Reviews of Castle Hotel 3 stars
Astrit Karagjozi 15, 6001 Gjirokastër, Albania
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe owners are very very nice with very good food served and a amazing terrace to enjoy the view over the city
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat contact, great host, amazing view !!! The quality of the services were just so perfect.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope to see you again!
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice location, nice breakfast with a city view.
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe place is really close to the castle. You can see the castle from the hotel. The rooms have a really cosy vibe and is very neat. The staff were very friendly.
Parking was a bit difficult. Being so close to the castle, there are no wide and flat roads to park. But the staff still helped us find a decent parking spot.
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing views, such a cute authentic Albanian home, food was delicious. Such helpful staff. I 100% recommend staying here. 5 min walk to the castle and 9 min walk to old town. LOVED IT!
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe view from the hotel is stunning and definitely the hotels selling point. The location is near the old part of Gjirokastër so convenient for the castle and places to eat and drink. The room was fantastic, clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed. Very good value for money. Breakfast, with a view was nice, was nice too.
To get from the new town to the old town and the hotel in particular is hilly, fine for me and I found ways to avoid the very steep hill to the hotel, which is the most direct route, but may not be manageable for others and will require a taxi if with heavy luggage. Ask what coffee I’d like for breakfast rather than assume I just want an espresso. Other than that, nothing else I didn’t like.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI could not recommend anywhere more to stay during our whole trip in Albania. The couple that run this hotel with their parents were incredible and helpful. The views are amazing and with the town so busy with tourists it was so nice to be set slightly up the hill but still only a few minutes walk from town. We also stayed for lunch the next day and the food was some of the best we’ve had in Albania.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to express your experience, we hope to see you again! safe travels
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewView is exceptional. Hosts are very welcoming ! Highly recommended!
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewThe view from the terrace is amazing and the staff is very attentive.
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Reviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat hospitality! Very attentive hosts. Perfect location, comfortable and clean room. Value for money. Ended up extending my stay. Recommended!
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLovely staff and great breakfast
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful hotel with stunning views of the city, valley and castle. Half a block walk to the castle and only a couple of minutes to walk to the bazaar.
Thank You so much, pleasure to host you! enjoy the rest of you travelling
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the room and the view from the breakfast terrace. The staff was friendly and the second I sat down, we got served breakfast. They also help you out with parking so you do not have to worry about finding your own parking place. We would stay there again.
Thank you so much! we welcome you again!
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHosts were lovely, amazing location next to the castle, spacious rooms, and best breakfast we've had during our trip through Albania.
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWonderful family owned hotel. Exceptional staff went way beyond the usual to provide assistance and advice. Outstanding value.
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Thank You, we hope you enjoy your time in Albania
Reviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewSuper location right next to the castle. Also a short walk away from the town center. Hotel room and breakfast were worth the money and comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery very friendly staff , great location you can see the city and mountain and castle.
Everything is good
Thank you so much,we hope to see you again