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A Hidden Gem in the Albanian Alps – Unforgettable Experience! If you're looking for breathtaking nature, warm hospitality, and a true escape from the noise of city life—Valbona is the place to be. We spent a few nights here and were completely enchanted by the peaceful mountain landscapes, crystal-clear rivers, and the genuine kindness of the local families. The traditional guesthouses are cozy and welcoming, many run by locals who treat you like part of the family. Homemade meals, especially the fresh Albanian burek was a real highlight! There’s so much to do—from hiking to the Theth Pass, to simply enjoying a coffee by the fireplace in the cool mountain air. It’s an ideal spot for nature lovers, couples, and families looking for something authentic and off-the-beaten-path. Don’t miss Valbona if you’re planning a trip to Albania. It’s peaceful, magical, and truly unforgettable.

This was a beautiful stay! I felt comfortable and safe as a female solo traveler and the breakfast and dinner were delicious and homemade! I would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone hiking the mountains!

Our hosts were super welcoming. They looked after us well and sorted out transport to take us to the Valbona trailhead. Food (breakfast and dinner)was exceptional. Plenty of it, home cooked and locally grown. The guest house is closer to the trailhead than most others in the village. Altogether we stayed here 4 nights and we loved it.

Valbonë is a picturesque little village built along the road in an alpine valley. When we stayed there (early June) it was serene and way less tourist-packed than Theth. The views to the surrounding peaks are superb. On the downsides, you could see that there's heavy tourist accommodation development taking place and huge hotels are being built, so it's on a verge of becoming a tourist trap and losing its charm. Staying there in the peak season may be far from relaxing. And don't rush it, stay here for 1-2 days and explore the trails. Don't miss the water mill on the edge of the village, and do the easy 8km one-day trail (see my pictures).

It is a wonderful location, worth exploring. There are so many things to do. The only drawback is the long journey to go there from the Tirana, the capital of Albania. I would recommend travelling through Kosovo as there are many places for stopover on the way to Valbona, including Prizren, Gjakova and Decan. Definitely going back.

Beautiful nature, lots of hiking trails. The only problem we faced during staying in this area was food quality. Unfortunately, we got food poisoning from one of the restaurants and it seems to be a know problem. So either check the most recent reviews before eating out or bring your own food.