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Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel

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.

M
Munir
From
Pakistan
I stayed at a wonderful family-run guesthouse in the heart of Gjirokastra's old center. The house was spotless, and the beds were super comfortable. There were cozy sitting areas both inside and outside, perfect for socializing. Lockers were provided for secure luggage storage. The hosts were locals who offered valuable insights and advice, helping us plan our trip - they even gave me great tips on visiting the Blue Eye and heading to Sarandë.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 684 reviews
Price from
$141
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Xarba

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.

A
Andrew
From
Canada
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 out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
$47
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR

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.

W
Winnie
From
Hong Kong
Very clean and tidy. Comfortable bed. Excellent location right at the heart of Gjirokaster! Bathroom is spacious. And the owner Marian is the best, offering the best help with everything 😌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
$47
1 night, 2 adults

Vega 43 Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Located in Sarandë, Vega 43 Hostel offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Saranda City Beach and provides facilities like a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

G
Georgina
From
Canada
Great location, two streets back from beach, gorgeous modern facilities, and nice chill out areas
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
$35.95
1 night, 2 adults

Saranda Boutique Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Saranda Boutique Hostel is located in Sarandë, a 9-minute walk from Saranda City Beach, and has free WiFi. The property provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

A
Aleksandar
From
North Macedonia
It's a new hostel, so all the things you need are there. There is a market, a cafe nearby. The panoramic view from the entrance hall and kitchen with the social area is beautiful. In there, they play some nice nature sounds like music, that gives the hostel a special and quiet flare. The kitchen has all necessary things for cooking plus free filtered water warm and cold. The rooms are spacious, panoramic, overlooking the street or the city. The beds are comfy and there are enough bathrooms to accommodate everyone. The owners are nice people, and are there to help you about anything you need with a smile.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Price from
$51.70
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Mehmeti

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Located in Sarandë, 1.2 miles from Maestral Beach, Villa Mehmeti provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

N
Nic Pieptu
From
Romania
Everything. Best service / money value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
$29.96
1 night, 2 adults

Lazy Roo Hostel Saranda

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Lazy Roo Hostel Saranda features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Sarandë. The property provides a shared kitchen, an ATM and currency exchange for guests.

E
Eliud Abdiel
From
Mexico
The terrace and general the common areas, that you are always meeting new people, and the staff is very gentle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
$47
1 night, 2 adults

B Vishe Guest House

Gjirokastër

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

S
Steven
From
United States
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 out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

Stone City Hostel

Gjirokastër

Stone City Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The property has a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

M
Mégane
From
France
This is the BEST hostel ! If you look to one hostel in Gjirokaster it’s the one ! From the moment you arrive till the moment you leave, you feel welcomed ! The employees and volunteers are all very nice and help whenever we needed ! The hostel has a really cool vibe ! We had a walking tour by the owner and it was very interesting with a lot of informations ! The breakfast is the best you can have ! It has everything ! I loved it !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews

Hostel The Old Gate

Gjirokastër

Located in Gjirokastër, 28 miles from Zaravina Lake, Hostel The Old Gate has accommodations with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is available.

J
Joe
From
Costa Rica
The owner is incredibly nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
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  • Avg. price/night: $64.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 823 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.
    Guest review by
    Lucy
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 823 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!
    Guest review by
    Petra
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $64.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 823 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!
    Guest review by
    Emily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $64.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews
    It was a lovely hostel, with a real homey feel and vibe. Great location and nice hot showers
    Guest review by
    Whelan
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $11.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
    Great location, cozy hostel, really nice owners. Our balcony had a nice view on the castle.
    Guest review by
    Yvana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $11.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
    Cool rooftop, funny host, smart Kitchen and top position: 7 mins from the movida! Best Hostel in My trip, and cheap!
    Guest review by
    Eleonora
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews
    great staff ,great location with beautiful interior ,very clean ,nice terrace garden,the best hostel i visited during my all travels
    Guest review by
    Zoher
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 823 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
    Guest review by
    Harry
    Solo traveler