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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. Location was perfect. Just at the foot of the old time, so a short walk for sightseeing but far enough on a side street that it’s quiet and peaceful. Very clean rooms and well equipped.

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9.3
Superb
237 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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. A party of 4 two couples, driving from Sofra Kolonjare along SH75, roads were good and sat nav took us to the site. We stopped at the Melesin distillery at Leskovik which is very posh, there is also a hotel there. Then to the thermal springs the road is good single track for about 4Km then unmade for about 3Km parking is random. Walk along the river bed for about 1km and you come to a thermal spring, up the hill to a ruined building, there are two small baths for dipping into, very sulphureous, further on are caves and more springs but it meant walking through the river. Before Permet we tried to find the Langarica Canyon, here google let us down and we crossed the river Vjosa on a Bailey bridge, not the way to go. On to Bujtina past a stone cutting yard the road goes right, unmade across another Bailey bridge, Bujtina was signed, up the hill past the cemetery. The Villa is super set in its own farmland not far from a quarry. We checked in at the restaurant with Lewis and arranged to eat there that night. The rooms were super with a balcony overlooking the mountains and farmland, ensuite with all modern facilities. Good beds and bedlinen, AC was available. Had beer and wine on the Terrace all very peaceful watched the sheep and goats being brought in for the night Lewis was an excellent host, we had lamb, stewed beef and meatballs with country salad , vegetables and chips. The following day went towards Benji past Permet and before Petran, here we found the canyon, bridge and thermal springs. One of our party did the canyon walk, worthwhile. The rest went back to Permet, which has a large 42m rock which you can go up via steel steps and get a good view of the town and river. Permet is worth a visit with parks and a nice square to sit and have a drink. Back at Bujtina after collecting our lone walker our second night we elected to have meatballs, rice with chips, country salad a very restful visit with charming hosts. Breakfasts were a little random but okay.

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9.2
Superb
157 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

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. Very friendly people and cute dog 🤗

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9.2
Superb
685 reviews
Price from
US$14
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. very clean, cozy, location very central, delicious breakfast, nice people, comfortable beds, thry do provide towel for free. the free walking your 100% worthy. thank you

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9.5
Exceptional
828 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 host is really nice, always ready to help you at any time and very friendly. Even if the road to go at the place is steep, the effort is worth it, you have one of the best views of the city. It's also a good place to meet other travelers.

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9.6
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

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. This is more like staying in someone’s home than a typical hostel. The hosts are incredibly hospitable, thoughtful, helpful — and generous. They are what makes this place so special. The breakfasts are fabulous, and in addition to the traditional welcome beverage they fed me a wonderful lunch one day washed down with raki. You can also do laundry free of charge. The location is fine, but be warned that it is about a 15 minute walk to the tourist area. No problem at all for any healthy person, but it may not be the best for someone with limited mobility. On the plus side, that means it’s much quieter; it’s also a short walk from the bus station, but the last part is very steep. Again, no problem for me but it could be for someone else. Communication is a bit challenging but we managed; I will stay here again.

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9.7
Exceptional
41 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

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. Loved staying here! They have the cutest rooms and the location is perfect. Bathrooms are also really nice and clean. Boss and staff (Caroline) are soo friendly and always trying to help. They also found a bed for me when I wanted to extend my stay, even though on booking it said they were fully booked. Since they just opened recently, they might add a common area, which would be a nice addition. Would always come back.

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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. Trigona was a great place to stay. The rooms were very clean and comfortable with access to the roof terrace via an easily managed window - it's an old building so this is understandable. The washroom is spotlessly clear and the shower units are quite spacious. I would highly recommend staying at the Trigona.

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8.9
Fabulous
541 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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Price from
US$41
per night

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