Where to stay in Gjirokaster

The food is good, but the problems are as if it were on the seashore, the service is bad, the waiter's behavior is bad, I don't want to visit that place!!!!!??

We stopped by by chance after looking for somewhere to eat and was pleasantly surprised. They have a kind of buffet but where they kindly ask you to see the food (especially because of the difference in languages, although they speak English) and choose what you like best. We ordered a kind of lasagna but made with delicious macaroni, rice with chicken the same, a kind of empanada but with its Albanian...

Fantastic hotel, overnight stay, we arrived in the middle of the night and were received very warmly. The breakfast is fantastic and the prices are more than acceptable.

Clean hotel and very good staff, nice and kind. I highly recommend it.

Very nice hotel, friendly staff, good and very tasty and bio food. Nice rooms, space and warm.

We had a perfect stay at Kastro Hotel in Gjirokaster. The rooms were clean, spacious and the beds very comfortable. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and the breakfast buffet offered a great choice. We really enjoyed our time in this hotel.

This is a small and quaint lodging that perfectly fits the old town atmosphere. Service was amazing from the young man that sits at the front desk who was so warm, friendly and helpful. The room was large and had all the amenities. Only problem was the AC had a strange smell blowing out when you turn it on initially but apparently no one else could smell it so maybe it was just me? We happened to be...

Located at the edge of the town within easy reach of the centre, restaurants and bars. Our room was small but comfortable. The shower was excellent. Breakfast was varied and plentiful using local produce with the option of eating in or out. The family were extremely helpful.

A lovely family run hotel just by one of the gates to the old town. But in a quiet peaceful location with its own quiet shaded courtyard. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast served outside was excellent, with eggs & selection of fruit, pastries and jam

A beautiful hotel in a great location, just below the castle. Such friendly hosts, exceptionally clean and comfortable rooms. Highly recommended.

Great hotel. Right in the heart of the town but away from any noise. The beds are super comfortable and it has a real shower with a shower door, which is bizarrely rare in Europe. I’d definitely stay here again. The only negative is that it doesn’t have the view of the mountains like other hotels. Rather, a pleasant view of a courtyard.

A charming hotel in an historic and well renovated period Ottoman era villa. The room we had was comfortable and spacious. There are level views from the balcony of the old and new towns and across the valley. It is well situated for the old bazaar quarter and castle. À highlight is the substantial breakfast available to be served on the terrace, the balcony or indoors. The staff are helpful and charming

It is situated in the hart of the old town, so almost all sites are at walking distance

Stayed family room. Roomy and clean. Feel like back to the past of Ottoman era that is decorated with. located near Old town 5 mins away. Parking place privided in the property.

Stunning hotel in the upper hillside of the town. Traditional architecture, incredible views, charming owners and support staff. Wish we could have stayed longer than 1 night!

great value for money Room was exactly like a picture. 250 years old, with many original details. Very cozy place with a fantastic view. They served tasty and home made dishes for breakfast on balcony on top, again with beautiful view. Free parking. Positive experience.

Beautiful, quaint hotel with lovely old style Albanian furnishings. Classic! We took “the best” room #3, with king-size very comfortable bed with soft linens. Spectacular long window seat with full-on view of the mountains was extraordinary to lounge in at any time of day. Had a huge private bathroom down a hall with a soaking tub and shower. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful with table service...

(went there a few month ago) The owners were super friendly and helpful. And the location was very good, close to almost everything. The owner reccomend to take a walk to the castle even though the road is steep. We're glad she told us because we found lots of gorgeous places on our walk.

Located in the new town area. Good base at Gjriokaster if one carries heavy luggage. 10 minutes walk to the bus stop outside the main road gas station. However, it requires about 30 minutes steep walk to the castle. If anyone wants to walk less, a bus for 30 lek can bring you to the old town at uphill. Owner is extremely kind and helpful. Room is clean and well equipped. Nice view of the city and...

The best value for money. The host with the warmest heart in Albania. The best place to get away but still be in the city. Comfy room. There are lots of nice restaurants around but they mostly serve chicken and also other things. Its a long walk to the castle but there are taxis around the corner if needed. The roof top of the hotel is a very cosy place to have your morning coffee or have a tee at...

What can i say for this friendly and really helpful couple? I needed a room last minute just for the night and their service and attitude was excellent. The lady speaks 3 languages and maybe more so you will definately get a great communication. The room and bathroom were so clean i felt sorry to use them :D Highly recommended.

