Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel
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. All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer city views. Guest rooms at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel include air conditioning and a closet. 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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Most popular amenities
- 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
Erin
United States of America“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 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.”
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
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- City view
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- High chair
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Kitchenette
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- 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
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Game console - PS3
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- 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
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- 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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Guests staying at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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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.
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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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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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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
