Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel in Gjirokastër offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and free off-site parking. The property is pet-friendly and highly rated for its terrace and castles. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and juice. Breakfast includes continental and vegetarian options with cheese and fresh pastries. Local Attractions: Zaravina lake is 44 km away, offering scenic views. The hostel is also close to castles and landmarks, providing ample opportunities for exploration.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Karolina
Sweden Sweden
“I loved the view of the terrace and very kind people working in the hostel. Perfect if you need to do remote work, relax and enjoy town vibes. Room 2 and 3 have fantastic view from the balcony too!”
Joost
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very good location, smack in the middle of the historical centre; fantastic view on the valley and the castle; comfortable beds and very nice hosts; nice terrace to enjoythe view, some drinks or have breakfast”
Migena
Albania Albania
“Dhoma ku qendruam ishte shume afer me qendren , e mobiluar teper kendeshem si shtepite karakteristike Gjirokastrite dhe me te gjitha paisjet e nevojshme ; pronaret ishin shume mikeprites dhe teper ndihmues ne gjithecka . Eksperience shume e...”
Helen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Friends' hostel is awesome. Great location with an incredible view from both the upstairs and downstairs terrace. The beds and pillows were incredibly comfortable. Our hosts (including the little hostel dog, Louis) were very welcoming. They...”
Kerrin
Australia Australia
“Great hostel in a good location. It's uphill- but everywhere in the old town is uphill. Their location is particularly good as it's only another 10 minute walk to the castle. They have a few terraces with outstanding views & great places to hang...”
Melina
Albania Albania
“I had a wonderful stay at Friend’s Guesthouse & Hostel in Gjirokastra. The owner was very welcoming. The place was clean, quiet, and comfortable, perfect for relaxing after exploring the city. Breakfast was good especially their homemade pite,...”
Eleanor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful balcony and rooftop views, bunk beds had curtains, good shower. The staff were so lovely when I had food poisoning, they gave me free bread as I couldn’t stomach a full breakfast and then took me to the pharmacy to get medications! Felt...”
Madison
Australia Australia
“beautiful view from the balcony that I wasn’t expecting !! everything is also clean and comfortable”
Vanessa
Chile Chile
“The place is super clean and cozy, the beds comfortable and the personnel are super nice, also the breakfast is freshly handmade and delicious.”
Overtherainbow
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friends is a delightful family-run hostel, located nest to the vibrant heart of Gjirokaster with terrace that looks up to the castle, located on the hill and within easy reach for visiting; a superb view.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
FRIEND'S
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:30 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.