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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.

B
Bruna
From
Ireland
Great location, super friendly staff, and good atmosphere. I really enjoyed my time there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
Price from
US$141.20
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.

A
Annette
From
Australia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Price from
US$47.07
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.

A
Armelle
From
Switzerland
Great location and great staff, they went out of their way to help me, thank you again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$58.84
1 night, 2 adults

Central Boutique Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Situated in Sarandë and within 300 metres of Saranda City Beach, Central Boutique Hostel has a bar, rooms, and free WiFi.

S
Serhii
From
Ukraine
One of the best hostels I've ever been. Very friendly staff, always ready to help you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,163 reviews
Price from
US$31.77
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, 113 reviews
Price from
US$47.07
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.

B
Brangers
From
Netherlands
The people and owners And the best shower in any hostel in Albania 🇦🇱
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
US$33.89
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.

M
Merlyn Angela
From
India
The hostel has the best views, is clean and has everything you need. The host was kind enough to provide me an extra blanket as I was cold!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
Price from
US$51.77
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, 129 reviews
Price from
US$30.01
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Meiling
From
Australia
Owner is lovely, beds are comfortable and rooms are warm
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
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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.

B
Bruna
From
Ireland
Great location, super friendly staff, and good atmosphere. I really enjoyed my time there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
Price from
US$141.20
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.

A
Annette
From
Australia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Price from
US$47.07
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.

A
Armelle
From
Switzerland
Great location and great staff, they went out of their way to help me, thank you again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$58.84
1 night, 2 adults

Central Boutique Hostel

Sarandë (Near Gjirokastër)

Situated in Sarandë and within 300 metres of Saranda City Beach, Central Boutique Hostel has a bar, rooms, and free WiFi.

S
Serhii
From
Ukraine
One of the best hostels I've ever been. Very friendly staff, always ready to help you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,163 reviews
Price from
US$31.77
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, 113 reviews
Price from
US$47.07
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.

B
Brangers
From
Netherlands
The people and owners And the best shower in any hostel in Albania 🇦🇱
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
US$33.89
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.

M
Merlyn Angela
From
India
The hostel has the best views, is clean and has everything you need. The host was kind enough to provide me an extra blanket as I was cold!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
Price from
US$51.77
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, 129 reviews
Price from
US$30.01
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Meiling
From
Australia
Owner is lovely, beds are comfortable and rooms are warm
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
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Looking for a hostel?

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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Gjirokastër

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 529 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 529 reviews
Great location, cozy hostel, really nice owners. Our balcony had a nice view on the castle.
Guest review by
Yvana
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 529 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