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B Vishe Guest House

Gjirokastër

Situated in Gjirokastër, 43 km from Zaravina lake, B Vishe Guest House features accommodation with a garden and free private parking.

J
Joanna
From
Poland
Really cozy and comfortable room, with a balcony and an amazing view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Price from
US$35.08
1 night, 2 adults

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 44 km of Zaravina lake.

V
Viktoriia
From
Greece
Very friendly people and cute dog 🤗
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews
Price from
US$32.74
1 night, 2 adults

Stone City Hostel

Gjirokastër

Stone City Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

K
Katerina
From
Greece
very clean, cozy, location very central, delicious breakfast, nice people, comfortable beds, thry do provide towel for free. the free walking your 100% worthy. thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 825 reviews
Price from
US$64.31
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel The Old Gate

Gjirokastër

Set in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake, Hostel The Old Gate offers accommodation with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is offered.

A
Antoine
From
France
The host is really nice, always ready to help you at any time and very friendly. Even if the road to go at the place is steep, the effort is worth it, you have one of the best views of the city. It's also a good place to meet other travelers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$29.23
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Xarba

Gjirokastër

Hostel Xarba has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

B
Błażej
From
Poland
we spent a few days in Albania and it was definitely the best accommodation. Mateo and his family are wonderful people. The breakfast was delicious, the location was quite good, quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend this accommodation, the rooms were clean, it was quiet and peaceful. we will come back for sure. Before arriving, it is worth contacting and stopping the car before the hill.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
US$35.08
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR

Gjirokastër

Set in Gjirokastër, 45 km from Zaravina lake, Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR offers air-conditioned accommodation and a bar. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

a
arshanie
From
United States
Marian and his wife Bona were so kind and welcoming. Marian even picked me up and dropped me off at the bus station during my stay. The hostel is so clean; both the bathrooms and rooms. The bed was super soft and comfortable. It’s located right in the center of the city. There was not a kitchen when I stayed but Marian said he is working on the kitchen and it will be available soon. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$46.77
1 night, 2 adults

Trigona Guest House & Hostel

Gjirokastër

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Trigona Guest House & Hostel is set in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake.

S
Sean Maguire
From
Ireland
Trigona was a great place to stay. The rooms were very clean and comfortable with access to the roof terrace via an easily managed window - it's an old building so this is understandable. The washroom is spotlessly clear and the shower units are quite spacious. I would highly recommend staying at the Trigona.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
Price from
US$35.08
1 night, 2 adults

Central Boutique Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Situated in Sarandë and within 300 metres of Saranda City Beach, Central Boutique Hostel has a bar, rooms, and free WiFi.

K
Katarzyna
From
Sweden
Best hostel ! Place is super fresh, comfy beds, modern kitchen, fast wifi, curtains and outlet by each bed and towels! Even breakfast included in the price! Place is totally new renovated and has just been open for couple of days and is very central! Less than 5 min yo public beach of Saranda The owners go out of their way to make the experience best possible and help you to assist with anything you may need!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,076 reviews
Price from
US$31.57
1 night, 2 adults

Vega 43 Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Located in Sarandë, Vega 43 Hostel offers beachfront accommodation 100 metres from Saranda City Beach and provides various facilities, such as a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

G
Gaia
From
Italy
One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in! The common area is beautiful and perfect for meeting and making friends with other guests, perhaps over a local beer, sold at a great price at reception! The attention to detail is immediately striking: comfortable beds with privacy curtains and individual lights for each bed. The showers are excellent and spacious, the environment is clean, and the hostel's location is excellent, just steps from the bus station and the sea. The staff was fantastic throughout my stay; July at check-in was very helpful and kind, she made me feel at home! For these reasons, I decided to extend my stay longer than I had planned! I will definitely be back soon, Faleminderit🫶
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$35.78
1 night, 2 adults

Saranda Boutique Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Set 700 metres from Saranda City Beach, Saranda Boutique Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi in Sarandë. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

R
Rebecca
From
United States
The staff is super friendly and helpful. They answered all my questions about getting around the area. Location is about a 7-10 min uphill walk from the main square. Loved my time at this hostel and would stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Price from
US$51.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$64.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 825 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$64.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 825 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: US$64.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 825 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: US$64.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 825 reviews
    It was a lovely hostel, with a real homey feel and vibe. Great location and nice hot showers
    Guest review by
    Whelan
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$35.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - 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: US$35.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$64.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 825 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$64.31
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 825 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 traveller