Reviews of Edward Lear 3 stars

Excellent. Edward was a superb host. Helped us out with tips on what to do, buses and a great taxi driver. We felt like we were in a family home and were cared about. He was most informative about the history of Albania and has established a history site in his property across from the guest house. worthwhile to check it out. The breakfast was varied and very generous. The welcome treats were most appreciated. The location is fabulous. In the old town and a traditional house. Very few steps to climb, unlike many other places we looked at. The view from the upstairs outdoor room where we all had breakfast is superb with great view of the castle. Loved the bed linen. Lots of good restaurants around Thanks Edward and Diana

Great place. We got coffee and fruits when we arrived. Also it included a generous breakfast. The location is perfect to discover Berat. It is a cozy traditional house.

The shower floods the bathroom.

Excellent location, cute house and a very friendly host who makes a good breakfast. It is way beyond our expectations and great value.for the price paid.

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Edward and Deana were incredible hosts. Providing food and drinks and making sure we had everything we needed, they went above and beyond our expectations.

Some of the beds were a bit uncomfortable. Overall the rooms were great and the location was perfect for exploring Berat.

amazing breakfast and beautiful house in a very nice location

Amazing place in the heart of the city. Wonderful people. We loved Edward and Diana.

the host is a lovely and interesting man, the property is historically interesting and very cozy, and it’s so central.

Hostel super chill, access with the terrace it is so nice, reception are really friendly and welcoming !

Location is very good, host is comunicative and helpful. House is very old and looks good.

The kitchen wasnt so clean, same for the whole house, we had breakfast option in the staying, i send msg to host that we are leaving early and wont eat, he said ok, then the other day when we asked dont we get a discount for the breakfast for 2 that we wont eat ? He said breakfast is made..lol, why ? We told u dont make it and he said ok, now hes saying he made it, we didnt like that. Other than that all good, btw u must have option for the breakfast, we eat in 8 hours window and skip early breakfast.

Edward welcomed us with open arms, offering us the possibility to choose between rooms. He gave us a large bottle of cooled water upon arrival and manoeuvred our car in the narrow 2 way street and helped us to a cheaper parking place: visibly annoyed that there is no free parking anymore since last month. Location is great in the first cobbled street from Gorica bridge. Basic rooms and bathrooms but with all the amenities. Very quiet. Breakfast served in the main room or on rooftop terrace through steep spiral staircase. Simple and hearty. Rooftop terrace with pallet furniture offers great sights on Magalem and the fort.

Photos on the booking site slightly overdone. Since May no more free parking it seems. Edward will take you to a cheaper place: 2 €/ 24 hrs.

Lovely quaint building - inside & outside - a very ‘hippie-like’ relaxed atmosphere - roof terrace had spectacular views across the river. Room was oldly and rustic - no frills - I loved it. Quiet location bur short walk across the bridge to the main old town area (but still plenty of bars, restaurants, shops around) Host Edward was a very friendly & interesting character- and took pride in conversation

Room was a bit cold but plenty of extra blankets provided in the wardrobe

We thought the best part about this apartment was the location and being in one of the oldest buildings in Berat. Decorations in living area were super picturesque. We also really loved the host and hospitality, the breakfast was large and lovely on a terrace with a view to the hill of fortress.

Room itself was a little cold and had a window to nowhere, but it didn't bother us as there was a nice terrace to use. Kitchen could be cleaner.

The owner and host was super friendly and we felt well taken care of. The room was cozy and the balcony super amazing with a beautiful view. The hotel is on a cute cobble street very close to some bars and restaurants. Can very much recommend!

Good location, not far from the center. Nice to see that old houses are still used instead of being torn down. Only minor point for me, there's a lot of light coming in via the door and the small rooftop windows.

We loved the historical significance of the property and the location. It was easy walking distance to the old city. Free parking is nearby.

We have no negatives to report.

We stayed here for 2 nights. Edward the owner was super nice and made sure we stay comfortably. At night it was cold but thankfully the heating system is very efficient and kept room warm. The location is perfect. We can walk to main town in 5 minutes. The breakfast they serve is coffee, eggs, bread and sausage. It was simple and delicious. We love our stay. Highly recommended.

The way the property is styled - exactly like the pictures show ❤️ We were also offered a guide to show us around the city (extra fee), so now I can also recommend Bruno, as we really enjoyed his storytelling. Short walking distance to a free, public car park Kitchen access

Would be nice to get a kettle for the kitchen :)

Heritage, very beautiful and historic. There were some remains of a well, lots of info about the building and the town. Staff were fantastic, breakfast was very good and there was a little kitten!

The beds were quite old but everything else was great.

Well located and they found a parking place for us, which is really good as everything was crowded. Nice breakfast in the terrace.

Difficult to find and arrive with the car. Room a bit dark and unconfortable. Didn't seem to be really clean.

Delicious breakfast on the terrace with amazing view on the mountains and a castle.

it was a great location, and the best rooftop terrace, where we sat every night. The house was the oldest in the area, and has this museum feel to it, old and rustic, with a nice atmosphere. There came a sweet lady every morning and made us breakfast, which was so nice. The host was friendly and helpful. and checkin to see if everything was good. the house was nice walk distance to everything. We would defiantly stay here again.

The kitchen was dirty. If you have small kids, as we do, the stairs to the 1st floor was really steep. but our 5 year old managed fine, but need to help our 2,5 year old, and wouldn't let her take them by her self. And the roof terrace has a bit of too big openings to your liking for the small kids, but there was enough pallet furniture's to fence of these places, so it wasn't a problem. Just to have in mind if booking with small children, else no worries :)

Great location with nearby free public parking. Nice rooftop terrace to enjoy your drinks in the evening and the breakfast in the morning. Very cosy 'lobby'.

The communal kitchen wasn't the cleanest, but I just put my stuff in a plastic bag in the fridge.