Name: Guesthouse "Gjin Thana"
Address: Rruga Nikgjonaj, 4009 Theth, Albania, Rruga Nikgjonaj, Shkoder County, 4009, Albania
Rating: 9.5

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Rruga Nikgjonaj, 4009 Theth, Albania – Excellent location – show map

“The location is great if you are doing the hike to Valbona, it is quite close to the trailhead. We had supper there in addition to breakfast and a packed lunch and the food was delicious. The room was very clean and the staff were very helpful!”

Leah

Canada

“The dinner and breakfast were delicious! Both were. Feast of many local dishes - stay hear for the food! And it was served outside with the best view in the valley. Also there is a short cut to the trail right in the back yard. The family who runs it are warm and open hearted.”

Krista

United States of America

“This guesthouse had amazing views over the valley from a lovely balconied seating area. There were cute cats, dogs and cows to play with and the hosts were very helpful in arranging transport for us back to Shkodër. The room and shower was also clean and comfortable. ”

Nichole

United Kingdom

“Super friendly staff. Amazing view and location. The guest house was comfortable and clean, with a fireplace, a delicious breakfast, and had fresh grapes and walnuts from the garden.”

Jared

Slovenia

“The host and his family were the nicest people. He was really helpful in showing us around, helped us find a ride back to Shkoder and made sure everyone was comfortable. Also, the food was amazing and they cooked delicious vegan options as well. Would recommend 100%, will definitely go back.”

Liana

“Really nice and clean rooms with really attentive owners. Breakfast was amazing. The view from the outside terrace is really nice. One of the best experiences in Albania. Highly recommended.”

Nándor

Hungary

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Reviewed: October 30, 2019

Nándor
Hungary
10

“Amazing accommodation in Theth.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Local restaurants and shops are expensive. I would recommend to order dinner/lunch at Gjin Thana.
Really nice and clean rooms with really attentive owners. Breakfast was amazing. The view from the outside terrace is really nice. One of the best experiences in Albania. Highly recommended.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 29, 2019

Leah
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is great if you are doing the hike to Valbona, it is quite close to the trailhead. We had supper there in addition to breakfast and a packed lunch and the food was delicious. The room was very clean and the staff were very helpful!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Adrian
Australia
10

“Beautiful and relaxing.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They had a great view and make their own wine.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Sanne
Netherlands
9.2

“Perfect place! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The atmosphere, the location, the food are great! The rooms have everything you need. The people are helpfull and kind. Perfect place to come with children. We liked it here, because it is a small place, not too many people around. The homemade food is delicious!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Inga
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Such a comfortable and nice play! I loved my stay there so much! The family is just really super nice and helpful and the food is amazing. Defenitely recommend staying there!!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 5, 2019

Lior
Israel
10

“Best hostel!! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. פשוט מעולה
Extremely recommended you to choose this hostel. The location is excellent, amazing view, and very close to the start point of valbone trail. The food is delicious we had breakfast and dinner we really enjoyed it. Room is clean and comfortable. The stuff are the nicest people. We really loved this place!!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Sara
Germany
10

“Lovely place with amazing view”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely guesthouse very much. The staff was very friendly and they served a large breakfast with pancakes every morning. The view is amazing! We would come back anytime. Thank you for your hospitality.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 3, 2019

Alissa
Germany
10

“Gjin Thana is the perfect place to stay in Theth!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
I highly recommend staying at Gjin Thana Guesthouse if you're looking for an authentic and exceptional Guesthouse. The family-run house is located in a beautiful scenery. The view from our room was amazing - the best we had in the whole of Albania. Anyway, the dinner was served in the dining room and shared with all travelers. The food and the atmosphere were really nice.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 1, 2019

Oscar
Finland

3 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
With small investments the facilities could be improved a little, for example towels could be renewed and maybe some new blankets to the bed. They were not bad but could have used a facelift :)
Family owned cosy place with great view and food! Small and relaxing place! The family was so super friendly, helpful and cooked so good food! The wine, meat, eggs, vegetables etc were all from their own farm so it felt so fresh after a long hike! Thank you for an unforgettable stay!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 30, 2019

Alexander
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Amazing guesthouse with spectacular views, lovely hosts and tasty food”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Only 1 plug in the room.
Rooms were lovely. Hosts were AMAZING, generous, helpful - and spoke really good English. Spectacular views from the guesthouse. Food was incredible too.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 27, 2019

Rosie
United Kingdom
10

“A wonderful guesthouse with brilliant hosts!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room listing said private bathroom but this was actually a bathroom down the stairs; nevertheless it wasn't an issue during our stay.
Fantastic guesthouse in a beautiful location with stunning terrace for breakfast and dinner. The family were incredibly helpful and friendly and gave us lots of tips and advice. We opted to have dinner there too and the food was delicious and great value. Couldn't recommend highly enough!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 27, 2019

Christina
Germany
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
The guesthouse Gjin Thana is a great place to stay in Theth. The place is very central. The included breakfast and the optional dinner are good. Communication was very easy. We liked our stay there and recommend the Guesthouse Gjin Thana.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 24, 2019

E
Netherlands
10

“Small scale family guest house, great view, very personal, great food. Highly recommendable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
Because Theth is spread out on both sides of a river, we found it difficult to assess online where in the village was the best place to stay. On arrival, we were very happy to have picked Gjin Thana as our accommodation, because of its great location. It is easy to reach from the main road but has a quiet and remote feel to it. As it is situated on a higher level than most of the other accommodations that are in the center of the village, the view is magnificent, also from the bedroom windows. Theth is very quiet, and the only sound at night is the small stream running close to the house. The hiking trail to Valbona starts close to the house, the tourist office is less than 5 minutes' walk, and the lock in tower is a 20 minutes easy walk. Contrary to other places, Gjin Thana only houses a very limited amount of guests, which makes staying there very relaxed and enjoyable. The house has been in the Thana family for generations. The oldest son runs the business and does so in a very professional and personal way. We really enjoyed our conversations about life in Theth and Albania, and it was lovely to feel so welcome with our 10 months old. All services are excellent and tailored to the guest's needs and are either free or very genuinely priced. Breakfast and dinner are delicious, and almost all food is grown in the family garden. Sterilized milk from their cow is used to make delicious butter and cheese. We could have easily spent a week or two at Gjin Thana. And we still regret we forgot to buy a bottle of their homemade Raki, which was definitely the best we have tasted in the entire country.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 21, 2019

Seppe
Belgium

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Such nice people and beathifull views

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 20, 2019

Katlien
Belgium

2 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Diner was rather expensive (10 euro). It was a lot of food, but not that tasty. The location is a bit far if you come from the blue eye. Room is not that cosy, but has al you need.
Beautiful location with view over theth and they mountains. Clean room. Warm water. Cheap beers. Exactly what you need as a stop from hiking. We would definitily recommend Theth-Valpona hike, the blue eye and the waterfall!

Stayed in September 2019

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