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Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel, hotel in 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.

Great location, comfy bed, cozy atmosphere
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
684 reviews
Price from
$26.06
1 night, 2 adults
Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR, hotel in 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.

Easy check in, (cash Lk) comfortable clean beds, Marrian was extra helpful in offering to park our car and providing extra blankets, (cool in March) everything worked perfect including wifi. Thankyou!!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
155 reviews
Price from
$36.48
1 night, 2 adults
B Vishe Guest House, hotel in Gjirokastër

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

Very comfortable and spacious room. New and updated furnishings and bedding. Bathroom was newly updated and had good hot water, even early in the morning. Parking was easy and close. Check-in was easy. My Room had a nice balcony. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
183 reviews
Price from
$31.27
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Xarba, hotel in 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.

Gani is an incredible host and really makes you feel at home! I visited mid September and had the whole guesthouse to myself. And breakfast was quite the spread!
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$41.69
1 night, 2 adults
Saranda Boutique Hostel, hotel in Gjirokastër

Located in Sarandë, Saranda Boutique Hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

It was one of the most cleanest hostel I have stayed. Super comfortable, you also have curtains on your bed which gives more privacy. Impeccable towels and sheets. It has a balcony to enjoy the sunset or your breakfast if you want with a fantastic view. They were very attentive all the time, very nice people! I would definitely come back and recommend it. Super close to the town and you have a supermarket/coffe bar, restaurant next door. If you walk at night alone could be a bit scary as it's at the top of the hill and there's not much lighting if you're walking through the shortcout, but it was safe.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
237 reviews
Price from
$91.72
1 night, 2 adults
Central Boutique Hostel, hotel in 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 and 0.4 miles from La Petite Beach.

The person at the reception was friendly, the facilities were great, even a hairdryer
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
816 reviews
Price from
$32.83
1 night, 2 adults
Villa Mehmeti, hotel in Gjirokastër

Located in Sarandë, 1.1 miles from Saranda City Beach, Villa Mehmeti provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
108 reviews
Price from
$28.31
1 night, 2 adults
Trigona Hostel, hotel in Gjirokastër

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Trigona Hostel is located in Gjirokastër, 27 miles from Zaravina Lake. The property provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Very nice hostel, clean and well decorated. Nice roof terrace. A bit of a walk to the bazaar each time.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
539 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 941 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.
    Lucy
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 941 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!
    Petra
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 941 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!
    Emily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $31.27
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 39 reviews
    "Grand Park Hotel exceeded my expectations in every way possible. From the moment I stepped into the lobby, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable. The room was spacious and impeccably clean. The breakfast was very delicious and fresh. It is 30 minutes from sea, and very easily located. Overall, my stay at Grand Park Hotel was nothing short of exceptional, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quiet, tranquil, and very cheap stay!
    xheni
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 941 reviews
    It was a lovely hostel, with a real homey feel and vibe. Great location and nice hot showers
    Whelan
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 539 reviews
    Great location, cozy hostel, really nice owners. Our balcony had a nice view on the castle.
    Yvana
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 539 reviews
    Cool rooftop, funny host, smart Kitchen and top position: 7 mins from the movida! Best Hostel in My trip, and cheap!
    Eleonora
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 941 reviews
    great staff ,great location with beautiful interior ,very clean ,nice terrace garden,the best hostel i visited during my all travels
    Zoher
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 941 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
    Harry
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 941 reviews
    Probably one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Everything was perfect--location, cleanliness, friendliness. The hosts, fellow backpackers themselves, are often present chatting with guests and swapping stories. The homemade baked goods at the communal breakfast table are a great touch. If they are running the hike to the valley across from Gjirokaster, book it. It was a wonderful experience.
    Robert
    Solo traveler