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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 27 miles of Zaravina Lake.

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Cindy Lou
From
Canada
I loved everything about this Hostel. Beautiful Albanian family, homemade wine, great location, cozy , clean, great showers. Perfect stay. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews
Price from
$139.90
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.

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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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
$46.63
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.

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Malaika
From
Myanmar
Loved staying here! They have the cutest rooms and the location is perfect. Bathrooms are also really nice and clean. Boss and staff (Caroline) are soo friendly and always trying to help. They also found a bed for me when I wanted to extend my stay, even though on booking it said they were fully booked. Since they just opened recently, they might add a common area, which would be a nice addition. Would always come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
$46.63
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.

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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, 148 reviews
Price from
$35.68
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.

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Aleksandar
From
North Macedonia
It's a new hostel, so all the things you need are there. There is a market, a cafe nearby. The panoramic view from the entrance hall and kitchen with the social area is beautiful. In there, they play some nice nature sounds like music, that gives the hostel a special and quiet flare. The kitchen has all necessary things for cooking plus free filtered water warm and cold. The rooms are spacious, panoramic, overlooking the street or the city. The beds are comfy and there are enough bathrooms to accommodate everyone. The owners are nice people, and are there to help you about anything you need with a smile.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
$51.30
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Mehmeti

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Located in Sarandë, 1.2 miles from Maestral Beach, Villa Mehmeti provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Aqib
From
United Kingdom
Private parking, Kitchenette for the room. Friendly landlady who was present when we checked in. Would definitely recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
$29.73
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 property provides a shared kitchen, an ATM and currency exchange for guests.

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Ronni
From
Israel
Such good people and vibe! Big space, good for nomad travelers. The volunteers were amazing and Bio the owner was very helpful with the travel planning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
$46.63
1 night, 2 adults

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.

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Maka90
From
Germany
Perfect place to stay. Really close to the center, nice view and parking available. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

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.

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Saara
From
Sweden
Super cozy hostel! The triple room was beautiful and spacious and the hostel in general had lovely spaces and a really nice vibe. The staff was really nice and helpful, they provided us with great tips for what to do in the city as well as breakfast to go on our last morning when we had to leave early.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews

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.

J
Joe
From
Costa Rica
The owner is incredibly nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 802 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 802 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 802 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews
It was a lovely hostel, with a real homey feel and vibe. Great location and nice hot showers
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Whelan
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $25.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews
Great location, cozy hostel, really nice owners. Our balcony had a nice view on the castle.
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Yvana
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $25.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 532 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 802 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 802 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