the common areas felt outdated, the breakfast was small and the prices for food with expensive

right next to Butrint UNESCO sighting, really nice staff, located in nature and big room

Stayed in July 2025

We couldn’t sleep (the rooms are paperwalls) and we could hear cutlery and kitchen all day all night People screamed and cats fought We booked the hotel to go really early to Butrint and enjoy the calmness of the morning We went for breakfast at 8.10 and were served quite late then it as long to check out so we arrived in Butrint (5min walk) but later than we had hoped.

It was really nice to be just beside the Butrint archaeological site The building is beautiful

Stayed in August 2025

Hotel Livia was a great place to base ourselves and explore Albania. It is well kept and the family who run it are lovely. It’s far away from the craziness of Ksamil or Sarande which suited us.

Stayed in July 2025

Not the hotel's fault but mosquitos are very bad and there were two power cuts in one night. Food could have been better - they cater for a lot of tourists groups and it showed. Missed opportunity to provide more information about the location.

Very close to the archaeological site. Helpful staff. Shady garden. Everyone was very tolerant of my.being early: I discovered later that my phone had updated incorrectly and gave the time as an hour ahead. I would like to apologise for that.

Stayed in July 2025

The interior of the hotel is very dated, but quite ok given the price. However, some serious maintenance is definitely required in our bathroom - the shower needs a shower screen or curtain, the shower rose needs a wall mounting and the toilet needs to be fixed (it runs constantly). Also, the balcony is very dangerous as there is a tripping hazard at the door and only a low barrier on the balcony. A hand rail needs to be installed to avoid a nasty accident.

The location was excellent if you want to visit Butrint National Park and it was only a five minute bus trip to Ksamil (bus stop is just outside the hotel). The hotel is set in big grounds with lots of pleasant and shady outdoor seating. The staff were friendly, attentive and helpful. Breakfast was great, and it was lovely to enjoy it outside in the garden each day. Livia also provided lunch and dinner if you needed them, and the food was very good. Note that there is nowhere else to eat nearby. Good value for money and a quiet place to stay if you'd like to avoid the crowds in Ksamil and Surande.

Stayed in June 2025

Noisy kitchen air vent right next to room Food/drink quite expensive and nothing special

Next to Butrint national site Staff were helpful

Stayed in June 2025

The hotel could use a major overhaul. Wasn't so clean... there were quite a few womens' hairs on the floor. Room didn't feel very pleasant, a little old. Instead of setting up nice seating from the hotel balconies and roof where there are views, most of the common areas are used as storage for boxes and places to hang the linens... Felt more like a restaurant conveniently located next to Butrint National Park that also happens to have some rooms for whoever wants to stay.

The property is located just a couple minutes walk from Butrint Park. Staff are kind. It was cool to open up the balcony window and realize we were inside of a forested area. The building itself is unique and designed nicely.

Stayed in May 2025

big spacious room, very comfortable bed. Very attentive staff. Very good breakfast and evening meals in the restaurant.

Stayed in May 2025

We didn’t have hot water in the shower.

Ideal for visiting Butrint. Great breakfast!

Stayed in April 2025

The staff are OK, but not especially interested and it's difficult to tell who is staff and who is just one of the hangers on. The rooms are adequate but no charm or special touches. Food is really poor and very expensive indeed. Very disappointing! No drinking water is provided in the rooms (the only hotel in Albania where we experienced this). Bottles of the cheapest mineral water are 300 lek!!

The (only?) reason to stay in this hotel is the location - right next to the entrance to the Butrint archaeological site. Excellent to be able to be at the site as the gates open. Parking is spacious and easy. The hotel is an unusual design and the grounds are nice. It could be a really nice place with better/more switched on staff and improved food. Note that there are no eating options in the immediate area so you are stuck with the hotels underwhelming and very overpriced offerings. Bring your own drinking water - none is provided but they're happy to sell you massively overpriced bottles.

