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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.

A
Agnieszka
From
Poland
Great location, very friendly and helpful hosts. I enjoyed the stay a lot. Especially a lovely vew from our room at the castle.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews
Price from
US$140.12
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.

Z
Zsuzsanna
From
Austria
They are an incredibly nice and hospitable family! They treated me like a daughter or family member. If you want to experience Albanian hospitality and generosity, you should stay here. The owners are so kind; they even took me to the doctor when I fell in the bazaar. They are also great cooks, and I was lucky enough to be included in a family barbecue. If you want to experience true Albanian hospitality, choose this guesthouse. The room is also very quiet, and there is a lovely garden too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$46.71
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.

L
Luca
From
Australia
Perfect location! When you step outside you are surrounded by little shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. The streets are beautiful. Bed was comfortable, and the bathroom facilities were very modern and clean. Probably best shower I’ve had in my 4 months travelling Europe and the Balkins. The owners/family are all lovely and accomodating. If you’re a solo traveller looking for a really social atmosphere then this may not be for you however it was perfect for me as I was looking for a relaxing place close to everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$46.71
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.

E
Elisabeth
From
Norway
Fantastic place! Really clean most important , amazing people , close to everything. Easy access. I recommend it for sure! 100%
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$35.73
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.

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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
US$51.38
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.

R
Rigon
From
Kosovo
Rooms were very clean and also bathroom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$29.78
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.

B
Benninghaus
From
Slovakia
Really nice and simple place for my solo travelling. Nice hostel manager, great rooftop place ;) can only recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Price from
US$46.71
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.

M
Martina
From
Slovakia
Room was clean and balcony had a beautiful view to the valley. Bathroom was very nice. The host was helpful and provided us water.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews

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.

E
Emilio Moretti
From
Italy
Just wow, usually I tend to give quick reviews but this one will be long because they deserve it, and keep in mind I've been working for months for a highly voted hostel in Malta. The place has been renovated, the common areas are welcoming (inside and outside), social activities are planned up ahead and nice, breakfast is super and a nice guy keeps giving you eggs and adding food to the table, everything is spotless clean and gets clean multiple times per day (toilets and showers too), laundry machine and dryer are brand new, plenty of sockets in the bunk bed, plus a shelf for phone etc, everything, I mean everything makes you feel at home and ease you in the backpacking vibes (that I missed so much). If you are going to visit Gjirokaster missing this hostel is definitely a mistake
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 809 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.

D
Damian
From
Poland
The host is the nicest guy that I've met in whole Albania. He cares a lot about the place and visitors - after long and exhausting hike he even shared his dinner with me. I really enjoyed my stay there :)) Rooms was clean and spacious - I like that beds are single and there is only 3 of them, it's just more comfy and cameral.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 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 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 809 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 809 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, 809 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, 809 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$25.69
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 538 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$25.69
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 538 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 809 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 809 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