Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Friends' Guest house & Hostel in Gjirokastër offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette, balcony, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with local specialties, fresh pastries, and a variety of beverages. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the outdoor seating area. The bar provides a cozy setting for evening drinks. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a shared kitchen, lounge, and outdoor dining area. Additional amenities include a terrace, balcony, washing machine, and free parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Local Attractions: Located 27 mi from Zaravina Lake, the hostel is near castles and other landmarks. Guests appreciate the terrace, castles, and the friendly host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian

    • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chie
    Japan Japan
    “The view from Friends’ Guesthouse & Hostel and the hospitality by the owner family.”
  • Ramakrishnan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What an exceptional view of the GiroKaster castle from the window !! The hosts were extremely kind and the breakfast was awesome.. We got so delayed to checkin, but the host was super kind to open the kitchen for us and allowed us to prepare our...”
  • Da
    United States United States
    “Friendly family, mama's food, excellent location”
  • Debra
    United States United States
    “Clean dorm rooms with curtains and a balcony too! The host family is very nice and they have an adorable dog named Louie who is 6 months old. The breakfast is 5 euro and worth it!”
  • Munir
    Pakistan Pakistan
    “I stayed at a wonderful family-run guesthouse in the heart of Gjirokastra's old center. The house was spotless, and the beds were super comfortable. There were cozy sitting areas both inside and outside, perfect for socializing. Lockers were...”
  • Simon
    Germany Germany
    “Very nice Family, really cozy living room with a fire place. Also the whole place is really nice with a good terrasse. The beds are very comfortable. The breakfast also is really good. Cute puppy Louis, that always tries to play with you.”
  • Fernanda
    Mexico Mexico
    “The place is well located, my room was clean and comfortable and the family that runs the place was very kind and helpful. Also I liked their new puppy Louis 🫶🏽”
  • Erin
    United States United States
    “The beds were super comfortable and had curtains on each bunk. My clothes got wet from the rain and the owners let me dry them by the fire place in the front desk area. Also, the owner parked my car for me which was super nice!”
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    “Friend’s was my home for almost a week in Gjirokaster. It’s perfectly located close to the Old Bazaar. The facilities were top notch. I appreciate the super comfortable beds with curtains. The place is always clean as the staff always make sure...”
  • Colin
    United States United States
    “This is a very comfortable and clean hostel with beautiful views of the castle and surrounding countryside from the terrace. There is lots of seating on the terrace, which catches the sun for much of the day. Beds r very comfortable, lockers big...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • FRIEND'S
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel