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Situated in Gjirokastër, 43 km from Zaravina lake, B Vishe Guest House features accommodation with a garden and free private parking. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, free shuttle service and currency exchange for guests.

At the hostel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a private bathroom, a TV and a terrace with a city view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Very comfortable and spacious room. New and updated furnishings and bedding. Bathroom was newly updated and had good hot water, even early in the morning. Parking was easy and close. Check-in was easy. My Room had a nice balcony. I would definitely recommend staying here.

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9.4
Superb
241 reviews

Bujtina Te Xhako features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Përmet. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

All rooms come with air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the hostel have a balcony. Very good place. Good location in the mountains of përmet. Friendly staff. Good food.

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9
Superb
165 reviews

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. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. Each room comes with air conditioning, and certain rooms at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel have a balcony. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. I stayed at a wonderful family-run guesthouse in the heart of Gjirokastra's old center. The house was spotless, and the beds were super comfortable. There were cozy sitting areas both inside and outside, perfect for socializing. Lockers were provided for secure luggage storage. The hosts were locals who offered valuable insights and advice, helping us plan our trip - they even gave me great tips on visiting the Blue Eye and heading to Sarandë.

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9.2
Superb
672 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Stone City Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The hostel offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast.

Guests at Stone City Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gjirokastër, like hiking. Everything is clean and well organized. Free breakfast was OK. Thing I liked the most is the check in/welcome/introduction.

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9.5
Exceptional
809 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

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.

At the hostel, all rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower. The owner is incredibly nice!

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9.6
Exceptional
40 reviews

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.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. The units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. I loved everything about this accommodation. The hosts are really kind & welcoming and their approach was lovely after weeks of traveling. The 4-bed dorm room was fantastic - with extra-long and very comfortable beds. Each bed is provided with a crisp, waffle cotton bathrobe, a large bath towel, a small bath towel, sheets, and a bath mat. Quilts are available too. The bathrobe was one of the many extra touches that made it really welcoming and homey. I was also offered grapes, and figs from their tree, on arrival. The breakfast was generous and delicious. On my return from sightseeing, I was also given a refreshing bowl of watermelon, figs and grapes. I was in the 4-bed dorm and it has a balcony with clothes rail. The air con worked really well, too. The dorm is really peaceful and quiet. The bathroom is clean, with a hairdryer and washing machine. There is also a lovely paved courtyard garden with tables and seats, where I had the generous and delicious breakfast. There is also a shared kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, kettle, toasted sandwich maker and pots, plates, cups etc if you wish to make a snack or dinner. The location is excellent. I was dropped off by bus from Tirana at 10pm and was easily able to walk to the hostel - there were only a couple of turns. Note: Google maps calls it the ‘Xarba Guest House’. The road is steep for the very last section to the hostel - but I felt this reduced the incline from the hostel up to the hilltop castle, the old market area and the two iconic old stone houses when I walked up. There are lots of restaurants in the old market area below the castle, so you could also easily eat there on the way back to the hostel after a day of sightseeing. It’s also a short walk to the well-stocked Star Supermarket from the hostel. If you come by bus, though, you could pick something up on the way.

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9.6
Exceptional
44 reviews

Bujtina Hadër Xhebro in Tepelenë provides accommodation with a garden and a bar. When you reach this guesthouse... not only do you find a house, but you feel like a real guest. A guest of the house, a guest of the family. Almost a member of the family. Try all the food. Try the "sarma", the cheese... the Trahana... everything is locally homemade. Fresh from the garden or the mountain around. Thanks, everyone! Ariola, Natasja, Urania, Uncle Jaho, and "Arbor". It was not just a stay... it was an experience with you all.

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9.9
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

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.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a patio with a city view. Owner was super nice and the volunteer Matt was extremely helpful

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8.7
Fabulous
155 reviews

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Trigona Guest House & Hostel is set in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake. Facilities include a children's playground and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Great location, clean rooms and bathrooms and pretty balcony :) all perfect

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8.9
Fabulous
536 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Located in Gjirokastër and within 39 km of Zaravina lake, Ani Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms.

At the hostel, each room has a balcony. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Ani Hostel include air conditioning and a desk.

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