Pet-friendly hotels and homes in Kolonjë

A recently renovated guest house situated in Zhulat, Zhulat Ecovillage - Guesthouse features a garden.

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Andrea

From

Czech Republic

Zhulat is a small mountain village that offers a truly authentic Albanian experience — you’ll likely be the only tourists or foreigners there. It’s hard to put into words what we experienced in the home of Fatmir and Fjona. If you’re seeking the real Albania, far from tourist resorts, this is the place for you. Here, you’ll encounter true Albanian hospitality. The house has belonged to Fatmir’s family for generations — their son is the 10th generation to live here. It’s a traditional stone house with a beautiful garden, full of history and decorated in authentic Albanian style. Each morning, Fjona prepares a rich and delicious breakfast made from local and homegrown ingredients. The garden is simply stunning — and much of what you eat comes directly from it. We were invited to a traditional Albanian dinner prepared by Fjona — homemade and full of local flavors. The next day, they even welcomed us for a delicious lunch. Staying here wasn’t just about accommodation — it was about connection, and a deep experience of real Albanian life. The place is calm and quiet, surrounded by mountains, with a refreshing river nearby. Gjirokastër is only about 30 minutes away. Fatmir and Fjona are warm, welcoming, and truly kind hosts. When we return to Albania, we will definitely come back to this place.

Camping Shtepez is a recently renovated campground in Gjirokastër, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

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Rossato

From

Brazil

Such a nice place, with beautiful views from the mountain. The sky at night was also amazing. Elton and his father were so kind and prestatives. Always aware if we were confortable and providing something if needed. One of the highlights of the trip, for sure! We played football, did a barbacue, learned from local culture. And also there is a cinema in the camping. Definitely, I will come back on my next trip to Albania.

Boasting a garden, Luigi Guest House is set in Gjirokastër. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 45 km from Zaravina lake. The guest house features family rooms.

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mathilde

From

France

Very good communication. Nice view. The owner let us access the kitchen to make tea in the morning that was very nice.

Located in Gjirokastër, 43 km from Zaravina lake, City Street Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

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Silvana

From

United States

Excellent hotel with great location. It is very clean and comfortable. I like the traditional decorative details and the wood work. It offers a true immersive experience into the Albanian culture. The staff is very welcoming and ready to answer any questions you have.

Set in Gjirokastër and only 44 km from Zaravina lake, 1800's offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has city views.

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Liu

From

Netherlands

This villa is amazing! It’s next door to a few historic houses that have turned into musea. Actually this villa used to be a museum too but the owners decided to turn it into a place where you don’t only visit a historic house but you also get a chance to truly experience it! The rooms are big, bright and clean. Some of the furniture are from the 1800’s , it was very special to see it. There are old family photos on the wall too so the whole building has a rich history! It is also said that the prince of the Albanian kingdom in the 1800’s used to stay here. The location is perfect, it’s a 3 minute walk to the bazar in the old center and the villa is located on the middle of the hill. So not uphill or downhill but right in the middle! There is a garden full of turtles next door and the owner made amazing breakfast for us with products from her own organic garden. It was a truly special experience.

Situated in Gjirokastër, 43 km from Zaravina lake, Isaraj Guest House provides accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden.

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Joel

From

Australia

I loved that the hosts were so attentive to our needs and went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Although we could not speak a common language, we used Google translate to communicate and have long conversations. The breakfast (paid extra) was a huge spread and generously put together . The host constantly checked in with us to see if we needed anything. It felt more like home than a guest house. I will be recommending Isaraj Guest House to my friends and other fellow travellers.

Hotel Uji Ftohte Tepelene features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Tepelenë. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

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Corinna

From

Germany

Really a great hotel! It is extremely modern, everything is very clean and stylishly furnished in a minimalist style. The view in the restaurant (where you also have breakfast) of the valley with the river is simply breathtaking, I enjoyed the view every time I sat there! We had the second cheapest room category but were still absolutely satisfied, I especially liked the bathroom with the rain shower. Beds also very comfortable and big! The restaurant (where you can also eat as a non-hotel guest) is also very good, I found especially the fries delicious, they were more like potato wedges and totally crispy and well seasoned! The best thing is of course the access to the river from the hotel: The water is so clear and totally pleasant (we were there in mid-June, when it was the perfect temperature), there are small rocks you can jump from and lots of sun loungers with parasols I would come here again at any time and next time I would plan a few more days!

Featuring mountain views and a garden, FarmHouse Qeparo provides accommodation ideally set in Qeparo, within a short distance of Qeparo Beach.

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Ros

From

Australia

Peaceful location looking out over olive trees across the water to Corfu away from the busyness of riviera towns. Generous breakfast home cooked by the kind host full of traditional local flavour. We walked from the farm house into both lower queparo and up the track to upper queparo for a delicious dinner. Our hosts called the upper village to check we made it safely! Great spot for a family.

Boasting a garden and views of mountain, "Villa 70" Guesthouse is a recently renovated guest house situated in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake.

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Sarah

From

New Zealand

The location of the place was fantastic with only a short if not hilly walk to the tourist area. The room was beautiful and breakfast was great with so much amazing food and coffee. The hosts were so lovely and so helpful with everything including a WhatsApp on arrival to tell us the best restaurants and things to see in the area.

Argjiro Traditional has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Gjirokastër. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

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steven

From

United Kingdom

Property is above a very good pub that serves excellent beer and good food