hotel at the top of Gjirokastër, point of view is gorgeous.
- Warm welcoming about the hosts, very helpful as well. And a very nice breakfast !
- 5min to walk at the Citadelle, 10min to the Old Bazaar.
Lovely guest house on the top of the mountain overlooking Gjirokaster. Very nice and helpful owner, cooked us tasty Albanian dinner. Very good value for money. 10 out of 10. Definitely recommend.
Great view with scrumptious breakfast! The staff was friendly and helpful with guiding us with the parking. Hotel is about 10 mins walk from Gjirokaster Bazaar.
Perfect location, great view from hotel, delicious breakfast and very friendly and attentive staff. It exceeded my expectations especially for the low price.
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