Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel
Rruga Alqi Kondi, 6000 Gjirokastër, Albania – Excellent location – show map
Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel
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. The property provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hostel, the rooms include a closet. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer city views. At Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel each room comes with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Thomas
United States of America“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 of America“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...”
Arnar
Iceland“Cozy common areas and rooftop with views. Very close to the old town as well”
Michal
Czech Republic“Great hostel in hearth of the city. Paid breakfast was fine. Beds comfy, staff perfect, bathroom not good. Overall it was a good stay for the price.”- Christophe
France“The gest house is well located and in less than 5 minutes we can reach the old town. The staff is very helpful and nice. It's ok to park the car, no stress the owner will help and find a solution for all the guest. The room is clean and nice view...” - Emma
Canada“The terraces had a great view and were nice to sit out on. The staff were friendly and the room was comfortable. Good night's rest. It isn't very social but a good place to sleep and a great value.” 
Robert
North Macedonia“Location in Old Town; beautiful views of castle and valley; comfortable mattress; bed with curtain, shelf, reading light and power outlet; lockers provided; pleasant atmosphere; rooftop and shaded lower deck; delicious optional breakfast;...”- Susan
Ireland“Lovely family run guest house, thank you so much for your kind hospitality 💕” 
Alnderim
Albania“A nice view of the Castle. Hostel is owned by a local family and they are very friendly.”
Cindy Canada“I loved everything about this Hostel. Beautiful Albanian family, homemade wine, great location, cozy , clean, great showers. Perfect stay. Thank you”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you guys accept card?
yes we have POS equipment here,Answered on 17 January 2023hi do you organise tours such as cooking classes? and what days?
hello we will start with the tours and cooking classes by next seasonAnswered on 24 December 2023Are sheets and towels included?
Yes, the sheets and the towels are included in the room price. Also guests, when they stay longer can change them with no o fee. T..Answered on 20 July 2021Is there a place to park the car nearby ?
Yes, there is place nearby the hostel where to parkAnswered on 10 June 2022Is it quiet at night?
Our property is in the old characteristic part of the town. There is no traffic on the roads, so this makes everything looking quite. Also the guest..Answered on 20 July 2021Hi Ivica apologies I had the room key in my pocket when I left. I’m in Himare now and can mail it to you. please send me your postal address. Frank
Thank you FrankAnswered on 18 May 2023- Still looking?
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- FRIEND'S
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
Amenities of Friends' Guesthouse & HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- City view
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- High chair
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Kitchenette
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Game console - PS3
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Greek
- English
- Italian
House rulesFriends' Guesthouse & Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-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
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The prices at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Evening entertainment
- Bike tours
- Movie nights
- Bicycle rental
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
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Check-in at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel is from 11:30 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- FRIEND'S
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Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel is 500 feet from the center of Gjirokastër. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