Good service with a bit of introduction of the manager. The rooms are nice with air condition and good bathroom. A must to check is the terrace with amazing views like the castle. Priceless

The guy at the reception was super nice and helpful. Very passionate about his job. Room was perfect and location was also pretty good.

Perfect hotel!!! Very good service and a very good receptionist helping us with various important issues such as converting money to lek and for a phone card but also inside the hotel he helped us a lot !! Very clean rooms, with comfortable beds and a clean bathroom!! Sheets, towels, TV etc!! You can park the car right outside the hotel with plenty of spaces!!

Super nice, very clean, cheap!

That is a place stay if you go to Permet, Worth to visit if you want to get away from the crowds and relax. A little hotel surrounded by amazing landscape and fresh food. We found that place a very peaceful like one of those magical tiny villages with super friendly people not spoiled by globalisation. The hotel super nice and clean with amazing view over the hills and the oldest Albanian Orthodox...

The location is spectacular with gorgeous views across the mountains. The food is delicious and great value. Room was super clean. Hosts are friendly and welcoming.

A meal with no end! Authentic Albanian flavours served in a wonderful atmospheric building where the history of Albania is evident. Field to table meals with stunning wholesome flavours. Absolutely worth stop to taste and soak up the culture.

We have been to Bujtina Maria to have lunch with my family. The place was so nice and the food was extraordinary. The staff and the owners were so nice and very friendly. I highly recommended it if you want to try special and traditional food.

What a place! Amazing food, amazing views, amazing and genuine hospitality. Enjpying breakfast surrounded by nature, with golden orioles singing nearby, was a special experience. So glad I visited. The village is very pretty too,, set amongst the mountains, and the church a real treasure. Ask the kind owner, and he will get the church key for you.

This place is like a paradise! The are is super chill and wonderful. The nature is so calming. I loved that we could watch the sunset from our room. We had a delicious dinner and also breakfast. The food was fresh and local. We also tasted the local wine, it fitted perfectly to the food. I've never seen as that many stars before my life what we could see there at night. Wow! Thank you so much for...

Room vas very clean, the bed was comfortable, the owner was very simpatic. Breakfast was very good. Many people in the comments complained about the location but we liked it. Hotel was located in quiet zone but close to the tourist places like for example the castle. It is true that hotel is located in high place and that google map leads through the wrong road, through stairs that you cant drive...

Super nice location and Super nice hostess as well!

The room is so beautiful and the design is unique, one of the most beautiful rooms that I have stayed in. The shower is clean and spacious. The hosts were lovely and kind and the breakfast was served in the terrace. Highly recommended!!

Super nice small hotel with 3 rooms in the old town of Gjirokaster. Very clean, nice terasse where you get your continental breakfast. Its up on the hill, you should be in good walking condition.

Very good place to stay in Gjirokaster. Amazing hosts, amazing place and even more incredible breakfast. I only don't put 5 stars because we had a lot of troubles to find the place because google directions are not correct and we didn't get any message from the host explaining how to get there. Finally they had to come where we were and help us to get there.

Amazing little spot in the city. Nice rooms, Super clean, comfortable mattresses, lovely terrace, exceptional breakfast. Everything is TOP in this small hotel, also the the owner, who is a lovely lady. The hotel is located uphill but very close to the city centre. Re quality-price is unbeatable.

I loved the location the most. Steps to central area, close to the castle. Parking right in front of the hotel. Room was relatively clean, found long hair on the bathroom floor. I didn't like the "superior" room. I asked for a double or queen bed but I got another single bed too. No room to turn around. The single bed was the only option to use for my luggage. Dinner was too "traditional" for me...

The best guesthouse in Gjirokastër. It is 2-minute walk from the main attractions of the city, old bazaar, the castle, museums. The room was cosy axpressing the old city’s identity. The breakfast was very tasty, cooked by the host herself. We loved the pancakes with honey, and above all, we ate on the terrace with views of the old stone roofs of the houses and the castle. We felt like home with the...

Stayed here for one night with the family as part of our Balkan tour. Our tour company arranged for the hotel so not sure of the price. It is a charming family-run guest house. The rooms are a bit small with tight bathrooms but we found the hotel to be good for a one-night stay. The location is a big plus for the guest house. You can easily walk to all the major attractions including the old bazaar...

