CastleHouse

Rr. Vasil Moisiu 1. , 3000 Elbasan, Albania – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>51</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
51 reviews

Well reconstructed and maintained amazing old house.

Petr Czech Republic
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CastleHouse

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CastleHouse in Elbasan is a guest house with a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and barbecue. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the guest house also boast a garden view. At CastleHouse rooms have a seating area. The nearest airport is Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport, 44 mi from the accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Elbasan
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  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Well reconstructed and maintained amazing old house.”
  • Wojtowicz
    Germany Germany
    “The location and the house is great. The owner is amazing, we had a great talk about archeology and I wish I could have hang out more with him. Him and his house were the highlight of the trip to Albania.”
  • Thijs
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Great house at great location! Elbasan had a pretty old city centre without a lot of tourism. The house is located in the historic centre and the host is a friendly guy.”

Hosted by Gjon

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Gjon
🏘️The house was build 400 years ago when my family set in the center of the Roman Fortress. The Orthodontics Independent Church, Saint Marie, is on the back of the house. Catholic Church and King's Mosque are very close. From centuries people of different religions live close to each other, that makes the place unique 😄. Many reconstructions happened during this long time, the last one was made in 2010. Walls of ground floor are well preserved, creating the atmosphere of antic and modern style. Wonderful lemon 🍋 and orange trees in the garden. There are historical and archeological objects in the propriety. Big stone containers where imported from Venice when the house was build, they served as food and olive oil storage. Hills surrounding Elbasan are planted with olive trees 🌿. In the middle of the fortress is the famous Egnatia Road, constructed by the Romans, which connected Rome with Constantinople.
Ten years back the propriety was in a bad shape 🏚️, no one was leaving there. I had two options, selling it or reconstruct. I went for the second. The reconstruction ⚒️ and furnishing the house took me three years. Some antique furnishings from the old house where saved and are displayed now🏺. My interests and hobbies: history, archeology, trekking, etc.
🏰 Elbasan is worth visiting for people interested in History and Archeology. The Fortress, a unique square 350AC Roman fortification, was built with the intention of protecting the Egnatia Road. The magnificent walls creates the atmosphere of the past. It was a place where different cultures and religions mixed with each other. Egnatia Road (later branch of Silk Road) which divides the Castle created this great opportunity. 😊A peaceful atmosphere surrounds CastelHouse and all narrow streets in the neighborhood. You can enjoy the wonderful view of Saint Marie Church 🕌. Roman Catholic Church, King's Mosque and Ladi's sculptor studio are very close. Nice cafes 🍺🍵surround the castle walls, Real Scampis is worth visiting to see the foundations of the Roman Castle. Ethnographic museum, 200 meters from the CastleHouse. Tirana with it's cultural life is only 40 min. drive. Durres with archeological sites and beaches 🏖️ is 70 min drive. Lake Ohrid and Pogradec beaches are only 60min drive. Industrial Archeology lovers can visit the Steel plant⚙️, the biggest investment during communist regime, only 3km away
Languages spoken: English,Italian,Albanian

Area info

Amenities of CastleHouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Albanian

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

CastleHouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform CastleHouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about CastleHouse

  • The prices at CastleHouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • CastleHouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at CastleHouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • CastleHouse is 1,800 feet from the center of Elbasan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at CastleHouse include:

    • Triple
    • Vacation Home