Set in Gjirokastër, 45 km from Zaravina lake, Guesthouse Mele features accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. At the bed and breakfast, all units have a desk. Units come with a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast specialises in a continental and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests may eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and high tea. Guests at Guesthouse Mele will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gjirokastër, like cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Gjirokastër

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Grace
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful views, such a beautiful family running the property and really clean property with great shower! Thank you for having us! :)
  • Karababa
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It is a very cute and nice family guesthouse. The owner Edmond was very kind and helpful in all aspects. Breakfast was very nice. The room wasnt very big but it was enough for two and it was very clean. Overall it was a good experience that I'd...
  • Lukas
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Beautiful view, delicious breakfast and very kind and welcoming guest :-)
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Gorgeous views from the balcony outside our room . Excellent breakfast in a magic setting probably the best breakfast we have had on our entire 2 mth trip . Host was very helpful
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms are spotless comfortable and charming The location quiet but close to all main attractions and so very relaxing Edmond and his family are just the best hosts ever and welcome you as a family member and make you feel instantly at home...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the building and the traditional character of our ensuite room. The views are amazing, both from our terrace and the shared terrace where you have breakfast. Edmond was friendly and welcoming. We loved the location. In no time we were...
  • F
    Fardau
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had a great stay at Guesthouse Mele! The host was super nice, he even helped us driving up the right way to the guesthouse when we were lost. The room was very comfortable with a beautiful view and the breakfast delicious! We would definetely...
  • Lin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great location, close to the bazaar and restaurants but also very quiet at night. It requires a bit walking uphill but it wasn't a problem for us. Lovely breakfast with great variety of food. The view from both the room balcony and the outdoor...
  • Peter
    Belgium Belgium
    What a top couple ! They were receiving us with 100% motivation & kindness! Nice place and nice atmosphere. Try Edmond’s Raki😜
  • Theresa-sophie
    Austria Austria
    Amazing view and great location with very nice rooms. The host was very friendly and the breakfast really good.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by edmond

Company review score: 9.9Based on 1,009 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Edmond and his family are originally from Gjirokaster. He opened the guesthouse in 2017, after travelling through Europe for several years. He can help you in Albanian, English, Greek and Italian. He has worked as a cook and together with his wife and mother prepares local food. You can enjoy nice traditional meals at the property with a panoramic view on the castle and mountains. Beside hosting, he also offers private guided tours in Albania. Drop-off and pick-up from the airport available.

Languages spoken

Greek,English,Italian,Albanian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Guesthouse Mele
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Tumble dryer

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
Basic free WiFi 14 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Languages spoken

    • Greek
    • English
    • Italian
    • Albanian

    House rules
    Guesthouse Mele takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Guesthouse Mele in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Guesthouse Mele

    • The prices at Guesthouse Mele may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Guesthouse Mele include:

      • Double
    • Guesthouse Mele has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Check-in at Guesthouse Mele is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guesthouse Mele offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Horse riding
      • Walking tours
      • Happy hour
      • Bike tours
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Tour or class about local culture
    • Guesthouse Mele is 450 yards from the centre of Gjirokastër. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Guesthouse Mele can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Halal