Hotel Villa Ballkan

–Great location - show map
Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel Villa Ballkan in Shkodër offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden, terrace, or balcony views. Each room includes a wardrobe, shower, and free toiletries. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a bar, outdoor fireplace, games room, and bicycle parking. Free bicycles are available for exploring the area. The property also features a coffee shop and barbecue facilities. Dining Experience: A continental breakfast with local specialities, juice, cheese, and fruits is served daily. Additional amenities include bathrobes, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Activities and Services: The hotel offers bike tours, hiking, and a tour desk. Private check-in and check-out, shuttle service, car hire, and free on-site parking are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charles
    France France
    “Very nice and calm place, well located close to the lake. Free bicycle and very good breakfast. Host are very nice and our son as played with host daughter :)”
  • Yurii
    Ukraine Ukraine
    “very friendly hosts. close to the lake, highway and Shkoder. cozy room and good water pressure in the shower (I love that).”
  • Miguel
    Portugal Portugal
    “Very friendly staff, welcoming and available. Nice rooms, clean and comfortable. Bonus points for allowing the use of all equipment within the property, including table tennis and bicycles.”
  • Igor
    Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
    “Everything, host is so nice, and i highly recommend this place.”
  • Jaromír
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “We managed check-in remotely via whatsapp. The room was clean and bed comfortable There was a special welcome drink available - Rakija (did not tried) Quiet place Safe place to park a motorbike. Owner apparently has even CCTV on the land.”
  • Dalibor
    Slovakia Slovakia
    “- Room was modern, large and clear. - staff is very friendly - view to mountain from balcony”
  • Marko
    Croatia Croatia
    “Nice accommodation near Shkoder. We used it for staying overnight and an early departure to the Theth. The host was great. He provided us with small bottle of raki and 2 glasses 😀”
  • Usama
    Oman Oman
    “Nice & Quite Good for a Quite vacation close to the Lake.”
  • Dominika
    Slovakia Slovakia
    “The room was very clean and comfortable, host was really nice and helpful. We could also use the washing machine in the hall.”
  • Zwanette
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Enorm vriendelijke eigenaren die ons direct konden helpen met het omwisselen van ons Albanese geld naar euro's. De studio was heel schoon en ontzettend fijn om in te verblijven, zelden zo'n schoenen kamer gezien voor dit geld in die omgeving.”

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Property information

Ballkan Guest House – Comfort and Nature in Shkodër Discover the charm of Shkodër by staying at Ballkan Guest House, a cozy and peaceful place just 1 km from Lake Shkodra. With stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains, it’s the perfect retreat for those seeking nature and tranquility. We offer bright, comfortable rooms with high-quality linens, air conditioning, and private bathrooms complete with toiletries, hairdryer, and bathrobes. Options include double and triple rooms – ideal for couples, families, or solo travelers. What you will love: ✅ Fresh and varied breakfast ✅ Garden and terrace with mountain views ✅ Free bicycles to explore the area ✅ Sun loungers and ping-pong table ✅ Free private parking (no reservation needed) ✅ Air conditioning and heating in all rooms ✅ Free Wi-Fi ✅ Assistance to organize tours to Valbona–Theth, Shala River and Komani Lake. Ballkan Guest House is in a strategic location, just 10 minutes from Shkodër city center and 15 minutes from Rozafa Castle. Nearby, you’ll find Mesi Bridge, the village of Shiroka, and the Kir River – perfect for walks and swimming. It’s also an ideal starting point for trips to Theth, Komani Lake, and the Shala River. HOW TO GET HERE Take the bus to Koplik from 3GG8+Q6W, Rruga Europa, Shkodër. Ask the driver to stop in Omaraj. From there, follow the signs or use Google Maps to find Ballkan Guest House. We can also arrange a 24h taxi for 10 euros when you book with us. Come and enjoy Albanian hospitality, peace, and unforgettable nature at Ballkan Guest House.

Neighbourhood information

We are 7 min walk from Shkodra Lake. Nearby you can find restaurants and a really nice resort with equipped beach with sand and umbrellas and restaurant. 1 hour from Podgorica, 10 min from Shkoder, and 2 hours from Theth. EASY ACCESS TO MAIN ATTRACTIONS Rozafa Castle – 15 min by car Shkodër city center – 10 min Mesi Bridge, Shiroka, and Kir River – great for walks and swims Theth National Park, Komani Lake – ideal for day trips NEARBY ESSENTIALS Supermarket: Market Omaraj – 600m Food delivery: Pizza & Grill Luli Bus stop (to Shkodër): 400m (main road E762) Taxi: Lux Taxi Shkoder – Ask your host for the contact after booking

Languages spoken

English,Italian,Swedish

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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