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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, 235 reviews
Price from
$35.23
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 27 miles of Zaravina Lake.

E
Erin
From
United States
The beds were super comfortable and had curtains on each bunk. My clothes got wet from the rain and the owners let me dry them by the fire place in the front desk area. Also, the owner parked my car for me which was super nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 688 reviews
Price from
$32.88
1 night, 2 adults

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.

L
Lidia
From
Bulgaria
Cozy atmosphere, easy to socialize as a solo traveller, the staff is quite friendly - kudos to Marko and Irek! Great location in the heart of the old town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 834 reviews
Price from
$64.59
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
$29.36
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.

P
Peter
From
United States
This is more like staying in someone’s home than a typical hostel. The hosts are incredibly hospitable, thoughtful, helpful — and generous. They are what makes this place so special. The breakfasts are fabulous, and in addition to the traditional welcome beverage they fed me a wonderful lunch one day washed down with raki. You can also do laundry free of charge. The location is fine, but be warned that it is about a 15 minute walk to the tourist area. No problem at all for any healthy person, but it may not be the best for someone with limited mobility. On the plus side, that means it’s much quieter; it’s also a short walk from the bus station, but the last part is very steep. Again, no problem for me but it could be for someone else. Communication is a bit challenging but we managed; I will stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
$35.23
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.

M
Milka
From
Australia
Central location in old town in a street with many shops, cafes and restaurants. Spacious immaculate room within a short walking distance from the castle.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
$46.97
1 night, 2 adults

Trigona Guest House & Hostel

Gjirokastër

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Trigona Guest House & Hostel is located in Gjirokastër, 27 miles from Zaravina Lake.

O
Olia
From
Ukraine
it is a small cozy accommodation consisting of one hostel room and two private rooms. we enjoyed first few nights here so much that we extended out stay for another week or so. it did feel homey, with lot of common space and completely functional and clean pleasant kitchen (oil etc not available). the place is very clean too, the owners and cleaning lady were very friendly and responsive. + if u decide to cook, there are few shops just few meters from the hostel, that was really cool. * actually your stay will depends on other guests and their behaviour, because it is small place. but when we were there, we didnt feel like it has very sociliazing vibe, but more of a silent vibe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
Price from
$35.23
1 night, 2 adults

Central Boutique Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Featuring a bar, Central Boutique Hostel is located in Sarandë in the Qarku i Vlorës region, a 4-minute walk from Saranda City Beach.

R
Robbie Bell
From
New Zealand
Brand new hostel with good facilities. I really liked the location and the breakfast. Staff were really friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,069 reviews
Price from
$31.71
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.

C
Christian
From
United States
Rooms are clean and bed is very comfortable. And probably the best hostel shower facilities I’ve ever had! Can say enough good things about the place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
$35.94
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.

L
Lou
From
United Kingdom
Great spacious hostel. Very clean . Host did everything to accommodate. Washing machine free on site. Great Wi-Fi .. would recommend . Fantastic view of Saranda bay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Price from
$51.67
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: $64.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 834 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: $64.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 834 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: $64.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 834 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: $64.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 834 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: $35.23
    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: $35.23
    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: $64.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 834 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: $64.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 834 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