Excellent location close to restaurants and bars. Alma the host made sure that all was in order upon arrival. The room was small but being a solo traveler it did not matter. Breakfast was on the balcony and was enough to feed an army. Eggs, sausage, cucumbers, tomatoes, fruit, cheese and bread. Along with orange juice and tea. A bit noisy due to location on the street but nothing too loud. I...

Amazing spot with great view and breakfast! Parking included which is perfect! Close to castle and main street! People very nice and polite :D If i come back definitelly i ll stay again there!

Situated in a great location close to the centre of the old town which is a very short walk. Parking is right outside the hotel so access is very easy. The lady owner is polite and friendly and very welcoming on arrival and we were quickly shown to our room. The room we had was somewhat cramped as they had squeezed a bunk bed next to the main bed which meant space was at a premium, they was no where...

Breakfast with a view! And iddylic place in and old otoman house, where all is perfect. The best: the super attentive and always smiling Bledar!

The ambiance of an old otoman family house perched high in the hills, very near the Castle. The rooms with stone walls have all you need to be very confortable, breakfast was the best we had on our stay in Albânia. But the best of the best was the kindness and the close attention of Bledar 👍👍👍

Very good experience in this guesthouse Good breakfast Kindness and helpfulness of the owners And the great view on Gjirokaster from the terrace Low price and very good prestations I recommend

Konaku house was the best in town! They made our stay in Gijrokaster unforgettable! The place has a very beautiful view from the top.. the staff are super friendly and kind, the breakfast was various and very tasty The room was very clean.. we had a a problem with the car and Eskander was helping.. thank you for making our experience in Gijrokaster the best ever!

Whenever I see one of those highly rated places I get a bit sceptical as to what it really means... Yet, at Konaku, this is very obvious from the moment you step in. We stayed short and wanted to prolong our trip just for the guesthouse experience. From location, to interior, to cleanliness and especially the care shown by the hosts, all and everything, make this place simply amazing.

Unique old style place! Very comfortable nice looking rooms. The view from the terrace was just amazing! Breakfast was just amazingly delicious. You should try homemade donuts.... Thanks to the guys for their hospitality and charm.

Hospitality as in the old days handed down from generation to generation, a room that made me flourish old memories for its furniture. And a typical Albanian breakfast. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to visit the city of gjirokastër.

Good place. Close to the bazar and the castle.

We stayed here in their duplex family room for a night during our short Albania trip last December.. very beautiful room , lovely view , warm host family.. we enjoyed our stay .. a little tricky to drive the steep roads leading to it but a lot of sights to visit around , most within walking distance.

They put the H in hospitality.. Super friendly , great breakfast with fresh made local food..marvelous room. We loved our stay here so much ...I would rate 100 stars ...............................................................

Located in the heart of Gjirokaster, this hotel alone would make the trip worth it. The rooms were breath taking, beautifully decorated that really captured the traditional Albanian feel we were looking for. Beyond the decoration the host was thoughtful, providing amenities in the room and ensuring the room was spotless. The hotel comes with a delicious breakfast and a large variety of coffee options...

Beautiful and well kept property with so much ancient details from Ottoman historical times. It almost feels like you’re living in 1800’s. The host was friendly and very informative with historical events in the area. Great place if you want to visit Hoxhas house where he was born as well as other important historical homes. Breakfast was refreshing. Great views with relaxing vibes. Definitely would...

Honestly the rooms are beautiful and some have a view over the valley which is stunning. Very much feels like a historic place to stay. Hosts are lovely, very accommodating and the view at breakfast was also gorgeous. It’s a great location as it’s in the centre of the old town near the bazaar. The drive there and parking can be a bit stressful so get help from the host!

This was an absolutely gorgeous little hotel within walking distance to the bazaar and the castle. Lovely large rooms with traditional Albanian interiors such as beautiful intricate wood work, lace curtains etc. we were upgraded to a larger room and it was so lovely. Amazing breakfasts on their sun filled veranda set us up for days full of walking and sightseeing. The owners were a lovely couple who...

Nice location in the old town. Friendy and helpful family. Clean and quiet room. Great parking. Excellent wi-fi.

Our host sent his son to find us and walk us to the property as we couldn’t get our bearings! And ordered us a taxi when we left. Great breakfast.

basic rooms, friendly hosts, simple breakfast, inexpensive accommodation, walking distance to all attractions, small parking available

We stayed at Bed and Breakfast Kotoni for two days in 2009. The owners are the nicest people l have met. They first invited us for a refreshment and made us feel like home. No pressure, very relaxed, place very clean and excellent food. l highly recommend the place and plan to visit them this year.