Stayed in April 2025

I had not realized that beyond the archeological park there's not much to do around the hotel, which is a bit isolated. Don't try to take the ferry, it's quite expensive (€7) for what it is. Rooms are not really sound proof, we were lucky in that it didn't turn into an issue, but it could.

very good breakfast, large bedrooms, beautiful terrace, located next to the archeological park, good wifi

Stayed in April 2025

There is nothing i can say that i didn’t like. Except the heater. It was too cold in the night but the heating wasn’t sufficient

The staffs were very amazing. The location itself was beautiful. We visited in the quite period of the time. So there was no botheration anywhere.

Stayed in January 2025

We arrived at breakfast ,which was included in the price at 8.10 and after choosing something off the menu were told that the kitchen was closed. Other people had been eating. The very nice waiter was put in an awkward situation. We don’t know what had happened to the chef.

Warm welcome. Really excellent location for visiting Butrint. Very clean . Good value and a decent evening meal.

Stayed in October 2024

very amazing location, 1 min stroll from Butrint which is an absolute must see, astonishing evidence of ancient technology right here in Albania. Nice rooms, lovely courtyard, really charming and friendly staff and delicious breakfast and coffee. Highly recommended

Stayed in October 2024

A kettle for tea with cups and glasses would be appreciated in our room. It wasn't a problem for us but do bring insect repellent.

Superb location for visiting the Butrint archeological sites and national park. Our room had a vast shaded verandah for relaxing. The room was very large and comfortable. A good breakfast was provided and dinner was available for a reasonable price. The staff were exceptionally helpful. The hotel is the only building outside the park at Butrint, so bring a few snacks and fruit for both your time at the hotel and in the park. But it is only 20 minutes back to Ksamil with a regular bus service. So it's all very easy and relaxed.

Stayed in October 2024

Floor and table in room could have been cleaner and shower a bit less clumsy to use. Breakfast was fine, dinner in restaurant nothing special. WiFi quite weak. A stronger ceiling light would be nice and two reading lamps for bed not just one.

We had a relaxing time here in September. Friendly staff and nice room at the end of the row with an extra window, though a bit close to the restaurant extractor fan which was on now and then. Otherwise peaceful, once day visitors to Butrint depart. Comfy newish bed, new doors and windows, good mosquito screens.

Stayed in September 2024

Balcony not safe for kids No warm water

Breakfast & dinner good quality Nice staff Super location

Stayed in September 2024

The location is far from both the beaches and the city of Saranda and Ksamil. The public transportation is sluggish and unreliable, besides, the last bus for the day reaches the hotel by 9 pm. The size of our room could not fit the three of us. When I communicated my concerns on the phone with the staff prior to our arrival - I was reassured that the third 'bed' would be fine, accommodating all three of us. I immediately asked for a suit. The person responded that suits are only for couples, and we are a family of 5 (booked 2 rooms, and were refused the suit). The third 'bed' turned to be a flexible chair, so uncomfortable that the third person immediately found another hotel in the village of Ksamil. The bathroom had all fixtures unstable, the shower metal frame was falling down, the bathroom tap was not working well.

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Stayed in August 2024

Some maintanance would be appreciated especially in the bathroom. Cash-only payment in the restaurant due to weak connection (on the other hand, cards were accepted for accomodation).

Very nice, quiet location, just nearby archeological site. Warm and friendly staff ready to help with any issue. Nice, home-made breakfast. Restaurant on-site with simple but tasty menu.

Stayed in July 2024

The location is superb: almost at the gates of the important Butrint Archaeological site. It is also the terminus of the frequent bus service to.from Sarande via the seaside resort of Ksamil. The room overlooked the woodland at the back of the hotel. Nice and quiet, and cool despite the summer heat. The breakfasts were individually prepared, and original.

Stayed in June 2024

Far from Ksamil, nothing around except Butrint park

All great there! Location, rooms👍🏽 Like it If you want to explore Butrint from the morning without many people - this is the place you need. Dogs are awesome in the hotel ♥️

Stayed in June 2024

Perfect location for visiting the archeological site. Restaurant food was really good.

Stayed in May 2024

Ventilation in the bathroom was very noisy

Location, very closevto the butrint sitev

Stayed in May 2024

The flush in the toilet wasn't working properly and a better shower curtain would be helpful

The staff were lovely and the food was excellent - both dinner and breakfast

Stayed in October 2023