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B Vishe Guest House

Gjirokastër

Located in Gjirokastër, 27 miles from Zaravina Lake, B Vishe Guest House has accommodations with a garden and free private parking.

J
Julia
From
Spain
Lovely guest house with comfortable and clean rooms and bathroom, and great views! Great value for money, comparing to other places I’ve stayed in Albania. The staff was really nice and helpful. I’d definitely go back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
$35.18
1 night, 2 adults

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel

Gjirokastër

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Gjirokastër. Providing a bar, the property is located within 27 miles of Zaravina Lake.

A
Alnderim Celohoxhaj
From
Albania
A nice view of the Castle. Hostel is owned by a local family and they are very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews
Price from
$41.05
1 night, 2 adults

Stone City Hostel

Gjirokastër

Stone City Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The property has a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

E
Elsa
From
Denmark
Amazing guesthouse. Well thought through and organized. The staff makes you feel really welcome and gives you plenty of useful information. The owner even organized a very informative walking tour through the old city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
Price from
$46.91
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel The Old Gate

Gjirokastër

Located in Gjirokastër, 28 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hostel The Old Gate has accommodations with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is available.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
$28.15
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Xarba

Gjirokastër

Hostel Xarba has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

P
Peter
From
United States
This is more like staying in someone’s home than a typical hostel. The hosts are incredibly hospitable, thoughtful, helpful — and generous. They are what makes this place so special. The breakfasts are fabulous, and in addition to the traditional welcome beverage they fed me a wonderful lunch one day washed down with raki. You can also do laundry free of charge. The location is fine, but be warned that it is about a 15 minute walk to the tourist area. No problem at all for any healthy person, but it may not be the best for someone with limited mobility. On the plus side, that means it’s much quieter; it’s also a short walk from the bus station, but the last part is very steep. Again, no problem for me but it could be for someone else. Communication is a bit challenging but we managed; I will stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Price from
$35.18
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR

Gjirokastër

Located in Gjirokastër, 28 miles from Zaravina Lake, Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR has air-conditioned accommodations and a bar. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

M
Milka
From
Australia
Central location in old town in a street with many shops, cafes and restaurants. Spacious immaculate room within a short walking distance from the castle.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
$46.91
1 night, 2 adults

Trigona Guest House & Hostel

Gjirokastër

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Trigona Guest House & Hostel is located in Gjirokastër, 27 miles from Zaravina Lake.

K
KuanLin
From
Taiwan
The hostel is very clean and quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
Price from
$25.80
1 night, 2 adults

Central Boutique Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Featuring a bar, Central Boutique Hostel is located in Sarandë in the Qarku i Vlorës region, a 4-minute walk from Saranda City Beach.

V
Valentina
From
Chile
We loved everything about it. It was very clean, the beds were comfortable, nice staff and the breakfast was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,038 reviews
Price from
$33.78
1 night, 2 adults

Vega 43 Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Located in Sarandë, Vega 43 Hostel offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Saranda City Beach and provides facilities like a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

C
Christian
From
United States
Rooms are clean and bed is very comfortable. And probably the best hostel shower facilities I’ve ever had! Can say enough good things about the place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
$35.89
1 night, 2 adults

Saranda Boutique Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Saranda Boutique Hostel is located in Sarandë, a 9-minute walk from Saranda City Beach, and has free WiFi. The property provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

J
Joaquin
From
Spain
It’s a brand new hostel with an amazing view of Saranda and Corfu. It has all the amenities that you might need. The dorms are really nice, clean and air conditioned during the night. It has a pretty spacious social place ok which you can relax and rest as well. It’s a really chill environment and good wifi. The place has a supermarket in front of it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
$32.84
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: $64.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
    As a solo female traveller, I couldn’t recommend Stone City more! The hostel is spotless, great location, amazing staff, free breakfast and incredible social areas to meet other travellers.
    Guest review by
    Lucy
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
    Probably on of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at, not just very tastefully decorated but also very comfortable and cosy. And the staff is for sure the kindest ever, they are very attentive and nice. I wish we had one more day in Gjirokäster so we could spend more time in the hostel!
    Guest review by
    Petra
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $64.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
    This is the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff were super friendly and helpful, even offering great insights into day trips around the area that weren’t online. Would highly recommend!
    Guest review by
    Emily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $64.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
    It was a lovely hostel, with a real homey feel and vibe. Great location and nice hot showers
    Guest review by
    Whelan
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $35.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
    Great location, cozy hostel, really nice owners. Our balcony had a nice view on the castle.
    Guest review by
    Yvana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $35.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
    Cool rooftop, funny host, smart Kitchen and top position: 7 mins from the movida! Best Hostel in My trip, and cheap!
    Guest review by
    Eleonora
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
    great staff ,great location with beautiful interior ,very clean ,nice terrace garden,the best hostel i visited during my all travels
    Guest review by
    Zoher
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
    The best hostel I have stayed at in Albania! Staff were amazing and very helpful! Dormitories were great, bathrooms were clean and modern. The breakfast each morning is perfect, and the hostel itself is well set up. Attracts a good group of backpackers, had a great time. Will definitely be back. Also the cocktail night they held had the best G&Ts
    Guest review by
    Harry
    Solo traveler
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