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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.

E
Elliott
From
Hong Kong
Run by such a nice family, you can tell they care about providing a good experience for guests, it's not just a business to them. Generous people who will make you feel welcome. I ended up staying an extra night than planned. The hostel is well located and has stunning views from the terrace areas on both floors. Highly recommended! Also helpful is that they will accept payment by credit card, not so common around Albania as of mid-2023.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 666 reviews
Price from
US$138.56
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.

M
Matviienko
From
Ukraine
Amazing and cosy place, friendly and helpful hosts, delicious and big breakfast, very clean, very quite place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
US$46.19
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
Alexander
From
Belarus
VAL-MAR Guesthouse is located just in the center of Girocastro town-market. It is the biggest advantage - in the late night or in the early morning you can breath the air of the ancient town. Silver rock roof tiles , wallstones and black and white cobblestones pavements are worth to see, to walk on and even to touch... Parking place you will find like we did. Don't worry, the owner will help you. Great thanks to Rejan, mega clever boy, son of the owner, who assist us in all deals and solve all the questions we had. Hi, guy! You are the superman! Train your English)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$57.73
1 night, 2 adults

Lazy Roo Hostel Saranda

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Lazy Roo Hostel Saranda features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Sarandë. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, an ATM and currency exchange for guests.

M
Mohamed
From
Germany
Lazy Roo Hostel was the highlight of my stay in Sarandë. Bajo, the owner, is incredibly friendly and considerate, always making sure guests feel at home. The hostel is spotless, has the best location (less than 10 mins to the beach), and offers a delicious free breakfast. The rooftop is offers an amazing view to the city beach and is perfect for sunsets, drinks, and meeting travelers from all over the world. Highly recommended to anyone willing to socialize 🙂
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$46.19
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.

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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$35.33
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.

H
Hava Lisboa
From
Portugal
A great place to stay in Sarandë! The owner Vera was very helpful, giving me information about the bus schedule and also helped me arrange a taxi to go to the castle. Her young sons are also very helpful, speak excellent English for their age and are also very precise in giving information. The hostel has an amazing view, a place to wash and dry your clothes, the kitchen is well-equipped, there's drinking water there. Comfortable beds and lockers in the rooms. Plenty of common space to relax. Definitely recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
US$50.80
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Mehmeti

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Located in Sarandë, 1.9 km from Maestral Beach, Villa Mehmeti provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
ANTONIOS
From
Greece
The owners are very nice people. The rooms are clean and the whole structure well maintained. The most important for us was the private parking. If you travel on motorcycle, stop searching and choose Villa Mehmeti!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
US$29.44
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Chui Hong
From
Brunei Darussalam
Clean and comfortable room. Helpful owners Complimentary mineral water so I don't have carry it all the way from market
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

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
Armando G.
From
Albania
The stay at Hostel The Old Gate was amazing! The moment I arrived, the host (Taulant) greeted me with so much kindness and made me feel instantly at home. My room was spotless and cozy, with a balcony that opened to the most breathtaking mountain views, I could have sat there for hours. Breakfast was simple and delicious with homemade honey made by the owner, the perfect energy boost before wandering through the streets of Gjirokastër’s Old Bazaar as well as the Ali Pasha Bridge (aquaduct), both sites are located not far from the hostel. I loved relaxing on the terrace in the evening, surrounded by the peaceful garden, the host offered some homemade rakia and gave some nice suggestions for visiting in Gjirokaster and other places in southern Albania. Everything about this place felt authentic and welcoming. Without a doubt, I’d come back here again, it’s one of those rare places that makes traveling feel special.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

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.

M
Matyas
From
Czech Republic
Great locatin, amazing view on the terrace, wonderful staff, clean shared bathrooms. Best hostel ive ever been to
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Avg. price/night: US$23.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 528 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$23.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 528 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