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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.

L
Lauren
From
Australia
Great location in relation to the old town, easy ten minute walk. Room and bathroom were clean and spacious. Wifi and aircon worked well. One of four rooms in this guesthouse. Great communication by host - follow booking.com directions, not google maps.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$35.27
1 night, 2 adults
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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 44 km of Zaravina lake.

R
Raquel
From
Spain
This place is amazing. Super friendly hosts! We could park there just opposite the hostel. There are two terraces with the best view in Gjirokastra! The room was clean and spacious, the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was delicious! WiFi worked well. There is a shared kitchen with everything you need to cook, and two fridges for guests use.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 683 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$41.15
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Alexia
From
Romania
The best hostel I stayed in. People working there and the volunteers are very nice and helpful. The cozy living room is such a good place to meet other people. I cannot recommend this place enough
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$47.03
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Steffen Frederik
From
Germany
The owner is the nicest guy ever. He picked me up with his car from the other side of the city when there was a thunderstorm, he made me tea and told me about all the things I needed to see in Gjirokastra. He let me use his washing machine too. Overall an inexpensive but great experience. Just be aware that it's up the hill.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$28.22
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

W
Wai Chung
From
Hong Kong
amazing breakfast amazing host, and really beautiful view from the terrace
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$35.27
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

V
Violaine
From
China
Very cosy and nice! Very nice host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$47.03
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

w
ward
From
Belgium
Really good, amazing view and perfect room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$25.87
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Malik A
From
Saudi Arabia
Amazing price location and value
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,059 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$33.86
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Solomon
From
United States
The Albanian famous of there hospitality but Julia & his brother took it to another level
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$35.98
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

E
Erki
From
Estonia
Brand new hostel. Great staff, clean, and great views to Sarande. AC keeped us nice and cool during the night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
US$32.92
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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  • Stone City Hostel

    Hostel in Gjirokastër
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 838 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

  • Stone City Hostel

    Hostel in Gjirokastër
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 838 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

  • Stone City Hostel

    Hostel in Gjirokastër
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 838 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

  • Stone City Hostel

    Hostel in Gjirokastër
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 838 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

  • Trigona Guest House & Hostel

    Hostel in Gjirokastër
    Avg. price/night: US$35.27
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
    Great location, cozy hostel, really nice owners. Our balcony had a nice view on the castle.
    Guest review by
    Yvana
    Young couple

  • Trigona Guest House & Hostel

    Hostel in Gjirokastër
    Avg. price/night: US$35.27
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 541 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

  • Stone City Hostel

    Hostel in Gjirokastër
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 838 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

  • Stone City Hostel

    Hostel in Gjirokastër
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 838 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