Reviews of Old Well Bazaar
Rruga Alqi Kondi, 6001 Gjirokastër, Albania
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Reviewed: 6 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewTerrible experience – I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. The rooms have old wooden windows with zero sound insulation, making it impossible to sleep. Until midnight, it felt like the pub music was inside our room. From midnight until 2 AM, groups of young people were shouting and laughing nonstop. Later, other groups caused noise and finally someone collected glass bottles until morning. None of my family could rest. When I complained, the owner simply said there are bars and restaurants nearby and took no responsibility. This is unacceptable – the minimum service of a hotel is to provide a quiet place to sleep. Otherwise, why pay for a hotel instead of a bar? On top of that, after leaving I was unfairly accused of causing damages with no proof whatsoever. This shows a complete lack of professionalism and respect for guests. I strongly advise avoiding this property if you want a fair and restful stay.
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewUNESCO building and couldn’t ask for a better location — it’s just perfect. The rooms are very spacious, and the bathroom was spotless and well maintained. Everything felt clean and welcoming. The sheets and towels also had a fresh, pleasant smell, which added to the comfort.
Everything was perfect but the pillows were a bit too hard for me
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLoved the location, especially during the day. It was incredible to be so central in the bazaar and so close to the castle.
It was rather loud until midnight, but we expected that with the location. We were happy to not sleep quite as well in exchange for the incredible location.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery special location, comfortable and charming rooms. Great hosts! Hint, if you travel by car, give the hosts a call before driving up the hill, the Gjirokastër labyrinth is a bit crazy and your navigation won’t help you.
Thank you, Olaf, for the review. I sincerely hope you enjoyed it and perhaps we will meet again.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location and great traditional interior.
I appreciate your kind words, and I certainly hope to have the pleasure of meeting you again as well.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIs at the centre of the town and allows to access to anything you like to visit in Gjirokastër.
It is too hot inside but that is normal because walls are thick 50-60cm!!! However, the property had AC and that resolve all the matters.
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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